The Hollow of Morning
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The Hollow of Morning is the third album by Irish
singer-songwriter
Gemma Hayes
, released on 2 May 2008 in the Republic of Ireland
. "Out of Our Hands
" was the first single from the album. The album was released in North America
on 20 May 2008 on iTunes
. The album later received a physical release in the US on 30 September 2008 under Second Motion Records
.
from Bell X1 and Kevin Shields
from My Bloody Valentine. Originally, the album was to receive a full release in November 2007 at gemmahayes.com, but the album was delayed as Gemma was sourcing a label to distribute the album. The album was mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice and mastered by Greg Calbi.
, on 13 February 2009 a video for Home was released on her myspace page. The video borrows elements from 'The Wizard of Oz' such as the upsidedown house, the yellow brick road and the ruby slippers. While Home was released as a digital only release in September 2008, it is to be re-released due to extensive radio play both in Ireland and the UK and to promote the recent physical release of the album in America.
and Northern Ireland
in April 2008. A month later she announced she would be going on a UK promotional tour in May. Following an interview on Today FM
's Breakfast Show on 21 April Gemma confirmed that she would present another live tour in Ireland in late May this time it was be a semi-acoustic
tour. Followed with a return to America for a number of live gigs; one important live date being a New York gig with fellow Irish band Bell X1. Gemma returned to Ireland in August and began a her second UK tour in September before taking up another tour of America in October. Another tour took place in Ireland in early December 2008.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Gemma Hayes
Gemma Hayes
Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:...
, released on 2 May 2008 in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. "Out of Our Hands
Out of Our Hands
"Out of Our Hands" is a song written by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her third album The Hollow of Morning. It was released digitally on 2 May 2008 as the album's first single. The single went to #6 in the official Top 40 Irish Singles chart.-Music video:No music video was shot for 'Out...
" was the first single from the album. The album was released in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
on 20 May 2008 on iTunes
ITunes
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. The album later received a physical release in the US on 30 September 2008 under Second Motion Records
Second Motion Records
Second Motion Records is part of Second Motion Entertainment based in Carrboro, North Carolina. The Label was founded in Chapel Hill, NC by Stephen Judge, who is the former manager of the rock band Athenaeum as well as the former General Manager/A&R Director of Redeye Distribution and Yep Roc...
.
Background
Some tracks from the album feature backing vocals from Irish singer-songwriter Joe Chester who Gemma has previously worked with on his debut album. Others who assisted with producing the album include Paul NoonanPaul Noonan
Paul Noonan is an Irish singer from Lucan, County Dublin, and lead vocalist of the band Bell X1. His father is Noel Noonan, the recently retired principal of St. Mary's B.N.S. in Lucan....
from Bell X1 and Kevin Shields
Kevin Shields
Kevin Patrick Shields is an American-born, Irish vocalist, guitarist, and producer of alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine....
from My Bloody Valentine. Originally, the album was to receive a full release in November 2007 at gemmahayes.com, but the album was delayed as Gemma was sourcing a label to distribute the album. The album was mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice and mastered by Greg Calbi.
Singles
- The first single "Out of Our HandsOut of Our Hands"Out of Our Hands" is a song written by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her third album The Hollow of Morning. It was released digitally on 2 May 2008 as the album's first single. The single went to #6 in the official Top 40 Irish Singles chart.-Music video:No music video was shot for 'Out...
" received its first airplay on Irish radio station Today FM on Tuesday 1 April 2008. The single was released digitally on 2 May 2008.
- The second single from the album is Home released in September 2008 (digital release only).
Video Promos
While no video was made for her first single release Out of Our HandsOut of Our Hands
"Out of Our Hands" is a song written by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her third album The Hollow of Morning. It was released digitally on 2 May 2008 as the album's first single. The single went to #6 in the official Top 40 Irish Singles chart.-Music video:No music video was shot for 'Out...
, on 13 February 2009 a video for Home was released on her myspace page. The video borrows elements from 'The Wizard of Oz' such as the upsidedown house, the yellow brick road and the ruby slippers. While Home was released as a digital only release in September 2008, it is to be re-released due to extensive radio play both in Ireland and the UK and to promote the recent physical release of the album in America.
Promotion
Promotion for the album began in October 2007 in Los Angeles, California at the Hotel Cafe. This was followed by an announcement on 5 March 2008 that Gemma would be touring the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
in April 2008. A month later she announced she would be going on a UK promotional tour in May. Following an interview on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
's Breakfast Show on 21 April Gemma confirmed that she would present another live tour in Ireland in late May this time it was be a semi-acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
tour. Followed with a return to America for a number of live gigs; one important live date being a New York gig with fellow Irish band Bell X1. Gemma returned to Ireland in August and began a her second UK tour in September before taking up another tour of America in October. Another tour took place in Ireland in early December 2008.
Tracklisting
All songs were written by Gemma HayesGemma Hayes
Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:...
- "This Is What You Do" – 5:00
- "Out of Our HandsOut of Our Hands"Out of Our Hands" is a song written by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her third album The Hollow of Morning. It was released digitally on 2 May 2008 as the album's first single. The single went to #6 in the official Top 40 Irish Singles chart.-Music video:No music video was shot for 'Out...
" – 3:41 - "January 14th" – 1:32
- "Home" – 3:11
- "In Over My Head" – 3:41
- "Chasing Dragons" – 3:56
- "Don't Forget" – 3:47
- "Sad Ol Song" – 3:17
- "At Constant Speed" – 6:10
- "Under a Canopy" – 2:10
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Irish Album Chart | 12 |