Nova Cascade
Nova Cascade Interview
SBS: Nova Cascade! Welcome to our pages once again my friends. I’ve had a fantastic time reviewing your music and listening to ya over the years, and I’m stoked to get to know you even more as we talk some tunes with ya today. Let’s get everyone on the same page as best we can here to start…aside from being an international band…aside from being progressive in sound…when people out there ask you what Nova Cascade sounds like, how do you respond to that in a way that’ll make sense of it all? Is it all about being internationally-based and Prog-Rock, or is there more to it? What do you feel are the real keys to explaining your sound to the average listener out there, and what truly establishes your identity?
Dave H: Phew. This is a tough one, but I’d expect nothing less! In my 30 plus years of doing this I’ve become incredibly weary of labels but I’m aware of the necessity of them. When describing Nova Cascade I generally say we are melodic, atmospheric & probably more than a little cinematic! The classic progressive rock influences are all present & correct, but I like to think there’s a lot more to us. Generally our tracks veer off from the narrow path of verse/chorus structure. With The Navigator especially we’ve really been flexing our dynamic musical muscles!
Colin P: Being a new-ish member of Nova Cascade, I will give my impressions about what make Nova Cascade stand out to me. Firstly, is the authenticity of Dave’s vocals, production and musical ideas. I would add Ambient Prog to the list of “dreaded” labels because the songs conjure up a quite unique ambience that can really stir deep emotions.
Charlie B: I’ve found it hard to describe to friends over the years, for sure! I think because most of us enjoy music that would fall somewhere under the “prog” label, it also tends to be shared within that circuit when we go out and advertise. That can be helpful when trying to reach a non-mainstream audience, and the “prog” umbrella is trending toward being increasingly broad. There are absolutely hints of our proggier influences in there – heck, I only picked up a flute because Peter Gabriel did too! But the arrangements tend to be led by moods and emotions, so I wind up describing Nova Cascade as being atmospheric, ambient prog.
Dave F: I simply tell people that we are an ambient prog band and if they don’t quite understand what that means I tell them that the music has an element of a Pink Floyd type of style. I find it difficult to describe and encourage everyone to take a listen.
SBS: What would you say the most major milestones and achievements for Nova Cascade have been along the way since the band first started its adventures? What are the most memorable moments you’ve shared in your career as a band – and how has the bond between you played a role in the music?
Dave H: Speaking for myself the greatest achievement has been creating this project seemingly out of thin air. We were just a few strangers who all happened to find ourselves in the same gaming stream one afternoon. The conversation turned to music & suddenly we were jamming & exchanging files. It really was that simple..well…almost! I’d been in a semi limbo for well-over a decade at that point. I’d become disillusioned & genuinely believed my days of being creative were behind me. It took some persuasion to get me onboard, but once I got the taste for writing again there really hasn’t been anything stopping me since! My bandmates probably think they unleashed a lunatic! In terms of accomplishments I have to say in that regard we’ve been incredibly blessed, but it did take some hard work. Getting airplay for the first time was magical, receiving the first copies of our debut CD, our wonderful reviews. And on a personal level the friendships & respect we all have for each other. That’s far from a guarantee in any project. That bond has really driven our approach in making The Navigator.
Colin P: Being asked to join Nova Cascade to help out on The Navigator is definitely one of my musical milestones! I have been making music on and off since the 1970s but the advances of music software and the internet has meant that since about 2012, I have been a lot more consistent and prolific, working as a solo artist (initially as AlterEgo UK and then as A Multitude of One). I have also been collaborating with many individuals and groups of musicians internationally over this time and we have produced many albums and achieved regular radio play. I continue to work on other musical projects, in addition to my work with Nova Cascade.
Charlie B: Every song has been an achievement, when you consider how we work and our extremely modest budget! Honestly, it’s been a really exciting journey where each of us has been able to contribute to something absolutely unique. It’s fair and correct to say that Dave H is the driving force with the arrangements, but he grants us a lot of room and freedom to find our own place within each of those songs. Nova Cascade was my first original music project, and the way Dave writes is…unusual, to say the least…so it was a major achievement to find my melodic voice on this project, with much encouragement and support from Dave. Seeing our first physical release in my hands was a proud moment, but each subsequent album has gone on to raise the bar ever since. I am so happy with how each package has turned out in terms of music, artwork, and a coherence that knits it all together. The Navigator will be no exception. It’s a real point of pride for each of us to aspire to the highest quality possible with the resources we have at our disposal. And within this process, I’ve found a mentor who has coaxed continuous improvement out of me (not just within Nova Cascade, but in my singing career also), and I’ve made lifelong friends.
