Working To Design, by dunkie (2024)

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
An exclusive vinyl release from Sydney, Australia label Broken 8 Records* and Welsh artist/communal creative project, dunkie.

Written by singer/songwriter Anthony Price (Mountain Ash, South Wales) and Produced by Wayne Bassett (Aberdare, South Wales), featuring 30+ friends/musicians (globally), ‘Working To Design’ is a unique and beautifully crafted debut about life, time, and enduring memories.

Previously available via digital streaming and acclaimed Ltd Ed CD Box Set, ‘Working To Design’ is now available on Vinyl for the very first time.

Pressed as a stunning Double LP on Clear Vinyl with Green & Black Splatter FX, the album comes complete with original artwork. throughout, by Welsh Figurative Artist, Michael Gustavius Payne (Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales), and:

- Gatefold Jacket outer sleeve,
- Lavish 8-page lyric/artwork booklet,
- Double LP Individually numbered,
- An exclusive, 7” Single featuring two new cuts; 'Choke (feat. Mali Davies)' and 'The Vanishing', taken from the latest EP 'The Vanishing and Other Stories' (released via 'Dirty Carrot Records', Newport, South Wales).

"Dedicated to the memories and lives of loved ones, ‘Working To Design’ is both a personal and professional triumph, showcasing a wonderfully complex and textured journey that delves deep into the human condition, bringing to light heartfelt musings on life, death, love and inevitable loss.
A testament to its textured genius and enduring quality, the Ltd Edition CD Box Set was inducted into the National Library of Wales and the National British Library Sound Archive in London during its initial year of release. So we at Broken 8 Records are so proud to be bringing this to vinyl for the very first time."
- Tom Bedward (CEO), Broken 8 Records

"From the beautiful tree lined mountains of Wales emanates a sound that naturally branches out across folk, indie-tronic, 60s’ psychedelia and rootsy dream-pop. This kaleido-sonic tapestry conveys the light and shade of the human condition, while ruminating poetically and melodically from two musicians with clear, yet eclectic visions for each meticulously crafted tune. In this wildly ambitious, yet expertly executed debut LP, dunkie brings 17 tracks to life with a spirit of community. A revolving door of musician's guest, fortifying the music with many colours, textures and timbres to explore. ‘Working To Design’ is as visually captivating as it is sonically, with beautiful artwork by Michael Gustavius Payne to accompany the package."
- Fletcher Stewart, Wintercroft Designs, UK (wintercroft.com/blogs/news/dunkie-the-music-and-masks-of-mountain-ash)

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'Working To Design' Double LP & CD Box Set - Signed Bundle includes:

~~ Vinyl Description ~~

* 'Working To Design' debut album (pressed on Clear Vinyl with Green & Black Splatter FX (Double LP))
* Signed Gatefold Jacket outer sleeve,
* Signed Lavish 8-page lyric/artwork booklet,
* Individually numbered LP
* Signed 12" x 12" Album Art Poster (X2 copies)
* The Vinyl x2 LP also includes an exclusive, 7” Black Vinyl Single featuring; 'Choke (feat. Mali Davies)' and 'The Vanishing', taken from the latest EP 'The Vanishing and Other Stories' (record sleeve signed with dedication request)
* A "I'll Hide Behind The Garden Tree" Pin Badge (32 mm x 32 mm)
* Handwritten A4 Song Lyric Sheet (x1 randomly selected song, taken from the songs featured in the bundle),

*** PLUS ***

~~ CD Box Set Description ~~

* Signed bonus Demo CD - 17 track acoustic demo version (including a non-album track),
* 44 page inlay booklet (including lyrics, acknowledgements, credits and over 20 artwork images by Michael Gustavius Payne),
* 4 Exclusive Michael Gustavius Payne Art-prints
* A 38 mm round badge with durable steel pin-back
* A 76 x 76 mm Robot Recordings Magnet (image designed by Anthony Price)
* An origami creation featured within the Official 'Rabbit Hole' and 'Can A Song Save Your Life' Music videos.
* x2 Signed Posters of the Working To Design cover artwork (signed by Songwriter Anthony Price, Producer Wayne Bassett and Album Artist Michael Gustavius Payne)
* All uniquely and beautifully crafted contents come individually gift wrapped in red tissue paper and sealed with a personal thank you note.
* All contents are encased within a uniquely numbered 140 x 140 x 40 mm CD lift lid box (Front cover texted, Back cover track-listing).

