This collection features songs drawn from opposite corners of England which during the 20th century experienced catastrophic decline in their traditional local industries: Cornwall now relies heavily on tourism and Tyneside has become a center for science-based technology. Traditionally, both have maintained a proud tradition of community music-making and we feature sea songs with Cornish baritone Ben Luxon and the Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir, whilst much-loved Geordie bass Owen Brannigan sings airs from Tyneside, and patriotic songs (Heart of Oak, Bay of Biscay).

Tracklist:

Stanford;Drake's Drum
Stanford;Outward Bound
Stanford;Devon, O Devon
Stanford;Homeward Bound
Stanford;The Old Superb
Frederick Keel;Port of Many Ships
Frederick Keel;Trade Winds
Frederick Keel;Mother Carey
John Ireland;Sea Fever 1
Peter Warlock;Captain Stratton's Fancy 1
August Roeckel;The Skippers of St Ives 1
Alexander MacKenzie;The Newquay Fisherman's Song 1
J.W. Pepper;Over the Rolling Sea 1
Trad. Arr. Brannigan;Cushie Butterfield 1
Trad. Arr. Haysom;Dance to Thee Daddy 1
Trad. Arr. Haysom;The Keel Row 1
Trad./Ridley Arr. Warrington;Blaydon Races 1
Vaughan Williams/Barnes;Linden Lea 1
Davey/Cherry Arr. Tomlinson;Bay of Biscay 2
Boyce/Garrick Arr. Tomlinson;Heart of Oak 2
Speaks/Kipling ;On the Road to Mandalay 2
Trad. Arr. MacKerras;The Miller of Dee 2
Trad. Arr. MacKerras;The Vicar of Bray 2
Trad. Arr. Russell;Lavender's Blue 2
Trad. Arr. Robson;Cullercoats Bay 2
Rowley;Sacramento 2
Redman ;Time for Us to Go

UPC: 5027822408420
Label: Griffin
Release Date: 9.7.18
Format: CD

Benjamin Luxon / Willison,David / Brannigan,Owen - Songs Of The Sea & Folk (CD)