The songs on The First Light were recorded at the moment I finished writing them on acoustic guitar. It's the first time anyone, including me, ever got to hear the songs.

Each song was written and recorded in a single session. Some songs were done on a single microphone, others had one on the vocal and one on the guitar. It's the songs in their purest form. They aren't stripped down versions because there was nothing yet to strip down!

Often the meaning of a song changes as we spend more time with them. Even the next day, we might feel differently than we did while writing. These songs are the original sentiments and feelings, without editing or rethinking. The performances are not yet rehearsed or calculated, and therefore, at times, a little shaky! But they are real, honest, and sincere.

In an age where art is more refined, polished, and generated than ever, I hope you enjoy the raw humanity of these recordings.

Written and Recorded by Brian Funk
Mastered by Animus Invidious
Cover Painting by Thomas Gambino III