Cloud Walking (CD)
Cloud Walking (CD)
Cloud Walking is Alice Boyd's second EP, inspired by a journey into Scotland’s Cairngorm mountains. In September 2023, Alice and eight other women retraced the footsteps of pioneering Scottish nature writer Nan Shepherd. Over four days, they hiked, camped and faced the elements, drawing inspiration and solace from the landscape and Shepherd’s writing.
Blending folk inspired vocal harmonies and chamber pop instrumentation with field recordings captured during the trip, Alice’s second EP captures the emotional highs and lows of being immersed in the mountains. These songs reflect not just the journey through the Cairngorms, but the deeper exploration of self that can happen when we step out of the everyday.
With contributions from a number of Alice’s musical collaborators, Cloud Walking is a reflection on connecting to landscape and the art of slowing down.
Credits:
Songs by Alice Boyd
Recorded and produced by Alice Boyd
With additional production by Jacob Norris and Liam Evans
‘Heart ii’ is a response to Jacob Norris’ song ‘Heart’
Backing vocals by Daisy Russell and Jacob Norris
Guitar and keys by Jacob Norris
Harp by Rachel Kitchlew
Saxophone by Amy Howard
Strings by Tom Penn
Piano by Catrin Vincent
Pedal Steel Guitar by Jake Card
Mixed by Liam Evans
Mastered by Katie Tavini
Artwork by Morvern Graham
With thanks to Aisha Hussain, Ameena Rojee, Canongate Books, Catriona Bolt, Charmfactory, Emily Baker, Erlend Clouston, Ffern, Hannah Westhenry, Jennifer McGowan, Jeremy Scott, Matt Huxley, Michelle Sanders, Nicola Stone, Olly Knight-Smith, Ruth Bidgood, Sound and Music, The Following Nan Project and the many other people who have provided support, mentoring and advice. A special thank you to Iain Boyd, Emma Howard Boyd and Joe Bath.