Amazon.co.uk allows you to pay for your items in your local currency. Restrictions apply. Learn More. |
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
|
Track Listings
| 1. Irish Air |
| 2. Irish Air (Instrumental Reprise) |
| 3. Harbour Of Tears |
| 4. Cobh |
| 5. Send Home The Slates |
| 6. Under The Moon |
| 7. Watching The Bobbins |
| 8. Generations |
| 9. Eyes Of Ireland |
| 10. Running From Paradise |
| 11. End Of The Day |
| 12. Coming Of Age |
| 13. The Hour Candle (A Song For My Father) |
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Harbour of Tears", Camel's 12th album (and the sixth released on the Camel Productions label) represents yet another remarkable change of mood, tone and pace from both what had come become before and what was to follow. Sandwiched between the epic "Dust and Dreams" (1991) and the brooding "Rajaz" (1999) this is possibly Latimer's most intimate and soulful creation in Camel's history.
Produced by Andrew Latimer and Colin Bass, with lyrics by Susan Hoover and finally released in 1996, there is no mistaking a deep sense of personal attachment and commitment throughout every melody and every beat of the story which Latimer unfolds before us. The 'Harbour of Tears' refers to Cobh Harbour, a deep water port in County Cork, Ireland, which became so-called because it was the last sight of Ireland - and more often than not family, lovers and friends - for hundreds and thousands of people who left on ships for unknown shores. It is also no coincidence that the album was conceived when Latimer had discovered connections in his own family history to Ireland and the events which took place during the times captured within this story.
And what a story it is. If 'Dust and Dreams' conveys the intense driving power and energy of Steinbeck's 'Grapes of Wrath' story, 'Harbour of Tears' conveys the intense, heart rending sensitivity of haunting emotional melodies, the forlorn sound of ghostly Irish arias, weeping guitar work soaring above melancholic keyboards and traditional instruments and a heartfelt reaching out for the lives and people this story is all about.
John Xepoleas on drums is almost redundant; it's just not that kind of album. The heavy rhythmic work is done by the acoustic instruments - Latimer majestic on guitars, flute and penny whistles, Colin Bass and David Patton sharing bass guitar duty,supported and uplifted by Mickey Simmonds on keyboards. Around them is assembled the uniqiue contributions of Neil Panton on oboe, soprano sax and harmonium, Barry Phillips on cello, and Karen Bentley and Anita Stoneham on violins. To crown it all is the amazing voice of Mae McKenna on capella vocals - the first and last thing you will hear on this album, along with the sound of the sea itself.
The combination of all these factors creates an album which is truly beautiful in its power to captivate and to move, which digs deep to convey the emotional ferocity of enforced family separation and the break up of relationships, the magical infusion of traditional Irish rhythms and sound and an effort to remain faithful to the story of what happened in the Harbour of Tears. This is Latimer at his very best, wearing his heart on his sleeve and inviting you to join him on a journey into history and into the lives of real people who lived and suffered in extraordinary circumstances. It feels totally different to every other Camel album - and I encourage any one to become immersed in its melodic intimacies and to lose themselves to the creative wonders this album manages to produce.
To be enjoyed, to be savoured and to be revisited again and again.
Produced by Andrew Latimer and Colin Bass, with lyrics by Susan Hoover and finally released in 1996, there is no mistaking a deep sense of personal attachment and commitment throughout every melody and every beat of the story which Latimer unfolds before us. The 'Harbour of Tears' refers to Cobh Harbour, a deep water port in County Cork, Ireland, which became so-called because it was the last sight of Ireland - and more often than not family, lovers and friends - for hundreds and thousands of people who left on ships for unknown shores. It is also no coincidence that the album was conceived when Latimer had discovered connections in his own family history to Ireland and the events which took place during the times captured within this story.
And what a story it is. If 'Dust and Dreams' conveys the intense driving power and energy of Steinbeck's 'Grapes of Wrath' story, 'Harbour of Tears' conveys the intense, heart rending sensitivity of haunting emotional melodies, the forlorn sound of ghostly Irish arias, weeping guitar work soaring above melancholic keyboards and traditional instruments and a heartfelt reaching out for the lives and people this story is all about.
John Xepoleas on drums is almost redundant; it's just not that kind of album. The heavy rhythmic work is done by the acoustic instruments - Latimer majestic on guitars, flute and penny whistles, Colin Bass and David Patton sharing bass guitar duty,supported and uplifted by Mickey Simmonds on keyboards. Around them is assembled the uniqiue contributions of Neil Panton on oboe, soprano sax and harmonium, Barry Phillips on cello, and Karen Bentley and Anita Stoneham on violins. To crown it all is the amazing voice of Mae McKenna on capella vocals - the first and last thing you will hear on this album, along with the sound of the sea itself.
The combination of all these factors creates an album which is truly beautiful in its power to captivate and to move, which digs deep to convey the emotional ferocity of enforced family separation and the break up of relationships, the magical infusion of traditional Irish rhythms and sound and an effort to remain faithful to the story of what happened in the Harbour of Tears. This is Latimer at his very best, wearing his heart on his sleeve and inviting you to join him on a journey into history and into the lives of real people who lived and suffered in extraordinary circumstances. It feels totally different to every other Camel album - and I encourage any one to become immersed in its melodic intimacies and to lose themselves to the creative wonders this album manages to produce.
To be enjoyed, to be savoured and to be revisited again and again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Harbour of Tears portrays Latimer at his very best.No disrespect to Bardens,Ward,Ferguson,Sinclair, ( they were all brilliant ) or any others that have been Camel over the years.They are all missing from this excellent concept album, yet it is probably Camels best.I believe Andrew Latimer could preform with the junior Socts girl pipers and still sound better than most.I can guaranty anyone listening to this album without the aid of the sleeve notes, or having no knowledge of the story, would still know what it is about. Sit in a darkened room, close your eyes and you will be leaving Ireland on that ship. A Large part of this album is instrumental, but it is so atmospheric words are not necessary to get the story across, tracks that do contain lyrics are superbly written and the words very poignant.
Having been a Camel fan from the beginning, I have had a number of their albums, and the brilliant D.V.D Moondances, but for some reason never got round to purchasing Harbour of Tears, I'm now pleased to say I have put this right.
I have always had an all time, top five, favorite concept albums, one will now be demoted to make room for this.
Just one thing seems somewhat puzzling, on the C.D copy I have verse three on the title track, Harbour or Tears, is missing, the lyrics are in the sleve notes but do not appear on the recording,I would like to know if this applies to all issues; nonetheless is does not detract from the overall impact of one of the best albums ever made.
Having been a Camel fan from the beginning, I have had a number of their albums, and the brilliant D.V.D Moondances, but for some reason never got round to purchasing Harbour of Tears, I'm now pleased to say I have put this right.
I have always had an all time, top five, favorite concept albums, one will now be demoted to make room for this.
Just one thing seems somewhat puzzling, on the C.D copy I have verse three on the title track, Harbour or Tears, is missing, the lyrics are in the sleve notes but do not appear on the recording,I would like to know if this applies to all issues; nonetheless is does not detract from the overall impact of one of the best albums ever made.
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, what can you say about a band that has spanned the years from 1973!
Andy Latimer and crew will not let you down on this superb album.
There is more music on this album than l have heard in recent years, and Andy's guitar is absolutely fantastic.
A total must for all camel fans.
Andy Latimer and crew will not let you down on this superb album.
There is more music on this album than l have heard in recent years, and Andy's guitar is absolutely fantastic.
A total must for all camel fans.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
