Jeremy Harmer - Idiosyncratics And Swallows Wings - Import CD

Credits:

Idiosyncratics And Swallows Wings

Description:

This is the only album by English singer/songwriter Jeremy Harmer, only 99 copies of which were independently pressed in 1969. This is a very rare recording of very melancholic and introspective chamber/baroque-flavored psychedelic folk. He started singing and playing when he was a student, and his circle of friends included aspiring musicians such as Nick Drake and David Costa. This album was recorded at Anglia Television's studio in Norwich one night in 1968 while he was at university. In addition to Jeremy's singing and guitar, a mini chamber ensemble of flute, viola, bass, and drums was added, along with orchestral arrangements by John Trevitt of the School of Fine Arts, and friend David Costa (before the formation of the Trees) played guitar on several tracks and co-wrote "Tuesday P. M.". M." on which his friend David Costa (before the formation of Trees) played guitar on several songs. Only 99 copies of this album were pressed at the time, and all were sold to people associated with the university, making it a rarity. It is a masterpiece that has been rumored to be known even among British folk fans due to its sad atmosphere and content.

Tracklisting:

1. Pastiche
2. Josephine
3. A Sad Song
4. A Happy Song
5. Peaople Smile With Ghosts In The Land of Make Believe
6. Tuesday P. M.
7. Home of Years
8. A Captain's Apprentice
9. With You Each Day
10. Self-contained
11. Melanie