English Electric (Part One)

by Big Big Train

Type: Album
Released: 3 September 2012
Label: English Electric
Country: United Kingdom
Length: 58:47
Community rating: 3.7/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Verity Joy, David Longdon, Dave Gregory, Geraldine Berreen, Danny Manners, John Storey, Nick Stones, Martin Orford, Rich Evans, Nick D'Virgilio, Jonathan Truscott, Andy Poole, Theresa Whipple, Sue Bowran, Lily Adams, Jon Foyle, Abigail Trundle, Eleanor Gilchrist, Daniel Steinhardt, pedalboard, Andy Tillison, Rachel Hall, Violet Adams, Ben Godfrey

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The English progressive rock collective significantly expanded its lineup to an eight-piece ensemble for this lush, deeply pastoral release. Utilizing rich brass and string arrangements, the album acts as a sprawling, highly melodic tribute to British folklore, industry, and the natural landscape.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, folklore, uncommon-time-signatures, nature, storytelling

Tracklist

Credits

Greg Spawton - curated by [curator], musician, bass, electric guitar, synth [slow moog], backing vocals, words by, music by, mandolin, backing vocals, bass, classical guitar, backing vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals, bass, keyboards, backing vocals, chorus [the hedgehoppers' chorus], electric guitar, keyboards, guitar, keyboards, bass
Dave Gregory - musician, arranged by [string arrangement by], electric guitar, electric guitar, voice [voice of the court usher], banjo, chorus [the hedgehoppers' chorus], electric guitar, mellotron, soloist [guitar solo], mellotron
David Longdon - musician, lead vocals, backing vocals, flute, vibraphone [vibes], tambourine, lead vocals, backing vocals, banjo, flute, accordion, melodica, keyboards, tambourine, acoustic guitar, sounds [the birds and the bees], words by, music by, lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, flute, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, flute, accordion, lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, flute, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, tambourine, lead vocals, backing vocals, flute, tambourine, lead vocals, backing vocals, mandolin, keyboards, flute, tambourine, whistling [dog whistling], lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, glockenspiel, percussion, theremin, lead vocals, backing vocals, tambourine
Nick D'Virgilio - musician, drums, drums, backing vocals, chorus [the hedgehoppers' chorus], drums, vocals
Abigail Trundle - cello
Andy Tillison - organ, piano, synth [fast moog], keyboards, organ, keyboards
Theresa Whipple - viola
Eleanor Gilchrist - violin
Big Big Train - Primary Artist
Andy Poole - Backing Vocals, Sounds [Baritone Bee], Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Keyboards, Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus], Words By, Music By, Bass Guitar, Pedalboard [Bass Pedals], Bass
Geraldine Berreen - Violin
Lily Adams - Backing Vocals, Sounds [Soprano Bee]
Violet Adams - Backing Vocals, Sounds [Soprano Bee]
Danny Manners - Double Bass, Piano, Organ, Arranged By [Closing Section Arranged By]
Rachel Hall - Violin, Arranged By [String Arrangement By]
Daniel Steinhardt - Electric Guitar
Verity Joy - Backing Vocals
Louis Philippe - Arranged By [String Arrangement By]
Sue Bowran - Violin
Dave Desmond - Arranged By [Brass Ensemble Arranged By], Trombone, Arranged By [Brass Arrangement By], Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus]
Ben Godfrey - Cornet, Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus], Trumpet, Trumpet [Piccolo Trumpet]
John Storey - Euphonium, Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus]
Jan Jaap Langereis - Recorder
Jonathan Truscott - Tuba, Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus]
Martin Orford - Backing Vocals, Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus]
Sandra Olma - Chorus [The Hedgehoppers' Chorus]
Jon Foyle - Cello
Rich Evans - Cornet, Soloist [Solo Cornet]
Nick Stones - French Horn