Remnants is a compelling collection of rare and previously unreleased recordings by Son Lux spanning 2008 to 2017. These recordings include pieces commissioned for dance, drastic reimaginings of existing Son Lux songs, and three outtakes from the first Son Lux release, At War With Walls & Mazes. More than a decade after inception, Son Lux has shifted from Lott’s singular vision into a three-piece ensemble featuring virtuoso musicians Ian Chang on drums, and Rafiq Bhatia on guitar, and Son Lux’s continually evolving recordings still point toward an exciting musical future that contemporary pop music has yet to realize.
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releases April 5, 2019
REMNANTS
Son Lux
All songs written and performed by Ryan Lott*
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Sleep [2009]
CJ Camerieri - Horn, Trumpet
Katie Chastain - Additional Vocals
Darren King - Percussion
DM Stith - Additional Vocals
Commissioned by Stephen Petronio for Ballet de Lorraine
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Whispering [2010]
Patrick Breiner - Saxophone
Aaron Esposito - Trumpet
Peter Silberman - Additional Vocals
Eric Stephenson - Cello
DM Stith - Additional Vocals
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Stand (Chant) [2007, rev. 2017]
Rework commissioned by Shaping Sound
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Come Away [2010]
Clarice Jensen - Cello
Rob Moose - Violin
Nadia Sirota - Viola
Contains material originally commissioned by Stephen Petronio for OtherShore Dance Company
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Speak [2008, rev. 2017]
Rework commissioned by Travis Wall for Shaping Sound
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Black Waters [2012. rev. 2018]
*Written by Jean Ritchie
Tamara Lindeman - Additional Vocals
Jonny Rodgers - Tuned Glass
Originally commissioned by Jennifer McQuiston Lott
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Quivering Prints [2010]
Rob Moose - Violin
Elena Urioste - Violin
Commissioned by Stephen Petronio for National Dance Company Wales
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Enough of Our Disease [2007, rev. 2017]
Rework commissioned by Travis Wall for Shaping Sound

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