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'''''Darwin Song Project''''' is a [[compilation album]], released on 7 September 2009. It features folk artists from the UK and North America, who were tasked with the creation of new songs that had a "resonance and relevance to [[Charles Darwin]]".<ref>[http://www.fishrecords.co.uk/reviews/darwinsongproject.htm http://www.fishrecords.co.uk/reviews/darwinsongproject.htm]</ref> The artists gathered together for 7 days in a farmhouse in Shropshire to compose the songs. The artists were: [[Chris Wood (folk musician)|Chris Wood]], [[Karine Polwart]], [[Jez Lowe]], [[Mark Erelli]], [[Emily Smith (singer)|Emily Smith]], [[Rachael McShane]], [[Krista Detor]] and [[Megson (band)|Stu Hanna]].
'''''Darwin Song Project''''' is a [[compilation album]], released on 7 September 2009. It features folk artists from the UK and North America, who were tasked with the creation of new songs that had a "resonance and relevance to [[Charles Darwin]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fishrecords.co.uk/reviews/darwinsongproject.htm |title=The Darwin Song Project |accessdate=2 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903015434/http://www.fishrecords.co.uk/reviews/darwinsongproject.htm |archivedate=3 September 2009 }}</ref> The artists gathered together for seven days in a farmhouse in Shropshire to compose the songs. The artists were: [[Chris Wood (folk musician)|Chris Wood]], [[Karine Polwart]], [[Jez Lowe]], [[Mark Erelli]], [[Emily Smith (singer)|Emily Smith]], [[Rachael McShane]], [[Krista Detor]] and [[Megson (band)|Stu Hanna]].


==History==
==History==
The project was put together and managed by the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]] and was the feature of a [[BBC Radio 4]] documentary and a feature on [[Mike Harding]]’s [[BBC Radio 2]] show.
The project was put together and managed by the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]] and was the feature of a [[BBC Radio 4]] documentary and a feature on [[Mike Harding]]’s [[BBC Radio 2]] show.


On 13 March 2009<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polwart |first=Karine |date=29 Jul 2023 |title=Darwin Sog Project |url=https://karinepolwart.com/album/307520/darwin-song-project |access-date=29 July 2023 |website=KarinePolart.com}}</ref> eight artists gathered together at [[Henley Farmhouse]] in rural Shropshire for a week-long songwriting retreat, to create new works that related to Darwin – who was born in Shrewsbury in 1809.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BNA |date=2013-02-12 |title=The British Newspaper Archive Blog Charles Darwin – born in Shrewsbury on 12 February 1809 {{!}} The British Newspaper Archive Blog |url=https://blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2013/02/12/charles-darwin-born-in-shrewsbury-on-12-february-1809/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> The eight artists covered a wide range of songwriting experience and styles, from some of the most celebrated writers in the UK through to artists who were relatively unknown in the UK. The newly formed ‘group’ performed these new songs to a sold out audience at the brand new [[Theatre Severn]] in Shrewsbury on 19 March, at the end of the songwriting week. The CD captures 17 of the songs<ref>{{Cite web |last=Denselow |first=Robin |date=28 Aug 2009 |title=Various Artist: Darwin Song Project {{!}} Folk Song |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/aug/28/darwin-song-project-cd-review |access-date=29 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> performed on the night, and features all eight artists in both lead and supporting roles, culminating in Woods’ ensemble piece.
On 13 March 2009 eight artists gathered together at [[Henley Farmhouse]] in rural Shropshire for a week
long songwriting retreat, to create new works that related to Darwin – who was born in Shrewsbury in 1809.


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19 songs were written and performed at the original concert, a [[Chopin]] piece and reading from [[Randal Keynes]] book [[Annie's Box]] was performed by Wood & Detor, and a final encore 'The Darwin Walk' written by Lowe was performed where each artist wrote and sang a verse of an ensemble piece. These are missing from the CD due to space limitations.
The eight artists covered a wide range of songwriting experience and styles, from some of the most celebrated writers in the UK through to artists who were relatively unknown in the UK.

The newly formed ‘group’ performed these new songs to a sold out audience
at the brand new [[Theatre Severn]] in Shrewsbury on Thursday 19 March, at
the end of the songwriting week.

The CD captures 17 of the songs performed on the night, and features all 8
artists in both lead and supporting roles, culminating in Woods’ ensemble
piece.

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In fact 19 songs were written and performed at the original concert, a [[Chopin]] piece and reading from [[Randal Keynes]] book [[Annie's Box]] was performed by Wood & Detor, and a final encore 'The Darwin Walk' written by Lowe was performed where each artist wrote and sung a verse of an ensemble piece. These are missing from the CD due to space limitations.


The group performed the songs again at the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]] on 29 August 2009, the Chopin piece was not played, but the 'Darwin Walk' was.
The group performed the songs again at the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]] on 29 August 2009, the Chopin piece was not played, but the 'Darwin Walk' was.
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There is a DVD release of the initial concert with the fully mixed sound from the CD, the DVD includes the Chopin piece and 'The Darwin Walk' as well as extended song introductions. The DVD was never made commercially available and was only ever available at the 2009 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
There is a DVD release of the initial concert with the fully mixed sound from the CD, the DVD includes the Chopin piece and 'The Darwin Walk' as well as extended song introductions. The DVD was never made commercially available and was only ever available at the 2009 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.


