The Last Rotation Of Earth

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a b c Tim Jonze (18 May 2015). "BC Camplight: 'I can't overstate how bad my life had gotten' ". The Guardian. BC Camplight (born Brian James Christinzio on May 31, 1979) is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Up to 2021, the BC live band consisted of Christinzio (piano/vocals), Luke Barton (vocals/synth/guitar), Stephen Mutch (bass), Thom Bellini (guitar), Adam Dawson (drums) and Francesca Pidgeon (vocals/synth/percussion/saxophone). That said, The Last Rotation Of Earth is not exactly a passive experience. There is an inherent buy-in to Christinzo’s work here and elsewhere, one that requires a bit of work from its listener. This marks Christinzo’s fifth album and the first to follow what he has called his “Manchester Trilogy,” three records steeped in turmoil and directly responding to an array of drastic life changes, including revitalizing moves across the world, forced deportation, and familial tragedy. Within that rush of biographical songwriting are true gems like “Just Because I Love You” from 2015’s How To Die In The North, “I’m In A Weird Place Now” from 2018’s Deportation Blues and “I Only Drink When I’m Drunk” from 2020’s Shortly After Takeoff, each containing a painful honesty among increasingly experimental production and songwriting. The Last Rotation Of Earth by BC Camplight

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Still, Christinzio doesn’t see any of this as a story of redemption. “This is not a story of victory,” he says. “It is a document created in the shadow of incredible darkness. One from which the creator hadn’t planned on escaping, and still doesn’t. Hence the title of the album. It is the result of an illness that I’ve battled my whole life. It isn’t something that the world has done to me. It’s the world I live in and it’s no one’s fault.” In May 2023, Christinzio released The Last Rotation of Earth, an album written after the breakup of his long-term relationship. [14] The album peaked at number 31 on the UK Albums Chart. [15] The release of the album was followed by both solo and full-band tours, with the band consisting of longtime members Adam Dawson, Luke Barton, Francesca Pidgeon and Thom Bellini, with the new addition of multi-instrumentalist Jolan Lewis.

In 2017 Christinzio recorded a new album, Deportation Blues, released on Bella Union in summer 2018. Some of the album chronicled his experience with the UK immigration system. His most successful at the time, the release was nonetheless followed by another difficult personal period, including the sudden loss of Christinzio's father. [12] Michael Hann (April 24, 2020). "BC Camplight: Shortly After Takeoff review – a tumultuous pop masterpiece". The Guardian. Maximalism. In the most minimal of terms, this is the best description of their music: layers upon layers of melodies and rhythms seamlessly sewn together in craftsmanship only they are privy to. With a unique output, BC Camplight occupy their own niche in the diverse ecosystem of the alternative genre. Credit: Ailish O’Leary Austin @ The Mancunion As the support wrapped up, the crowd was multiplying by the minute. Mancunians were there on mass to support Manchester-based BC Camplight. Pride spilt into the air, melting and mingling with the occasional burst of dry ice. And, with a theatrical swell of lights, out Christinzio swaggered like a warrior returning home. So, he must begin again; new album, newly single, clean slate. And without tempting fate again, before the last rotation of earth, BC Camplight and his band will tour The Last Rotation Of Earth, including his biggest headline shows to date, at London Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Manchester’s Albert Hall. “It’s wonderful to realise the songs in front of that many people,” says Christinzio, “I know I’m never going to be Coldplay, but ten years ago, I was certain I wouldn’t make music again.”

Originally from Wenonah, New Jersey, [4] Christinzio relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, in 2003. He soon signed a record deal with One Little Indian and established himself on the city's live music scene. He played live with members of The War on Drugs and appeared as a session piano player on Sharon Van Etten's 2011 album Epic, among other collaborations. However, in early 2015 Christinzio overstayed his visa permissions due to a severe leg injury and was made to leave the UK, resulting in the cancellation of his band's summer tour which was to include performances at the Green Man and End of the Road festivals and an appearance on Later... with Jools Holland. Gigs in other countries went ahead as planned, including a debut tour in the US. Christinzio temporarily resided in Paris and Philadelphia. [5] [10] In the spring of 2016, he toured the West Coast of America for the first time. He then re-settled in Manchester with an Italian passport, care of his grandparents, [11] and has since been granted a permanent Settled status. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. [2] Camplight's follow-up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007, and his third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union. Christinzio's later lyrics regularly explore his personal life and self-destructive tendencies, including struggles with depression and alcohol. [3] Biography [ edit ]

Still, Christinzio doesn’t see any of this as a story of redemption. “This is not a story of victory,” he says. “It is a document created in the shadow of incredible darkness. One from which the creator hadn't planned on escaping, and still doesn't. Hence the title of the album. It is the result of an illness that I've battled my whole life. It isn't something that the world has done to me. It's the world I live in and it's no one's fault.” This was enhanced when Christinzio projected to the front of the stage to deliver an operatic performance over the instrumental. The song distorted to its finale and the gig was completed in a rage of fire and sound. The crowd was full to the brim with BC Camplight.AM I DEAD YET". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . Retrieved November 11, 2023. On the One Little Indian record label, Christinzio released two albums, one in 2005 and another in 2007. They were critically well received but did not succeed commercially. He was dropped by the label and nearly quit music altogether while struggling with mental health issues, drugs and alcohol. [5] [6]