Post by Quizz Kid on Aug 5, 2017 18:57:38 GMT
Through Darkened Glass
I've been in absentia from the Group for a couple of days. I journeyed up to the Shropshire/Welsh borders to visit Dee Palmer to listen to and talk with her about her new album, "Through darkened glass" and to interview her about her career and life in general as well as her long time involvement and commitment to the music of the band that means so much to us.
Dee's generosity meant that my request for an interview was greeted with an enthusiasm that has only ever been matched by Martin. Her reply was yes, but come up and stay over, you can hear my new work, I'll collect you from the station, what are your dietary needs? Dee is a completist. Nothing seems to faze her and she is a welcoming and generous host.
We talked for the best part of two days, all of it being a frank and very honest account of Dee's view of her life; pre, during and post Tull. It was fascinating, humorous and often eye-opening. Which means I have to now set about transcribing it and writing it up.
Luckily, I can do this in two parts, one for our book relating to Dee's life associated with the band both as a contributor/composer/arranger and as a full time band member recording and touring. That will follow later.
The other part will be more immediate and that's relating to Dee's new work.
"Through Darkened Glass" is a collection of songs that, in most instances involve personal recollections of life, family and friendships with band members. Music and lyrics are all by Dee with musical and production collaboration from Stephen Carter who added guitar and drums. Martin Barre guests on three of the tracks.
Dee takes her music seriously and this work underscores that. The album encompasses a wide range of styles and a rich textural overlay of sounds that makes the 53 minute of music fly by. On first listening I have to say I really, really enjoyed it; you get to pick out many musical references from classical and popular musical history as well as the style and distinctive orchestrations that Dee brought to Tull.
I hope to add more of a review and other related media later, but as a teaser it was great to hear Urban Apocalypse as Dee intended it to sound with choral input from members of the distinguished Monteverdi Choir as well as Dee's full rendition of Forever Albion (Coronach as she originally intended it to sound). Add to that Martin Barre on three tracks along with some wonderful work by Stephen Carter and you'll find there's another essential album you will want to add to your collection.
Dee is finalising the release date and we'll let you know more details as soon as it is planned to be released.
I've been in absentia from the Group for a couple of days. I journeyed up to the Shropshire/Welsh borders to visit Dee Palmer to listen to and talk with her about her new album, "Through darkened glass" and to interview her about her career and life in general as well as her long time involvement and commitment to the music of the band that means so much to us.
Dee's generosity meant that my request for an interview was greeted with an enthusiasm that has only ever been matched by Martin. Her reply was yes, but come up and stay over, you can hear my new work, I'll collect you from the station, what are your dietary needs? Dee is a completist. Nothing seems to faze her and she is a welcoming and generous host.
We talked for the best part of two days, all of it being a frank and very honest account of Dee's view of her life; pre, during and post Tull. It was fascinating, humorous and often eye-opening. Which means I have to now set about transcribing it and writing it up.
Luckily, I can do this in two parts, one for our book relating to Dee's life associated with the band both as a contributor/composer/arranger and as a full time band member recording and touring. That will follow later.
The other part will be more immediate and that's relating to Dee's new work.
"Through Darkened Glass" is a collection of songs that, in most instances involve personal recollections of life, family and friendships with band members. Music and lyrics are all by Dee with musical and production collaboration from Stephen Carter who added guitar and drums. Martin Barre guests on three of the tracks.
Dee takes her music seriously and this work underscores that. The album encompasses a wide range of styles and a rich textural overlay of sounds that makes the 53 minute of music fly by. On first listening I have to say I really, really enjoyed it; you get to pick out many musical references from classical and popular musical history as well as the style and distinctive orchestrations that Dee brought to Tull.
I hope to add more of a review and other related media later, but as a teaser it was great to hear Urban Apocalypse as Dee intended it to sound with choral input from members of the distinguished Monteverdi Choir as well as Dee's full rendition of Forever Albion (Coronach as she originally intended it to sound). Add to that Martin Barre on three tracks along with some wonderful work by Stephen Carter and you'll find there's another essential album you will want to add to your collection.
Dee is finalising the release date and we'll let you know more details as soon as it is planned to be released.