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"I always wished that audiences could meet some of the people that I learnt from; they were such characters". This show feels as if we are letting those people speak". For Kathryn Tickell, the music of her native Northumberland has always been about more than the instruments, the tunes, the songs. It is a culture born from the landscape, the history – and most importantly – the people. It is something that has manifested itself in a career that has spanned nearly thirty years, no matter what aspect of traditional music Tickell has visited since her arrival as a teenager. Now, however, that element to Kathryn's music is being explored as never before. Northumberland Voices is a live show that has sprung from the humblest of beginnings into one of the most ambitious and well received projects of her career. It stemmed from the discovery of a number of cassette tapes, recordings of conversations from key characters from Kathryn's past and a method by which she had learnt the tunes that would form such a large part of her repertoire. Yet there were more to these tapes than just music, they contained stories of and insight into the past – and future – of the place she continues to call home. The idea wasn't without problems, however, with many of the recordings of too poor a quality for anything other than home use. Someone would be needed to read the words on stage and, much as Kathryn tried to ignore it, the obvious answer was her own father Mike. Thus with a band spanning three generations (and an armchair for Tickell Snr to tell his stories from), Nothumberland Voices was born. The tour would take the group across the UK, performing a mixture of a musical concert and stage show (directed by Annie Rigby). Those original recordings would make an appearance at points but otherwise this was the sound of yet another brave new move from one of the country's most imaginative traditional musicians. Now the results are available to all in the shape of her new album. Based on the live show, with a few additions to the sound, Northumberland Voices does exactly what Kathryn Tickell had hoped for all along – giving the people who have influenced her music and way of thinking a wider voice. We think they would approve.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Pete Fyfe
Format:Audio CD
There can be nobody prouder than a father and raconteur (Mike Tickell) witnessing his daughter entertaining an audience from centre stage and in this case the daughter (Kathryn Tickell) vice-versa. That much is obvious from the camaraderie of everyone involved on this wonderfully crafted 2-disk set from those very fine chaps at Park Records. Now, where do you place a recording that would comfortably settle on either an audio book or music CD shelf? Well, for me it sits alongside my previous recordings of her albums of which I profess to own most of them. Although internationally recognised for her achievements in `folk' music circles as one of its major driving forces when it comes to her native Northumbria this beautiful part of the North-East couldn't find a better ambassador. After sifting through many old cassettes Kathryn had the unenviable task of selecting certain recordings that represented her friends, family and neighbours. With respect, that part of the process must have been made easy as all involved impart their wit and wisdom with such convivial jocularity that you'll wish you could have been there in person. For those of us lucky enough to witness the `Border Shepherds' (Willie Taylor, Will Atkinson and Joe Hutton) in the early 80's have much to be thankful for and it's a treat to be reminded of their gentle banter and good humour celebrated by Martin Simpson's song simply titled "Will Atkinson" and sung acapella by the girls. Talking of which...hearty congratulations all round to Tickell's accompanying musicians; Hannah Rickard (fiddle), Kit Haigh (guitar), Patsy Reid (fiddle), Julian Sutton (melodeon), David McCracken (voice) and Amy Thatcher's piano accordion. This album was obviously a labour of love and one that will warmly embrace the listener like a freshly stoked fire and if somebody can kindly get my slippers, pipe and bottle of Newcastle Brown I'll be an even happier man. Finally...anyone who can complement me on my use of polyrhythm guitar (and know what they're talking about) at Gosport & Fareham Festival is alright in my books! [...]
PETE FYFE
PETE FYFE
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The idea behind this project was Kathryn and friends/family playing music and using bits of random chat recordings from wonderful musicians now dead that taught her her trade. They are well and warmly remembered. But there is a lot of chat and some of the anecdotes are a bit feeble and ower long in the end. A bit too random. More Northumbrian song would have been more welcome. Excellent musicians and beautiful singers and they could do so much more.
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By Pigpen
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Perhaps I am biased having been born in Northumberland but this is one of the most original and enjoyable "folk" albums I have listened to in fifty years as a folk music fan. Well worth the purchase.
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A GREAT and special celebration of Nortumbrian traditional...
This is a special CD ... conversations from old Northumbian musicians, farmers and their families about times that would otherwise soon be forgotten, and how things were in the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Frank
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WONDERFUL!
I was fortunate enough to see Northumbrian Voices live when it was on tour and I was completely bowled over by it then. The recording is just as good. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. G. Tough
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good music
A cd providing enjoyable listening, interesting subject,can be listened to whilst travelling. original idea ,combining voices from the past with music
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Maureen M Covel
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love it
This is so down to earth. nitty gritty of life , i love it and as a northener but now living in essex... loved to hear those kind voices
Published 3 months ago by ani
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Excellent
Brilliant CD. Thoroughly enjoyed both the music and the stories. Would recommend this to anyone who appreciates quality and tradition.
Published 3 months ago by MR BARRINGTON GILES
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Strange
Not the normal musical CD that I expected.... Perhaps it will grow on me but it has a lot of very quiet narrative tracks
Published 3 months ago by A. Sweatman
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Something a Wee Bit Different!
Not the best introduction to Ms Tickell but a great treaty for seasoned fans. Quality playing as always with an insight into Ms Tickell's journey and the wild Northumbrian... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. F. BOLAM-PEEL
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Storytelling
Bought this after seeing Kathryn & her Dad at Keswick gig.Great album and the stories tell of a way of life now unfortunately lost, but at least the songs survive
Published 5 months ago by Trainspotter52
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Great Concept
I have been to see Kathryn perform this set twice now. Each time, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance, so I decided to buy the CD. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Arjay
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Stunning!
A superb album with a wonderful mix of song, music and narrative.
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Published 6 months ago by E. McGow
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