Never Were the Way She Was

by Colin Stetson & Sarah Neufeld

Never Were the Way She Was cover art

Recorded live without overdubs or loops, 'Never Were the Way She Was' captures the raw, physical interplay between Colin Stetson's array of saxophones and Sarah Neufeld's violin and voice. [2, 3, 6, 8] The compositions merge avant-garde and minimalist sensibilities, with Stetson's circular breathing and percussive techniques forming a rhythmic core for Neufeld's lyrical, soaring melodies. [4, 5, 8] This approach creates a diverse and cinematic soundscape that feels both urgent and intricately detailed, earning the collaboration a Juno Award for its unique instrumental vision. [2]

Genres

  • Post-Minimalism
  • Chamber Music

Tracklist

  1. The Sun Roars Into View
  2. Won't Be a Thing to Become
  3. In the Vespers
  4. And Still They Move
  5. With the Dark Hug of Time
  6. The Rest of Us
  7. Never Were the Way She Was
  8. Flight