MP3 Ebb and Flow - FOLK: British Folk

British folk music; acoustic trio; original songs on a wide range of thought-provoking and moving subjects, with accompaniment on guitar, fiddle, viola, octave mandola and mandolin.

15 MP3 Songs
FOLK: British Folk, FOLK: Modern Folk

Details:
British trio featuring acoustic duo Chris and Siobhan Nelson together with Barry Wake - i.e. 2 Nelsons and a Wake. The album features 15 songs written by Barry, on a wide range of themes (see notes below).

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"The veritable song-writing talent of [Barry Wake]... [Siobhan's] utterly charming vocals... her voice at times exhibiting echoes of Maddy Prior... The instrumental accompaniment of Chris Nelson is always sympathetic to the material and a joy to listen to." (Mike Wilson, folking.com - CD review)

"Spine-tingling vocals... complemented by sensitive fiddle and guitar arrangements.... A hard act to follow..." (Folk on Tap - concert review)

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You will also find Chris and Siobhan Nelson's CD 'Day Has Dawned' here on CD Baby (follow the link below the sound clips on the left).

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For more information about Chris and Siobhan, visit their website and their MySpace page. For more about Barry Wake, visit his MySpace page.

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THE SONGS ON 'EBB AND FLOW':

Heartbeat of the Town
...the rise and demise of shipbuilding in Woolston, Southampton - Lead vocal: Siobhan

The Itchen Ferry Lad
...a true story of cannibalism on the high seas - Lead vocal: Chris

Along the Way
...the D day landings in World War 2 - Lead vocal: Siobhan

Woolston's Pride
...an appreciation of R.J. Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire, who worked at the Supermarine works in Woolston, Southampton - Lead vocal: Barry

Mazey Days
...drunken crazy, celebrations by copper miners, to alleviate their harsh and short lives - Lead vocal: Siobhan

A Drink Now and Then
...Lead vocal: Chris

The Morning Train
...a song about being evacuated during World War 2 - Lead vocal: Siobhan

15th April 1912
...a tribute to the band who played on as the Titanic sank - Lead vocal: Barry

Soldier Boy
...a baptism of fire for a young lad who couldn't wait to 'sign up' - Lead vocal: Siobhan

Raise a Banner
...a universal plea for peace

St Crispin's Day
...Henry V, Agincourt, a murder plot at Itchen Ferry, Southampton - Lead vocal: Chris

Living in a Shadow
...the harsh reality of life in the Lancashire cotton industry - Lead vocal: Siobhan

Ebb and Flow
...Lead vocal: Barry

James and John
...a story of press ganging, set against the backdrop of the battle of Trafalgar - Lead vocal: Siobhan

Close the Door
...a farewell song!

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