The Transition EP
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The Transition EP is the follow-up to Christian rock band Philmont
's full-length Attention
, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records
. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19th, 2010. It is available via digital outlets such as iTunes
, at Philmont concerts, and through Philmont's online merch store.
During the recording process, Philmont realized that they did not have sufficient funding to mix
and master the six songs they had been working on. They set up an online fundraiser via Kickstarter
and set a goal of $4,000 toward which fans could donate. In return, donors were offered exclusive rewards from the band (signed copies of the EP, bonus tracks, t-shirts, personalized videos, etc.) that got better with increasing donation amounts. Philmont surpassed their goal, and the fundraiser ended with $5,404 donated; they were able to release The Transition EP on October 19, as planned.
Bonus tracks for Kickstarter donors
Additional personnel
Philmont (band)
Philmont is an American pop-punk influenced Christian rock band based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. They were signed to Forefront Records / EMI CMG until Spring 2010. Their debut album, Attention, was released on August 25, 2009...
's full-length Attention
Attention (Philmont album)
Attention is the debut full-length album from Christian pop punk band Philmont. It was released in the U.S. and on iTunes on August 25, 2009. It includes several tracks from their Oh Snap EP, which was also recorded by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee...
, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records
ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records is a Christian Music record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from current owners Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo and is now part of the EMI Christian Music Group.In 1998, ForeFront released a 2-CD...
. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19th, 2010. It is available via digital outlets such as iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, at Philmont concerts, and through Philmont's online merch store.
During the recording process, Philmont realized that they did not have sufficient funding to mix
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
and master the six songs they had been working on. They set up an online fundraiser via Kickstarter
Kickstarter
Kickstarter is an online threshold pledge system for funding creative projects. Kickstarter has funded a diverse array of endeavors, ranging from indie film and music to journalism, solar energy technology and food-related projects.-Model:...
and set a goal of $4,000 toward which fans could donate. In return, donors were offered exclusive rewards from the band (signed copies of the EP, bonus tracks, t-shirts, personalized videos, etc.) that got better with increasing donation amounts. Philmont surpassed their goal, and the fundraiser ended with $5,404 donated; they were able to release The Transition EP on October 19, as planned.
Track listing
All songs written by Scott Taube and Josiah Prince except where noted.- "I Am" - 3:39
- "You Will Remain" (Taube/Prince/Allen Salmon) - 3:25
- "The Alchemist" - 3:36
- "Ringing In My Head" - (Taube/Prince/Salmon) - 3:15
- "Closer" - 3:43
- "The Last Song I Sing" (Taube/Prince/Tony Wood) - 3:39
Bonus tracks for Kickstarter donors
- "Closer (Acoustic)"
- "Shuttle Launch (Demo)"
Personnel
Philmont- Scott Taube - lead vocals
- Josiah Prince - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, keyboards, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, vocals, additional production - Justin Sams - guitar, vocals, gang vocals
- Josh Guion - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jeremi Hough - drums, percussion, gang vocals
Additional personnel
- Matthew Arcaini - productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, programming, gang vocals - Jordan Messer - gang vocals
- Matt Underwood - acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
(track 2) - Lee Bridges (mixing, tracks 1, 3, & 5)
- Ainslie Grosser (mixing, track 2)
- Allen Salmon (mixing, tracks 4 & 6)
- Dan Shike - mastering