JED MARUM: The Soul of a Wanderer

Jed Marum

The Soul of a Wanderer

© 2002 Jed Marum (733792408326)

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Rich in tradition and touched occasionally with modern acoustic style these Celtic/American songs and stories roll easily in a world of their own and draw you in.

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NEWS

Watch CDBaby for Jed's new album, SANDS OF ABERDEEN to be released in Nov of 2008. Jed is joined by the Lonestar Stout band members; Jaime Marum, Mason Brown, Hugh Morrison and Pete Dawson. The album is produced by Paul Mills for Boston Road Records.

NOTE from Boston Road Records

The title track from this album, SOUL OF A WANDERER was nominated for Celtic Song of the year (2003) by JP Folk. Jed's song and Brian McNeill's beautiful, haunting Scottish fiddle continue to play regularly on Folk and Celtic radio shows worldwide.

ALSO from Boston Road Records

Two tracks from this album have been licensed to Lone Chimney Films for use in their upcoming documentary film, called BLOODY DAWN: The Lawrence Massacre. This film is made for the PBS and History Channel markets. SOUL OF A WANDERER and SARAH'S MOUNTAIN TIME will be used for the film that is scheduled for release in the fall of 2007.

INTRO/BACKGROUND

SOUL OF A WANDERER is Jed Marum's second Boston Road Records release. The album was produced by Paul Mills at the Millstream Studio in Toronto in July of 2002. Working with Jed on the record are extraordinary Scottish fiddler and folklorist, Brian McNeill, legendary Canadian folk musician, Rick Fielding and "Stan Roger's favorite side-man," Curly Boy Stubbs. In his own words, introducing the new album Jed said,

"The album is a collection of American, Irish and Scottish stories told in traditional and original folk-style songs. The stories come from Patrick O'Brian and Tim O'Brien - from Bob Wills, Bill Staines and Andy M Stewart - from my Dad, from my grandfather and from my heart."

Jed Marum is a popular performer working throughout North America's Celtic and Folk festival, club and concert venues. His songs and recordings have been licensed for use by other recording artists as well as for use in both TV and Hollywood film releases. Jed's first album on Boston Road Records was published in August of 2000 and has received international broadcast and critical acclaim. Irish Music Magazine called STREETS OF FALL RIVER "a collection of excellent quiet listening." England's World Music Magazine said "A sterling collection of mostly self-penned songs..." the album is "an excellent package that deserves to be heard." Jed has received high ratings for radio airtime in Europe, including 3 consecutive periods among Europe's Most Played Artists and an overall ranking at #25 for a solo track (GRACE by Frank and Sean O'Meara) in Ireland for the year 2001.

SINCE RELEASE; THE SOUL OF A WANDERER

The album was released in November of 2002. It has received numerous "rave" reviews and is regularly heard on the radio airwaves in the US, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, England, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Germany (a long list of reviews can be found at jedmarum.com). The following review was published by Pay The Reckoning, in July of 2003 and is reprinted here by permission.

"Jed Marum - THE SOUL OF A WANDERER (Boston Road Records BRR022)

Marum, a New Englander by birth, now living in Texas, combines his love of American and Irish folk traditions on an album of traditional material, self-compositions and contemporary songs by other artists. Produced by Paul Mills, renowned for his work with the legendary Stan Rogers, the tasteful arrangements are superbly captured on an album which is remarkable for its clarity of thought and execution.

Marum himself plays high-strung and 6-string guitars, harmonicas and, of course, provides the lead vocals. He is assisted by a talented crew, who share his views on understated, quality musicianship - Rick Fielding (guitar, mandolin, autoharp, backing vocals), Mick Lane (backing vocals), Brian McNeill (fiddle), Dennis Pendrith (string bass), Wendy Solomon (cello), Curly Boy Stubbs (resophonic guitars, mandolin) and Betty Blakley Waddoups (whistle, backing vocals).

