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SKU: POKE104 Tear Down The Barriers - CD


Tear Down The Barriers - CD
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  • Code: POKE104
    Format: CD
    enQ
    Tear Down The Barriers - CD

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Description

This is the first release from the UK based roots/fusion band enQ. This CD captures the frenetic power of the band's live performances as well as showing the depths of their Celtic influences. The tracks range from pyrotechnic instrumentals, romping through up-tempo songs to moody, reflective anthems. The album also features Fairport Convention's Jerry Donahue as special guest on one track.

Testimonials
"My favorite song on this CD? -- that's easy -- all of them! There's not a bad song in the bunch -- an exceptional flow from the very beginning to the end. I can't remember the last time I've said that about any album. enQ, they've won my heart." -Ron Wallace, founder, Music Discovery Network and Creative Musicians Coalition

"The Corrs meet the Doors..." -Harlow Music Festival

"This is a tight band ... They have a great feel to their beat and melodies ... Bottom line ... GO LISTEN, GO LISTEN NOW!" -Clint Gaige, Gods of Music

" ... absolutely brilliant ... " -Alison Duncan (SKY TV)

"enQ are what music is all about" -Big George Webley (BBC Radio)

Tracks
1) a rabbit out of the hat 4:06 *
2) the reverend sharpton 2:51
3) the wind is howling 4:42
4) the open window 3:35
5) draw the line 2:46
6) the musical priest 2:55
7) drunk on the moon 3:50
8) youngest daughter 3:23
9) behave yourself 2:56
10) turn the tide 4:01 **
11) vicky's cup of tea 4:07
12) the glory road 4:51

* dedicated to the memory of Roger 'Rabbit' Reece
** dedicated to the memory of Bob Czina

Artist Profile
UK based enQ [pronounced 'eee-en-cue'] was formed as the result of a chance conversation between guitarist Brian Heywood and fiddler Vicky Brown. Vicky remarked how it'd be great to get this kind of music out to a wider audience. The "this music" she was referring to was a dance oriented fusion of funk, folk and rock. Brian said "Let's do it!" and enQ was born.

The band's name means, well, nothing at all really. The band wanted a name that was easy to remember but didn't signify anything. Okay, the band is energetic, and noisy and a Quintet but this just a coincidence. Really!

Vicky Brown - violin & vocals -- An incredibly versatile musician, she has played on many albums - most recently with Lisa Stansfield and the legendary British pop group The Animals.

Sean Devlin - vocals, keys & acoustic guitar -- Sean has developed a unique style which is popular wherever he performs and has toured extensively throughout Ireland, England and Europe.

Brian Heywood - electric & synth guitars, vocals -- Originally from Australia, he has appeared at music festivals all around the UK as well as on various recordings. Brian has worked with members of the Albion Band, EK2, Sin E and the Oyster Band.

Brian Jenking - six string basses & vocals -- Brian was a student of Joe Hubbard, probably the foremost bass guitar teacher in Britain. He has performed with Dragonfly, Double Vision, The Open Road and Naked Angel.

Gary Munnelly - drums and percussion -- Gary has been playing drums and percussion professionally since leaving school. His dynamic style encompasses a wide range of rock, pop and electric roots style.

Credits
2002 POKE Limited
Label Name: POKE Records

CD Credits:

1 - brian heywood and vicky brown
2, 5, 9, 10, 12 - brian heywood
3 - bambridge, donoghue & jenking
7 - mark cryle
4, 6, 8 - traditional arr. brian heywood and vicky brown
11 - vicky brown and trad arr. brian heywood

Musicians:

Vicky Brown - violin and vocals
Brian Heywood - guitars, guitar synthesiser, cittern and vocals
Sean Devlin - vocals and keyboards
Brian Jenking - six-string bass guitars and vocals
Gary Munnelly - kit drums and congas

Special guest:

Jerry Donahue - additional guitars on the 'wind is howling'