Headwater by Rev Simpkins
Tracklist
1. | Evening Star (Crossing the Blackwater) | 2:50 |
2. | Headwater | 6:00 |
3. | Speak Low | 6:33 |
4. | Swooping through Seagrass in Side Room 3 | 3:28 |
5. | Squirrels! | 4:32 |
6. | Keep Silence | 2:46 |
7. | John of the Cross | 6:27 |
8. | 33 Birds in a Tree at the Foot of my Bed | 3:31 |
9. | Bleephead | 2:52 |
10. | The Brink | 6:30 |
11. | Morning Star (Crossing the Blackwater) | 3:46 |
Credits
released June 6, 2025
Music by Matthew Simpkins
Except tracks 2,3,5,7 and 8 by Matthew Simpkins & Jim Simpkins
Lyrics, translations and adaptations by Matthew Simpkins
Performed by
Matthew Simpkins – voice, instruments & devices
Jim Simpkins – acoustic drums
with Sian Simpkins – French horn
& Martha Simpkins – backing vocals
Produced by Matthew Simpkins
Mastered by Dr Eric James, Philosphers Barn Mastering
A version of the song ‘Headwater’ was originally released on the compilation Cease Silence – ceasesilence.bandcamp.com. ‘Morning Star (Crossing the Blackwater)’ is taken from the soundtrack to Matthew John Harrison’s film Oyster Land.
Cover photography: Ghosts by Huw Morgan
(P) & © 2025
With thanks to Jason Whittaker
In deep gratitude to Prof Larkin, Dr Young and their teams, CNS Nikki Hunter and CNS Catherine Kennedy, and the staff of the Royal Marsden Hospital; Dr Carr at the National Hospital for Neurology; CNS Clare Leppich; and the SinglePoint team at St Helena Hospice, Colchester.
Music by Matthew Simpkins
Except tracks 2,3,5,7 and 8 by Matthew Simpkins & Jim Simpkins
Lyrics, translations and adaptations by Matthew Simpkins
Performed by
Matthew Simpkins – voice, instruments & devices
Jim Simpkins – acoustic drums
with Sian Simpkins – French horn
& Martha Simpkins – backing vocals
Produced by Matthew Simpkins
Mastered by Dr Eric James, Philosphers Barn Mastering
A version of the song ‘Headwater’ was originally released on the compilation Cease Silence – ceasesilence.bandcamp.com. ‘Morning Star (Crossing the Blackwater)’ is taken from the soundtrack to Matthew John Harrison’s film Oyster Land.
Cover photography: Ghosts by Huw Morgan
(P) & © 2025
With thanks to Jason Whittaker
In deep gratitude to Prof Larkin, Dr Young and their teams, CNS Nikki Hunter and CNS Catherine Kennedy, and the staff of the Royal Marsden Hospital; Dr Carr at the National Hospital for Neurology; CNS Clare Leppich; and the SinglePoint team at St Helena Hospice, Colchester.