Dave F: It’s always an achievement to get airplay. A massive achievement for us was to be in Koid 9 magazine after the release of our 3rd album Back From the Brink in 2021. We’ve come a long way considering where we started. It strengthens our bond as bandmates, musicians and most importantly as friends and I believe that it shows in our music.
SBS: What can you tell us about the upcoming album called The Navigator? We’re not picky here – we’ll take any/all details you feel like sharing with us! Would the band you were when you first began be able to make an album like this one? Why or why not? What has changed in the music you make?
Dave H: The band that formed in 2017 couldn’t have made this album. At the beginning we were just trying to gauge whether we could even play together. Our early tracks were deliberately straightforward. Eventually our style shifted into something more diverse & complex. I began The Navigator with a tremendously heavy heart. I knew our dear friend & bandmate would not live to see it come to fruition but he was extremely passionate about being as involved in its creation. In fact he contributed more to this album than anything previously. As the band’s principal writer when I started work on the album, the only brief or concept that I had given myself was that we are all uniquely travelling. Either mentally or physically. I find that having a theme helps me shape the tone of the various pieces. After Eric passed in August 2022 the theme of the album shifted to being more focused on life & its ultimate end, but hopefully not in a morbid or morose type of way. I wanted to celebrate the life of our dear friend in the only way I knew how. Looking at the entire thing objectively, I see just how much his passing affected me & continues to do so, but I’m also immensely proud of what we’ve produced.
Colin P: I can’t really answer questions about the early Nova Cascade but The Navigator certainly seems like something really special and very close to Dave’s heart. I had some very big shoes to fill, joining following Eric’s passing, and was unsure whether or not I could measure up but Dave and other band members seem very pleased with my efforts so far and I have really enjoyed working on these tracks. I have been fortunate to not only add guitars but also extended a couple of Dave’s initial tracks and contributed some keyboard playing as well. I can’t understate how honoured I feel to have been given this opportunity!
Charlie B: We’re several albums down the track by now, and I would say the process has become much more fluid. We have a stronger understanding of the part that each of us plays – speaking for myself, I would say my melodic instincts and taste levels have been honed considerably since we first started out. There’s a real sense of wanting to deliver the best performances and ideas that we possibly can. We’ve been tremendously fortunate to have members such as Eric and Colin join Nova Cascade since its inception – musicians of this calibre enrich us both creatively and technically. I mentioned already that each subsequent album has sought to raise the bar…The Navigator needs a several-story scaffold! It’s by far and away the most ambitious production we’ve put together. Dave H seems to channel the hardships of recent times into art, and heavy circumstances surround The Navigator which is borne out in the music. The end result is a coherent suite of songs that create a journey or narrative through the feelings we found ourselves exploring with this record. As a result of a successful Kickstarter campaign, we’ve also been able to invest in additions which would not have been possible before…be it more live drums, or a choir…yes, a choir!
Dave F: I think that this album is filled with emotion. Eric’s passing has affected us in a few different ways. We feel that we must improve on every album we produce. Over the years our bond has grown in many ways as musicians. This album, on the other hand, is far more important to us as a unit then anything we’ve done in the past. Our determination to honor Eric the best way we can with his final recordings pushed us to create something that we haven’t been able to create before.
SBS: Out of respect, we should probably address your fallen band-mate, Eric Bouillette, R.I.P. Clearly he was a very talented & gifted musician, and an essential part of Nova Cascade throughout the years. If I’ve got my history right, he appears from the second record on-forward…have I got that correct? If you don’t mind sharing your thoughts…I suppose the best way to ask you about his passing is to be as direct as possible. What were the days like in the immediate aftermath of his death for Nova Cascade? How did you find that you dealt with the news, how did you react, and how will you heal from here? How do you go about potentially filling a hole as big as the one he’s left behind, so that the band can continue?
