"Peppered with dreamy pedal steel and atmospheric
dulcimer tones, a song like 'Shelter' sneaks up on you,
grabbing your attention as it grows to a superb climax.
His individual and practically note perfect delivery echoes
the command that marked the work of Jeff Buckley." ROCK 'N" REEL
"If you are one of life's 'fortuitous people' you will hear an
album which has a profound effect on your life. 'The Great
Departure' is such a CD. Personally, I have never listened
to an album of songs which have touched me so
emotionally or spiritually." TYKES NEWS
"This couldn't be more universal if it was written by Jesus
himself, a legend in the waiting... 'The Great Departure' is a
record that makes me wish i was heartbroken just so it
could help me through... and that's its genius. No self
respecting record collection can afford to be without it." LIVEWIRE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
ACOUSTIC ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
2006 Leeds Independent Music Awards
Sponsored by;
OUT NOW - THE GREAT DEPARTURE
ARTISTE - SHAUN T HUNTER
RELEASED BY - LOCAL NOBODY RECORDS
DISTRIBUTED BY - VOICEPRINT
CATALOGUE NUMBER - LNR00206
Shaun T Hunter releases his new album The Great Departure on Local Nobody Records;
“... a gently confrontational, questioning record, coupled with a barren, icy production evident of autumnul contemplation seeping into glacial winter emotions...”
The follow up to the critically acclaimed Flying Not Falling (Borders album of the month Feb '05), The Great Departure is primarily a dark, elegant and brooding collection and is a leaner record than its predecessor due to the subtle recreation of a live performance aided by much use of world percussion. This resulted in a thick, raw and vibrant concept.
"The album tends to groove a little more whilst still staying true to its acoustic spine.“
Along with the first record it was acknowledged that these records were sometimes euphoric, sometimes haunting but that Shaun's work was nothing short of captivating.
Both albums first manifested and became a calling in Hunter's mind in the spring of 2004 when Flying Not Falling came to light, later to be described as;
"... a record so mesmerisingly beautiful and so richly seeped in genuine emotion, yet one that still manages to sound uplifting and positive, is nothing short of miraculous. A sublimely beautiful album, a profoundly moving experience. Timeless..."
The new album continues in the vein of being an unashamedly soul searching spiritual record; what is evident is that this is a writer whose darkest moments still resonate with hope, love and clarity.
The overwhelming success of glowing reviews along with Shaun's particular brand of live performance has resulted in tying up a 3 album distribution deal with Voiceprint www.voiceprint.co.uk; podcasts, along with tracks featured from the album, will be available on the Voiceprint site prior to the releases.
Last year Shaun won best acoustic roots artist of the year at the Independent Leeds music awards; nominations were received from a wide range of music writers, promoters, journalists and musicians, www.theindependentleedsmusicawards.co.uk.
Shaun's film and TV work has included writing the score and providing tracks for the film Bad Day; winner of best film at the Reel HeART International Film Festival 2005 in Toronto www.reelheart.com.
Tour dates will feature the band line up alongside select solo shows,
for full tour details and news go to www.shaunthunter.com.
HAve you managed to get your guitar hands on a G7th capo yet?! If not, then you're missing out and you should come and have a look and get in touch if you're interested...
just to say hi, missed the chance to see ya , got ill, but thats another story. x . Say hi to all the crew, they all help you to stop worrying so that you can keep making great tunes, it's been nice to visit here to catch up .x
Honoured to have you as a new friend sir! You have some great reviews here, and having had a listen, well deserved.Will try to catch one of the cumbria gigs to hear you live and say hi.Cheers, Peter.
Welcome to my friendslist! -a stranger is only a friend you haven’t met yet! Very nice to see you! I hope things are going good for you! Drop by my page if you can find the time! Listen to a song or two, and give me a comment, or send some words ;-) Stay tuned -don't be a stranger!!
hey there Shaun thanks so much for the add request ,so a big hello from a notheasterner !! loved your music and great to see how well youre doing ,hope to catch one of your gigs soon , take care ,stay well and be happy . great to have you among my wonderful list of friends
HI SHAUN AND HI TO THE OTHER ROADIES...I THINK YOU WILL BE A BIG HIT HERE IN MAIDSTONE, EVERYONE WILL WANT OT SEE YOU AND THEY WILL ALL HAVE MUSIC IN THEIR MINDS AFTER THEY HAVE GOT OVER THE BIG WEEKEND HERE IN MOTE PARK THIS MONTH SO I AM SURE THEY WILL HUNT YOU DOWN. ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR UP AND COMMING GIGS FROM CAZ
Hi Shaun love the music, hows about poppin into the spinners sometime to say hi, wizzardmarra's nights are taking off big style would be cool to hear from ya Al
hi . i have the date written down...13th June okies will be seing my friend this week and we might both be able to come for a look, thanks for the information.....Hey my son was born on a Fri 13th ...good date to be in Maidstone c ya soon and once we all meet up I'm sure Cheryl will also help to give you a lovely spiritual reading if I don't get too much...june a long time AWAY BUT MABEY WE WILL GET TO HEAR U.
Hey Shaun Thanks for the invite - loving your sound here. Please drop by my friends, EntropiK's page and give their tracks a spin - I think you'll like what you hear. Looking forward to hearing more of your tracks... think I@ll treat myself to your album. Best wishes Toni
