Third in the Birch Book series, 'A Hand Full of Days' represents the culmination of a thaumaturgic journey through 'That High Lonesome Path'. This vagabond’s romance recalls elements of Baroque psychedelia along with the hazy grit of classic Loner Folk rendering an inimitable vision of Existential Mysticism. Musicians: B’ee: songs, voice, guitars, piano, harmonica, sundry instruments;
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Birch Book [vol II] 'Fortune & Folly' |
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The Wheel of Fortune is a concept in medieval and ancient philosophy referring to the capricious nature of Fate. The wheel belongs to the goddess Fortuna, who spins it at random, changing the positions of those on the wheel - some suffer great misfortune, others gain windfalls. | ![]() |
The iconographical Fool is most often portrayed as a young man on the outset of a journey, carrying a knapsack at the end of a wooden staff, with a small biting dog at his heels. | |
"a master-work of contemplative genius by an artist at the peak of his songwriting powers." - Barl Fire [full review here]
"Fortune & Folly" is an album that must be experienced. Atmospheric and almost downright spooky, its melancholy is rich, while the harmonies are thick and juicy. Addictive." - J-Sin for Smothernet [full review here]
"Birch Book writes music that is almost painfully pleasurable to listen to. This is still true folk music in the striking power of its simplicity. The relationship of artist and guitar is noticeably intimate and the vocals drift gently, sometimes barely - deliberately - out of the shadows. The listener's mind is caressed and the soul is stirred." - UpchuckUndergrind, fishcomcollective [full review here]
More Reviews Here:
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Letterpress / Standard Edition ($15/$17 post paid) |
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Two-toned Letterpress by Stumptown Printers of Portland, Oregon. Lyrics on CD sleeve. |
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Gold Leaf EditionSOLD OUT limited
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Hand gold leafing on front cover. Hand stamped images & song titles with lyric sheet. Comes with bonus Live CDR. |
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Alder ring case and lyric scroll with stamped canvas pouch. Comes with bonus Live DVD to be mailed seperately on Jan 3rd '07. |
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BIRCH BOOK Self Titled Album 2005
"Birch Book begins and ends with an instrumental piece that seems to reference moments in a Satyajit Ray film: heavy rainfall on a lily pond, the burning of a mustard field, children playing in the dirt..." NE Performer Review Here "This album is not what many expect, it is not overly experimental, not droning or psychedelic but it simultaneously brings the older mystical folk of Donovan into the current and points a new individualistic way forward for the artist..." Unbroken Circle Review Here "This is the sound of a young artist with a maturity and self-assured confidence way beyond his years, taking time out from his usual repertoire, stretching out and flexing his artistic might with grace and skill..." Barl Fire Psychedelic Review Here |
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