Phonographic Memory is not an official Cedar and Sage album. It is an assemblage of tracks written and recorded through a range of means and over a period of time, through various starts and stops. Though an additional album has been contemplated for some time, Phonographic Memory was primarily motivated by requests for audio files of songs that either I, or Dan and I have written and recorded and otherwise shared. Included is some bonus material that I think folks might like as well. Enjoy!
Track List:
Home
A tribute to all I have played music with, but specifcally my lokalgrown brothers
Written by Jacob Callister
Violin/Mandolin: Erik Berg-Johansen
Bass/Drum: Daniel Callister
Recorded in 2018
Above the Timberline
Dan's anthem honoring the magic found and felt at higher altitudes
Written by Daniel Callister
Backing Vocals: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2014-2016
The Poet
My tribute to John Denver. Written years ago and recorded for the 20th anniversary of this passing
Written by Jacob Callister
All Instruments: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2017
Buck O'Neil
Who knows what this is really about. Super fun tune.
Written by Daniel Callister
Backing Vocals: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2012-2016
Slow Down
Dan's music, my lyrics. Written as self medication for my own sleepless nights.
Written by Daniel Callister and Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2012
Your Little Girl
A song I wrote for a freind's wedding. She wrote the lyrical hook, the rest was pretty easy.
Written by Jacob Callister and Patty Heflin
All Instruments: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2017
Human Rattlesnakes
This is a song about our ancestor Jody Lyman who was shot in the leg chasing after horse theives
Written by Daniel Callister and Jacob Callister
Recorded 2014 - 2016
Song for Mom
I love how this one turned out. Written for my wife for mothers day. A rare quick composition.
Written by Jacob Callister
All Instruments: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2015
Canyon
A tribute to slot canyons. I hope those who have ventured into one will get it/feel it immediately.
Written by Jacob Callister and Daniel Callister
Recorded in 2013
*Bonus Tracks:
I Shall Be Released
I've learned to pull the phone out when I think something neat is about to happen. Magic moment.
Written by Bob Dylan
Vocals: Jacob Callister/Matt Cline/Daniel Callister
Upright Bass: Daniel Callister
Guitars: Jacob Callister and Matt Cline
Recorded live In Eugene Oregon, September, 2016
Blue Letter
Mattwood Flac's (my Fleetwood Mac cover band) rendition of Blue Letter. I love Erik's violin on this.
Written by Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)
Bass: Matt Cline
Drums: Daniel Callister
Violin: Erik Berg-Johansen
Recorded Live in Eugene, Oregon, April, 2017
I Can't Make You Love me
Another phone track. Whole family laying around at a reunion. One take. My sister is amazing.
Written by Allen Shamblin and Michael Reid
Jacob Callister and Rachel Ure
Recorded Live in Sisters, Oregon, March, 2017
Better Side
My friend Erik's song. So happy he let me sing. Easily the most polished tune here.
Written by Erik Berg-Johansen
Lead Vocals: Jacob Callister
Drums: Mike Reetz
Backing Vocals: Valerie Nelson
All other Instruments: Erik Berg-Johansen
Recorded in 2018
Caroline and Me
Caroline wanted to write a song. So we wrote one about something we like to do. So cute.
Written by Jacob and Caroline Callister
Vocals: Jacob and Caroline Callister
All Instruments: Jacob Callister
Recorded in 2018
Peace in Christ
This one is powerful to me. Listen to the earnestness of this little girl's beautiful voice.
Written by Nik Day
Vocals: Charlotte Callister
Recorded in 2018
