Woodland Telegraph continue Canadian Landscape Trilogy with From the Fields!
PRESS PLAY! Niagara Escarpment
Imagine Gordon Lightfoot’s epic “Canadain Railroad Trilogy” then expand your view to take in all of Canada’s vast and beautiful landscapes- from the towering peaks of the Rockies, out over the expansive prairies to the rugged shores of Lake Superior; flowing over the rainforests of the west to the fishingvillages perched on the Atlantic shore… Woodland Telegraph would like to take you into the heart of these places on their Canadian Landscape Trilogy, three distinct albums capturing the feeling, history and culture of the landscapes that mark Canada’s national identity and imagination. Northern Folklore is proud to present the second installment in this trilogy: From the Fields….
Join Woodland Telegraph on a ten-song journey into the prairies and farmland on From the Fields, an album of anthemic Canadian roots music …
Little Seed Rising: farmers sued by multi-national corporation- inspired by Percy and Louise Schmeiser
Written and recorded in Southern Alberta, songwriter Matthew Lovegrove wanted to capture the atmosphere and feeling of the prairies while exploring the stories of the people who call it home. Crafting songs from personal anecdotes, newspaper clippings and historical books, the lyrics tell of the hardship and beauty of the plains, backed by a musical landscape rich in vocal harmony and diverse instrumentation. You will hear atmospheric folk songs and stomping bluegrass alongside orchestral washes and fierce electric guitar. In Little Seed Rising we meet Saskatchewan farmers sued by a multi-national corporation, their message of hope resounding with choral vocals and driving train-track banjos. In the lush instrumentation of Niagara Escarpment, Ontario’s farmland winter nights are described with a dream-like ambience. From the harsh realities of prairie living to the awe of watching a harvest moon rising over the horizon, these songs are held together by a love of place and a passion to map out the landscape of our country…
In the Ground : the story of ranchers forced to leave their home due to sour gas oil development in the foothills
Woodland Telegraph’s Canadian Landscape Trilogy: Three albums of anthemic roots music exploring three different iconic Canadian landscapes. Packaged in hand-sewn cardboard cases along with a origami/topographical map inserts, the first 2 albums of the series (Mountains, Prairies) are available below for $18 a peice or $32 for both (shipping included). Shipped day of order anywhere in North America.
Ordering Information- Limited Edition Handsewn Cardboard Case with Origami map insert:
Digital Music Downloads:
Direct “Pay What you Want” Digital Download from Northern Folklore
You decide how much you would like to pay for a digital copy of Woodland Telegraph’s From the Fields. Available in MP3, FLAC and ALAC audio formats and includes album art work… Click on the Paypal Donate button below, choose the amount, and after checkout you will be taken to a secure download site to begin the downloading magic!
Other Digital Purchase Options: (Woodland Telegraph get a percentage of your purchase to continue their musical journey, big corps get the rest)
WOODLAND TELEGRAPH ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCICAL SUPPORT OF THE ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS:SUPPORT GOOD CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC
If you like the cover artwork of From the Fields, head youself over the www.barrytate.com His beautifully surreal “Alberta Wheat Pool” painting graces the cover, and he has giclee reproductions as well as originals available for purchase on his website. Much of his content is pastoral and landscape based and I can’t say enough good things about it, so go have yourself a look! If you would like to contact him re. his art, email is barry@barrytate.com