LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

A total of 18 tracks are exclusive to this release, the majority of those having been recorded specifically for this project. The international artists whose contributions are exclusive include: Jan Akkerman, Ian Anderson, Dennis Cahill, Cara Dillon, Roy Harper, Martin Hayes, Andy Irvine, Bert Jansch, Martyn Joseph, Duffy Power, Colin Reid, Brooks Williams Additionally, the album features existing album tracks (some in the form of exclusive edits) from the following: Steve Ashley, Fairport Convention, and Leafhound. And finally, there are a few tracks involving hugely talented local artists from Northern Ireland including: singers Helen McGurk, Tina McSherry, Janet Holmes, Catherine Harper, guitarist Iain Archer, trumpeter Linley Hamilton Track Litsing 1. The Other Side(Dougie McLean arr: Lakeman/Dillon)Cara DillonCara Dillon (vocals), Sam Lakeman (piano), Ed Boyd (guitar), Ben Nicholls (double bass), Feargal O’Cathain (drums, percussion)Produced: Sam LakemanRecorded: Amberville Studio, Cullybackey / Sam & Cara‘s place, Frome 2004www.caradillon.co.ukwww.roughtraderecords.com2. Passing Away: For The Dodo & The Great Auk (Colin Harper) IMRODennison QuartetLesley Dennison (violin), Shane McNeill (violin), Davy Campbell (viola), Scott Heron (cello)Transcribed for strings by Anita MawhinneyProduced: Colin HarperRecorded: Novatech Studios, Belfast, November 20033. My Heart Is Broken (Colin Harper) IMROHelen McGurk/Legends Of TomorrowHelen McGurk (vocal), Ruth Balmer (vocal), Cormac O’Cathain (organ), Colin Harper (acoustic guitar), James Devlin (electric guitar), Barry Bynum (lead electric guitar), Keith Law (bass), Feargal O’Cathain (drums)Produced: Colin HarperRecorded: Green Dolphin Studios, Belfast, 19954. Giant Panda’s Giant Thoughts (Martyn Joseph/Stewart Henderson) MCPS/PRSMartyn JosephMartyn Joseph (guitar, vocal)Recorded: Martyn’s place, Cardiff 2004www.martynjoseph.co.uk5. Sweet Again (Duffy Power) copyright controlDuffy PowerDuffy Power (vocal, harmonica, guitars)Produced: Val Howard & Duffy PowerRecorded: London, 2003From the forthcoming Duffy Power album Truewww.huxrecords.comwww.cherryured.co.uk/rpm/rpm/duffypower.htm6. Sad Road To The SeaLeafhoundPete French (vocal), Mick Halls (lead guitar), Derek Brooks (guitar), Stuart Brooks (bass), Keith Young (drums)Recorded: Spot Studios, London, 1970Abridged from the sole Leafhound album, Growers Of Mushroom (Decca, 1971)7. Bonjour Mon Couer (Orlande De Lassus)Catherine Harper/Ensemble De LassusCatherine Harper (high soprano), Anita Mawhinney (soprano), Caroline Orr (alto-ish), Linley Hamilton (trumpet), David Johnson (bass trombone)Arranged: Anita MawhinneyProduced: Colin HarperRecorded: Novatech Studios, Belfast 2004www.thechurchmusiccompany.co.uk8. Most People I Know Think I’m Crazy (Billy Thorpe) Mushroom Records Pty LtdTina McSherry/The Wildlife EnsembleTina McSherry (vocals), Brian Connor (piano), Colin Reid (electric guitar), James Davis (electric guitar), Ali MacKenzie (bass), Paul Hamilton (drums)Produced: Colin HarperRecorded: Novatech Studios, Belfast 2004www.johnmcsherry.com9. Rain Happens (Jan Akkerman) copyright controlFor Laurie & AnneJan AkkermanJan Akkerman (electric/acoustic guitars, keyboards, programming), Colin Harper (electric guitars)Produced: Jan AkkermanRecorded: Jan’s place, Volendam / Novatech Studios, Belfast 