MP3 Nelsons Wake - Ebb and Flow
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
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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, https://www.tradebit.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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