Séan McCann (of Great Big Sea) & The Committed September 28, 2011

Great Big Sea's Sean McCann continues to establish himself in the circle of drone musicians since his wake in 2008. His vision is shaped by his approach, creating richly textured ambient drones and blissful synthscapes, each track with a unique instrumental axis. McCann's orchestration has varied from banjo, violin, piano, electric guitar, to synthesizer and a plethora of other techniques throughout his catalog.

As a follow up to last year's release, Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes, Great Big Sea's Séan McCann returns with the release of his second solo effort, Son of a Sailor. Having grown up in Newfoundland and spending nearly 18 years touring with the band, it's not difficult to hear the musical and maritime influences on songs like "Rather Be a Sailor" and the title track. Drawing inspiration from the road, family, home, love and longing, Son of a Sailor provides the listener with a collection of first person narratives.

McCann's orchestration has varied from banjo, violin, piano, electric guitar, to synthesizer and a plethora of other techniques throughout his catalog. McCann makes the transition from his field recordings to his mprovisations like a drop into the abyss, fulfilling an amorphous shape to the loose fitting flow of his work.

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