Dave H: Eric joined us for the making of our second album. At the very beginning of our association we really didn’t know each other that well at all. Eric was an immensely popular & prolific member/contributor to many bands as well as being a superb tutor teaching violin & piano. Although our interaction for those first two albums was fairly minimal he made it clear to me & the others that he immensely enjoyed his involvement. My memory is a little hazy at this point but I seem to remember it was just after the release of our third album Back From The Brink in 2021 that Eric announced that he would have to be stepping away from working altogether as he had been diagnosed with pancreatitis. Obviously we were concerned but believed with time & plenty of rest & proper care he would recover. Tragically just a few days before Christmas 2021 that diagnosis was upgraded to pancreatic cancer. Many of us facing that grim outlook may have simply taken to our death-bed, but not this man. My dear friend found himself imbued with a ferocious hunger to create. Eric was still sending me parts for this album right up until days before he passed. Replacing him was never going to be an easy task. How do you fill the shoes of a titan? Luckily as part of quite a big community I had my eye on guitarist & composer Colin Powell who I approached to get involved. Much to my delight he immediately agreed & has added his own personal flair to many of the tracks.
Colin P: I did not know Eric personally, although I had seen him play live a couple of times and had a very brief chat with him following one of the gigs. However, I was still very shocked when I heard about his passing and, along with what seems to be an ever increasing number of talented musicians passing away this year, has brought home the mortality of us all. As a 67 year-old, it has given me a renewed passion and determination to create as much music as I can.
Charlie B: It’s impossible to overstate Eric’s impact on those that knew him. It’s really interesting how the internet has transformed the way we interact and create with one another, because you can feel an immense bond with someone you haven’t met face-to-face. The thing that stood out for me about Eric was not just his prolific musical ability and creative output, which speaks for itself, but what a beautiful, loving, joyful, and downright silly(!) man he was. Dave H and I were fortunate to spend some time in person with him and his beloved wife Anne-Claire, only a few weeks before he passed away, and I shall never forget that day. We all miss him very much. He leaves an extensive musical legacy and we will aim to honour him as best as we can with the release of The Navigator. We were very lucky to have Colin join us as we work towards completing the album – a prolific creator in his own right and with a great ear for melody and texture, he’s slotted in seamlessly with the style of music and the way we work. I’m really happy to have him as part of the Nova Cascade family.
Dave F: It wasn’t easy. Any time someone you know passes away reality gets more real. You see clearly the fragility in life and you also see how much life is truly worth away from the noise of the everyday grind. We knew it was coming because of what he was going through. It wasn’t a shock but rather absolute sadness. The only way we can move on is to do the best for this album and honor his legacy the best way we can. He cannot be replaced but musically we think we can find someone who has great talent and that’s all anyone can do in this situation.
SBS: Word on the street is that The Navigator will actually be dedicated to Eric’s memory in tribute, and that any proceeds from the record will go towards pancreatic cancer research…which is, to say the least, an amazing & touching way to honor him. In terms of what we hear on the new upcoming album – does Eric still make an appearance? Did you have the opportunity to record with him at all before he passed?
Dave H: I began writing The Navigator after Eric’s diagnosis. I think some part of me needed a coping mechanism & although at the outset it wasn’t specifically intended to be a tribute, it became crystal clear very early on. Songs like “Any Minute Now” that deal with untimely death were written while he was alive. It was uncomfortable dealing with these types of topics but also very cathartic & I know Eric knew this music was born from my love & admiration for him. Instrumentally, he played a huge role in the making of this album. Several tracks have multiple violin & guitar parts.
Colin P: I feel very privileged to have also contributed to the tracks on which Eric also played. In particular, I am very pleased to have “duetted” with Eric on the track “The Fever Dream” – Eric playing violin with me answering him, playing a cello sound.
Charlie B: The parts Eric contributed to the album are absolutely stunning and I’m really looking forward to people hearing them. It is humbling to think that he would have played through significant discomfort at times – though by his own admission continuing to make music was a very helpful outlet. The Navigator is absolutely a tribute, yes, and the sad circumstances inevitably influenced the direction of the music. I would suppose that this is part of our grieving process for our friend, and it manifests in, in my opinion, some of the most beautiful moments in the Nova Cascade discography to-date.
Dave F: In short, yes he does make an appearance on this album and yes we did get recordings from him before he passed. He was so dedicated to music and especially the music that we make that he was recording for us 3 days before his passing. It’s a testament to his drive and his love for music. He really loved what we do which is why he sought us out in the first place. That will never be forgotten.
