Glass Shadows
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Glass Shadows is the eighth studio album by the band Mostly Autumn
. The writing of the album saw band members Heather and Bryan retreating to the Lake District, apparently inspiring a more organic sound for the new songs, harking back to the band's earlier material. Although the majority of material has been written by Bryan and Heather, Liam Davison also co-wrote the track 'Until the Story Ends'.
The album was recorded at Fairview Studios, where the band worked with old friend John Spence, engineer of many early Mostly Autumn records. Like many previous Mostly Autumn albums, Iona's
Troy Donockley
guested on the album. The album's artwork was designed by Richard Nagy, who created the artwork for Odin Dragonfly's Offerings. (2007).
Glass Shadows came out in April 2008, when a special fan edition was released. This version features expanded artwork, a DVD produced by Roger Newport that documented the making of the album from the early writing stages through to its recording, and bonus tracks not available on the mainstream version of the album. The record saw retail release on the 16th of June 2008.
This is the first Mostly Autumn album to feature Anne-Marie Helder
on flutes and the only Mostly Autumn
release to feature drummer Henry Bourne.
A Different Sky
was released as a download-only single/EP with 'Flowers for Guns' and 'Above the Blue' on 14 July 2008.
It is the final studio album to feature long-time vocalist Heather Findlay who left the band in January 2010, although she can be heard on Live 2009
and That Night In Leamington
.
With:
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
. The writing of the album saw band members Heather and Bryan retreating to the Lake District, apparently inspiring a more organic sound for the new songs, harking back to the band's earlier material. Although the majority of material has been written by Bryan and Heather, Liam Davison also co-wrote the track 'Until the Story Ends'.
The album was recorded at Fairview Studios, where the band worked with old friend John Spence, engineer of many early Mostly Autumn records. Like many previous Mostly Autumn albums, Iona's
Iona (band)
Iona is the name of a progressive Celtic rock band from the United Kingdom, which was formed in the late 1980s by lead vocalist Joanne Hogg and multi-instrumentalists David Fitzgerald and Dave Bainbridge....
Troy Donockley
Troy Donockley
Troy Donockley is an English composer and multi-instrumentalist most known for his playing of uillean pipes.- Early life and career :...
guested on the album. The album's artwork was designed by Richard Nagy, who created the artwork for Odin Dragonfly's Offerings. (2007).
Glass Shadows came out in April 2008, when a special fan edition was released. This version features expanded artwork, a DVD produced by Roger Newport that documented the making of the album from the early writing stages through to its recording, and bonus tracks not available on the mainstream version of the album. The record saw retail release on the 16th of June 2008.
This is the first Mostly Autumn album to feature Anne-Marie Helder
Anne-Marie Helder
Anne-Marie Helder is a British singer-songwriter who has performed throughout the UK since 2000, beginning with bands and then going solo in 2004. Her debut EP The Contact was released in November 2004, securing her airplay on BBC Radio 2, with Bob Harris declaring: "that is very dramatic music"....
on flutes and the only Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
release to feature drummer Henry Bourne.
A Different Sky
A Different Sky
A Different Sky is a download only single/EP released by rock band Mostly Autumn. The three tracks can all be found on their 8th studio album Glass Shadows.-Track listing:#"A Different Sky" #"Flowers for Guns"...
was released as a download-only single/EP with 'Flowers for Guns' and 'Above the Blue' on 14 July 2008.
It is the final studio album to feature long-time vocalist Heather Findlay who left the band in January 2010, although she can be heard on Live 2009
Live 2009 (Mostly Autumn album)
Live 2009 is a live album recorded at many concerts throughout 2009 by British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. It was released in two installments, Part I and Part II, but the two discs together make up one whole Mostly Autumn concert typical of the setlist on their 2009 spring tour.Despite...
and That Night In Leamington
That Night In Leamington
That Night in Leamington is a DVD released by British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. It was filmed at the Assembly Rooms in Leamington Spa on 2nd April 2010 to celebrate long-time vocalist Heather Findlay's period with the band...
.
Track listing
- "Fireside" (Josh)
- "The Second Hand" (Josh)
- "Flowers for Guns" (Findlay/Josh)
- "Unoriginal Sin" (Findlay)
- "Paper Angels" (Findlay/Josh)
- "Tearing at the Faerytale" (Josh)
- "Above the Blue" (Findlay)
- "Glass Shadows" (Josh)
- "Until the Story Ends" (Josh/Davison)
- "A Different SkyA Different SkyA Different Sky is a download only single/EP released by rock band Mostly Autumn. The three tracks can all be found on their 8th studio album Glass Shadows.-Track listing:#"A Different Sky" #"Flowers for Guns"...
" (Josh)
Credits (directly from sleeve notes)
- Bryan JoshBryan JoshBryan Josh is a multi-instrumentalist who is the founder of British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. While primarily being the band's lead singer and lead guitarist, he has performed on many other instruments in the studio, which include the bass guitar, piano and keyboards...
- Lead/Backing Vocals; Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic/12 String Guitars; Keyboards; Piano; Hammond Organ; Programming - Heather Findlay - Lead/Backing Vocals; Piano; Tambourine; Bodhran; Percussion
- Anne-Marie HelderAnne-Marie HelderAnne-Marie Helder is a British singer-songwriter who has performed throughout the UK since 2000, beginning with bands and then going solo in 2004. Her debut EP The Contact was released in November 2004, securing her airplay on BBC Radio 2, with Bob Harris declaring: "that is very dramatic music"....
- Flute; Backing Vocals - Andy Smith - Bass Guitars
- Henry Bourne - Drums
- Olivia Sparnenn - Backing Vocals
With:
- Troy DonockleyTroy DonockleyTroy Donockley is an English composer and multi-instrumentalist most known for his playing of uillean pipes.- Early life and career :...
- Uilleann Pipes (Track 8); Low Whistles (8); Penney Whistles (8); String Arrangements (8); Programming (8)