Chris Brain at St Pancras Old Church (scroll down for the answers)
Having a penchant for music on the noisier end of the scale, I surprised myself by ________ stopped in my tracks when I heard Yorkshire’s Chris Brain on a Radio 6 show (thanks to ___________ Cerys or Mark Radcliffe). Thrilled to find out that his album launch gig in London coincided with a programmed trip to the city, I quickly grabbed my tickets.
So on March 14th I found ___________ sitting on a pew in the intimate setting of St Pancras Old Church. The venue, renowned ________ its exceptional acoustics and historic ambience, provided an ideal backdrop to the warmth and clarity of Chris’s guitar-playing and songs.
Having busked for some ten years, Chris now has two albums behind _______, and his latest, 'New Light', has garnered acclaim for its evocative portrayal of nature and introspective themes. Tracks like 'Sun Did Glide' and 'Into the North' showcase his adept guitar-picking and lyrical depth, drawing favourable comparisons to legends ________ as Nick Drake and Ralph McTell.
The evening began with the title track, 'New Light. The gentle strumming and heartfelt vocals set a contemplative tone, and I, for one, felt myself enveloped in a protective blanket of nature, introspection, kindness and communication, all of __________ are sorely needed in these troubled times.
Throughout the performance, Chris's rapport with the audience was palpable. His often humorous anecdotes between songs offered glimpses __________ his songwriting process, and the church's cosy atmosphere allowed us to feel we were all together in a sitting room, listening to a friend.
Chris finished off with a couple of a cappella songs, one of which was 'The Auld Triangle', a now iconic prison ballad in which the narrator laments the mice infestation of his cell and the goading of prison wardens. The audience were invited to join in and _________ who were familiar with the lyrics did so enthusiastically!
Chris Brain's performance at St Pancras Old Church was a testament to his artistry and the enduring allure _______ folk music. We left the venue with three albums under our arm and a much-needed feeling of tranquillity.
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Chris Brain, Sun did glide
This song is actually recorded in the shed!
Chris Brain at St Pancras Old Church
Having a penchant for music on the noisier end of the scale, I surprised myself by _being___stopped in my tracks when I heard Yorkshire’s Chris Brain on a Radio 6 show (thanks to _either_ Cerys or Mark Radcliffe). Thrilled to find out that his album launch gig in London coincided with a programmed trip to the city, I quickly grabbed my tickets.
So on March 14th I found _myself_ sitting on a pew in the intimate setting of St Pancras Old Church. The venue, renowned __for_ its exceptional acoustics and historic ambience, provided an ideal backdrop to the warmth and clarity of Chris’s guitar-playing and songs.
Having busked for some ten years, Chris now has two albums behind __him_, and his latest, 'New Light', has garnered acclaim for its evocative portrayal of nature and introspective themes. Tracks like 'Sun Did Glide' and 'Into the North' showcase his adept guitar-picking and lyrical depth, drawing favourable comparisons to legends _such_ as Nick Drake and Ralph McTell.
The evening began with the title track, 'New Light. The gentle strumming and heartfelt vocals set a contemplative tone, and I, for one, felt myself enveloped in a protective blanket of nature, introspection, kindness and communication, all of _which_ are sorely needed in these troubled times.
Throughout the performance, Chris's rapport with the audience was palpable. His often humorous anecdotes between songs offered glimpses __into_ his songwriting process, and the church's cosy atmosphere allowed us to feel we were all together in a sitting room, listening to a friend.
Chris finished off with a couple of a cappella songs, one of which was 'The Auld Triangle', a now iconic prison ballad in which the narrator laments the mice infestation of his cell and the goading of prison wardens. The audience were invited to join in and _those_ who were familiar with the lyrics did so enthusiastically!
Chris Brain's performance at St Pancras Old Church was a testament to his artistry and the enduring allure _of_ folk music. We left the venue with three albums under our arm and a much-needed feeling of tranquillity.
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