
folk, acoustic, modern classical, European folk music
Source: www.mishapedpearls.org
Catch Misshaped Pearls tonight at Cecil Sharp House
info and tickets http://www.efdss.org/component/content/article/21-shared/shared-events/1596-folk-rising-18-09-14
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May 2014
This is the third album by London-based Mishaped Pearls, released on May 23. There’s nothing misshapen about this hauntingly beautiful,superbly sung, strikingly original album,. Taking the River Thames as its inspiration, It’s got an elemental flow, and despite its initial outwardly picturesque outer London setting, it’s not afraid to explore the river’s murky depths and deadly pull. Freshly penned songs sit comfortably with reworked classics from folk history, with an energetic narrative stretch beyond capital city and adjoining county limits. But the river Thames with all its godly ambiguity remains the key player,. Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner, but Old Father Thames and Thamesis are my standout favourites this morning. Pitch perfectly produced by Gerry Diver, full of small but significant musical surprises, I have it on repeat.
First impressions? You might say I’m hooked.
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Watch a video of Old Father Thames, with footage from the 50’s
http://sco.lt/5EeA2j
Gerry Diver gave us the impressive Speech Project
check it out here
http://sco.lt/55eDoH
Mishaped Pearls will be launching the album @ St Pancras Old Church on June 13.
Footnote
These guys excelled at the launch.
Sophisticated. Buoyant. Statuesque.
See on Scoop.it – Music for a London Life