Ned Collette - Mixed Light LP

The “Mixed Light” LP by Ned Collette is being released on Feeding Tube and presents the songwriter in a densely arranged, chamber music‑inspired setting. The album comprises eleven tracks, including “Curious Thing,” “Paper Night,” and “Commandeered Parade.” Longtime collaborators such as Joe Talia (drums) and Ben Bourke (bass) are involved in the recordings, joined by vocal and instrumental contributions from Leah Senior, Bonnie "Prince" Billy (vocals on “In The Kitchen”), Chris Abrahams (piano), Dan Luscombe (piano), Marina Cyrino (flutes), and cellist Anthea Caddy. The recordings were mixed by Ned Collette and Joe Talia, mastering was handled by Rashad Becker, and the cover art is by Lucy Dyson.

Musically, “Mixed Light” moves between singer‑songwriter intimacy, jazz‑tinged passages, and psychedelically charged arrangements that leave room for free development without sacrificing the melodic core of the songs. Brief instrumental interludes and brass and flute colorings provide unexpected turns, while distinctive melodies and lyrical subtleties form the through line. The production emphasizes transparency of detail: voices and acoustic nuances stand out clearly, while rhythmic impulses and richly textured orchestrations create a distinctive sonic character.