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Freedom Fields

~ Seth Lakeman
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (20 Mar 2006)
  • Label: I Scream
  • ASIN: B000EF5L7S
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59,948 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. The Charmer
2. Lady Of The Sea
3. Childe The Hunter
4. The White Hare
5. The Colliers
6. King And Country
7. The Setting Of The Sun
8. Take No Rogues
9. 1643
10. The Riflemen Of War
11. The Band Of Gold
12. The Final Lot

Product Description

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Freedom Fields takes its name from a skirmish which took place on 3rd December 1643, where after vicious fighting the Roundhead Garrison of Plymouth made their final rally, routed the King’s army (the Cavaliers) and this uprising changed the course of English history.

The album contains a compelling array of songs inspired by the West Country and unlike the previous album, explores the turmoil of conflict, war and freedom, rather than myths and legends. Several songs are about the area’s naval traditions, ("Lady Of The Sea"), while "King & Country" along with the title track further examines the factions created by the English Civil War. Meanwhile, the world above and below ground is recorded in "The Colliers" which takes its theme from the oppression of the tin and copper miners.

What lifts this album from out of the more usual stock of folk inspired material is Seth’s musical dexterity and energy, the passion and intensity of his delivery, how he skillfully and sympathetically applies historical experience to universal truths about the human condition.

CD Description
'Freedom Fields' is the third album from British folk artist Seth Lakeman and the follow up to his 2005 Mercury Music Prize nominated sophomore release 'Kitty Jay'. Recorded and produced once again by his brother Sean in his Devon kitchen,the album sees Lakeman draw inspiration from his deep-rooted traditional folk background, while managing to bring a contemporary rock feel to the recording.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's folk, Jim, but....., 25 Sep 2006
By Matthew W. Davis "Not Bruce Willis" (Lausanne, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freedom Fields (Audio CD)
Bought this CD after hearing "Setting of the Sun" on the BBC Folk Awards 2006 compliation and haven't regretted it. It's definitely a folk album: "Setting of the Sun" is one of those ridiculous folk tales about a young man who shoots his true love, mistaking her (and her white apron) for a swan; "1643" is a rousing account of a key battle in the English civil war; "Lady of the Sea" has all the honest, self-unconcious, sweeping emotion (for me) only folk songs can convey. However, rythmically, melodically, lyrically, and in his voice, it somehow manages to bridge the gap between folk and contemporary, indie guitar music. "The Final Lot" sounds like acoustic punk. It's pure pathos, of course: love, loss, regret, pride, courage are all to be found. It's an album to come back to over and over again. Try it. You don't have to be into Morris Dancing to like English folk music....
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars More songs about the legends of Devon, 28 Jun 2006
By Greg Farefield-Rose (Hertfordshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Mostly written and recorded around the time that his previous album Kitty Jay was nominated of the Mercury Music Prize, Freedom Fields finds young folk-indie singer Seth Lakeman continuing with self-penned and traditional songs inspired by the legends and stories of Dartmoor.

The new album has more guitar and less of Seth's exhilarating violin than Kitty Jay though the songs are more realised and better put together. Violin features on less than half of the tracks with the stirring fiddle and percussion-led Lady Of The Sea being a particular highlight.

The more guitar-based tunes usually feature prominent tenor guitar by Seth backed by conventional acoustic guitar from his brother Sean and other members of Seth's excellent touring band. The four-string tenor guitar has an unusual tuning giving it a sound reminiscent of some of Jimmy Page's acoustic playing with Led Zeppelin. This is particular apparent in the driving chordal riff of opening track The Charmer. The greater emphasis on guitar also gives Freedom Fields a more poppy sound than its predecessor with the "hold your fire" refrain on The Colliers being superbly or annoyingly catchy depending on your politics...

Like Kitty Jay, much of FF was recorded in Seth's kitchen which, coupled with the excellent minimal arrangements, help to give the album a warm, intimate sound. Similar but with some differences, it's difficult to say which of the two albums is better with your first Lakeman purchase possibly being determined by whether you prefer folk violin or guitar.

