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Thread #59271 Message #943625
Posted By: Joe Offer
30-Apr-03 - 12:14 PM
Thread Name: Gordon Bok records Mary Garvey songs
Subject: Gordon Bok CD: Herrings In The Bay
Here's the announcement:
Hello from Timberhead! I thought you'd like to know that Gordon has just released a new album. It's called "Herrings In The Bay" and is a tribute to the independent inshore fisheries which are sadly fading away along with the family farm and other cherishable small businesses. The music is haunting, humorous and beautiful. Gordon wrote an "oratorio" for a cappella ensemble called "One More Morning" which is sort of a running commentary on a night of purse-seining. I love the changing rhythms of the sea, the net-hauling, the boat engine. It's sung by the highly-esteemed group, The January Men And Then Some, of which Gordon is a member.
That's on the album, along with several songs written by Mary Garvey of the great Northwest, some of Gordon's, songs from Australia, Newfoundland, the Americas and the British Isles. A new version of the much-requested GB oldie, "Herring Croon", graces this album as well.
We've tried a new packaging style this time on the CDs, replacing the plastic jewel box with a cardstock cover full of color and liner notes. It reminds me of the wonderful old LP jackets with graphics, photos and lyrics - I missed that when we went to cassettes! Anyway, we thought we'd try something different, and the result is stunning. Check it out at www.gordonbok.com. It's a visual treat to match the musical one.
If you'd like a copy of "Herrings In The Bay", you can order it online with a credit card at www.gordonbok.com or by mail with a check or money order using the address below. The CD is $16, cassette $10. (Add for shipping: $4 US, $6 Canada, $8 other countries).
Happy Spring, wherever you are! Selkie O.
Selkie O'Mira, Manager Timberhead Music PO Box 840 Camden ME 04843 (207) 236-2707 on the web: www.gordonbok.com email: info@gordonbok.com Here's the track listing: