It happened to me, more than fifteen years ago, to travel between France and Ireland (more precisely between Cherbourg and Rosslare) by ferry. The date marked me deeply: April 4, 2005. Indeed, it would be difficult to forget that night when all the glasses fell from the shelves, the sea was so raging at the tip of Cornwall. The boat was pitching so much that it was difficult to stand up. And I remember the captain constantly apologizing over the loudspeakers, pointing out that Cornwall was one of the most dangerous places in the world for shipping. But, for me, the night was easier than for others, I just had to lie down with good folk music in my ears and close my eyes. And when I heard that song, those memories came back. With a touch of Celtic music, Brother Sea has succeeded in creating a unique musical universe, tinged with folk roots. The song is about the fact that tourists liberate a place taken by storm all summer long. September. This month when we have the impression of finding the land that belongs to us. I know this feeling, because I lived for ten years in a seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. And I particularly appreciate this season, when the streets empty and you can hear the sound of the waves again. Needless to say that "September" is a song very strongly linked to the image of a place that we know well, or that we have known. The cello brings a welcome Celtic dimension, almost Irish, somewhere. And the delicious vocal harmonies are then an irresistible bonus, just like the lyric video which offers breathtaking scenery. Included in our "Indie Folk Gems" playlist. You can find this playlist on : Spotify / Soundcloud. And of course, you will now hear this amazing track on the Indie Music Radio.
Cornwall, or Kernow, with her wild moorlands, exposed granite cliffs and wave drenched sands, is a land of legend and folklore that has captivated and drawn people with her magic for centuries to wonder and create their own tales upon her shores. It’s hard not to feel a deep resonance with nature and the seasons in Cornwall, yet with our modern ways and the exponential rise in tourism this land is understandably bustling during the summer months, which can feel disorientating and like we may have wandered from her ancient and less trodden path. But September’s restorative caress always comes around and is a month many who live in Cornwall, and perhaps even the land herself, long for. The air and sea are still warm, the holiday crowds start to thin a little, and there is and excitement of reconnection in the first autumn swells… Recorded in the magical St James The Great Church in St Kew Church Town with it’s wonderful natural acoustics by the talented engineer and producer Josh Best-Shaw and featuring Scotland’s rising star on the blues scene Calum Ingram on cello.
Brother Sea are a South West based Celtic-folk band that brings together the acclaimed duo Harbottle & Jonas, award winning song writers Kris Lannen and Richard Trethewey, and the haunting tones of Annie Baylis. Brother Sea’s music is that of departure, adventure and new beginnings, sweeping you away with a sense of boldness and innocence. With hypnotic vocals accompanied by classic folk instruments they create a sense of awe and intrigue with songs like campfire stories exploring heritage and folklore as they gently flicker through captivating soundscapes.
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