In The Shadow Of Mountains

Bella Hardy

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Cat No: NOE02

Release Date: 31 August 2009

Label: Noe Records

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 094922204509

Genres: Folk English Folk

Description
Bella Hardy, critically acclaimed for her mesmerising singing and fiddle performances, will release her eagerly awaited second solo album In The Shadow of Mountains on 31st August 2009. Following the launch of her debut solo album Night Visiting in 2007, Bella Hardy rose to become one of the shining lights of the folk scene, famed for entwining her hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to breathtaking effect. In The Shadow of Mountains breaks to the very heart of Bella's music. Self produced and uncompromising, it is a collection of unique and stirring interpretations of traditional songs, equally balanced with a mix of compelling originals. The inspiration of her roots in the Dark Peak village of Edale is starkly evident, with music named after local landmarks Broadlee Bank and Crowden, and traditional song All in the Morning from the neighbouring village of Castleton featuring guest vocals from the Hardy family. However, the prevailing themes throughout the album focus not only on rural country life (most notable in foot and mouth tale Smoke & Ashes and traditional song Rosebud in June) but also on the mountains faced in everyday life, be they people, places, or situations. After the recent success of Bella's song-writing (Three Black Feathers, written by Bella as a teenager and first recorded on Night Visiting was nominated for Best Original Song in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008, and has since appeared on Jim Moray's award nominated album Low Culture), Bella presents a selection of new works, including Sylvie Sovay, a modern look at the story of traditional song 'Sovay Sovay'. Tracks; 1. Mary Mean / 2. Rosebud in June / 3. Broadlee Bank / 4. Smoke & Ashes / 5. Sylvie Sovay / 6. Low Down in the Broom / 7. Ten Thousand Miles / 8. Cruel Mother / 9. All in the Morning / 10. Island Boy / 11. The Trawlerman's Wife
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