Madrigal "Beneath the Greenwood Tree" (UK Folk 1973)
Very rare private pressing UK folk album (100 copies). Madrigal were formed in 1973 by a merger of an unaccompanied vocal group and two singer/guitarists. Most of their concerts were performed in Gloucestershire. Their music is a blend of folk and country sounds using well known songs and original material written by John Cook. John is the lead instrumentalist with Paul Driscoll as co guiterist. There sound is augmented by Shane Jackson on violin and on one track by Carolyn Whettell on mellotron. Vocals are supplied by all nine members of the group. This album really is a must for any fan of folk music.
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Very rare private pressing UK folk album (100 copies). Madrigal were formed in 1973 by a merger of an unaccompanied vocal group and two singer/guitarists. Most of their concerts were performed in Gloucestershire. Their music is a blend of folk and country sounds using well known songs and original material written by John Cook. John is the lead instrumentalist with Paul Driscoll as co guiterist. There sound is augmented by Shane Jackson on violin and on one track by Carolyn Whettell on mellotron. Vocals are supplied by all nine members of the group. This album really is a must for any fan of folk music.Sample pic: Click
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posted by Lizardson at 12:27 AM
4 Comments:
Thanks - I haven't listened yet -- I'm guessing this is not the same Madrigal that relased a private press psych LP a few years prior, is it?
this is super great! the first song is so beautiful, I love it.
I have wanted to hear this album for over twenty years! I'm so grateful for this chance! Its very Christmassy; the cover always made me except something more summery! I dont think the cover version work, it seems silly singing California Dreaming in the uber English high church vocal style but the original tracks are very carefully peformed English folk/ choral music and very pleasant to hear. Thanks again.
i have one of the origenl copes of the albem if enyone wants to make a sereous offer on email johnwilliams411@btinternet.com
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