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The Days That Shaped Me - Marry Waterson/Oliver Knight 'Brother and sister Marry Waterson and Oliver Knight are children of folksinger Lal Waterson of the Watersons, but despite that lineage had not pursued professional performing until this album, with Marry Waterson working in graphic design and sculpture, and Knight a gardener who eventually began to work in recording studios. As a team, Knight provides musical accompaniment to Waterson's improvised melodies. "I just sing whatever comes into my head and Olly helps me structure it," she explains in the duo's press biography. The result on The Days That Shaped Me is a series of art songs reminiscent of traditional folk songs in which Waterson's alto is shadowed by Knight's acoustic guitar, with occasional other instruments added. "The Loosened Arrow," for instance, has percussion and a fiddle, and "Windy Day" a piano and reed instrument. Waterson is also joined by the occasional guest singer, such as Kathryn Williams, providing harmony on "Father Us" and "Secret Smile," both of which she co-wrote, and James Yorkston duetting on his co-composition, "Yolk Yellow Legged." The Days That Shaped Me makes few concessions to accessibility. It often isn't clear what Waterson is singing about in her poetic lines ("Curse the Day," says the press biography, "tackles the thorny subject of PMT," i.e., PMS), and the music hardly has a singalong quality. But it definitely recalls the austere, oral tradition of which the Watersons were a part...' 14 tracks and 49 minutes, with all tracks playing with no problems. On One Little Indian, catalogue number TPLP1087CD 2006 album in CD format. The disc is in very good condition, and there are no playback quality issues, it's all good! The generously proportioned, fold-out inlay card is in very good condition, with sensitive artwork, plus the usual track and source details etc... The jewel case has the usual light scuffing and other small signs of wear, but is in good working order. Various pictures uploaded, inlay cover and the disc itself, both taken from the actual item. Use the 'Scroll over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the items. Tracklisting - 1. Father Us A genuine unexpected treat, lay aside all the, admittedly, valid preconceptions about tiresome - and barely relevant - Folk music dynasties, and just enjoy the album as it stands...it's worthy of all the praise... Buy-it-Now, $13.50, shipping included... Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free postage...Media Mail...no exceptions. Overseas postage is no problem, ask for a price to your particular exotic location and I will let you know how much, request an invoice, job done...for example, to Canada would be $8.80, and the UK would be $14. The price shown is an example, but inquire or request an invoice and I'll do it fairly... |