When the Day Is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby
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When the Day Is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby
[ Ace Records / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 9 March 2018
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A college friend of Nick Drake, Robert Kirby's first commissioned works as an arranger were his unique, autumnal orchestrations for Drake's Five Leaves Left. The sound was English and melancholic, closer to Vaughan Williams than Phil Spector. He was soon in demand and by the end of the 70s had worked with the cream of the British folk rock world. This is the first collection of Kirby's very special sound.
Kirby has always been in Drake's shadow, but this collection, put together by compiler par excellence Bob Stanley (Saint Etienne) sets out to redress this… including various Fairports, Steeleye Spans, and other folk stalwarts like Keith Christmas and Ralph McTell. Other, lesser-known singer-songwriters also benefit from a bit of Kirby magic here. There's even surprise appearances from the likes of John Cale and Dana Gillespie.
"Bravo to Robert Kirby and all credit to Ace for showcasing this soul-nourishing music." 5/5 Record Collector
Tracks:
01 Introduction - Nick Drake
02 Forest And The Shore - Keith Christmas
03 Ophelia's Song - Shelagh McDonald
04 I Keep A Close Watch - John Cale
05 Dancing At Whitsun - Tim Hart & Maddy Pryor
06 Rainbow River - Vashti Bunyan
07 I've Seen The Movie - Andy Roberts
08 White Witch - Spriguns
09 It's My Own Way - Gillian McPherson
10 Follow On - Steve Ashley
11 Silver Threads And Golden Needles - Sandy Denny
12 Love Is A Funny Thing - Spirogyra
13 Friend To Me - Gary Shearston
14 Honour Bright - Shirley Collins
15 First Light - Richard & Linda Thompson
16 Raviolé - Audience
17 Madonna Blue - Illusion
18 Gimme An Inch Girl - Ian Matthews
19 What Memories We Make - Dana Gillespie
20 Pick Up A Gun - Ralph McTell
