A Glint at the Kindling + Five Bardic Mysteries
Robin Williamson
Celtic International
BGO Records
Released: 15th February 2010
Catalogue Number: BGOCD832
Barcode: 5017261208323
Running Time: 76 mins.
You can listen to short samples from some of the tracks on this album using the player below.
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First released in 1979 by Criminal Records in the UK, ‘A Glint At The Kindling’ was the final album by The Merry Band
The Merry Band consisted of Robin Williamson, Sylvia Woods, Chris Caswell and Jerry McMillan. This album shows Robin’s muse reaching new heights, and contains many of his best compositions post- Incredible String Band. Largely biographical in content, the album revolves around Robin’s epic poem ‘Five Denials On Merlin’s Grave’.
As a bonus, ‘Five Bardic Mysteries’ has been added. Originally released by Robin on his own label in 1985 as a cassette, these spoken-word pieces demonstrates Robin’s remarkable storytelling abilities.
A Glint at the Kindling
1) The Road the Gypsies Go
2) Me & the Mad Girl
3) Lough Foyle
4) The Woodcutter's Song
5) By Weary Well
6) Boyhood of Henry Morgan - The Pooka
7) Five Denials on Merlin's Grave
8) The Poacher's Song
Five Bardic MysteriesDisc Two:
9) The Spoils of Annwn
10) The Battle of the Trees
11) The Dialogue of Two Sages
12) The Voyage of Bran, Son of Febal
13) Three Celtic Nature Peoms
First released in 1979 by Criminal Records in the UK, ‘A Glint At The Kindling’ was the final album by The Merry Band
The Merry Band consisted of Robin Williamson, Sylvia Woods, Chris Caswell and Jerry McMillan. This album shows Robin’s muse reaching new heights, and contains many of his best compositions post- Incredible String Band. Largely biographical in content, the album revolves around Robin’s epic poem ‘Five Denials On Merlin’s Grave’.
As a bonus, ‘Five Bardic Mysteries’ has been added. Originally released by Robin on his own label in 1985 as a cassette, these spoken-word pieces demonstrates Robin’s remarkable storytelling abilities.
Lineup
Robin Williamson - Vocal, Guitars, Jaw Harp, Bombarde, MouthOrgan, Mandocello, Mandolin & Whistle
Sylvia Woods - Harp & Harmonium
Chris Caswell - Whistle, Harp, Harmonium, Concertina, Flute, Recorder, MouthOrgan, Highland Bagpipes, Percussion & Accordion
Jerry McMillan - Fiddle & Viola
Michael Bach - Bass
John Gilston - Drums
Judy Gameral - Hammer Dulcimer