Name: Avocet Revisited
Brand: Various

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

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809236102270

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Various

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Folk

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Earth Recordings

Earth Recordings is a UK Hardcore label that was established in the early 90's. Led by the talented *Sub Love* (also known as Jody Wisternoff), this label has produced an impressive collection of releases over the years. With occasional collaborations from DJ Die, Earth Recordings has consistently delivered high-quality music to its audience.

With its roots firmly planted in the hardcore scene, Earth Recordings has become synonymous with innovation and creativity. The label's commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds has earned it a reputation as a pioneer in the industry.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the genre, Earth Recordings offers something for everyone. From energetic beats to soulful melodies, their diverse range of releases will captivate and inspire you. So sit back, relax, and let Earth Recordings take you on a musical journey like no other.

*Wild, Uncontrollable Fire Pricing for 2022, while stocks last* Avocet Revisited is a four track EP, commissioned by Earth recordings as a companion piece to Bert Jansch’s 1979 avian-themed masterstroke Avocet. Again drawing inspiration from the resplendence of birds native to British waters (Bert himself was a keen ornithologist), Earth invited this quartet of artists to each choose a species that particularly speaks to them, and base a track around it. The results have been universally graceful, evocative, and majestic - much like the creatures themselves.

Fulmar Drifting low and gliding high, the flight patterns of this gull-like creature are echoed in Edwyn Collins and Carwyn Ellis’s paean to the bird that spends most of its life airborne. Part waltz, part lullaby, Fulmar is exquisite in its simplicity, with Carwyn’s elegant arrangements providing the perfect foil for Edwyn’s unmistakeable intonation. Curlew The opening of Modern Studies’ track - the call of the Curlew itself - is as recognisable as the looping feathered frame of its namesake. Perfectly showcasing the handsome orchestral arrangements that have become the group’s signature style, there is a lightness of touch here that evokes Virginia Astley’s From Gardens Where We Feel Secure. Goosander Another Scottish resident, both artist and avian. Unmistakably Alasdair Roberts, Goosander is at once refined and somewhat feral; Alasdair’s picking supplemented by sighing organ drones and spartan electric guitar. Golden Plover Playing us out, Trembling Bells’ contribution has a Harvest feel - the last days of summer invoked by the warm refrain and gentle orchestration found on Golden Plover. In another lifetime, this song - infused with the sounds of yesteryear - could very easily have made it onto the Wicker Man soundtrack… which should tell you all you need to know. A pagan hymn reimagined for the Scarfolk era! The band is joined by Callum Calderwood (violin), Rory Haye (vocals), Andrew Pattie (vocals) and Belle and Sebastian’s Stevie Jackson (12 string guitar). Artwork again comes from Earth collaborator Hannah Alice (recently nominated for the Art Vinyl 2016) who has gifted each bird magnificent new plumage in her unique style.

Avocet Revisited

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