Shrift is a new collaboration between former Smoke City vocalist Nina Miranda and multi- texturalist/producer Dennis Wheatley. Their aptly titled debut release, Lost in a Moment, brings together beautiful acoustic and electronic soundscapes with Miranda's luminous vocals.

Photos and Design by Shrift and Julia Miranda.
Logo idea by Katya Duffy.

Shrift Thanks!
Everyone who played on the record for their skills and generosity of spirit.
All the fabulous people at Six Degrees especially our friends Bob Duskis and Pat Berry the original rare breed!
Katya Duffy for introducing us.
Stefan McClean for all his energy when it mattered most.
David Edward Roe for patiently building us such a nice studio.
Valerie Bennett for your photos.
Bob, Mary, Rachael & Andrew at Digital Domain, who made the mastering such a joy.
Ben Wilcox and Rob Flemming at Sirkus Records, Patrick Forge at Kiss FM, Toni Econimedes at KV5, Dr. Alcides da Rocha Miranda, Ben Leighton at the Picture House, Tom Mondell at Whereveradio.com,
Maurice Bernstein at GiantStep , Bobby Carter at Diversionvm.com, John Brice at Evolution Management, Yale Evelev and David Byrne at Luaka Bop, Bill Coleman at Peacebisquit, Felix Cutillo at Europapop, Garth Trinidad & Kevin Lincoln at KCRW, John Rivers at Woodbine Studios, Stephen Coates The Real Tuesday Weld, Tim, Ben (The Goodingham Bros), & Frances, Patrice, Mel & Leigh, Kate V-Smith & Lena Santana.

Dennis Thanks,
Ness for her unwavering belief, her positive nature and all round love and life support activities.
My Mum and Dave for always trying to get the sun to shine both sides of the hedges… love and support way beyond the call of duty.
My Dad for sharing his love of music and technology.
Vince & Nida and all their friends and neighbours in Redhook, NY.
Everyone at The Bell Chittlehampton.
I want to dedicate the album to lil' Louis Boo and to the memories of my
dear Nana Violet Elizabeth Denniss, Billy Mackenzie, Rupert and Rusty.

Nina Thanks,
Chris for your lovin’, playin’ and listenin’.
Little Johan and big Elina for your youthful energy and wisdom.
Mum and Tony, for your sanctuary, Zoo trips and books.
Dad and Monica for your enthusiasm and colour.
Andy and Julia, Bhagavan and Esther, Chani, Ness and Laurie for your good ears, eyes and vibes.
To my wonderful friends and their children, to my brothers, sisters, cousins, aunties, uncles and grandparents…love to all the good people out there!

Shrift is the music and vocals of Dennis Wheatley and Nina Miranda; featuring the following Guest Musicians:

1. Lost in a moment (Miranda/Wheatley)
Violins: Piotr Jordan and Sinan Kadifachi

2. Sereia (Miranda/Wheatley)
Repinique, Tam Tam and Shakers: Chris Franck
Violins: Piotr Jordan and Sinan Kadifachi
Viola: Julian Saxl
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

3. As far as I can see (Miranda/Wheatley/Franck)
Guitars, Accordion, Shekere, Tam Tam and Darbuka: Chris Franck
Cornet: Sinan Kadifachi

4. Snow samba (Miranda/Wheatley/Franck)
Reco-reco, Tamborim, Berimbau, Pot, Shakers, Caxixi and Whistles: Chris Franck
Cornet: Sinan Kadifachi

5. Floating city (Miranda/Wheatley)
Violins: Piotr Jordan and Sinan Kadifachi
Viola: Julian Saxl
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

6. Yes I love you (Miranda/Wheatley/Franck)
Guitars, Tam Tam, Pandeiro, Talking Drum: Chris Franck
Violin: Piotr Jordan
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

7. To the floor (Miranda/Wheatley)

8. Hum (Miranda/Wheatley/Guimarães)
Vocals and Cavaquinho: Guilherme Guimarães
Violins: Piotr Jordan and Sinan Kadifachi
Viola: Julian Saxl
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

9. Once upon a dream (Miranda/Wheatley)
Violin: Piotr Jordan
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

10. Blue (Miranda/Wheatley)
Violin: Piotr Jordan
Cello: Sian Kadifachi

11. Lost in Portuguese (Miranda/Wheatley)
Violins: Piotr Jordan and Sinan Kadifachi
Cornet : Sinan Kadifachi

Tracks 1 & 2 published by Six Degrees Music (ASCAP) and Zomba Enterprises (ASCAP)
Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 published by Six Degrees Music (ASCAP) and Copyright Control
Track 4 published by Six Degrees Music (ASCAP), Zomba Enterprises (ASCAP) and Copyright Control

Recorded by Shrift, above the train track, by the river and up on the 7th floor, London, England.
Lovingly mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, Florida.

www.shrift.net