2004www.janakkerman.nl10. Long, Long, Long (George Harrison) HarrisongsJanet HolmesJanet Holmes (vocals), Colin Harper (guitar), Brian Connor (piano, Hammond organ)Produced: Colin Harper & Janet HolmesRecorded: Amberville Studio, Cullybackey 2001www.janetholmes.com11. Blues For A Green Earth (Colin Harper) IMROBert JanschBert Jansch (guitar), Colin Harper (guitar, glockenspiel), Ali Mackenzie (bass)Produced: Bert Jansch & Colin HarperRecorded: Bert’s place, London / Novatech Studios, Belfast 2004www.bertjansch.com12. Jabberwocky (Lewis Carroll) copyright controlRoy HarperRoy Harper (recitation, atmosphere, addendum)Produced: Roy HarperRecorded: Roy’s place, Clonakilty, Cork 2004www.royharper.co.uk13. Say Goodbye (Steve Ashley) Topic Records LtdSteve AshleySteve Ashley (vocal, acoustic guitar), Al Fenn (lead acoustic guitar), Danny Thompson (double bass)Produced: Steve Ashley & Martin MitchellRecorded: Cheltenham, 2000Abridged from the Steve Ashley album Everyday Lives (Topic, 2001)www.steveashley.co.ukwww.topicrecords.co.uk14. Here Comes The Sun (George Harrison) HarrisongsGordon GiltrapGordon Giltrap (guitar)Recorded: Gordon’s place, Solihull 2004www.giltrap.co.uk15. Be The One (Colin Harper/Iain Archer/Rick Monro) IMRORick Monro/ Susan Enan with Iain ArcherRick Monro (vocal), Susan Enan (vocal), Colin Harper (electric guitar), Iain Archer (solo electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocal), Mark McCluney (harmonica, backing vocal), Bruce McClements (backing vocal), Gary Aiken (keyboards, additional electric guitar, drum programming)Produced: Colin Harper & Gary AikenRecorded: Green Dolphin Studios, Belfast / Novatech Studios, Belfast 1995-96www.iainarcher.comwww.susanenan.com16. The Master Of Silence (Trip To Ennis) (Colin Harper) IMROMartin Hayes / The Legends Of TomorrowMartin Hayes (violins), Colin Harper (acoustic guitar), Iggy Ward (electric guitar), Cormac O’Cathain (piano), Eamon McElholm (cello), Ali MacKenzie (bass), Liam Bradley (drums)Produced: Colin HarperRecorded: Matt Purcell’s, Ennis 1995 + Novatech Studios, Belfast 1995 / 2001www.martinhayes.com17. Gymnopedie (Erik Satie) copyright controlColin ReidColin Reid (guitar)Produced: Colin ReidRecorded: Novatech Studios, Belfast 2004www.colinreid.com18. Moreton Bay (Trad Arr Irvine)Andy Irvine & His Australian Friends with Ian AndersonAndy Irvine (vocal, harmonica, bouzouki), Kate Burke (guitar, harmony vocal), Ruth Hazleton (harmony vocal), James Fagan (Wurlitzer, harmony vocal), Nancy Kerr (viola), Ian Anderson (Indian bamboo flute)Produced: Andy IrvineRecorded: Amberville Studio, Cullybackey / Ian’s place, Wiltshire 2004www.andyirvine.comwww.j-tull.comwww.kerrfagan.com19. I’m Already There (Chris Leslie) copyright control/MCPSFairport ConventionChris Leslie (lead vocal, bouzouki), Simon Nicol (guitar, backing vocal), Ric Sanders (violin), Dave Pegg (Fender Jazz five-string bass, mandolin, backing vocal), Gerry Conway (drums, percussion)Recorded: Woodworm Studios, Barford St Michael, 2004Abridged from the Fairport Convention album Over The Next Hill (Matty Grooves, 2004)www.fairportconvention.com20. Sleepwalk (Santo, John Farina)Dennis CahillDennis Cahill (guitar)Produced: Dennis CahillRecorded: Arno Studios, Chicago, 2004www.martinhayes.com21. The Master Of Silence (Slight Return) (Colin Harper) IMROBrooks WilliamsBrooks Williams (guitar), Colin Harper (guitar)