Lying On Ice

Imagine stumbling into a dimly lit club just outside Bellingham, Washington. You find a table, take a seat & suddenly realize that the world outside disappeared. On stage, calling for your attention, is a bright red fabric draped between the piano hammers, & strings gently muting the pianist’s melodies. Against the piano sits the stringy guitarist, turned away from the audience, & gently swaying. As the singing starts, you notice the vocalist being swallowed by a light so bright it highlights the thick cloud of smoky incense slowly curling through the air, filling the room with scents from the earth and spring rain. So bright is the spotlight, the shadow created is the only indication that someone is entirely enveloped inside the canopy of light. The forward slumping drummer starts pounding a muted rhythm reminiscent of ancient spiritual gatherings. The drums heads are covered in the same thick red fabric from the piano as it muffles the rhythm, which seems to emanate from a strange resonating cavity inside your chest. As the songs are offered to you by this collection of instruments. seemingly playing themselves, you notice a chill in the air. It has grown so cold you now see your breath, but realize you are still rather comfortable. Welcome to the world of Lying On Ice.


Produced by Dave the Rave Ogilvie’s distinctive in-your-face style, & guest vocals by Edward Ka-Spel for the song, “Surrender,” “The Dream” by Lying On Ice is a surprising cascade of musical poetry.