Coope Boyes &
Simpson, Fi Fraser, Jo Freya, Georgina Boyes, On Angel Wings,
CD No Masters 2008 - NMCD29
"On Angel Wings" is a
dramatised adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's lyrical re-telling of the
Christmas story through the eyes of the youngest shepherd, who was left
to look after the sheep when the others went to Bethlehem. Featuring
the author as Narrator, Paul Chequer as the Shepherd and illustrated
with historical carols sung by Coope Boyes & Simpson, Fi
Fraser, Jo Freya and Georgina Boyes. . Even in this situation, the
group offers a splendid demonstration of its vocal qualities. The
evocative cover painting is made by Quentin Blake. The carols have been
recorded at The Foundry Studio in Chesterfield by Paul Hopkinson and
Mick Twelves and at No Masters’Studio by Jim Boyes.
"On Angel Wings" è un adattamento teatrale di una storia
scritta da Michael Morpurgo, in essa il Natale è visto
attraverso gli occhi diun pastore che si reca a Betlemme. Il narratore
è Paul Chequer che nell'album illustra le carole eseguite da
Coope, Boyes & Simpson, Fi Fraser, Jo Freya e Georgina Boyes.
Anche in questa occasione il gruppo offre dimostrazione di splendide
qualità vocali. Il suggestivo disegno di copertina
è opera di Quentin Blake. Le carole sono state registrate al
The Foundry di Chesterfield da Paul Hopkinson e Mick Twelves e al No
Masters studio da Jim Boyes.
Tracks:
While Shepherds - Chime On - Sparks - As I Sat On A Sunny Bank - The
Angel Gabriel - While Shepherds - Liverpool - Simply Spellbound - Curly
Hark - Newton's - The Eastern Star - Hark, Hark What News - Bethlehem -
While Shepherds Were Watching - The Stable - In Bethlehem City - The
Baby - Hush My Babe - Dunstan - The Shepherd's Crook - Devonshire Carol
- Carmen - Peace And Goodwill - Shepherds Rejoice - Anything Happen
While - While Shepherds - Pentonville - Nowell And Nowell
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