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BRUME : the sun : CD
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"Each song was written in its season: at midsummer I awoke at dawn, climbed a hill and looked out over Oxfordshire and imagined the battle between summer and winter; at midwinter I made holly wreaths, wrapped up warm and went for brisk wintery walks and then huddled in a warm pub with my favourite traditional singers, sang 'To Shorten Winter's Sadness' for the first time and was rewarded with a rousing chorus.

"Following and marking the seasons was important to rural communities whose lives depended on a good harvest. I believe that it's just as important for us to do the same: to rejoice when spring comes each year; to be thankful for 'good harvests', whatever form they take; to confront death and the return of winter, and to take comfort in each other's company through the cold months. I hope that these songs will be sung by folk singers in sessions and folk clubs, around bonfires at midsummer gatherings, by choirs, and by ramblers and anyone who takes joy in nature." (SK)

The singers and musicians joining Sharron on this record are all connected through the Oxford folk scene. Ian Giles, Claire Lloyd and Graham Metcalfe sang together as Folly Bridge and Ian and Graham now sing with Ian Woods as GMW. John Spiers and Jon Boden started playing together at the Elm Tree. Through Jon they gained Fay. Giles Lewin is an occasional visitor.

"I like this CD very much, and I loved Wake up Sleepers, and The Wedding song in particular. Sharron has a great voice - it's very strong and clear and with a hard edge that is both beautiful and compelling to listen to" (Shirley Collins 2007)

Leaves From Off The Tree is a three-way project of Sharron Kraus, Meg Baird & Helena Espvall (Espers). This is a beautiful recording of traditional folk material, with the most stunning singing and arrangements of some of England and Appalachia's finest songs. "The songs on this record were recorded after many an evening swapping songs (and beers!) in Fishtown, Philadelphia, where Sharron had moved from her native England, and Meg and Helena were already installed. Meg and Sharron both had traditional music backgrounds and would meet up and teach each other Appalachian and English ballads, and improvise harmonies and alternate melodies. At some point Helena was invited along and her voice and cello added a rich new layer. We wanted to record the songs in a way that would capture the relaxed atmosphere of our gatherings, so we recorded all nine songs live in one afternoon."

Debut full-length CD contains 14 tracks that map out some of deleted cassette tracks, plus newer works. All lovingly remastered and mixed for that home-fi CD sound!

INRI065 : the iditarod : the ghost, the elf, the cat and the angel : CD

the Iditarod's first release for the BlueSanct label. Features two great collaboration tracks with their German friends Fit & Limo. This record has received an enormous amount of positive feedback.

INRI066 : various : poor minstrels of song - volume 2 : CDr

The CD compilation for the second collaborative Poor Minstrels tour - a collective carnival of experimental folk music. Features three exclusive Iditarod tracks as well as an Iditarod - Ring collaboration. There are also multiple selections from Ring (Norway), Peter Scion (Sweden), Drekka, Tinsel, Timothy Renner, and static films. 17 tracks (72 minutes) in all. Impressive packaging with cover art by William Schaff, individual trading cards for each artist, and bright red CDs (on both sides)!

INRI068 : turn pale : chance b/w mesmerized : 7"

TURN PALE is a band, from Bloomington, Indiana, seeking to explore the dark corners of the dancefloor, within a decidely post-punk asthetic.

'A bit of foreshadowing, or a heads up to our readers, if you will. If this is any inkling as to what is to come from this outfit, I am beyond ecstatic.' (Starvox, March 2002)

'...their horrid clamor of vampire tales and birthday parties... caressing a much darker, Rough Trade sound from the early 80's' (Bloomington Independent)