Fallow Alchemy, the new album from Will Finn & Rosie Calvert, is a concept about the radical and transformative power of rest and stillness – how the natural world requires a winter, a fallow period of hibernation, in order for growth and creativity and new life to burst forth. This album was made over a period of years with many ebbs and flows of creative energy, moving through various forms and stages until they came to a full stop, and surrendered to deep and considered rest. It was only after this that they were able to truly break through and create work that they were both excited by and proud of.
They have delved deep into material concerning the natural world for this album, and many of the songs highlight the connection between humankind and the wildlife of this country and beyond. Musicians appearing on the alum are Rosie Calvert – Vocals, steel pan, Will Finn – Vocals, piano, ukulele, Pete Ord – Guitar, bass, recording, and mixing, Adam Stapleford – Drums, percussion, Bertie Armstrong – Banjo and Nicola Beazley – Fiddle, strings. The album was recorded at The Studio At Sunbeams in Penrith and mastered by Stephen Kerrison.
Will Finn and Rosie Calvert are an award-winning husband-and-wife duo who came together through their love of music. First coming to prominence with their acapella quartet The Teacups, the pair perform traditional and contemporary folk music with vibrancy and flair – intricate harmonies; the rousing instrumentation of piano, steel pan, and ukulele; and joyful, warm stage presence.
Graduates of their native Newcastle’s Folk and Traditional Music degree, Rosie and Will’s music combines influences ranging from old English ballads to gothic Americana, but they are most defined by their spell-binding harmonies. With only two voices, their arrangements have been described as “deceptively full”, and their joy in singing is infectious – chorus songs abound and singing along is encouraged! Audiences are immediately put at their ease by the pair’s inviting stage presence and warm banter, and the duo rise to ever greater heights with their second studio album. Their musical chemistry and virtuosity have matured and developed, creating a transformative and evocative sound that leaves listeners eager for more.
Artists’ website: https://willfinnandrosiecalvert.com/
‘Swimming Song’ – live:
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