This is the prequel recording project from the popular series of albums featuring the poetry of Adrian Plass and the music and songs of Phil Baggaley, David Clifton and Ian Blythe. The music and songs in this recording, combined with the poetry and prose points the way and prepares the ground for both City Of Gold and Shipwrecks And Islands. With prose and poetry narrated by Adrian Plass, and the music and songs of Phil Baggaley, David Clifton, and Ian Blythe, this is a perfect introduction to their work. The featured vocalists are Mal Pope and Julie Costello.

  • Adrian Plass: Narrator.
  • Mal Pope and Julie Costello: Lead vocals.
  • Mark Edwards: Keyboards and programming.
  • David Clifton: Acoustic guitar, mandolin and mandola.
  • Neil Costello: Electric Guitar.
  • David Fitzgerald: Saxophone, flute and recorder.
  • Terl Bryant: Additional drums and percussion.
  • Backing vocals: Ian Blythe, Julie Costello, Mal Pope, Carla Hayes, Carl McGregor, Rachel Bowen, Carol Riley, Velveta Thompson and David Lyle Morris.
  • Produced by: Neil Costello and Phil Baggaley.
  • Mastered by Denis Blackham.
  • Art and design: Steve Rigley.

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