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Greenwood Laddie performed by Caroline Lavelle with music from Twelve Hours of Sunset by David Bedford by permission of Universal Edition (London) Ltd. Twelve Hours of Sunset BBCSO /CEFC /Jac van Steen, (P) 1998 NMC Recordings Ltd. Brian Patten's poems taken from 'Love Poems' published by Flamingo Books (HarperCollins) with the permission of the author Paddy Moloney appears courtesy of the RCA Victor Group Mixed by Caroline Lavelle and Arabella Rodriguez Harvey Brough acoustic guitar 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 13, psaltery 4 8, cor anglais 5, backing vocals 1 13, piano 2 5, accordion 5; Alec Dankworth bass 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 13; Mike Outram electric guitar 1 2 7 10 13, acoustic guitar 1 6 13; Roy Dodds drums & percussion 1 2 3 4 5 8 13; Paddy Moloney whistle 12; Triona Marshall harp 4 12 ;Hugh Marsh electric violin solo 6; John Bews acoustic fiddle 6; Julian Sieger bass clarinet 11; Garbis Yessayan Armenian language coach 11; CL solo cello, vocals, recorders, piano, bvs, accordion, organ String arrangements on So Uncool, Gently Johnny, Timeless & Innocence Sleeping by Harvey Brough, string arrangements on Simple Lyric & A Handful of Ashes by CL. Alec, Roy, Julian and Mike recorded by Harvey Brough, Paddy Moloney recorded by Mark Horton, Strings recorded at Cava Studios, Glasgow by Tony Doogan assisted by Michael Bannister, cello on The Trees recorded by Rik 'it's the trees Rik' Simpson, remaining recorded by CL *Strings: The Scottish Festival Orchestra First Violins: Greg Lawson**, Lise Aferiat, Justine Watts, Charles Mutter, Elin Edwards Second Violins: Jackie Norrie**, Carole Howat, Joanne Green, Fiona Stephen, Catherine James Violas: Michael Beeston**, Susan Harris, Martin Wiggins Cellos: John Davidson**, Alison Lawrance Double Basses: Rick Standley**, Nick Bayley. **String quintet. Fixer: John Davidson Conductor: Harvey Brough VERY SPECIAL THANKS: THANKS: Radio Caroline Listen to Caroline talking about the new album, her influences and much more! Click on the mp3's below to download them. PART I
(music: Gently Johnny from A Distant Bell) Daily Telegraph Review The following review was taken from The Daily Telegraph, August 28th 2004: "One man's impulsive streak dictated the career path of the classically-trained cellist behind this album of immense and varied appeal. In the mid-1980's, Frankie Gavin, leader of Ireland's innovative De Dannan band, spotted Caroline Lavelle among buskers playing Flight of the Bumblebee in Covent Garden. Lavelle knew little about Irish music, but, once persuaded that Gavin was not trying to chat her up, agreed to learn. Folk audiences soon took the implausible presence of the glamorous young Englishwoman whose grandfather, a conductor, had worked with Elgar. Lavelle has subsequently collaborated with Nigel Kennedy, Massive Attack, Radiohead and Peter Gabriel, encounters that have plainly influenced her writing and production skills. Sweeping string arrangements turn good songs - her own So Uncool and the gorgeous, traditional Gently Johnny - into memorable tracks. Perhaps most surprising for those who remember her only as the blonde cellist in an Irish band, she has an assured, expressive voice; De Dannan's procession of superb singers - including Mary Black and Dolores Keane - meant that Gavin rarely allowed it to be heard. - Colin Randall sitedesign: hygge | all contents © 2001 - 2005 |
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