## Randomly Numbered Box Sets may contain additional merchandise (coaster, badge and/or additional origami creature)

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‘Working To Design’ is both a personal and professional triumph, showcasing a wonderfully complex and textured journey that delves deep into the human condition, bringing to light heartfelt musings on life, death, love and inevitable loss. - Tom Bedward, Broken 8 Records, Australia

"From the beautiful tree lined mountains of Wales emanates a sound that naturally branches out across folk, indie-tronic, 60s’ psychedelia and rootsy dream-pop. This kaleido-sonic tapestry conveys the light and shade of the human condition, while ruminating poetically and melodically from two musicians with clear, yet eclectic visions for each meticulously crafted tune. In this wildly ambitious, yet expertly executed debut LP, dunkie brings 17 tracks to life with a spirit of community. A revolving door of musician's guest, fortifying the music with many colours, textures and timbres to explore. ‘Working To Design’ is as visually captivating as it is sonically, with beautiful artwork by Michael Gustavius Payne to accompany the package."
(wintercroft.com/blogs/news/dunkie-the-music-and-masks-of-mountain-ash) - Fletcher Stewart, Wintercroft Designs, UK

Written by singer/songwriter Anthony Price (Mountain Ash, South Wales) and Produced by Wayne Bassett (Aberdare, South Wales), featuring 30+ friends/musicians (globally), ‘Working To Design’ is a unique and beautifully crafted debut about life, time, and enduring memories.

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The individually numbered signed contents of this Limited Edition Compact Disc Box Set includes:

* Album CD - the 17 track, 75 minute album,
* A signed bonus Demo CD - 17 track acoustic demo version (including a non-album track),
* 44 page inlay booklet (including lyrics, acknowledgements, credits and over 20 artwork images by Michael Gustavius Payne),
* 4 Exclusive Michael Gustavius Payne Art-prints
* A 38 mm round badge with durable steel pin-back
* A 76 x 76 mm Robot Recordings Magnet (image designed by Anthony Price)
* An origami creation featured within the Official 'Rabbit Hole' and 'Can A Song Save Your Life' Music videos.
* 2 Posters of the Working To Design cover artwork (signed by Songwriter Anthony Price, Producer Wayne Bassett and Album Artist Michael Gustavius Payne)

All uniquely and beautifully crafted contents come individually gift wrapped in red tissue paper and sealed with a personal thank you note.

All contents are encased within a uniquely numbered 140 x 140 x 40 mm CD lift lid box (Front cover texted, Back cover track-listing).

## Randomly Numbered Box Sets may contain additional merchandise (coaster, badge and/or additional origami creature) #

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Download includes 44 High Quality PNG Images of the entire CD Inlay, including 20+ images by Figurative Artist Michael Gustavius Payne.

Thank you for supporting this project, honestly your love and want to own these tracks has not been taken for granted. We hope a song finds a way to your heart and triggers a happy memory. Enjoy. Diolch yn fawr.

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Can A Song Save Your Life? [Unstemmed_84BPM], An Alternative Vanishing with Parallel Other Stories [EP] 156 tracks, £2.37p, Can A Song Save Your Life? [single], (W.A.L.L.S.) Within A Little Love Song [single], Sugar [single], Rabbit Hole [single], Working To Design, and The Vanishing and Other Stories [50p EP].

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'Working To Design' Double LP & T-Shirt - Signed Bundle includes:

Double Vinyl Signed Bundle product description:

* 'Working To Design' debut album (pressed on Clear Vinyl with Green & Black Splatter FX (Double LP))
* Signed Gatefold Jacket outer sleeve,
* Signed Lavish 8-page lyric/artwork booklet,
* Individually numbered LP
* Signed 12" x 12" Album Art Poster (X2 copies)
* The album includes an exclusive, 7” Single featuring; 'Choke (feat. Mali Davies)' and 'The Vanishing', taken from the latest EP 'The Vanishing and Other Stories' (record sleeve signed with dedication request)

*** PLUS ***

* A "I'll Hide Behind The Garden Tree" Pin Badge (32 mm x 32 mm)
* An Exclusive 'Working To Design' Promo T-Shirt (May vary from image - x1 randomly selected design - Uni-Sex, One Size Only XL = Chest 46" / Waist 39")
* Handwritten A4 Song Lyric Sheet (x1 randomly selected song, taken from the songs featured in the bundle)
‘Working To Design’ is both a personal and professional triumph, showcasing a wonderfully complex and textured journey that delves deep into the human condition, bringing to light heartfelt musings on life, death, love and inevitable loss. - Tom Bedward, Broken 8 Records, Australia

