Human Liturgy

These are Frank's songs that didn't fit on an Atomic Opera album but were favorites of friends and family. They were also well received when he played solo shows. The songs were more acoustic and personal. I started imagining these songs compiled as an autobiographical album, and Human Liturgy was born. This music sounds like it could be from anywhere. Although the music was written and recorded in Texas it sounds like it could be from anywhere east of the sunrise or west of the sunset. The record is driven by beautiful acoustic guitar. A lot of the instrumentation is eclectic and fun, ranging from the exotic sounds of sitar, doumbek, and udu to the more folksy sounds of hammered dulcimer, mandolin, and piano. I had a lot of friends make appearances on this record. Kemper Crabb played many instruments and sang harmony. Trip Wamsley adds his fretless bass be-wonderment throughout. Johnny Simmons plays various percussion and full drum set. Mandy Campbell and Maggie Raveneau of December's End add violin, viola, and cello to really make the songs soar. There is an otherworldly feel to this record somewhere between prayer and dreaming.
Five years ago, Kim and I were going for a walk, and I started assembling a list of possible solo-album songs in my head. I started with 20 and ended up with 12 on the final album. There have been many people who have encouraged me along the way. Many people who have added to the project. Thank you.
It must be said that all glory, honor and ultimate thanks are due to Jesus Christ, God incarnate, Creator and Sustainer of all things. World without end. AMEN.

Lineup

Frank Hart (Atomic Opera) - Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Sitar/Cello

Guests

Kemper Crabb (ArkAngel, Atomic Opera, Caedmon's Call) - Background Vocals/Percussion/Recorder Flute
Chris Whittington - Background Vocals
Trip Wamsley - Bass
Stan Nelson - Bass
Johnny Simmons - Drums/Percussion
Rob Camper - Percussion
Michael Selph - Percussion
Emily Barker - Piano
Mandy Campbell (December's End) - Viola/Background Vocals
Maggie Raveneau (December's End) - Cello/Background Vocals
Bart Postlewait - Slide Solo