{"product_id":"868241","title":"Narthen - Narthen [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarthen are Barry Coope and Lester Simpson (Coope Boyes and Simpson), Jo Freya (Blowzabella, Moirai) and Fi Fraser (PolkaWorks, The Old Fashioned).\u003c\/b\u003e The album reflects the eclectic and varied nature of Narthen's live performances, where pathos and heartbreak are juxtaposed with uplifting humour to produce something rather memorable and moving.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eAll four members of Narthen are seasoned and gifted instrumentalists and vocalists, as displayed on this album. Peter Bond's song 'It Haunts Me Still' features Country-influenced a cappella four-part harmony singing, while tracks like 'Morning Come, Maria Gone' and the heart-breaking rendition of 'Heart Like A Wheel' combine vocals with sympathetic instrumental accompaniment. Dotted amongst these songs are purely instrumental tracks, like 'Galician Tunes', which is a glorious, sun-filled romp through some great Spanish melodies.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe album combines the best of timeless, traditional tracks, such as 'Acre Of Land', with songs penned by band members (Lester's 'The VADs' and Jo's 'Devil's Porridge'), alongside songs written by the cream of contemporary songwriters - for example, here we have Ray Hearne's 'Pudding Burner', a celebration of female crane drivers working in an overwhelmingly male environment, being given a calypso feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry My Son\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rifles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalician Tunes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt Haunts Me Still\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorning Come, Maria Gone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VADs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePudding Burner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce In A While\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGungar - Norsk Schottis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeart Like A Wheel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevil's Porridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcre Of Land\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext Person Through My Door\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold Blow These Winter Winds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55138090385793,"sku":"868241","price":14.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51UKOb1CfhL._SL1500.jpg?v=1767327842","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/868241","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}