"From the beautiful tree lined mountains of Wales emanates a sound that naturally branches out across folk, indie-tronic, 60s’ psychedelia and rootsy dream-pop. This kaleido-sonic tapestry conveys the light and shade of the human condition, while ruminating poetically and melodically from two musicians with clear, yet eclectic visions for each meticulously crafted tune. In this wildly ambitious, yet expertly executed debut LP, dunkie brings 17 tracks to life with a spirit of community. A revolving door of musician's guest, fortifying the music with many colours, textures and timbres to explore. ‘Working To Design’ is as visually captivating as it is sonically, with beautiful artwork by Michael Gustavius Payne to accompany the package."
(wintercroft.com/blogs/news/dunkie-the-music-and-masks-of-mountain-ash) - Fletcher Stewart, Wintercroft Designs, UK

Includes unlimited streaming of Working To Design via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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1.	~ Introduction - So Little Time ~ 02:09	lyrics
So much to do, so little timeIt’s nice to know you’ll wait a whileSo many things to do with our livesWhen I’m alone, I’m hypnotisedSo much to say, so hard I tryBut you next to me… a tear to my eye(A tear to my eye)
2.	The White Hole 03:36	lyrics
Writing all the wrong things I have done.Fighting all attraction to succumb;Repel.I choke, outfallA pure white holeWhen we get in what will we do?The dead stay silent but are we immune?This burning flare entices me,I'm losing sight of verity;Concede.Don’t choke and fall out of a pure white holeDon’t choke and fallA pure white hole, will save us from our soulsThe Great White HoleSolar poles and rabbit holesReflections of the moonBlinded by severe haboobsAnother corpse du jour... corpse du jourDon’t choke and fall out of a pure white holeDon’t choke and fallA pure white hole, will save us from our soulsThe Great White Hole
3.	Can A Song Save Your Life? 04:59	lyrics
You don’t know where it beganYou held hope in time unfoldingBut it’s all in your handsIn your self-healing heartThe words are on paper through silent cries foundLike a fountain without waterAll penny-less and dryLike a child without a dreamTo guide them through nightIt is the voice of reasonLike a soothing lullabyStanding upon the shoreLooking out to sunriseAnd as the words on the paper take flight in your mindYou ask yourself can a song save your life.It is the arms of a heroAs they cradle you tightLike the strength of euphoriaLifting you highAnd as the words wrote on paper flow free with the tideYou ask yourself can a song save your life
4.	Rabbit Hole 04:30	lyrics
You lay in bed and it swallows you upYour lips imprinted on my coffee cupThe door-handle shows wear; you held so tightlyAnd I fell to despair...Folding bedding alone and I crumble insideI’m finding pieces you once used to hideA locket of your hair; is held so tightly...I fall in despair...I’ll hide behind the garden treeI’m watching you, watching meAnd the words don’t come...The words don’t flow easilyTake or leave it I will follow you from hereThrough the hat and hole an infinite impossibilitiesI’m falling faster but the ground never seems to appearOpened eyes and this doesn’t seem like it’s real to meI’ll hide behind the garden treeYou’re watching me, I’m watching youAnd the words don’t come...The words don’t flow easily (they don’t flow easily)Tumble and fall, this rabbit-hole is funnel-webbed and soaringI fear I’ll never reach this endless horrorI fold upon myself...Another pill dissolves; I’m crawling faster to the edgeTo the edge for youI’ll hide behind the garden treeI’m watching me, you’re watching youAnd the words don’t come...The words don’t flow easily (they don’t flow easily)
5.	I Don't Wanna Die In Minnesota {Part II} 05:09	lyrics
Waking up is such a strain again, I know, I hear youAnd incoherent thoughts replaced by stale monotonyDrift away from this world. No white dove, albatross steers youWhat we need are all units to plebiscite and end this stSugar Plants & aeroplanes; a specula and shades of greyA playwright and a golden fleece, the only hope immanent peaceI don’t wanna die in MinnesotaAll liberties lost and the walls move in closer“When I need you to jump I’ll give you the order!”Dead diaries day to day - for how long do I stay?I’m afraid to spend my life down in MinnesotaPush the button, swipe your face again, all features fadedA catabolic primordial state; another casualtyPapier-mâché platoons required, cover your tracks with funeral pyresYou could be that one unit to self-destruct