Sound of the Plover, by James Brook

Sound of the Plover

by James Brook

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1.	Bushfire 04:46		buy track
2.	Sound of the Plover 05:19		buy track
3.	Long Last Look 05:55		buy track
4.	Italians on the Railway 02:25	info	buy track
5.	Bonny Ship the Diamond 05:39		buy track
6.	Fisherwidows 04:22		buy track
7.	Glass of Beer 01:06		buy track
8.	Jack of Cape Grim 05:14		buy track
9.	Happiness 05:11		buy track
10.	Hobart Town 07:01		buy track
11.	Sealers/ Ships are Sailing 06:17		buy track

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released January 4, 2006

All songs words & music James Brook Except Italians tune trad, Bonny Ship, Glass o' Beer trad, Ships are Sailing trad.
Sealers words James Brook. Music James & Laurie Agar.
vocals guitars mandolin cymbols banjolin: James Brook
fiddle whistle: Roland Smethurst
mandolin banjolin: Zac
drumkit djembe: Brendan Kays
cello: Anna Spinaze
harmonica on Bushfire: Peter Hicks
harmonica on Jack & Bonny Ship: Kai
bass: Tim Gray
piano: Paul
electric guitar on Sealers: Michael Gooche
piano on Hobart: Leigh Ritson

cover art: Andy Gillies James Brook
Mixed & Mastered by Geoff Francis Huon Delta Studios except Hobart Town recorded by Leigh Ritson
produced by Geoff & James
Thanks to all who gave so much support in making this CD.
Jordan for photos, Clint & Matt for ears.
Jill for Italian story. Tas Fire Service for radio samples
Laurie for Skreech Tramp years. Jim and Viv. Scott for getting me to read Jack of Cape Grim by Jan Roberts. Fi.
Fisherwidows written on Bass Strait 2003 for Hatch & the crews of Monica III + Seahome.
Pelverata Progress Association for use of hall in recording. Growlin' Swallot
Penguin photo by Pablo
To Nerissa & Tallula for all the great times we had in the years that these songs were written.
Recorded & Mixed Dec 2004 - June 2005.

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James Brook

James Brook plays an alt folk/ folk punk style. Since the 90's he has combined activism and music, travelling the world and releasing multiple albums about his experiences. he has fronted bands Ecowar, Boarding Party and Skreechtramps as well as his solo work. ... more

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