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Title: Freedom Fields
Condition: New
Format: CD
EAN: 5060081320065
Genre: Folk
Description: Back in the summer of 2005, just as Seth was receiving word of the Mercury nomination for Kitty Jay, he was already in the process of completing his next album, Freedom Fields. Once again, this new album was recorded in the kitchen studios of his brothers cottage on the edge of Dartmoor, on a still more than modest budget and despite substantial offers from a variety of sources, Seth remains happy to release the new album on his own label. The sessions featured Seths regular band members, plus lilting vocal contributions from Kathryn Roberts. Freedom Fields takes its name from a skirmish which took place on 3rd December 1643, where after vicious fighting the Roundhead Garrison of Plymouth made their final rally, routed the Kings army (the Cavaliers) and this uprising changed the course of English history. The album contains a compelling array of songs inspired by the West Country and unlike the previous album, explores the turmoil of conflict, war and freedom, rather than myths and legends. Several songs are about the areas naval traditions, ("Lady Of The Sea"), while "King & Country" along with the title track, further examines the factions created by the English Civil War. Meanwhile, the world above and below ground is recorded in "The Colliers" which takes its theme from the oppression of the tin and copper miners. What lifts this album from out of the more usual stock of folk inspired material is Seths musical dexterity and energy, the passion and intensity of his delivery, how he skilfully and sympathetically applies historical experience to universal truths about the human condition. Tracks: The Charmer / Lady Of The Sea / Childe The Hunter / The White Hare / The Colliers / King And Country / The Setting Of The Sun / Take No Rogues / Freedom Fields / The Riflemen Of War / The Band Of Gold / The Final Lot. Also available: ISCD004 Seth Lakeman 'The Punch Bowl' (£5.61), ISCD006 Seth Lakeman 'Kitty Jay' (£7.79).
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
No Of Discs: 1
Artist: Seth Lakeman
Record Label: I Scream

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