and end this stPocket boroughs & monkey frames, broken flowers and decayed gravesA soiled cubicle and mise-en-scene; an orange sucked no chance to weanI don’t wanna die in MinnesotaAll liberties lost and the walls move in closer“When I need you to jump I’ll give you the order!”Dead diaries day to day - for how long do I stay?I’m afraid to waste my life down in MinnesotaEverything’s eventual, everything’s a compromiseAll is asked, contextualise; don’t destroy or diminishPolemicist or activist, delusional illusionistTick, tick belie, from nothing to a cystI’m afraid I’ll live my life down in MinnesotaI’ll live it for today, with the time ticking awayLet my soul slip away down in Minnesota
6.	I Think I've Been Asleep (All My Life) 04:52	lyrics
Do something right, do something wrongEmbrace a little love into your armsTurn it into dreamsWhat does this all mean?I think I’ve been asleep for all my lifeI think I’ve been asleep for all my lifeNever knew your life, never knew you longRegretting all the silence now that you’re goneWhat a fool to beBlind faith and empathyI think I’ve been asleep for all my lifeI think I’ve been asleep for all my lifeAll my life I’ve been uncertainSelf aspects I couldn’t faceJust one chance meetingWith your words I’ve changedI’ll take my chance…Don’t take my time…I’m on your side…I’m on your side…I think I’ve been asleep for all my life
7.	~ Intermission - An Ode To A Flea ~ 01:36	lyrics
An orange ribbon tied around3 shades of coloured wheatI cannot read the words written downI still hear your feetEchoing upon the floorWalk towards meThe lights fade in and fade back outSombrely...
8.	(W.A.L.L.S.) Within A Little Love Song 05:55	lyrics
(So I’m) just looking for a quiet place(But there’s) distractions all around(It really) shouldn’t be this difficult(But it is) to dampen this beautiful soundAnd to find the words to singIt’s only you, it’s only youI need to show within a love song - within a love song(You know) yesterday I loved you(Don’t forget) I have and always will(But through) the years I spoke it lessened(Know this) my love’s never subduedSo I’ve found these words to singAnd they’re all for you, they’re all for youMy need to show within a love song - within a love song(Within a love song)If I made a film I’d place a montage hereOf the happiness I spent only with youI’ve found these words to singAnd they’re all for you, they’re all for youMy need to show...So I’ve found these words to singAnd they’re all for you, they’re all for youMy need to show within a love song - within a love song
9.	Ten 04:17	lyrics
I’m just working to designPerfectly flawed...
10.	1896 05:34	lyrics
I have been found, and I have been lostI’ve felt the earth unboundI’ve taken all I can from the love of my landI’ve been frozen in timeAnd I’ve tried to steer my mindClear of all the obstacles inside the lieI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unawareI’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Father, and I’ve been a BrotherI know now that decisions may have been wrongI have imploded and I’ve fought with self-controlI’ve seen my children growI’ve taken all I can from the love of this bandI’ve meandered like a riverBeen a stone within a wallI’ve looked upon my home from the other sideI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unawareI’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Father, and I’ve been a BrotherI know now that decisions may have been wrongI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unaware….I’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Father, and I’ve been a BrotherI know now that decisions may have been wrong
11.	Sugar 04:58	lyrics
I’ll start by thanking you each dayThank you for re-opening your armsAnd thank you for the lives of our two angelsThank you for the liberty of loveThank you for todayI’m thankful that you stayedI’m thankful sugar melts awayThank you for the comfort of your touchI thank the beauty within your eyesThank you for the belief in me and usThank you for restoring paradiseThank you for whispering ‘I love you’Thank you smiling when you are downThank you for sharing your life with meI’m thankful dreams like these have comeThank you for todayI’m thankful that you stayedI’m thankful sugar melts awayThank you for todayI’m thankful that you stayedI’m thankful sugar melts awayAnd I apologise for every time that I failed youAnd every time I lacked understanding that you deservedAnd the patience and the kindness that went amissWell I’m sorry, and I thank you... for everything... my love Thank you for blossoming day by dayThank you bathing my sins and soresHow can I thank you anymore?Thank you for remembering my love
