ROBIN WILLIAMSON SEALED SONGS LOVE LP INCREDIBLE STRING

ROBIN WILLIAMSON SONGS OF LOVE AND PARTING LPCategory / Style / Moods: Folk * Folk-Rock * British Folk * British Folk-Rock * Singer/ Songwriter Moods Instruments * Earthy * Amiable/ Good-Natured * Intimate * Reflective * Earnest * Bittersweet * Organic * Guitar * Violin * Keyboards * Vocals14.77 / 2007-09-18 S asocc1981 FLYING FISH US LPTITLE: SONGS OF LOVE AND PARTINGARTIST: ROBIN WILLIAMSONCONDITIONCOVER: VG+ GOLD STAMP ON COVERVINYL: STILL SEALED, AS NEWClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsAS NEW ORIGINAL PRESS RARE DJ PROMO!Click the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 11.Verses in Stewart StreetWilliamson 2:032.For Mr ThomasWilliamson 3:503.Fare Thee Well Sweet MallyWilliamson 4:334.Return No MoreWilliamson 5:385.Tarry WoolTraditional 1:486.For Three of UsWilliamson 3:187.SigilWilliamson 2:108.Flower of the BriarWilliamson 5:209.The Forming of BlodeuweddWilliamson 1:1310.Gwydion's DreamWilliamson 1:5711.Verses at Balwearie TowerWilliamson 3:1912.A Night at ArdpatrickWilliamson 1:3713.The Parting GlassTraditional 3:51Review by Jo-Ann Greene Robin Williamson first came to prominence as a member of the Incredible String Band, continuing on his merry way with two more groups, before finally turning solo in the late '70s. One wonders what took him so long to do so, seeped as he was in the great bardic tradition, an occupation of one, not many. But perhaps like the journeyman of old, these bands served as the apprenticeship necessary before Williamson could embark on his own. In any event, Williamson exquisitely resurrected this ancient art first on-stage and then on record. Songs of Love & Parting dates from these early days and was originally released in 1981, a 13-track acoustic set of songs and poems subtly set to music. atmosphere is all important to this album, the evocative music capturing and enhancing the mood of the songs. Williamson supplies most of the instrumentation -- harp, bagpipe, guitar, whistles, and so on, with guests assisting with strings and horn as necessary. Dipping across Britain's rich folkloric tradition, feted native sons (both Keats and Dylan Thomas serve as inspiration), Irish poems, and Welsh legends, Williamson's songs peruse history, culture, and the rhythms of life and death, the ancient rubbing easily against Williamson's modern writings. Biography by Leon Jackson Between 1966 and 1974, Robin Williamson was one half of the Incredible String Band, but his career did not founder after ISB's demise, although it might be said to have taken a few quirky turns, including a collaboration on a spy novel and the publication of a bizarre semi-autobiography. Away from these literary avocations, Williamson formed the Far Cry Ceilidh Band with Stan Schnier and Mark Simos, but never made it to the recording studio. In 1976, Williamson met with harpist Sylvia Woods, and together with Chris Caswell and Jerry McMillian, they formed Robin Williamson & His Merry Band. Between 1977 and 1979, they released three albums: the highly traditional Journey's Edge in 1977, American Stonehenge in 1978, and A Glint at the Kindling in 1979, which featured the epic historical cycle "Five Denials on Merlin's Grave." After the breakup of the Merry Band, Williamson started to tour solo, offering highly ambient sets dominated by traditional stories set to song. Releases of this period include Songs of Love and Parting and the dedicated folklorist's Legacy of the Scotish Harpers. Williamson's concern with the British bardic tradition also manifested itself in several books and tapes containing spoken renditions of traditional tales. Subsequent projects saw the prolific Williamson recording tapes and discs of music for children and pouring his energies into environmental projects for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Iron Stone was released on the ECM label in 2006. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal