After 7 years of consistent touring and new releases, Brussels-based Will Samson steps away from his familiar use of electronics and ambient soundscapes, to present his 4th solo album, Welcome Oxygen. Consisting largely of guitar, voice & violin recorded onto tape - this is his most raw and direct work to date.

In 2016, Samson left his native England and relocated to Portugal with the intention of settling indefinitely. Being of mixed Luso-Indian descent, the country served as something of an ancestral homeland for the British-born musician. However, the proceeding months proved to be a turbulent ride.

After only a few months, Will booked a flight to return to England. With two weeks left in the city & with the limited equipment at hand (including 1x nylon string guitar, 1x valve guitar amp, 1x microphone, 1x keyboard & 3 simple tape machines) he began writing some new music.

In an unexpected flood of creativity, a new song was written & recorded during the first day. 'I could not quite believe it, but I knew that the more honestly I expressed myself, without feeling the need to cover everything in lots of effects or disguise the lyrics in cryptic words, the more easily new music would appear. The ideas came flooding out in the most natural & cathartic way I had ever experienced.'

7 new songs emerged within a period of as many days. Shortly following his arrival back in England, Samson was personally invited as the official support for The Album Leaf's UK and European tour - a band that had inspired him for many years previously.

It was then that Brad Lee, from the band, contributed trumpet arrangements to 'Find A Little Light'. Additional overdubs were also added by Belgian violinist, Beatrijs De Klerck (a former touring member of A Winged Victory For The Sullen & live member for Will), as well as frequent collaborator, Message To Bears.

Track Listing

• Shimmer (Day Two)
• Forestry (Day Four)
• Welcome Oxygen (Day Five)
• Old Roots (Day One)
• Find A Little Light (Day Six)
• O Medo (Day Three)
• Water Fall Diver (Day Zero)
• Holy Hollow (Day Seven)

Additional Details

Label: Talitres

Genre: Folk

Language: English

Run Time: 36:12 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/08/17

UPC: 3700398717333