Recently golfing buddies Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell) and Grahame Skinner (ex Hipsway) got together as The Golden Tree to record Scottish Songs Observed Vol 1.
Bobby did the music and Skin the singing with the album being produced, recorded and mixed at Bobby's house. They re- interpreted 12 songs by Scottish artists (well 11 and one by Talking Heads. David Byrne was born in Dumbarton - so they count.) Tracklist here
From that description it all may sound a bit DIY but the interpretations of the songs is very good. Originally it was only released in CD format in a limited format but LNFG have now committed to a vinyl copy
The words Vol 1 are encouraging as they suggest that there may well be further volumes somewhere further on down the line. Let's hope so.
All the songs are of a similar high standard. Here are a couple of examples
The Golden Tree - Catch the Wind
Was on the fence... now on the list. Thanks, CC. - Brian
ReplyDeleteI swithered for a while Brian before pouncing
DeleteI'm still on the fence.....and I've a feeling I'll be stuck here forever.
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