Lorraine plays guitar, vocals and backing vocals,
Peter King plays guitar, bass, hammond organ, percussion and backing vocals
Paul Carman is the writer but plays bass and keyboards
On the folk stuff Colin Evans plays keyboard, and does the orchestral orchestrations
Paul Smith plays drums
Influences
My earliest influences were West Coast songwriters such as James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Jackson Browne, John Hall, CSN, Neil Young et al.
Also current guitar based indie bands such as Snow Patrol and Kaiser Chiefs.
I love the harmony bands such as Fleetwood Mac and Abba and I think thats reflected in these songs
The biggest influence on my folk style is Dougie Maclean who is one of the finest folk songwriters from Scotland.
Also I love Blues singers like Mississippi Fred McDowell
Sounds Like
Lorraine has a distinctive voice which is full of emotional impact. One minute she can make you laugh then another make you cry. She attributes her voice to her mother, a fine opera singer.
September 2008
I've just put up some songs from a project album called Quuba that I'm part of. The songs were written by Paul Carman and produced by Peter King and I feel really privileged to have had the chance to sing them. Paul's words are fantastic, they speak deeply of human emotions but with music that makes your foot tap. Hope you enjoy them too, let me know.
I also write folk songs with a particular emphasis on Wales. I've put music to the words of John Wake who is a Welsh poet and I really enjoyed writing them. The Goose Maiden is one of my all time favourites and is very dark.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; "Broken-roofed buildings" are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hi Lor. Having a clear out and came across a tape of us rehearsing eons ago. (You, me Andy and Jon). Really nostalgic and fogotten how good those harmonies sounded. Obviously the Californians in embryo! luv and hugs x
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Hi Lorraine thanks for your lovely comments, Its really nice to here from you, hope you are keeping well? Im sure I will bump into you soon..Love the new music its very enchanting..love Jo x
Oooh err missus. Great performance thurs - While I'm here, get some more tracks up - like 'still got' and 'see my heaven' etc Showcase them girl! Love and greets from asylum.
Hi Lorraine. How's it going? Hoping your 2008 is going really well. I'll be moving out to North Carolina soon, going out there for a visit on the 12th February. Take care, hugs, Mark.
Lor You well? Looking forward to seeing you on the 21st. Sad occasion but a blesssing to be asked and a testimony to the role Zac'z played over the years. Luv and hugs Phil xx
