Amazing Blondel - Restoration
Review by Wayne Cataldo
Restoration by Amazing Blondel is a beautifully crafted album that showcases the band's unique blend of folk and classical influences. The album features a variety of instruments, including lutes, recorders, and harpsichords, which add to the authenticity of the music.
The album opens with the track "Spring Air", a light and airy piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "Toye", a lively instrumental piece that features intricate guitar work, and "Sailing", a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases the band's vocal harmonies.
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Filename: amazing-blondel-restoration.zip- MP3 size: 107.1 mb
- FLAC size: 882 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Cawdor And Widdershins | 6:14 | |
| Praeludium In D | 2:34 | |
| Highwayman | 3:1 | |
| Praeludium in D | ||
| Road To Sedgemoor | ||
| Cawdor and Widdershins | 6:14 | |
| Cawdor revisited | ||
| Cawdor & Widdershins | ||
| Benedictus es Domine | ||
| Benedictus Es Domine | 5:48 | |
| Aubaird | 3:29 | |
| Road to Sedgemoor | 3:28 | |
| Cawdor Revisited | 2:21 | |
| Love Lies Bleeding | 4:50 | |
| Sir John in love again | ||
| Love lies Bleeding | ||
| Sir John in Love Again | 04:09 | |
| Sir John In Love Again | 4:9 | |
| Edagio | 2:29 | |
| Interlude | 2:11 | |
| Fugue | 2:23 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- TECD330
- TECD093
- HTDCD70
- CMAR 607
- TRACD 301
Labels
- Talking Elephant Records
- Talking Elephant
- HTD Records
- HTD Records, Castle Music
- HTD Records, Transatlantic Records
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- online anhören
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Talking Elephant Records |
| Licensed From | Sanctuary Records |
| Licensed Through | Castle Communications Plc |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | HTD Records |
| Copyright (c) | HTD Records |
| Glass Mastered At | CD Systems |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Liner Notes | Barry Riddington |
| Written-By | E. Baird (tracks: 6, 8), J.D. Gladwin (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 9, 10, 12), T.A. Wincott (tracks: 11) |
| Classical Guitar | Edward Baird |
| Vocals | Edward Baird |
| Dulcimer | Edward Baird |
| Mandolin | Edward Baird |
| Guitar | Edward Baird |
| Design | Malcolm Holmes |
| Drums | Ewan Davis |
| Percussion | Ewan Davis |
| Engineer | Ewan Davis |
| Flute | Terence Alan Wincott |
| Recorder | Terence Alan Wincott |
| Woodwind | Terence Alan Wincott |
| Harpsichord | Terence Alan Wincott |
| Organ | Terence Alan Wincott |
| Mezzo-soprano Vocals | Joan Crowther |
| Photography By | Clive Taylor |
| Producer | The Amazing Blondel |
| Sleeve Notes | Barry Riddington |
Notes
- Originally released in 1997
- ℗ 1997
- © 1998
- Made in England
- John David Gladwin: Guitars, Vocals
- Terence Alan Wincott: Flute, Recorders, Woodwind, Harpsichord, Organ, Vocals, Percussion
- Edward Baird: Classical Guitar, Vocals, Dulcimers, Mandolin, 12 String Guitar
- Guests:
- Joan Crowther: Mezzo-Soprano on Road To Sedgemoor
- Ewan Davis: Drums and Percussion
- 'Restoration' is dedicated to Noel Skelton
- Produced by The Amazing Blondel
- Engineered by Ewan Davis
- Additional Engineering by Andy Dransfield & Stevie
- Recorded at Chapel Studios, England.
- Booklet Design by Malcolm Holmes
- Artwork Contributions by The Warthog & Truffle Holding Company
- Photos by Clive Taylor
- The Amazing Blondel Information Center
- Mike Finney. P.O. Box 309 Lincoln. LN2 3XB
- Internet Connections
- Blondel Web Site: http://www.sectorel.pt/gaudela/blondel/menu.htm
- Thanks To:
- Barry & Malcolm at HTD for re-creating Amazing Blondel
- Mike Finney for all his hard work and efficiency.
- Andy, Lou, Ewan and Stevie at Chapel Studios for making our work there relaxing and enjoyable.
- Christina Clark for vocal tuition, advice and encouragement
- Lizzie for two years of superb sandwiches
- Tony and the staff at Shibden Hall
- North Lincs Council
- Wolfie and Bumble
- Extra Special Thanks To:
- Paul's Music. 15 Laneham Street. Scunthorpe.
- for supply and loan of Instruments, Strings and Accessories and eternal patience.
- Sleeve notes: Barry Riddington
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5028479033027
- Barcode: 5 028479 009329
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV81
- Mould SID Code: IFPI KA02
- Matrix / Runout: TECD093 SP 105597 01
- Barcode: 5023387007023
- Barcode: 6 02923 66072 1
- Label Code: LC6448
- Barcode: 5 026389 930122
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD11
- Matrix / Runout: TRACD301 CD Systems UK 19417
- Label Code: LC 6448
About Amazing Blondel
English group that played mostly acoustic music, featuring medieval and renaissance influences. Active since 1969 up to now (with several breaks).
Name Vars
- Blondel
- The Amazing Blondel
Members
- Edward Baird
- John David Gladwin
- Terence Alan Wincott
- Eddie Baird
Summary by Wayne Cataldo
Comments
2023-04-13
Amazing and spectacular return to recording output after decades by this extraordinary group. Utterly sublime original songs taken from a weird and timeless space.