Name: Way to Blue - the songs of Nick Drake
Brand: Various

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navigator080

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Limited edition

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2013-04-12

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Folk

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Navigator

Navigator is a Russian independent record label that was founded in 2006 by Alexey Kozin. With a passion for promoting talented artists and diverse music genres, Navigator has become a prominent figure in the Russian music industry. The label prides itself on its commitment to producing high-quality recordings and supporting emerging musicians.

Navigator has established itself as a trusted platform for both established and up-and-coming artists, providing them with the necessary resources and support to showcase their talent to a wider audience. The label's roster boasts an impressive array of *artists* who have gained recognition for their unique sound and artistic vision.

With a focus on innovation and creativity, Navigator continuously explores new musical territories, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions. From electronic beats to soulful melodies, the label offers an eclectic mix of genres that cater to diverse musical tastes.

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'Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake' curated by Nick Drake's original producer, Joe Boyd (at the helm for two of the Drake albums - 'Five Leaves Left' in 1969, and 'Bryter Layter' in 1970), combines live recordings from 2 remarkable concerts at Melbourne Recital Centre 15 and 16 November 2011 and another at The Barbican Centre, London in January 2010. Here, renowned contemporary singers, united by their reverence for the work Nick Drake left behind collaborated with those who were actually involved in those unforgettable original recordings. The band and string section is led by musical director Kate St John, anchored by double bassist Danny Thompson, who played on many of Drake's albums, and features the original orchestrations arranged by Robert Kirby in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sadly, Kirby passed away very recently, but not before conducting the string section at the UK's very first "Way To Blue" concert in May 2009. Now, "Way To Blue" has become a tribute to Kirby as well as Drake. The special guest artists who sing and re-interpret Nick Drake's often hauntingly poetic material include: folk rediscovery Vashti Bunyan, Scritti Politti front-man Green Gartside, psychedelic pop maverick Robyn Hitchcock, stunning Irish singer Lisa Hannigan, American soul powerhouse Krystle Warren, UK success-story Scott Matthews, Teddy Thompson, Luluc, Zoe Rahman, Neill MacColl, Shane Nicolson, Kate St John and Danny Thompson.

Way to Blue - the songs of Nick Drake

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