12.	~ Interlude - Choke ~ 01:59	lyrics
The pressure overheadWalls closing inMemories of the daffodilsAnd the silence in the roomAnd I choke...Whispers through sleepBreathing to a beatPanic to find the wordsAnd the scream within the roomAnd I choke...The mundane of routineA touch sears the skinsBluntness of the cold bladeAnd the tears they begin... againAnd I choke.PushingSlipping
13.	The Kaleidoscope ~ Refraction 04:52	lyrics
Taking the world from my handsSpiralling I fear I’m fallingChanging the words from your mouthRefracting into broken piecesLifting my soul with your smileKaleidoscopic eyes I’m drowningHolding you tight in my palmAnd having to let go……Twisting the knife in your heartTurning seems to cause self healingCreating a horst in our livesSorry seems to be misleadingAn image awakes in the mindBurning bright I heed the yearningTravelling back to the pastAnd having to let go……The blinding of sight from the tearFrozen in a passing momentReplacing the half with a wholePlunging and then reappearingAttaching a nerve by your touchShuddering the pain unfoldingCraving to hold and to healAnd never letting go...
14.	71-41-11 05:10	lyrics
As the mourning Son ascendsAll I think of is the endingDid it fade or was it sudden?I know it’s pointless on decidingAnd through the past your face is filledThe difference seems untrueYou were a shadow of the man you once wereNow every morning I see youI seem to replicate eventsA generation faded copy3 decades apart of memories cherished in granite71-41-11And your eyes clouded yellow from blueThe socks still have their holesYet you’re not here to fill them with your soleSo I place your own on mineYour footsteps always a size different to fillNow I create my own but without yoursYour presence overseeingMy children continue playingIn the parkland there is a droughtIn the parkland I will shout71-41-11
15.	The Memory Tree 04:56	lyrics
I… am so heavy heartedAnd I… remember a timeI was lifted upon… your shoulders celestially highFrom a child… you towered above meYou never once made… me feel at all smallYou’d fall to your knees… just so I’d feel the same sizeAnd one by one these stories will climb through…A tree made of memories and full of love (for you)You… have left us too soonAnd we are… left with a holeIn our lives to be filled… with the tales of you and your lifeIt breaks… my heart you are goneTo leave us… with only stories forlornWhen all I want… is you to be here in our handsTo turn another page in your lifeBut day by day I will open my heart with…A tree made from memories and full of love (for you)I’ve… grown this tree this tree full of memoriesSo I… can feel you aliveAnd my children… can feel the warmth of your shadeCan climb to your height…And know they are rooted in loveAnd night by night they will know you’re a part of this…Tree made from memories and full of love(A tree made from memories and full of love)
16.	Through Endless Eyes 04:49	lyrics
We’ve travelled on through a life we once knewWe’ve taken our place in timeAll we have left in this space we once filledIs the emptiness in our mindsNow and then our clouded eyes glazeThe memories slip on throughOf our childhood hope and the things we once ownedAnd the love I hold for you(The love I hold for you)Through endless eyesAgeing my loveThrough endless eyesOur once chosen words to you now lost it seemsThe children are now in bloomAnd all around us our Autumn years leaveClearing a path behindLeaving me asking why...
17.	~ Closure - 1972 ~ 05:11	lyrics
I have been found, and I have been lostI’ve felt the earth unboundI’ve taken all I can from the love of my landI’ve been frozen in timeAnd I’ve tried to steer my mindClear of all the obstacles inside the lieI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unawareI’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Mother, and I’ve been a LoverI know now that decisions may have been wrongI have imploded and I’ve fought with self-controlI’ve seen my children growI’ve taken all I can from the love of my manI’ve meandered like a riverBeen a stone within a wallI’ve looked upon my home from the other sideI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unawareI’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Mother, and I’ve been a LoverI know now that decisions may have been wrongI’m cold and I’m scaredAnd I’m extremely unaware….I’ve been made to feel smallI’ve been made to feel strongI’ve been a Mother, and I’ve been a LoverI know now that decisions may have been wrong