SBS: What would you say the breakdown of songs on The Navigator ended up as in terms of concepts and thematically-speaking? Do you feel like they all tie into Eric’s passing? Are there specific songs that deal with that more than others? Tracks that are completely separate somehow? I can’t imagine it would be very easy to write or record anything without thinking of him in some way as you progressed through the set-list, but at the same time, I suppose making an album that would be completely about his death wouldn’t exactly make for the happiest record either. How did you go about finding some kind of balance? Did you? Does that matter? Is it more important to write about what you’re actually going through, and deal with that in your own artistic way, so that there can be catharsis, healing, and some kind of conclusion that allows you to move on? What is The Navigator really all about to Nova Cascade?
Dave H: Aside from “Sleeping Dogs,” which was the first complete track that I wrote, I believe the remaining tracks can be grouped & even treated as one entire piece. One could argue they have been broken up to make them more digestible. After I’d accepted what it was that I was writing I really gave little or no thought to making a happy or sad record. Emotionally it pivots around two songs – “Any Minute Now” & “Weightless.” Rarely have I ever felt so broken or vulnerable when writing & performing songs.
Colin P: For me, I agree that the tracks on this album could actually be considered as a single theme about navigating through life together and sharing the many experiences and emotions, good and not so good.
Charlie: Something that Nova Cascade does very well to my mind is balance the melancholy with beauty…and I think we’ve found that ideal equilibrium here. The sequence of tracks Dave H has put together is quite a journey – so the title The Navigator is most apt – and while we spend time exploring darker emotions on this record, there are moments of joy and peace also. The track list has evolved over the process as it always does, and the sequence is, to pay Dave H the credit he deserves, really special.
Dave F: I believe these songs have much to do with all of the different emotions that surround us in these times. Eric has been on our mind for this entire album. I don’t see how it could be any other way.
SBS: Let’s discuss the ol’ vocals for a moment here…because I feel like some people would definitely have questions about that. As straightforward as I can ask ya – do you consider it to be singing? Is it Spoken Word? Something else? What makes Nova Cascade choose to go in what seems like a more artful & performance-minded direction with the vocals we hear, as opposed to trying to figure out some kinda catchy verse & chorus? Would doing that simply damage the ol’ street cred as a Prog-Rock band, or are there other reasons that we don’t hear the kind of vocals that we’d typically find in other bands?
Dave H: The vocal style of mine emerged after years of absorbing the likes of Mark Hollis & Peter Hammill. It’s very much a love or hate it type of thing & I’m totally down with that. One of the greatest accolades I ever received was being told that I could break your heart with just one note. That may be a good or bad thing depending on your preference. For my part, it’s my intention to make you believe every word which is sung. If you aren’t invested then my role is redundant. Vocalists, like guitarists, can easily disappear into the fog of the noisy band unless they can offer a specific role & stand out. I treat words that are sung in exactly the same way as I approach the piano keys. It’s another texture to add expression. Pretentious? Perhaps. Truthful? Definitely.
Colin P: In Prog circles I have sometimes heard the criticism that, for some bands, the musicianship far outshines the vocalist but with Nova Cascade, even listening to their earlier albums, what comes across to me is the fact that Dave’s pretty unique vocal style totally complements the music and provides a very immersive experience for the listener (and band member!).
Charlie B: It’s becoming my well-worn line that Dave knows how to shatter your heart with just a syllable. He judiciously selects which songs require his voice to augment the arrangement, and I’m in awe of those performances he produces – spellbindingly brittle, layered almost to breaking point with emotion. Comparisons are hard to draw, though we will try. I think Dave’s voice is another element that makes Nova Cascade unique. The lyrics are sparse throughout a Nova Cascade album and in my opinion that’s what gives them such potency.
Dave F: I think that from the beginning as an ambient prog band that a lot, if not all, of our creations are based in human emotion. We create based on feeling for the most part. The standard verse chorus verse chorus isn’t really our style. I don’t think that we’re opposed to that style either but we try to write what all people can feel and relate to on a deeper level.