Such is the consistency of this collection that it's no easy task to single out one or two tracks from the 15 on offer. However the listener will remark how well his own compositions such as 'Desolation Island', 'Banks Of The Mobile' and the eponymous 'Soul Of A Wanderer' complement classic and timeless pieces of Americana such as Bob Will's 'San Antonio Rose'.

Regular visitors to Pay The Reckoning will not be surprised to find that we homed in on the Irish material on the CD. Marum's version of 'Garden Where The Praties Grow' - which some might regard as a typically Victorian piece of sentimentality - rehabilitates the song. He got it from his father, who got it turn from his grandfather, Martin Little from Galway. The song has prospered from its journey over many miles and over many years!

We would also commend Marum's version of 'Drill, Ye Tarriers!'. One of the most sparse arrangements on the album - just Marum's guitar and vocals - this is also one of the album's most powerful cuts and goes to demonstrate why so many superb musicians welcomed the opportunity to work with the album's author. When a musician is this good, he attracts quality collaborators like a flame attracts moths!

However pride of place on the album is reserved for the closing track, 'Sarah's Mountain Time'. Using the tune 'Go Lassie Go', Marum's elegy to the deceased Sarah, '... my dear young friend Sarah ...', is a typically understated, honest and deeply affecting tribute.

If soulful, distinguished musicianship gets your vote, then get along to http://www.jedmarum.com or http://www.bostonroadrecords.com"

c Pay The Reckoning, July 2003

YOUTUBE

There are a few short video clips available at Youtube.com if you search on Jed Marum you'll find them.


CONTACT

There is a CONTACT page at Jed Marum's website if you wish to communicate with him for any reason. Please click on "jedmarum.com" link in the LINKS list at the lower, left of this page. We typically reply to all messages within 48 hours.

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  • Soul of a W onderer
    author: mary roan

    LOVED the CD!!!!!!!!!!! I will most certainly give this as a gift to friends. I especially liked the title song and wonder if maybe it was not written to his wife. I look forward to more from him.

  • This is one of my very favorite albums of all time.
    author: Matthew

    I love the Scottish and Celtic feel to so many of these songs. Especially beautiful is the Brian McNeill fiddle on the title track, Soul of a Wanderer - Brian's work is simply stunning! It is beautiful song and a superb recording. This is one of my very favorite albums of all time.

  • Jed Marum is a companion for the long haul
    author: Mary Leue

    Jed's new CD, The Soul of a Wanderer is long-term listening pleasure, not only because of the evocativeness of his performance, but also because of the echoes he evokes of so many experiences of past musical events inherent in his choices of song. Of course, his lead song, Desolation Island, evokes particularly Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubry, especially for a lover of O'Brian's hero - but all Jed's songs are memorable, well-presented and tuneful.

  • author: Soul of a wander

    Just to let you know Got the C.D. Very happy

  • We love every track. A perfect blend of American and Celtic songs and styles.
    author: Kevin Behan

    My wife and I saw Jed for the first at the British Isles Festival in Ohio. We bought his INTO THE WEST cd which we loved! So we came to CD Baby and bought THE SOUL OF A WANDERER. What a great album this is. It never leaves the CD changer in our car, except to come into the house for the weekends! Brian McNeill is one of the world's finest musicians and his playing on the album is superb! Jed's written and chosen some great songs for this record and I can't even pick out a favorite but my wife's favorite is "Phil The Fluter." If I had a favorite, this might be mine too. Great record. We are already looking forward to the next one and will be ordering his first one too (Streets of Fall River).

  • First heard Jed at Emerald Mist in Richardson, Texas. Always a favorite!
    author: Melody Dodd

    Well produced, both songs and quality. I like this genre and the time spent on it was evident.

  • Nicely presented well-rounded selection. A definite should have.
    author: John Bill

    My wife and I were driving through Austin on our way to San Antonio, and heard Jed on Austin Public Radio promoting this CD. We liked what we heard and then he played Rose of San Antone. We figured that was some kind of sign, so we wrote down the info and ordered the CD when we got back to Wisconsin. We're glad we did! I especially like the varied but cohesive selection of songs.

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