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Spirits and the Melchizedek Children
12+ albums
indieindie rock
about
Forged in late summer nights surrounding a dying bonfire at Camp 1538, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children began as lead singer Jason Elliott’s acoustic ramblings. His opened-ended lullabies and ballads developed in equal measures of melody, psychedelic meanderings, and eulogies to times past. After several months of recording solo, Elliott’s personal lullabies were fortified with the addition of keyboardist Chris Case (Samadha, Adron, Little Tybee), guitarist Darrin Harrison, drummer Craig Henderson, and bassist Joe McNeill. This line-up was featured on SATMC’s first album, We Are Here to Save YOU! Recorded in 2010 with Ed Rawls at The Living Room and mixed by Jason McCullough, it was released digitally in 2011. A different incarnation of the group emerged after We Are Here to Save You! was given to the world. Reevaluations were made and the project was stripped down to only Elliott’s vocals and guitar and Case’s keys. This “controlled burning” of sorts served to allow Elliott and Case to see with a renewed vision and purpose; a new lineup was shortly thereafter assembled. Drummer Bryan Fielden (San Agustin, Oryx and Crake) was brought on board and bassist Joe McNeill returned. This potent reinvigoration of the group gave Elliott’s songs an unprecedented depth and an expansive, intangible appeal. A tumultuous world was experienced, reconciled, and absolved. Imbued with understanding and a strange peace, a feather became many and began to unfold unto new song. A thick, swelt