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"There is something really joyous about dunkie - in the same way that World Party used to have, they immediately put me in a good frame of mind... eclectic, and timeless… soulful... amazing!" - Mark Wilkinson, Illustrator, Album Conceptual Artist (Marillion, Fish, Iron Maiden,
Kylie Minogue, Peter Gabriel):
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"A true masterpiece in every respect. It’s quite honestly one of the most perfectly-crafted albums." - Jeff Archuleta, ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER, California, USA
Read more:
eclecticmusiclover.com/2020/02/05/dunkie-album-review-working-to-design

"Great songs, wonderful art. A feast for the ears and a banquet for the eyes.." - Martin Carr, Singer/Songwriter (THE BOO RADLEYS / BRAVE CAPTAIN, Wales, UK
Twitter:
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"A glorious piece of art. Truly special with wonderful artwork. A labour of love and truth and a beautiful tribute to those lost." - Patrick Jones, WELSH SONGWRITER / POET / FILMMAKER / PLAYWRIGHT, Wales, UK
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"A work of personal and professional triumph. One of our most anticipated debut albums. Heartfelt." - Tom Bedward, Broken 8 Records, Australia
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"17 beautifully crafted songs delving deep into the human condition. Encapsulating genres of indie, folk, synth & alt-rock." - Neil Collins / James Cuff, WELSH MUSIC PODCAST, Wales, UK
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"A master at making deeply moving stories into ones of hope - and that is very difficult to achieve while remaining honest." - Davv Young, IT'S INDIE MUSIC AND WE KNOW IT, England, UK
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"This superb debut, drifts in and out of several genres; tantalisingly omnipresent." - Darrin Lee, JANGLEPOPHUB RECORDS, South Africa
Read more:
janglepophub.home.blog/2020/03/06/album-review-working-to-design-by-dunkie-2019-self-released/

"Constantly shifting styles, the songs are transcendental, ephemeral, electronic, personal, full of heartfelt angst whilst being beautifully tender." - Joe Bayliss, SWANSEA MUSIC HUB & THE SWANSEA FRINGE FESTIVAL, Wales, UK

"There is something quite beautiful about their songs, each one is a little masterpiece with a sincerity and a heartfelt message." - Michael Kennedy, WELSH CONNECTIONS / SWND, South Wales, UK

"It shows masterful songwriting and is an example of how the simplest melody can become something so epic and hugely emotional." - Julie Fowler, COLOURS THROUGH THE AIR, England, UK
Read more:
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"To say this is an incredible album is an understatement. Everything here has its place and it fits together beautifully." - Gareth Dyton, JACS RADIO / MY WRIGHT STUFF PODCAST, Wales, UK

"A beautifully executed production. Not only for crafting songs, but for forging ideas, and using the studio as a musical instrument in its own right" - Kevin Burke, THE BIG TAKEOVER MAGAZINE, New York, USA
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"A piece of genius. It sets a new benchmark for what’s possible when your budget is limited, but creativity is limitless." - Paul Lloyd Nicholas, ACCLAIMED WELSH SINGER / SONGWRITER, Wales, UK

"It will bring joy to those lucky enough to not only listen to the album, but fully immerse themselves in what is an entirely wholesome experience." - Gavin Facey, ABOUT SOUND / DIRTY CARROT, Wales, UK
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"I cannot recommend this album highly enough. It’s a concept album in the true sense dealing with some difficult subjects yet celebrating love, family and hope." - Allyn Hake, MAT RCT MUSICOLOGIST, South Wales, UK

We dedicate this album to the memories and lives of our loved ones - no longer in our hands:

Adrian Hockin(1959-2017)
Albert Faucher (1910-1980)
Alice Frances Lambert McKinnon (1949-2013)
Ann Dyton (1958-2018)
Ann Emm (1945-2004)
Anne Llewellyn (1952-2002)
Annie Henshall-Johnson (1903-2003)
Bernadette Dyton (1967-2014)
Betty Barnett (1923-1997)
Bramble (2013-2013)
Brian Ives (1954-2011)
Brian Price (1943-2015)
Christopher Valentine Fussell (1939-2014)
David "Charlie"Anthony Dymonds (1959-2013)
David Lewis Owen (1947-2018)
David Arthur Price (1941-1942)
David Price (1910-1976)
Diane Lewis (1957-2006)
Dilys May Price (1917-1977)
Dorothy Anthony (1920-1990)
Edith Richards (1928-1974)
Elizabeth "Betty"Mary Comley (1935-2015)
Elsie Healey (1916-2006)
Flea (1996-2014)
Hubert Edmund Kauczok (1925-2002)
Jackie Williams (1949-2017)
JeffreyPaul Sainsbury(1943-2013)
John Martin Barnes (1946-1985)
John Steel (1949-2012)
Judith Provencher (1943-1994)
KeithCass MBE (1946-2019)
Lynda Anne Williams (1960-2011)
Lloyd Davies (1948-2019)
Maureen Jewell (1947-2018)
Michael Cornelius O'Neil (1932-1972)
Molly Payne (1923-1999)
PaulBernard Duffner (1951-2015)
Pugwash (1969-1988)
Richard Burton Matheson (1926-2013)
Robert Catton (1956-2013)
Robert James Challis(1976-2013)
Ronald Payne (1922-1980)
Stevie Baby (1949-2015)
Toby (1997-2014)
Winifred Faucher (1916-2002)