SBS: When I had the honor of checking out a couple of tracks in advance of The Navigator’s release in reviewing “Any Minute Now” and “The Noble Lion” – I felt like I was more attached to the latter at first. To be real with ya, I don’t often find my opinion on music generally shifts too much after a healthy listen – a first impression is one thing, but after repeat spins, I usually find myself settled right into my opinion, whatever that might be on any given song or album out there. Yet, as time went on in this particular instance, and I kept listening to & thinking about these two new Nova Cascade songs, I really felt like “Any Minute Now” became my favorite of the two. There’s something about it that truly reminds me of the way that Robert Smith performs part of the opening track “Out Of This World” on The Cure’s album Bloodflowers, which is right up there with my all-time favorite tracks. So…I mean…ya might not fully agree with the comparison lol, but I assure you, in my mind, you’re keeping incredible company! So let me see…there’s a question in here somewhere, I’m sure of it… Alright – maybe it’s to do with “Any Minute Now” this time around…if you feel like shedding some light on what you intended this song to be all about, or what you are hoping the listeners will take away from the experience of listening to it – again, I’m not picky at all and there are no limits on what you can share if you’re up to it. What can you tell us about “Any Minute Now” and how it fits into the lineup of songs that we’ll find on The Navigator?
Dave H: That is an incredible & complimentary comparison. Thank You. Writing AMN was such a surreal experience. Eric was still very much here with us but I knew in time he wouldn’t be. Sometimes as a writer you get lucky & pluck something magical out of the air. The song came together incredibly quickly & I was at an emotional low point when it emerged. I’m sure all of these factors played a part in what you hear now. I’m immensely proud of it & with “Weightless” I believe these are the emotional spine of the album.
Colin P: For me “Any Minute Now” brings home the fragility and uncertainty of life and certainty of death but also the interconnectedness of us all.
Charlie B: Yeah “Any Minute Now” absolutely floors me.
Dave F: I personally think it deals with the separation from the physical world as one moves on. The Navigator. Who is your navigator and where does that navigator take you when you leave this place? How does that affect the people around you? It’s part of the theme in this album. One of the many thoughts that may cross one’s mind in these trying times. Dealing with loss and trying to find understanding. It fits well with the overall theme of this album.
SBS: Aside from the obstacles of time-zones and such a massive distance between band members & whatnot – what would you say the biggest challenges are for an international, internet-based band like Nova Cascade? What situations do you go through that we might not realize, or that wouldn’t likely even come up for the ol’ regular local bands & artists out there in this world? Are there any advantages you can think of that might make things less challenging, or provide you with opportunities others wouldn’t get? What’s the true story behind the ol’ international band in practice y’all – clearly it’s been worth every minute and you all still love it, but it’s gotta be a unique experience compared to most, yes?
Dave H: Time management, coordination…or more truthfully, it’s like herding cats! At the very beginning it was clear that at least one of us was going to have to take the reins, so to speak, to try to make some sense out of all this! We operate on a semi organized level or at least try to! The advantages of working remotely are many & varied, as are the disadvantages. Communication is key. In the early stages when we were all attempting to get to grips with what Nova Cascade actually is we did hit a few road blocks but over time & forming quality relationships I think we all function & understand each other’s role.
Colin P: Given my previous experience of working remotely with other musicians around the world, I came into Nova Cascade knowing what to expect from that point of view. Yes, someone needs to take control and guide the others, and Dave fulfills that role very well indeed. He is a very lenient taskmaster but not afraid to offer up musical challenges, which I very gladly accept!
Charlie B: It’s great to have the freedom of creating at home, but my technological limitations can be a challenge! I’ve had USB interfaces glitching out on me, rain on the roof stopping play, or having to keep the noise down because of a migraine in the household! We’re all creating in different DAWs on different systems and at different times, but we have a general “running order” for who will do what and when, which has worked so far. The sequence in which we work is different from my other band, where we write, develop and rehearse in the same room. It’s just a different kind of chemistry.
Dave F: Absolutely. In my experiences in the past writing songs were easier because all members are in the same room trying together to create the best product. The unseen benefits of operating the way that we do is that we have complete freedom to add what we want to each track. We surprise each other with what each of us add to each song. That fuels us to want to create even more which is why this group is more valuable and is still creating new material. The only real negatives that I experience is loss of context when we message each other, but we have overcome that in time.
SBS: Here’s a random, somewhat related question that popped into my head as I was writing this up and doin’ my usual research online & whatnot…Nova Cascade is out there all over the place online in a whole variety of ways, but there’s no actual dedicated website? After all this time? What’s up with that? Honestly, I think it’s genuinely interesting…I suppose most folks in the biz would tell ya that it’s downright essential, but to be truthful, I’m not so sure that it is if you’re active enough on social media & whatnot. Do you feel like main site could potentially make a dramatic difference in how many folks are tuning into the music and/or are looking for more information – is are dedicated sites more of an obsolete idea that seems like it’s more important than it might practically be? What are your thoughts?
