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You Are Not Your Past

by Kirk McElhinney

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Cold Embrace 05:49
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Give Thanks 04:09
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Letting Go 05:11
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In The End 04:52

about

After a difficult period recovering from ill health, Kirk has poured everything wholeheartedly into his new album ‘You Are Not Your Past’,

“I poured my all into this album, it’s been a real labour of love but also been a real therapy for me. I find song-writing a great way of getting the inside out and untangling all my thoughts. It’s a very honest album, lyrically and musically…”

But don’t be fooled into thinking the album is dark and negative - far from it: ‘You Are Not Your Past’ exudes positivity and encourages a metaphorical ‘uprising’ of sorts, with a message of hope and of ‘elevating’ our life’s mission. It shows us how we can ALL make our world better by joining in solidarity and common purpose and exchanging ideas openheartedly, free from judgement of one another. By discarding the negatives, we can create a fresh, bright future for humanity. Kirk says: “The title came about because I feel like too many people are stuck in their past and don’t know how to move on from it, almost like they don’t feel like they’re allowed to move on. I think the world would be a better place for all of us if we didn’t all hold so tightly onto our past.”

“I think a song is like a painting, everyone will have different interpretations of it, and I like that, a song will always move and speak to people differently.”

credits

released April 6, 2021

2021 Limefield records

All songs written by Kirk Mcelhinney
Recorded at Limefield Studio by John Ellis and Rosehill Studio by Yvonne Ellis.
Produced by John Ellis and Kirk Mcelhinney, Get it on + In the End produced by David Mcewan
Mastered by David Mcewan.

Drums - Myke Wilson / Andy Hay / Sam Draper
Bass - Huw Jacob / Neil Fairclough / Ben Adey / John Ellis / Pete Turner/ Eric Appapoulay
Percussion - Ciaran Boyle / Andy Hay / John Ellis/ Eric Appapoulay
Saxophone & flute - Andy Schofield
Synth, piano & electric guitar - John Ellis
Acoustic guitar, spanish guitar & slide guitar - Kirk Mcelhinney
Acoustic guitar on In the End - Eric Appapoulay
Backing Vocals - Clare Morel / Zoe Kyoti / Caoilfhionn Rose/ John Ellis/ Doreen Edwards /The Music Place choir
Artwork - Zac Crompton

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Kirk McElhinney Manchester, UK

Singer-songwriter Kirk McElhinney is renowned for his soulful voice,
insightful lyrics and conveying inspiring messages of hope and positivity in both his recorded music and live
performances. His music combines a rich and vibrant mosaic of acoustic guitar picking that is both unique and
enticing, with a visceral raw energy that
captivates audiences.
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