All songs (music/words) written by Anthony Price
'Through Endless Eyes' lyrics co written by Jennifer O’Neill Howard

The concept of "The Memory Tree" is inspired by the eponymous children's illustration book by Britta Teckentrup.
The concept of "Sugar" is inspired by the novel "What Dreams May Come" by Richard Matheson.
The introduction of "1896" and coda of "~ Closure - 1972 ~" is inspired by Starman" the 1984 film directed by John Carpenter, composed by Jack Nitzsche.

Every musician gave their own creativity to each song they appeared on; they created something uniquely beautiful.

Produced & Mastered by Wayne Bassett @ Robot Recordings, Aberdare, South Wales, UK
Programming by Wayne Bassett & Anthony Price
'(W.A.L.L.S.) Within A Little Love Song', 'Ten', '1896' and '~ Closure - 1972 ~' Choral Vocals recorded by Matt Williams in Exeter, Devon, UK
All drums by Karl James recorded in Swansea, Wales, UK
Guitars by Paul Maskell recorded in Mountain Ash, South Wales, UK
'71-11-41' primarily co-recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden
'~ Closure - 1972 ~' vocals by Jennifer O’Neill Howard recorded in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA by Mark Longo
(Radio DJ) Charles Provencher's vocal recorded in Long Beach, California, USA

All artwork/paintings created & provided by Michael Gustavius Payne
www.guspayne.com
Sleeve design/concept by Anthony Price

We are truly thankful to everyone within SWND for believing in every second of Working To Design.

Anthony’s acknowledgements:
The album could not have been made without the help, encouragement and trust of every listed musician within this album.

Thank you for the love, the life and constant support of Theresa Duffner (my soul companion) and to our hearts - Jacob Price and Bailey-Zane Price (the two angels). My Mother (Christine Price), my Father (Brian Price) and my Brother (David Price) - my endless unconditional love xx

Paul Maskell & Karl James - in the words of Big Star, thank you friends - I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you.

Suzanne Davies and my second family, Jennifer O'Neill-Howard & Odin, Stephen Vogel McKinnon, Levon & Vanessa McKinnon-Vogel, Matt Williams, Karl Williams, Rhian Dash and the Rowan Tree Cancer Care, Britta Teckentrup & Jodie Hodges, David Thomas & Ben Casey (LNOMN), Stephen & Christine Chandler, Gareth Dyton & Dapper FM, Mitchell Tennant & JACS Aberdare, Tizz & LadyCat Admin @ XRP Radio, Busking/Made In Cardiff TV, Future Atlas Radio, Lyceum Folk Club of Newport, Michael Kennedy & Sarah Birch of The Flipsy McCaw Show, Welsh Connections, GTFM, Radio Wigwam, Charles Provencher of Indieshop Radio, a special thank you also goes to Mark Longo and Michael Rush for their help across the pond, everyone involved with the making of the music videos especially Rosalys Anthony & Andrew Button, Steve and the team at Wintercroft Masks.
To Connor Purnell, Julie Fowler, Jeff Archuleta, Tom Bedward and Davv Young for your words of kindness, support and for spreading the love.
To the infinite amount of unnamed family and friends, you know who you are, the believers... Diolch yn fawr.

Cameron Pyke, Paul Lloyd Nicholas, Julian Rudall, Bob Williams, Rhiannon Jones, Jennifer Deryn Powell, Mark Purnell and Matthew John apologies... but next time... if you'll still be part of the next page.

Gus - throughout this entire concept you have been supportive, from its initial seed of an idea you gave me the keys to your kingdom.
Your kindness and trust in allowing your paintings to accompany these songs has never been taken for granted. Thank you.

Wayne, finally, I am indebted to you, always - you approached me and heard something within the demos and offered your time, your support, your undying patience, and most importantly your friendship throughout this entire project. Thank you.

A special thank you to the author Richard Matheson whose works heavily influenced and inspired the writing of many songs within this album.

Wayne’s acknowledgements:
Lizzy & Gabriel & Misha for the constant love, support, patience and cups of coffee.

A special thank you also goes to Annie the Studio Cat (we're sure you're within a track somewhere).

