BERT JANSCH – Crimson Moon – LP – Red Vinyl

LABEL: Earth Recordings

CAT NO: EARTHLP044R

BARCODE: 0809236174475

Tracklisting:

A1 Caledonia
A2 Going Home
A3 Crimson Moon
A4 Downunder
A5 October Song
A6 Looking For Love

B1 Fools Mate
B2 The River Bank
B3 Omie Wise
B4 My Donald
B5 Neptunes Daughter
B6 Singing The Blues

BERT JANSCH Crimson Moon

LP Red Vinyl

One of Bert Janschs later recordings, Crimson Moon is some of his finest work and sees the musician at the top of his game, with appearances from Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler and many more.

Originally released in 2000, there is a brooding resonance in Crimson Moon centred around his accomplished guitar style that brings his contemplative songwriting to the fore. Traditional ballads have touches of jazz and blues adorned by contributions from guitarists Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler and Johnny Guitar Hodge along with guest vocals from Berts wife Loren Auerbach (My Donald).

The addition of electric guitar subtly compliments Berts percussive fingerpicking bringing new depth to his compositions. Title track Crimson Moon is a take on traditional song Omie Wise and was written about his wife Loren, Caledonia conjures pastoral images of Scotland alongside covers of The Incredible String Bands October Song, Guy Mitchells Singing The Blues and Owen Hands My Donald. Otherworldly tale Neptunes Daughter sees a mermaid-like creature recount the death of her relatives from a poison in the sea. Passionate about nature, the song carries an underlying ecological message.

Released in his 60s, Crimson Moon proves Bert Jansch to still be an innovator and a unique talent.