Silk & Knives

Silk & Knives (2002)




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With 'Silk and Knives' I aimed at a richer sound, using the skills of Mike McCarthy on keyboards and as arranger/engineer, and Robin Galley, one of New Zealand's leading guitarists. As the title suggests, the sounds are soft and soothing, although the messages often have a harder edge. This is especially the case in the autobiographical 'Broken Bones,' and a song based on a dream of a rather desolate future, experienced interestingly three months before 9/11 - 'Who will rescue Leon? '

There are also many personal songs - 'Toby's Song,' 'The Lonely Child Inside,' and a piano version of 'I Still Would You Know' featuring Mike on keyboards, and myself on harmonica.


Then there was the monster (Mike's term!) 'Images of Ali', inspired by Muhammad Ali's journey with Parkinson's disease - amply aided by a chorus of 20 Sweet Adelines.

Added to the mix is some light relief in the form of the Vaudeville inspired 'Take a Break', a touch of the Herb Alpert's in 'A Lot Like You', and the Goon-ish 'Last Night at the Ball.'

'Transformed' - is a meditation on our true connected selves.

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NB.These are Windows Media  Player files.

Tracks:

1. Hey Babe
2. Don't Leave me (High and Dry)
3. A Lot Like You
4. The Lonely Child Inside
5. I'll Never Let You Down My Friend
6. Who Will Rescue Leon?
7. Toby's Song
8. Broken Bones
9. I'm Nearly Free
10.Take a Break
11. I Still Would You Know
12. Images of Ali
13. Transformed
14. Last Night at the Ball

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