Dave H: A great question & an elephant in the room! It’s definitely something that’s been mentioned, albeit in passing. One explanation, but definitely not a comprehensive one, is that until this album we’ve never actually had a budget of any kind to set up, let alone maintain a website. Our first few albums were made and still are to a great extent with whatever we can lay our hands on. A website would definitely be a nice thing for sure!
Colin P: I am of the opinion that a website is not absolutely necessary, as long as fans know where they can go to find and buy your music (and merch!). Bandcamp is very good for that and has a great fan community. If Nova Cascade was a touring band, with a lot of merch, then a website would be more desirable.
Charlie B: If we had a budget then a website might be worthwhile but I reckon Bandcamp and social media presence is working for us – Bandcamp in particular is a handy hub for artists producing work in this way, and consumers like having their digital collections in one place.
Dave F: I personally don’t have the know-how to do such things as create a website but so far social media has worked fairly well for us. Websites might be a thing of the past but I’m not absolutely sure about that either. It might serve us well to one day have a website as it may give people a place to check us out, but until then we just have to go with what we got.
SBS: As tough as it can be to say goodbye to a friend & band-mate, my sincere hope is that the healing process continues for you, and that by making The Navigator in tribute to Eric, you’ve put yourselves in position to be able to make another record as Nova Cascade one day. Assuming that’s to happen, what else do you feel like the band has yet to accomplish that you’d still like to achieve? Are there ways that you would like to challenge yourselves as a band still that you haven’t had the opportunity to so far?
Dave H: Rarely in my life has the loss of anyone hit me as hard as Eric’s passing. But making this album has been a way of healing in part & also a celebration of this amazing gift we have as musicians of being able to reach people with our work & genuinely make an impact. I have been immensely blessed & humbled by the feedback & critical response we’ve achieved these past six years. It’s been the highlight of my career.
Personally I have one project that’s been on the back burner far too long that took me the best part of a decade to write. The band Nova was in 2017 just wasn’t ready for that…now? I believe so! To say it makes The Navigator seem simplistic wouldn’t be close to selling it!
Colin P: That sounds…intriguing Dave! I would love to be a part of that too!
Charlie: Thank you for the good wishes. I’m certain we’ll continue for the foreseeable and I look forward to whatever the Mad Professor Dave Hilborne lobs our way next! I may have had a glimpse at the centrepiece he’s thinking of for our next outing… yikes!
Dave F: The great thing about music is that you are never really finished with it. As long as we can create we will do so. We do have plans on creating a fifth album and hopefully even more after that. On each album we have improved on the finished product in many ways and will continue to strive to do so. A musician’s work is never finished.
SBS: My friends, we’ve reached the end of the interview this time around – but hopefully we’ll be able to catch up with you more in the future down the line! It’s been an honor and a pleasure, and thank you for your time Nova Cascade, it’s truly appreciated. As I like to remind everyone around this point at the end, no single interview could capture everything you’d likely wanna talk about – so we flip the script around at the very end, to give you a space of your own to say anything else you’d like to say to the people out there in the SBS Open Floor. I’m very much looking forward to hearing this new album of yours my friends, and I wish you all the best with the upcoming release of The Navigator. Thank you for everything and all the incredible music you’ve shared with us Nova Cascade – the floor is officially yours!
Dave H: Thank you Jeremy, it’s been a real pleasure speaking with you as always.
Colin P: Thank you, Jeremy, for the opportunity to join in with this interview, and Dave, for allowing me to become part of the Nova Cascade family. To everyone else, I say please take a moment to listen to The Navigator but be prepared for the emotional rollercoaster. If you like it then please consider buying it and know that you are also contributing to the research of such a devastating disease as well as rewarding the hard work and dedication of a very appreciative group of musicians.
Charlie: Thank you for taking the time to ask us these questions, Jeremy, and thanks to your readers too. We look forward to sharing The Navigator with you – the support so far has been wonderful and has allowed The Navigator‘s balloon to really soar.
Dave F: We hope that you have enjoyed our previous work but more importantly we hope that you take the time to enjoy The Navigator. We gave this album our all in hopes to honor our friend Eric. Things happen for a reason. It was certainly an honor and a privilege to work with Eric and always will be. As it will always be an honor and a privilege to continue working together as Nova Cascade. In life you cross paths with people and they come and go and sometimes those paths link together but the bond and friendship that we have with each other is worth more than all of the gold in the world.
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