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In a beguiling bit of cross-promotion, this motley madrigal quartet of ringers performs a largely a cappella selection of songs mentioned in Misfortune, the debut novel by Wesley Stace (better known in musical circles as John Wesley Harding). Supporting Harding's reedy tenor in the Love Hall Tryst are the bass voice of Brian Lohmann and the soaring duo of Kelly Hogan and Nora O'Connor, who adapt their interpretive styles to suit the musical source. Most of the material is traditional British folk balladry as adapted by Harding, though a lovely reading of Leonard Cohen's "Joan of Arc" is a highlight. The results fall somewhere between unplugged, unaccompanied Fairport Convention and the Elizabethan era's Mamas and the Papas. Confirming that the modern era has no monopoly on murder songs, the bloodlust and body count on Songs of Misfortune rival that on any gangsta rap CD. --Don McLeese
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"Classic English folk music with a twist...There is a bawdy joy that radiates throughout...Infective mischievousness."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stellar Brit folk,
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This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)
I can't add much to the editorial review. This is maybe a surprise but a great folk album, in okay 'retro' style-- but so 'old' it's new again! They do remind of The Young Tradition (& just a bit of The Weavers), but in some
ways the vocals even better. And Harding's bonuses w. band do kinda channel Fairport Convention if with slightly modern twists too. And very nice to hear Nora O'Connor & Kelly Hogan singing a different repertoire. Surprising, but very engaging project-- I hope they record again!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Miracle,
By Dipsy Doodle (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)
I just loved this record. I didn't really know much about it going in, though I had read the novel to which it is attached - but this is simply a beautiful record of well-arranged and wonderfully recorded A Capella music. These are mainly traditional folk songs, but also some fake old songs (found in Misfortune) and a haunting cover of Leonard Cohen's superb Joan of Arc. This CD really took my by surprise.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small Gem in Wes's Treasure Chest,
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This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)
If this CD and the Misfortune book were the only thing John Wesley Harding ever did, it would be enough to label him a modern artistic genius. His wit and humor made me a big fan 12 years ago. Check out his CD's..start with "Why We Fight" or if you enjoy "Songs of Misfortune" try "Trad Arr Jones". He also has free downloads of music on his web site. Better yet catch a live show.
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