Friday, March 31, 2023

VA - Once Again We Are the Children of the Sun Compiled by Paul Hillery

Gather together beneath the sun as we journey through the rhythmic sands of time, Paul Hillery, an esteemed collector and vinyl hunter, presents his follow-up to the highly acclaimed "We Are The Children Of The Sun." Andrew Male of MOJO Magazine calls the album "One of the most emotionally uplifting and hazily beautiful compilations of recent years."

"Once Again We Are The Children Of The Sun" is a shimmering collection of rare finds, reminding us that we have more to connect us than to divide us. The music encompasses a broad range of sounds, starting in Cajun country with Will & James Ragar, their handmade acoustic guitars allowing for soaring vocals. Along with many of the tracks featured on this compilation, "As the Day Grows Tired" is reissued on vinyl for the first time.

Experience the previously unreleased cover of "Milk and Honey" featuring Kat Barnard and Greg Foat, a versatile mainstay of the UK jazz scene. Discover the first-ever vinyl release of "Kayenta Crossing" by William Eaton Ensemble, capturing the austere presence of Monument Valley. Immerse yourself in Wendy Grace's jazz-folk masterpiece "More Than Hope" and the acoustic ambience of "Golden Hour" by Aria Rostami.

Paul Hillery and BBE present a compilation of styles and genres, fusing together to make private press wants accessible as a springboard for further listening pleasures. "Once Again We Are the Children of the Sun'' is an eclectic selection mixing styles, year and tempo, painstakingly gathered and presented with a great deal of love.
 

Tracklist:
1. Will & James Ragar - As the Day Grows Tired
2. Forest - Crazy Days
3. Cunningham Corner - Free and Easy
4. Wendy Grace - More Than Hope
5. Bengt Liedman - Tight Tonight
6. Corill - Soul Shadow
7. Varela - Come and Take Me by the Hand
8. Just Us - Just a Thought
9. Mike Baumann;Thom Huntington - Time
10. Darrell John - Write Your Lucky Number
11. The Freeze Band - Going Back in Time
12. Godspeed - Ice Cold
13. William Eaton Ensemble - Kayenta Crossing
14. Orion - Moonshine
15. The Greg Foat Group;Kat Barnard - Milk and Honey
16. Aria Rostami - Golden Hour
17. Bugatti & Musker - Fate
18. Garth Fletcher - Peace Train
19. Mark Capanni - If Life Was a Ferris Wheel