Nick's new project - Poetry Serenade CD (Nations fav poems)

xantha · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:47 am Post subject:

I have studied quite a few of these poets either at A level or Degree level - in fact I think there's only 2 poets(Hood & Duffy) whose work I am not familiar with. I have been rereading some of the poems this week and I am very excited to hear what they sound like set to music. I am also keen to hear which ones Nick will actually be singing on.

novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

What would be some guesses from the peoms subject matter.
If applied to what we know about Nick as an artist, which of the peoms would be more his style?
Any thoughts?
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xantha · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

According to the information from Figleaf Music, the title of the album will be Poetry Serenade

xantha · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

More information on the album.....

Nick will be singing 4 of the tracks:
Lord of the Winds
The Soldier
Crossing the Bar
Love Came Down At Christmas (with Jon Cristos, Elin Manahan Thomas & Juliette Pochin)
On his 3 solo tracks, he is accompanied by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and RSVP Voices.

So that's Tennyson, Brook, Rossetti & Coleridge for Nick. Smile

a fine selection of poets. Smile

xantha · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

Poetry Serenade will be released on 29th September but is available to pre-order now through Amazon.co.uk priced £11.99
CLICK HERE TO ORDER

novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

Thanks for the info on pre order!
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xaria · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks Xantha Smile

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Connie · Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 372

Thanks Xantha, I just got finished placing my order. Really looking forward to hearing it.

novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

Monday should be a good day to get post!
I am very curious about the CD Wink

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novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

Anyone got their copy yet? My copy will be a while but I hope it' won't be too long!
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xaria · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject:

I haven't got mine yet. Waiting for it to come from Amazon... Had to wait for my first paycheck before ordering it. x
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xantha · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject:

I have recieved mine and have been listening to it for the past few days - you can now read the review CLICK HERE

novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

Wonderful review xantha, thank you!
Sounds like the CD is exactly what I expect it to be!!
I hope my copy will arrive rather soon.
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novice · Joined: Feb 12, 2006 Posts: 554

I received my copy of Poetry Serenade. And I am so very glad I ordered it. All pieces are beautiful but as I am a fan of Nick, he does what he is so very good at! And still I am surprised again at just how versatile of an artist he is.
Congratulations to all involved - very beautiful and I wish that many more will discover the beauty of Poetry Serenade!!
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Connie · Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 372

I have been listening to Poetry Serenade for a few days now and absolutely love it. Thank you Brian Knowles for setting these wonderful poems to music. Every song is so lovely, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra sounded heavenly. I knew straight from the get go that I would enjoy this CD. Nick sounds fantastic and with the RSVP voices singing along makes it all the more beautiful. I really like the track "Night Mail" sung by the Brighton Festival Youth Choir, this is such a fun song to listen to. Elin Manahan Thomas, Juliette Pochin, & Jon Christos sang their songs beautiful as well. What a great Christmas gift this would be to give or to recieve. Very Happy