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In the fields in frost and snow Boxwood Media BOX 904 2004 NEW! For winter 2004: an inspired musical celebration of the Winter season drawn from the roots of Canada's Maritime musical heritage. The Chris Norman Ensemble's lively arrangements with flutes, pipes, guitar, mandolin, mandola, harmonium, piano, bass, percussion, drums & vocals reach across centuries of traditional music combining an originality, intelligence, fun, and sheer mastery that range from virtuoso hornpipes, settings of 16th c. French Noels, a slide guitar setting of 17th c. English country dances, and four part singing from the group. Chris Norman’s brilliant and imaginative flute playing takes center stage featuring exquisite duets with vocalist Suzie Leblanc. A rare musical message of good cheer “A marvelous ensemble of like minded musicians.”-The Cleveland Plain Dealer " Some of the finest and most original playing in the world . . ." -Banffshire Journal - As I went out upon the Ice
Babe in the Wood - In the Fields in Frost and Snow
Wanton Season Christmas Cheer - In Those Twelve Days
Adam fut un pauvre homme Noël Joseph est bien marié - Or nous dîtes Marie
- The Flagon
Last Pint of Ale The Ale is Dear - Huron Carol
Valse de Crève de Faim Mon habit n’a qu’un Bouton - Snowflake Hornpipe
Avalanche Hornpipe Star in the East - Chantons Je Vous Prie Noël Hautement
Je me suis levé par une matinee Joseph est un bon compagnon Un Jour Dieu se Résolut - Let the Wind Blow High or Low
The Snow on the Hills The West Gale Christmas Eve Reel - Variations on "Good King Wenceslas”
- Sound, Sound your Instruments of Joy
THE CHRIS NORMAN ENSEMBLE
Chris NORMAN - flutes, small pipes
James BLACHLY - bass, viola da gamba
Nick HALLEY - drums, percussion
Andy THURSTON - guitar, mandola, tipple
with guests
Suzie LeBLANC - vocals
David McGUINNESS - harmonium, melodica, piano
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