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Various Artists: A Stroll Through the Park
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A Stroll Through the Park Park Records PRK CD48 (CD, UK, 1999) |
Tracks
- Maddy Prior: Sheath & Knife (5.40)
- Kathryn Tickell: Raincheck (2.59)
- Lindisfarne: Born At the Right Time (4.10)
- Steeleye Span: The Golden Vanity (5.44)
- Davey Arthur: Hail Mary Full of Grace (2.49)
- Jacqui McShee's Pentangle: The House Carpenter (6.09)
- The Guitar Orchestra: Really? (8.30)
- Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band: This Is the Truth / Sing Sing (4.19)
- Steeleye Span: The Old Turf Fire (3.53)
- Kathryn Tickell: Rothbury Hills (2.45)
- Maddy Prior: Deep in the Darkest Night (3.53)
- Maddy Prior & Rick Kemp: Mother and Child (2.38)
- Lindisfarne: No Time to Lose (3.37)
- The Falcons: Long Tall Creature (3.37)
- Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band: Ane Sang of the Birth of Christ / Monsieur Charpentier's Christmas Swing (5.15)
- Jacqui McShee's Pentangle: Just for You (Song for Cath) (4.47)
Sleeve Notes
Maddy Prior: Sheath & Knife
From the album Flesh and Blood, PRK CD38
An incest ballad of hight drama from the voice of English music, giving Greek tragedy a traditional setting. A devastating and compelling story succinctly told.
Kathryn Tickell: Raincheck
From the album The Gathering, PRK CD39
One of traditional music's brightest new stars, combining the music of Northumberland and the Borders with her own lively fiddle tunes and haunting pipes. Ian Carr and Neil Harland provide the musical backdrop.
Lindisfarne: Born At the Right Time
From the album Here Comes the Neighbourhood, PRK CD47
A vibrant paean to the delights of the good life from a band rich in experience, both happy and tragic. Their first release since the death of founder Alan Hull, Here Comes the Neighbourhood ranks among the highest achievements in Lindisfarne's proud history.
Steeleye Span: The Golden Vanity
From the album The Best of British Folk Rock, PRK CD36
Taken from the sessions for the Time album, these recordings marked the end of Maddy Prior's vocal tenure before Gay Woods' assumption of the role. The closing of one chapter but the opening of many more...
Davey Arthur: Hail Mary Full of Grace
From the album Celtic Side Saddle, PRK CD26
Davey Arthur toured the world with the Fureys, before releasing a debut album than confirmed his place as one of the foremost talents in Irish music.
Jacqui McShee's Pentangle: The House Carpenter
From the album Passe Avant, PRK CD46
Two decades after Pentangle came to dominate the British music scene, Jacqui McShee is still creating a sound that is genuinely unique. Traditional music set against exotic worldscapes, jazz sensibilities and bold new arrangements, McShee's rich, warm vocals at the album's heart.
The Guitar Orchestra: Really?
From the album The Guitar Orchestra, PRK CD6
Walls of guitars, a bit of bass and a touch of percussion. Nothing else. At turns soothing, screaming, soaring; orchestral music with a twist.
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band: This Is the Truth / Sing Sing
From the album Carols At Christmas, PRK CD45
Recorded during their sell out 1997 tour, this is Maddy and the Carnivals in choral mood. Uplifting and inspiring, hymns as they were meant to be sung.
Steeleye Span: The Old Turf Fire
From the album Horkstow Grange, PRK CD44
Steeleye Span in 1999 finds four familiar names at the helm - Bob Johnson, Gay Woods, Tim Harries and Peter Knight - and heading for their thirtieth anniversary. Horkstow Grange featured both the familiar and the new, Gay's Irish roots coming to the fore on many tracks, such as The Old Turf Fire.
Kathryn Tickell: Rothbury Hills
From the album The Northumberland Connection, PRK CD42
Kathryn's side project, exploring the roots of the music she plays and featuring a cast of local musicians (youngest 15 ... oldest 81). Tunes old and new sit side by side, along with poignant ballads and rich songs. The album reflects the region perfectly, telling its stories and giving a voice to its musical heritage.
Maddy Prior: Deep in the Darkest Night
Penned by Rick Kemp, Deep in the Darkest Night is a fine example of the husband / wife combination at its best; Maddy giving life to a beautiful, dreamy song of friendship. Eloquent in emotion, soaring in spirit.
Maddy Prior & Rick Kemp: Mother and Child
From the album Happy Families, PRK CD4
Maddy's most personal album, recorded with Rick Kemp and detailing their family life in the wilds of the Bewcastle fells in Cumbria.
Lindisfarne: No Time to Lose
From the album Untapped & Acoustic, PRK CD43
Recorde live during a four week acoustic tour, the album shows that the band's sound was influenced as much by the R'n'B of the States as it was their own North East roots. Untapped & Acoustic serves as a fitting testament to Alan Hull's unique songwriting talents.
The Falcons: Long Tall Creature
From the forthcoming album Fallen.
New band seizing the country rock spirit of the Byrds and the Eagles, a long way from the vapidity of the Nashville hit factories. Debut album soon to be released on Park.
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band: Ane Sang of the Birth of Christ / Monsieur Charpentier's Christmas Swing
From the album Carols and Capers, PRK CD9
The Carnival experience encapsulated - a sixteenth century Scottish hymn combined with a traditional French tune played in a jazz style. On medieval and modern instruments.
Jacqui McShee's Pentangle: Just for You (Song for Cath)
From the album Passe Avant, PRK CD46
“Time passes in the twinkling of an eye, and then before you know it, it's time to say goodbye...”