Larsen B Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 From Drowned In Sound:"In a move of commendable originality, figures from the Scottish music and literature scenes have come together to create a compilation set for release in March. Ballad of the Books - spearheaded by Roddy Woomble - features 18 collaborations; featuring the likes of James Yorkston, Ian Rankin, Aereogramme and Idlewild. Each song features lyrics penned by a particular writer, with a band then basing the music around their interpretations of those words. Backed by the Scottish Arts Council and Chemikal Underground Records, the project will see the light of day on March 5th. Here's what's on it: Mike Heron & John Burnside - 'Song For Irena' De Rosa & Michel Faber - 'Steam Comes Off Our House' James Yorkston & Bill Duncan - 'A Calvinist Narrowly Avoids Pleasure' Foxface & Rody Gorman - 'Dreamcatcher' Lord Cut-Glass & Alasdair Gray - 'A Sentimental Song' Aidan Moffat And The Best Ofs & Ian Rankin - 'The Sixth Stone' Norman Blake & John Burnside - 'Girl' Karine Polwart & Edwin Morgan - 'The Good Years' Sons And Daughters & A L Kennedy - 'The War On Love Song' Alasdair Roberts & Robin Robertson - 'The Leaving' Strike The Colours & Rody Gorman - 'Message In A Bottle' Aereogramme & Hal Duncan - 'If You Love Me You'd Destroy Me' Malcolm Middleton & Alan Bissett - 'The Rebel On His Own Tonight' Trashcan Sinatras & Ali Smith - 'Half An Apple' Vashti Bunyan & Rodge Glass - 'The Fire' King Creosote & Laura Hird - 'Where And When' Emma Pollock & Louise Welsh - 'Jesus On The Cross' Idlewild & Edwin Morgan - 'The Weight Of Years' Ballads of the Book will be previewed at The Strathclyde Suite of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall at the end of this month, with contributions on the night from many of those involved in the project. Tickets will set you back 12.50. STERLING. "Sounds interesting to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 sounds horribly cheesy to me, stuff like this makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I thought you'd be all for something like this. It's going to be a good introduction to a lot of quality literature for people who may not otherwise have had an opportunity to explore it.it's just another cringey mainstream council sponsored project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 spearheaded by Roddy Woomble .Those words filled me with dread but there's a few interesting acts on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 The Alasdair Gray one interests me, although i'm unfamiliar with Lord Cut-Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 that looks great, looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Ballad of the Books - spearheaded by Roddy Woomble - features 18 collaborations; featuring the likes of James Yorkston, Ian Rankin, Aereogramme and Idlewild. Roddy Woomble can do no wrong in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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