Pavane

by Paul Roland

Pavane cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 September 2004
  • Label: Synergie
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:17
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning from an extended musical hiatus, the highly prolific English songwriter delves deep into darkly historical and occult narratives. 'Pavane' is incredibly lush, utilizing acoustic string instrumentation to craft a deeply melancholic, medieval-inspired brand of chamber folk and baroque pop.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, occult, medieval, melodic, chamber, folk, male-vocals, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Prelude - Mr Nyman's Garden (1:41)
  2. Dark Carnival (4:52)
  3. Musette (3:33)
  4. Dice With The Devil (4:29)
  5. Lucifer's Servant (3:07)
  6. Pavane (3:22)
  7. Phantoms (4:18)
  8. Easter 1916 (5:13)
  9. Hymn (4:51)
  10. Voodoo Doll (5:08)
  11. Reprise - Mr Nyman's Music Room (1:43)

Credits

  • Chris Randall - accordion, arranged by [woodwind and string arrangements], bass, harpsichord, lute, organ [pipe organ], piano, woodwind
  • Ralf Schuessler - cover
  • Richard Dray - harp [celtic], mandolin
  • Philip G. Martin - hurdy gurdy
  • Andy Young - lead guitar [electric]
  • Peter Pracownik - percussion
  • Jenny Benwell - violin
  • Joran Elane - vocals [additional], additional vocal

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