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Words And Music

by Phillip Hartley

Acoustic, contemporary folk. A sort of Gordon Lightfoot meets Nick Drake.
Genre: Folk: Alternative Folk
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1. A Long Way
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2. A Question Of Time
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3. Digging
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4. Forever On My Mind
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5. Moments
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6. I Want To Live By The Sea
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7. My Town
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8. Here's A Toast
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9. Dreams Of Summer
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10. Four Wise Monkeys
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11. I Call Her Name
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12. Words And Music
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13. Just Another Song
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14. Shy
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ABOUT THIS ALBUM


Album Notes
Phillip Hartley, Vocals/6 String Guitar/12 String Guitar/Electric Guitar/Mandolin/Mandola/Keyboards/Percussion

Phillip has been around the folk scene in Sheffield for a number of years. He was the Vocalist/Guitarist/Mandola Player with the folk trio \"Hair Of The Dog\" for more than 12 years. He left the band in late 2006, for various reasons, the biggest of which was that he had become tired of playing the same old (mainly Irish and Scottish, though none of were from there) songs every time the band played live.

After taking a break from music for a while, Phillip has recently begun to write and perform his own songs. This album, though a long time in coming is his first collection of self-penned songs.


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Phillip Hartley

Tim Carroll on Words And Music
Tim Carroll
FolkWords
www.folkwords.com


'Words and Music' – musical observations from Phillip Hartley

Occasionally you hear an album that rivets you with its simplicity and purity. 'Words and Music' by Sheffield-based singer/songwriter, Phillip Hartley does just that. Apart from writing the songs playing acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, mandola, mandolin, keyboards and percussion, Phillip also produced the album.

Sometime lead vocalist/guitarist with Hair of the Dog he's emerged as an accomplished solo performer with 'Words and Music'. And before anyone thinks a self-produced album might be of questionable quality, forget it - he's done a fine job. The recording is crisp, the instruments sound great and Phillip's voice - ranging from anxious and edgy to demanding and questioning - is as clear as can be.

There are so many fine songs on this album it's hard to select favourites. The opener, 'A Long Way' is a sad, rather introspective song, but a good introduction to Phillip's style. 'A Question of Time' is an outstanding song about changing years and growing older, the lyrics are great and Phillip's vocals are spot on. Personal songs about love can often sound trite and tedious – if that's your view listen to 'Forever on my Mind' it will change your mind. The mournful tones of 'My Town' lament the closure of British industry with perceptive lyrics it's worth taking time to absorb.

The title song 'Words and Music' talks about the doubts, trials and tribulations of the itinerant songwriter. 'Just Another Song' is meticulously constructed and the vocal delivery immediately conjures up memories of Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) and there's no negative connotation attached to that view. On the contrary, it's a positive comparison, Ian Anderson writes insightful songs that reflect his personal analysis of the world - and so does Phillip Hartley. The album closes with a little touch of humour in the song 'Shy' – but I won't give away the joke, you'll have to listen.

If you enjoy unadorned albums with one man singing about his observations on life, delivering a range of mellow, sometimes slightly pensive, contemplative songs then this is an album for you.