Away from the Pits was written by Chris Algar and first recorded by Vin Garbutt. When the song was written (c.1990) coal mines were still operating in Stoke. A new seam had been built under the road where Chris lived, and he noticed houses on the street starting to deteriorate following this. The stimulus for […]
Bleecker Street/The Busker by David Grubb
The single is heavily influenced by large cityscapes, most significantly New York. Bleecker Street is a vibrant passage in the centre of Manhattan full of interesting music and art. This first melody features an unusual 5/4 time signature which continues to develop as the track progresses. We then transition into The Busker using polyrhythmic footsteps. […]
Lady Jane Montague’s by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
A beautiful 18th century strathspey followed by poet Robert Fergusson’s song Birk’s o’ Invermay. I love the way pianist Dave Milligan brings the two tunes together. Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan have been performing together since the late 1990’s. They have made two albums – The Big Day In and Third Flight Home – both […]