It will be interesting to see how Seth's sound changes now that he has signed to a major label of sorts and will be encouraged into working at bigger studios and presumably releasing more commercial material. Some change is inevitable but hopefully he will retain his folk values and continue to make excellent albums like Freedom Fields.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Original, brilliant music, 17 Aug 2006
By Jemima Williams (West Wales,UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freedom Fields (Audio CD)
If ever there was an artist capable of destroying long time stereotypes and preconceptions of folk music as a stale and dated genre, Seth Lakeman is it. Transcending genres, you can't help but admire this album for it's wonderfully written songs performed by a group of musicians who really know their stuff. Each track is completely different the one before it, and in fact, from any other songs out there, folk our otherwise. Seth's fiddle and tenor guitar playing has a major part in the originality of the songs, but it's his voice that really makes them stand out.

This re-released album contains the lovely remixed versions of `Lady of the Sea' and `White Hare'. It would be easy to ruin a great song like `Lady of the Sea' by overproducing it, but this can certainly not be said about this fantastic version. Keeping all the vitality and freshness of the original, this version has a great beat, harmonies and bass that only adds to the sound, transforming it from `sweet' to `epic'.

Although based on legends and stories from the West Country, specifically Dartmoor, Seth Lakeman and his band play each song as though it is contemporary tale of love, loss, or tragedy, and each feels as relevant to life as if it were based on something that happened yesterday. From sweet ballads like `King and Country' to the `blokey folk' songs about soldiers and miners (`The Colliers' and `The Riflemen of War'), there's not a single track on this album that I haven't had on constant repeat for days at a time. If you're tired of soulless songs played by people who don't know the first thing about music, buy this album: I can guarantee you won't have heard anything more honest and original than `Freedom Fields' - unless it's Seth Lakeman's previous album, `Kitty Jay'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It makes me want to marry him ...
Freedom Fields is the second Seth Lakeman album I bought and -as with the first (Kitty Jay)- I've been congratulating myself on my taste and foresight ever since. Read more
Published 5 months ago by crystaltipps_7

5.0 out of 5 stars Should receive more recognition
First saw Seth Lakeman on Channel Five's "My Music". Thought he sounded great and not too folky. I bought Freedom Fields CD and thought it was excellent. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. M. D. Hoskins

5.0 out of 5 stars A great modern folk talent
Same as E.T below, I saw Seth last year at the Princess Pavillion in Falmouth. He is an outstanding talent and a bundle of energy on stage. Read more
Published 14 months ago by something fishy

4.0 out of 5 stars Lady of the Sea is by far the best.
I really like this album. Only one bad point really, it gets a bit repetative after a few songs. The most different and 'prick-your-ears-up' track is Lady of The Sea which I... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. F. Lawrence

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope he's coming back to Cornwall soon!
I saw a tiny clip of this on TV earlier this year and scoured everywhere to find it!
With a voice this full of emotion and passionate, masterfull fiddle playing, it makes... Read more
Published 18 months ago by E. T. Champion

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Stuff!!!
Who said that British Folk music was all portly gentlemen sporting beige tank tops singing in obscure clubs whilst having a finger stuck firmly in one ear. Read more
Published 20 months ago by pinkthing999

5.0 out of 5 stars Just by chance!
I actually bought this album earlier this year in HMV (sorry amazon)! There I was browsing in the shop(while my wife was up to her eyes in clothes shopping) when i found myself... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Richard E. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!
I have just finished working on the Quartz festival in Taunton where Seth Lakeman played and he was outstanding. This is one of the best albums i have ever bought off Amazon!!!
Published 21 months ago by Mr. C. J. Heayns

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the future of folk
Seth Lakeman deliver songs of breathtaking beauty, coupled with frenetic fiddle playing, amazing guitar, awesome percussion & devastating vocals. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Bullock

5.0 out of 5 stars Seth, be proud of yourself!
Wow! I saw Seth this weekend at the V Festival. He is was... awesome! He had a fantastic voice, he can play the violin.... fast! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Matthew Wilson

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