Un corvo sorvola Thunder Bay, Canada.
Si ode una voce di donna, si intravede il mare.
La voce rievoca Shakespeare e lancia un pensiero a Pete Seeger.
Canzoni originali e tradizione.
Folk, con la magnificenza degli archi.
Registrato a Toronto, sotto l’esperta guida di Danny Greenspoon e del doppio bassista Joe Phillips, autore di bellissime orchestrazioni, “The Raven’s wing” presenta piccoli e straordinari arrangiamenti d’archi. Alcuni dei migliori strumentisti del paese hanno partecipato a questo progetto.
I testi scritti da Kim Erickson per questo gruppo di canzoni parlano di amore perduto e della passione per i grandi spazi d’acqua, per le passeggiate sulle coste del nord del Canada, attraverso giardini autunnali e paesaggi del vecchio mondo. La musica è forte di un lirismo romantico, ma sa accogliere anche sonorità oscure offerte dagli archi. L’interpretazione vocale di questa artista nel dare vita alle sue composizioni è profonda e intensa. Il pubblico che ama il jazz, il folk e certe fusioni con la musica classica ne rimarrà stupito.
The raven’s wing is a nod to my mother’s North Sea Scottish roots, and is a taking stock and a looking forward to “the time that will come to be”. My friend the raven could always be found here, and many fine conversations we had… – KE
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A raven flies above Thunder Bay, soaring in the Canadian sky.
A woman’s voice in the distance. A glimpe of the sea can be caught.
The voice conjures Shakespears’s words, casting a keepsake to Pete Seeger.
Folk, wrapped in strings splendour.
Recorded in Toronto, under the experienced guidance of producer Danny Greenspoon and double bassist Joe Phillips, who created beautiful orchestrations for them, “The Raven’s Wing” recordings feature some extraordinary arrangements for small string ensemble, masterfully executed by some of Canada’s best players.
Kim Erickson’s lyrics for this group of songs speak of lost loves and the lure of great waters, walks by northern shorelines, through autumn gardens and rugged old world landscapes. The music is lyrical and romantic, conjuring dark string sounds, and Kim’s interpretation is deep and intense in bringing her compositions to life. Audiences who enjoy folk, jazz and classical fusions will crave for this recording.
The raven’s wing is a nod to my mother’s North Sea Scottish roots, and is a taking stock and a looking forward to “the time that will come to be”. My friend the raven could always be found here, and many fine conversations we had… – KE
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Tracklist:
1.10000 miles
2.How big is your heart
3.Full Fathom Five
4.Dark is the raven’s wing
5.Woman of valour
6.Come all you fair ones
7.She’s gone now
8.Hail, well met
9.Gaelic blessing
10.Come with me to Lunenburg