Working to design - Perfectly flawed

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released December 2, 2022

~ Introduction - So Little Time ~

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass, Piano, Percussion - Anthony Price
Piano, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Tick/Tock Vox - Lizzy Bassett
Synth, Ether Pad - Rob Lear
Drums - Jennifer Drew

The White Hole

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass - Anthony Price
Piano, Electric Guitars, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Electric Guitar - Terry Phillips
Synth, Ether Pad/Moog - Rob Lear
Drums - Karl James

Can A Song Save Your Life?

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass, Glockenspiel - Anthony Price
Electric Guitar, Synth, Piano, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Vocals - Lucy Athey & Mark Purnell
Trumpets, Violins - Charlotte Jayne Goodwin
Drums - Stephen Drake

Rabbit Hole

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Anthony Price
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Synth, Percussion - Rob Lear
Bass Guitar - Dorian Richard Holmes
Drums, Percussion - Jennifer Drew

I Don’t Wanna Die In Minnesota {Part II}

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric - Anthony Price
Vocals, Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar, Synth, Percussion - Rob Lear
Drums, Percussion - Jennifer Drew
Radio Announcer - Charles Provencher

I Think I’ve Been Asleep (All My Life)

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric - Anthony Price
Vocals - Lucy Athey, Cat Southall & Paul Maskell
Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Piano, Organ - Chris Davies
Bass Guitar - Gareth Anthony
Electric Guitar - David Healey
Drums - Karl James

~ Intermission - An Ode To A Flea ~

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric - Anthony Price
Synth, Keys, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Cello - Isobel Smith
Timpani - Jennifer Drew

Within A Little Love Song (W.A.L.L.S.)

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass, Harmonica - Anthony Price
Electric Guitar, Synth, Keys, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Choral Vocals/Arrangement - Matt Williams
Electric Guitars - Paul Maskell
Drums - Karl James

Ten

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass, Piano - Anthony Price
Electric Guitar, Synth, Keys, Piano, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Choral Vocals/Arrangement, Vibraphone, Piano - Matt Williams
Flute - Tony Kauczok
Cello - Isobel Smith
Drums - Stephen Drake

1896

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric/Bass, Glockenspiel - Anthony Price
Ebow, Electric Guitar, Synth, Keys, Piano - Wayne Bassett
Percussion - Michael Kennedy
Choral Vocals/Arrangement - Matt Williams
Vocals - Jennifer O'Neill-Howard
Piano, Mellotron - John Barnes
Electric Guitar - Paul Maskell
Trumpets - Charlotte Jayne Goodwin
Drums - Karl James

Sugar

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric, Keys - Anthony Price
Synths, Bass Pads, Percussion - Wayne Bassett
Vocals - Lucy Athey
Electric Guitar - David Healey
Drums - Jennifer Drew

~ Interlude - Choke ~

Vocals, Keys - Anthony Price
Electric Guitar, Synths, Keys - Wayne Bassett

The Kaleidoscope ~ Refraction

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric & Keys - Anthony Price
Vocals - Rachel Shepherd
Electric Guitar, Synth, Piano, Percussion, Strings - Wayne Bassett
Piano, Synths, Mellotron - John Barnes

71-41-11

Vocals, Electric/Bass Guitar, Synth, Percussion - Stephen Vogel McKinnon
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Anthony Price
Vocals - Frances Olsson-McKinnon & Molly Olsson-McKinnon
Keys/Chimes - Avalon McKinnon-Vogel

The Memory Tree

Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele - Anthony Price
Glockenspiel, Drone - Wayne Bassett
Vocals, Piano - Rachel Shepherd
Bodhrán, Percussion - Robert Richards
Vocals - Bailey-Zane Price & Gabriel Stone
Whisper Intro - Christine Price
Whisper Outro - Theresa Duffner
Cellos - Isobel Smith
Violins - Seren Dyton
Drums - Stephen Drake

Through Endless Eyes

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Electric, Percussion - Anthony Price
Electric Guitar, Synth, Glockenspiel - Wayne Bassett
Vocals - Rachel Shepherd
Trumpets - Charlotte Jayne Goodwin
Percussion - Jennifer Drew

~ Closure - 1972 ~

Vocals - Jennifer O’Neill Howard
Piano, Mellotron - John Barnes
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Anthony Price
Glockenspiel - Wayne Bassett
Choral Vocals/Arrangement - Matt Williams
Tick/Tock Vox - Lizzy Bassett

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