Southern Star

by alex dunn

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“Southern Star” by Alex Dunn is an oceanic folk song that carries the rhythms of the sea while detailing the arduous yet dreamy nature of living aboard a small wooden fishing vessel. Mirroring his experiences as a commercial salmon fisherman, much of Dunn’s life was often ebbing and flowing, dictated by the seasonal nature of the fish themselves—it was only natural for him to compose an Americana homage that reflects this uniquely aquatic existence. Dunn enlisted Bryant Moore (True Loves) as his co-producer and the two captured the reminiscence of long, hard days toiling upon the sea and nights spent in Dunn’s bunk below deck, lulled by the water slapping against the hull, the creaking wood expanding and contracting as the boat heaved up and down. Dunn also collaborated with his good friend and renowned multimedia artist Elena Stonaker on a music video to accompany the track and encapsulate imagery of an alternate dream-like reality where one floats through rugged waterscapes filled with wild creatures and the experiences of a particular, untamed solitude. The eponymous album ‘Souther Star’ will come- out via Color Red in fall 2021.

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Layin’ in the Dark, my boat sailin’ rough upon the ocean
And I’m lookin’ for my southern star to guide me home
My head grows heavy, my tired, tired bones are beggin’ please
Oh let’s get some rest and let the night blow through
When I finally fall asleep, and let go of this turbulent water
Let the sounds of creakin’ wood guide me through

I will dream of all good things, my heart runnin’ wild
The whole damn world, to call my home

Layin’ in the dark, my dreams get lost in the ever after
I’m paintin’ everything I see shades of blue
I get tossed, I get turned, the beauty of sleepin’ in the ocean
These waves they pick me up and put me down
My heart is pounding, gentle thunder from the heavens
Oh it lets me know, I’m still alive

I will dream of all good things, my heart runnin’ wild 
The whole damn world, to call my home

credits

released September 17, 2021
Produced by Alex Dunn, Bryant Moore

Credits:
Alex Dunn - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Production Coordinator, Executive Producer
Bryant Moore - Bass, Acoustic Piano
Cameron Peace - Guitar (Electric)
Sam Esecson - Drums

Tracking Engineer - Robb Davidson
Avast Recording Co.

Mixing Engineer - Robb Davidson
Nels Motel

Mastering Engineer - Greg Calbi
Sterling Sound

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alex dunn Seattle, Washington

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Skylark Lounge

Denver, CO

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