NEW ALBUM – BORDERLAND
Now released via Proper Distribution and available on tour dates and by Mail Order from Red Sky Records.
“The new CD from Johnny Coppin “Borderland” is a total gem – great singing – uncluttered production – one of the best things he’s done “ – Mike Harding
“immediately accessible and thoroughly appealing in its characteristic gentle strength of expression.” – FROOTS magazine
“a very polished work from someone who is still at the top of their game’’– THE LIVING TRADITION magazine
The album is a new collection of songs from England, Ireland, Wales, and the USA. Including the much requested song Homeward, plus
Joseph Baker, Safe Home, 3 songs of the 1st World War- John Condon, Dream of England, and a setting of F W Harvey’s poem Gloucestershire From Abroad.
The CD also includes Moonlit Apples – my setting of a poem by John Drinkwater, plus 3 traditional songs The Brazier’s Daughter, Mary from Dungloe, and my re-working of the Welsh song Cariad Cyntaf (First Love)
Guest musicians include Karen Tweed (accordion), Paul Burgess (violin and recorders), Mike Silver, Geoff March, and John Neilson.
A huge thank you to all those sponsors who made the album possible.
Order by phone or email — price £12.95 inc P + P from Red Sky Records