Anvil Of The North
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Topic: Anvil Of The North
Posted By: Colin Masson
Subject: Anvil Of The North
Date Posted: May 26 2019 at 07:59
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Some of you with slightly longer memories, (and maybe some grey hair) might remember that My previous albums were reviewed here, around nine or ten years ago, in between life has thrown a few brickbats, and curveballs, so recording this album has taken far longer than it should. For the most of you who don’t know me, here is some useful info. My name is Colin Masson, and I am a guitarist and multi instrumentalist, and singer. For 20 years I played in the progressive folk band "The Morrigan", and in that time released several solo albums that have been generally well received. I now have a new album out, entitled "Anvil Of The North", If anyone is interested in reviewing it please send a PM., and I can arrange a link. The Album is also available on i-tunes, and Amazon, and can be found on Spotify by putting my name into the apps search function. I also can give you a link to my website http://www.colinmasson.co.uk" rel="nofollow - This is my page on Prog Archives http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1528" rel="nofollow - This is my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Colin-Masson-Music-591191291374824/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow - Also, some videos. These can be accessed via my website, but in case you miss them, I include them here. The first 2 are from the new album. Das Tal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yuphyBv13M" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yuphyBv13M" rel="nofollow - - The Devil And The Tailor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He1r34XuXUI" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He1r34XuXUI" rel="nofollow - It is worth noting that the videos are totally made at home, the photography is either by me or my partner, Cathy Alexander, who was also the singer in the Morrigan, and who sings on all of my albums. The CGI was also done by me, using an open source programme called Blender, for which I am something of a torch bearer. If you are interested, I also add a couple of links to music from previous albums. The Heart Of The Machine (from "The Southern Cross"). Ends Of The Earth, (from The Mad Monk And The Mountain, with Cathy Alexander on vocals and recorders.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFX9XR6wDzk&list=UUCMlu7eiTt5dSgND7l7Z8Nw&index=21" rel="nofollow - I hope you find this interesting and worthwhile With best wishes Colin Masson |
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Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: June 01 2019 at 07:32
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Hmm no takers, perhaps I can entice you with a few of the livelier bits. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: June 04 2019 at 13:57
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I'm going to check it out on Spotify thanks! Big fan of the Morrigan and I did enjoy "Total Eclipse" as well. Were you influenced by Paul Brett in any way?
ps prog folk generally gets the least attention around here so don't take it personally. Note I said least attention which is not the same as least respect. That would be neo prog, though a lot of that is frankly deserved
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Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: June 04 2019 at 16:05
How about neo prog folk, or would it be neo folk prog, I must admit that I am old enough to get a bit confused by all the different categories |
Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: August 15 2019 at 15:50
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Hi guys just a gentle bump, a lot of work went into this. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: August 20 2019 at 12:47
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sorry Colin! thank you for reminding me! And while I have you on the line, is the Morrigan at all active these days?
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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: August 20 2019 at 12:48
| just noticed it's not even added here yet so I will get on that too. |
Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: August 20 2019 at 14:39
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Thanks ever so much! Concerning the Morrigan, there is a fair likelihood that there will be a reunion gig (or maybe 2 or 3) next year with the original lineup, early days, but all members have agreed in principal.
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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: August 20 2019 at 17:57
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http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=63197" rel="nofollow - the album has been added
just wondering, is it available in CD form and do you have a label/catalogue number? Thus far it's not even on discogs.com. |
Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: August 21 2019 at 12:15
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It is available as a CD, catalog no is MMU1084, thus far I haven't sold many, I seem to get more activity on the downloads these days. |
Posted By: Magmatt
Date Posted: August 22 2019 at 08:16
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Nice work. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: August 22 2019 at 14:34
| Colin, you are one of the most "popular" artists currently listed on the home page of PA! This is likely due to the album being listed as a new release, but it does mean people are looking |
Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: August 23 2019 at 09:28
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That just put a big smile on my face  |
Posted By: Colin Masson
Date Posted: October 31 2019 at 16:25
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Here is a little something, live playing albeit against backing tracks, of the first track on the album, Greenacres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfBHPFovN0" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfBHPFovN0 |