Holyground Records Newsletter :::

NEW ALBUM ::: "IN AND OUT OF TIME"
PROGRESS REPORT
Chris Coombs, Pete Taylor, and Mike Levon - the band who wrote and recorded 1999's "& Strangeness And Charm", have been back writing and recording a new album : "IN AND OUT OF TIME". The provisional tracklisting is now sorted out and a few songs are at or near the mixing stage. One or two have only the basic tracks recorded.

Alex Wilson is on drums for most of the album.He's the son of Dave Wilson (of LAZY DAYS & BIFFO fame). Others featured include Nick & Ben Coombs (Chris Coombs' sons!); and Dave & Rob Taylor (Pete Taylor's sons!). It's not just a family affair though. We want to include as many musicians from past albums as we can. We still need more of you though! So come on, make the offer - not that we won't be asking you anyway!

Chris Coombs playing glasses on "Nothing Rhymes . . ."

DECEMBER 2003 ::: HOLYGROUND RECORDS ::: ONE OF THE MOST COLLECTABLE LABELS IN THE WORLD :: ::: page three
NEW ALBUM ::: "IN AND OUT OF TIME" PROGRESS REPORT Chris Coombs, Pete Taylor, and Mike Levon - the band who wrote and recorded 1999's "& Strangeness And Charm", have been back writing and recording a new album : "IN AND OUT OF TIME". The provisional tracklisting is now sorted out and a few songs are at or near the mixing stage. One or two have only the basic tracks recorded. Alex Wilson is on drums for most of the album.He's the son of Dave Wilson (of LAZY DAYS & BIFFO fame). Others featured include Nick & Ben Coombs (Chris Coombs' sons!); and Dave & Rob Taylor (Pete Taylor's sons!). It's not just a family affair though. We want to include as many musicians from past albums as we can. We still need more of you though! So come on, make the offer - not that we won't be asking you anyway! Chris Coombs playing glasses on "Nothing Rhymes . . ."	IN AND OUT OF TIME ::: TRACK BY TRACK ::: current progress ::: Foot (Curtain) nearly done! features Rob Colling, (Clive's son) and Dave Taylor on saxes. Oh No No No Alex Wilson rocks on drums. The Coombettes are booked for backing vocals in their inimitable style. Vapour Trails still work to do on this - it will feature flutes, lead guitar, and floaty stuff Nothing Rhymes with Lonely Rough mix now done - features Chris on glasses and Rhodes, Mike on piano, Steve Channing on guitar. February Chris is to do the vocals, and we're looking at a double bass player - and maybe jazz fiddle! Keep On Truckin' Pete's song - with Pete on guitars, bass, vocals . . . there's a bit of room for others though! Nothing Rhymes (variation) Delicious pattering drums from Alex - still a lot to do on this. untitled track Mike, Chris and Pete are still working on this! Back to Home Lovely bass solos by Pete Taylor and Liam Arthurs (now inCanada). Dave Nuttall's folk trio is earmarked ofr this, plus Northumbrian pipes, Ric Jerrom sharing vocals with Chris, and lead guitar . . . Back to Home (variation) still work to do on this, but will include backwards cymbals . . . The Note Alex's drums are laid down . . . more to go yet - this track will feature 4 lead instrumentalists, and a host of percussion players, including Bryan Holden from Global Village, Ian Moran, Mike, and others. Lash! sharp guitars from Dave Wilson, manic Mike vocals, Alex's driving drums, & heavy chordz from Pete untitled track Pete and Mike are writing this. Pete's original version is titled, like most of his songs, "Newsong 1"! The Same Land Mike & Chris wrote this. Pete's on bass and organ, the Coombs family - well most of them,will sing the choruses, Dave Wilson on lead guitars, Mike Rhodes and percussion. A long track - which segues into . . . Best Foot Shoes Pete and Mike's song of hope eternal. Amongst those featured are Alex Wilson, Dave Taylor, Rob Colling, Brian Wilson, a cast of thousands . . . Sartre Pete's song of angst - nearly done . . .
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