You Were Always An Island

by Alaskan Tapes

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Ashot Danielyan Just great ambient music. Ethereal, relaxing and very beautiful. I love the approach to a sounds using of this composer. Sounds really very aesthetic and stylish. I love such a minimal peaceful ambient music. Well done!

Bung Raw emotions infused in each track Favorite track: Places.

Adam London Alaskan Tapes showcases very serene sounds in this album that keeps the listener at ease from one song to the next; a very beautifully written record. Favorite track: All Was Quiet.

Chantal I love this album<3 your music is my favourite! You're an amazing pianist:) Favorite track: Places.

Gabriel Chan A delicate and subtle journey. Favorite track: Places.

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1.	Waiting (ft. Chantal) 02:02 video	lyrics	buy track
Waiting.
2.	While Falling 05:18	info	buy track
3.	You Were Always An Island 05:54	info	buy track
4.	To Leave 03:00	info	buy track
5.	Drifter 03:31	info	buy track
6.	Places 02:45 video	info	buy track
7.	All Was Quiet 04:39	info	buy track
8.	Skin (ft. Chantal) 01:13 video	info	buy track
9.	Ruins 05:31	info	buy track
10.	In Trenches 04:51		buy track

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released July 19, 2018

Vocals on track 1, and 8: Chantal Ouellette
Cello throughout the album: Raphael Weinroth-Browne

Vinyl/Digital Design by Alaskan Tapes.
CD Design by Daniel Crossley (Fluid Audio)

Mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k Mastering

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