Inspired by The Lone Twin Boat Project and the stories behind the wood donated to build it, a new album - Harbour of Songs - has been commissioned for IF: 2012 by The Stables, and produced by the Festival’s Artist-in-Residence Adrian McNally - the pianist, arranger and producer for contemporary folk band The Unthanks.
A diverse range of singers and songwriters have been invited to respond to the stories behind the donated wood and the result is a beautifully crafted album which brings together artists including:
Ivor Novello award-winning and Mercury nominated Villagers, Ivor Novello-nominated Nick Hemming (The Leisure Society), Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko (big in her own country and now making waves here in Europe), rising stars Alasdair Roberts, Hannah Moulette and Raevennan Husbandes, folk legends Ralph McTell and Steve Tilston, internationally successful novelist/writer Nick Hornby, ‘The Bard of Barnsley’ poet Ian McMillan, American singer-songwriting legend Janis Ian, BBC Folk Award nominees Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, Guy Chambers - probably Britain's most successful modern songwriter, best known for his work with Robbie Williams - and of course, The Unthanks.
You can preview the tracks here.