Cici Arthur
Way Through
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Description
Way Through is a collaborative album by Toronto musicians Chris Cummings, Joseph Shabason, and Thom Gill (as Cici Arthur). Inspired by moments of discovery in familiar places, the album’s title reflects the feeling of uncovering hidden paths in life. Musically, it blends mid-century influences like Jobim and Sinatra, with producer-instrumentalists Shabason and Gill crafting lush, expansive soundscapes. Featuring a 30-piece orchestra led by Owen Pallett, the album brings a grand scale to Cummings’ intimate, reflective lyrics.The project began in 2020 when Cummings lost his job and turned to full-time music for the first time in his life. His collaborators tailored the arrangements to showcase his understated vocal delivery against sweeping orchestral backdrops. Songs like “Cartwheels for Coins” and “Prior Times” explore themes of regret and emotional complexity, contrasting the grandeur of the music with Cummings' quiet introspection.Tracks like “Damaged Goods” provide upbeat moments with doo-wop harmonies, while the cinematic closer “No Fight Or Flight” emphasizes the filmic quality of the album. Through its orchestral richness and deeply personal lyrics, Way Through captures the tension between ambition and realism, offering a poignant reflection on life’s unpredictable journey.
Tracklist
- 1. Way Through
- 2. All So Incredible
- 3. Cartwheels For Coins
- 4. Stolen Joy
- 5. Damaged Goods
- 6. Prior Times
- 7. Felt In An Instant
- 8. No Fight Or Flight (So Much Tenderness)