The album was mixed by [[Megson (band)|Stu Hanna]], and the overall project directed by [[Neil Pearson]] of the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]]
The album was mixed by [[Megson (band)|Stu Hanna]], and the overall project directed by Neil Pearson of the [[Shrewsbury Folk Festival]]


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
|rev1 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=guard>Robin Denselow, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/aug/28/darwin-song-project-cd-review "Various Artists: Darwin Song Project (review)"], ''[[The Guardian]]'', 28 August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)</ref><ref name=nr>David Kidman, [http://www.netrhythms.co.uk/reviews.html#variousdarwin "Various Artists: The Darwin Song Project (review)"], ''NetRhythms'', August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)</ref>
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=guard>Robin Denselow, [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/aug/28/darwin-song-project-cd-review "Various Artists: Darwin Song Project (review)"], ''[[The Guardian]]'', 28 August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)</ref><ref name=nr>David Kidman, [http://www.netrhythms.co.uk/reviews.html#variousdarwin "Various Artists: The Darwin Song Project (review)"], ''NetRhythms'', August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)</ref>
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The project has been reviewed favorably. ''[[The Guardian]]'' called it "an intriguing, impressive album that results from a brave and unlikely collaboration."<ref name=guard/> According to NetRhythms, "[The Project] displays a spirit of genuine artistic collaboration between the contributors."<ref name=nr/>
The project has been reviewed favorably. ''[[The Guardian]]'' called it "an intriguing, impressive album that results from a brave and unlikely collaboration."<ref name=guard/> According to NetRhythms, "[The Project] displays a spirit of genuine artistic collaboration between the contributors."<ref name=nr/>
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# "We’ll Hunt Him Down"
# "We’ll Hunt Him Down"
# "You May Stand Mute"
# "You May Stand Mute"

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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

*[http://www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/ Shrewsbury Folk Festival website]
*[http://www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/ Shrewsbury Folk Festival website]


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[[Category:2009 compilation albums]]
[[Category:2009 compilation albums]]

Latest revision as of 22:14, 20 December 2024

Darwin Song Project
Compilation album by
Various Artists
Released31 August 2009 UK
Recorded19 March 2009
VenueTheatre Severn, Shrewsbury
GenreFolk
Length72mins, 35 seconds
LabelShrewsbury Folk Festival/Proper Records
ProducerNeil Pearson, Stu Hanna

Darwin Song Project is a compilation album, released on 7 September 2009. It features folk artists from the UK and North America, who were tasked with the creation of new songs that had a "resonance and relevance to Charles Darwin".[1] The artists gathered together for seven days in a farmhouse in Shropshire to compose the songs. The artists were: Chris Wood, Karine Polwart, Jez Lowe, Mark Erelli, Emily Smith, Rachael McShane, Krista Detor and Stu Hanna.

History

[edit]

The project was put together and managed by the Shrewsbury Folk Festival and was the feature of a BBC Radio 4 documentary and a feature on Mike Harding’s BBC Radio 2 show.

On 13 March 2009[2] eight artists gathered together at Henley Farmhouse in rural Shropshire for a week-long songwriting retreat, to create new works that related to Darwin – who was born in Shrewsbury in 1809.[3] The eight artists covered a wide range of songwriting experience and styles, from some of the most celebrated writers in the UK through to artists who were relatively unknown in the UK. The newly formed ‘group’ performed these new songs to a sold out audience at the brand new Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury on 19 March, at the end of the songwriting week. The CD captures 17 of the songs[4] performed on the night, and features all eight artists in both lead and supporting roles, culminating in Woods’ ensemble piece.

19 songs were written and performed at the original concert, a Chopin piece and reading from Randal Keynes book Annie's Box was performed by Wood & Detor, and a final encore 'The Darwin Walk' written by Lowe was performed where each artist wrote and sang a verse of an ensemble piece. These are missing from the CD due to space limitations.

The group performed the songs again at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival on 29 August 2009, the Chopin piece was not played, but the 'Darwin Walk' was.

There is a DVD release of the initial concert with the fully mixed sound from the CD, the DVD includes the Chopin piece and 'The Darwin Walk' as well as extended song introductions. The DVD was never made commercially available and was only ever available at the 2009 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

The album was mixed by Stu Hanna, and the overall project directed by Neil Pearson of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival

Reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[5][6]

The project has been reviewed favorably. The Guardian called it "an intriguing, impressive album that results from a brave and unlikely collaboration."[5] According to NetRhythms, "[The Project] displays a spirit of genuine artistic collaboration between the contributors."[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Trust in the Rolling Ocean"
  2. "Heavy in My Hand"
  3. "Turtle Soup"
  4. "Kingdom Come"
  5. "The Merchant’s Question"
  6. "Thinking Path"
  7. "Jemmy Button"
  8. "From Miss Emma Brawley"
  9. "The Earl of Darwin’s Farewell / Save A Place"
  10. "Emma’s Lullaby"
  11. "We’re All Leaving"
  12. "Mother of Mysteries"
  13. "Will You be Waiting?"
  14. "Mother of My Soul"
  15. "Clock of the World"
  16. "We’ll Hunt Him Down"
  17. "You May Stand Mute"

References

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  1. ^ "The Darwin Song Project". Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2009.
  2. ^ Polwart, Karine (29 July 2023). "Darwin Sog Project". KarinePolart.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  3. ^ BNA (12 February 2013). "The British Newspaper Archive Blog Charles Darwin – born in Shrewsbury on 12 February 1809 | The British Newspaper Archive Blog". blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  4. ^ Denselow, Robin (28 August 2009). "Various Artist: Darwin Song Project | Folk Song". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b Robin Denselow, "Various Artists: Darwin Song Project (review)", The Guardian, 28 August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)
  6. ^ a b David Kidman, "Various Artists: The Darwin Song Project (review)", NetRhythms, August 2009 (accessed online Sept 3, 2009)
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