Bob Rowley
Metro Animus
© 2008 R. M. Rowley (634479738456) (format: CD-R)
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A mix of traditional and original new songs, delivered simple and straight on voice and acoustic guitar.
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Let me tell you something about each song on this album:
According to the Oxford dictionary, the word "Animus" means to "Animate the spirit". Each track on this album was chosen because of the "feel" which it captures. This collection carries some traditional and contemporary folk songs, plus many new compositions. It's a no frills recording, just simple voice and plain guitars. It sounds as stark as a lone busker, singing in a deserted metro subway.
The CD starts with an early studio version, of 'The 7th July'. This is a song about the London bombing and it was really difficult for me to write and to complete it. For example, after this particular take was recorded in the studio, the words of the song still continued to evolve and change. Like metamophosis it became the song entitled 'Shadows', which is featured on the 'Snowship' album. Finally it became 'The 7th July London Tragedy' and is on the latest "Earthbound" album. Apart from a couple of small changes in emphasis, this is how I now perform it live.
This version of 'Scarborough Fair' is based on the traditional arrangement of the UK folksinger, Martin Carthy.
Many years ago, my dear friend the late Tommy Yates wrote 'Rumours' and 'Life Ahead'. He also used to play them this way (D-tuned bass string).
The fabulous Mary Asquith taught me 'Cane On the Brassos', way back in Manchester when I was just starting to perform in the folk clubs. I'll never forget Mary, or that song.
The talented UK guitarist Steve Odd plays live on both the 'Lemon Tree' and 'Free As a Bird'.
The rest is more or less down to me.
I hope that you like it.
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I hope that you enjoy my music.
Bob Rowley