Yuletime (single)

Glyn Bailey

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Many of us recognize the human need for the ancient rituals that mark the passing seasons, but dislike the religious aspect they often take ...

When the season is dark, wet and cold, bringing us the opportunity to spend Read more
Many of us recognize the human need for the ancient rituals that mark the passing seasons, but dislike the religious aspect they often take ...

When the season is dark, wet and cold, bringing us the opportunity to spend more time indoors, eating and drinking, spending time with the family, we need a soundtrack to accompany those traditions. This is my contribution - 'Yuletime'.

Lyrically, I went back to basics, focusing on what our Pagan ancestors celebrated at this time of year ... the return of the Sun at the Winter solstice and the promise of a respite from the gloom.

Thank you to the 'Stacey Grove Choir' (Phil Senior & Sharon Butler), and to Dave Archer for Mastering the audio so beautifully.
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Brave John Norse (single)

Glyn Bailey

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'Brave John Norse' is a morality tale inspired by the 1907 book of the same name. It relates the story of an initially unrequited love, a battle against the forces of darkness, and eventual triumph. The music was inspired Read more
'Brave John Norse' is a morality tale inspired by the 1907 book of the same name. It relates the story of an initially unrequited love, a battle against the forces of darkness, and eventual triumph. The music was inspired by playing around on old accordion that I'd found in a junk shop.

Here's a Youtube link to the Brave John Norse video: https://youtu.be/8DBs46VTKY4

My website: https://www.glynbailey.com
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Geoff's Boots (single)

Glyn Bailey

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We all keep souvenirs that connect us immediately with important events, people and places. The resonance of such objects evokes a certain nostalgia & gives us that warm glow we get when recalling Read more
About the song...
We all keep souvenirs that connect us immediately with important events, people and places. The resonance of such objects evokes a certain nostalgia & gives us that warm glow we get when recalling the past. This is a song about our relationship with such items, cared for amongst our most precious belongings.

In this case, it's a pair of old football boots ... But not just any boots ... The owner believes they were the same pair worn by Football Legend Sir Geoff Hurst in the 1966 World Cup Final, which transforms worn-out old junk into priceless relics ... in the mind of their keeper.

Any proceeds from downloads of this song will got to SPARKS, a leading children’s medical research charity dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into a range of conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to-be. Sir Geoff Hurst holds the role of Life President.
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Metal & Mud (single)

Glyn Bailey

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Before he died, my father told me that no-one from our family had ever visited the grave of his Uncle George Brawn, who was killed in The Great War in 1918. He asked me to go if I ever had the opportunity ... I agreed I Read more
Before he died, my father told me that no-one from our family had ever visited the grave of his Uncle George Brawn, who was killed in The Great War in 1918. He asked me to go if I ever had the opportunity ... I agreed I would.

I finally made the journey in the summer of 2011 on a trip to Belgium. I visited the town of Ypres, various battlefield sites & war memorials before travelling South to Mont Huon Military Cemetery at Le Treport in Northern France where my Great Uncle's grave is located.

My own Grandfather took part in the conflict, but in common with many of the survivors he didn't speak about his experiences beyond a few isolated details, so to go there and stand where they fought was a very moving experience. The endless rows of neat white headstones and countless names of the fallen provide a stark reminder to successive generations of the terrible personal cost of War. This song is my tribute.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission do a terrific job in maintaining the cemeteries: www.cwgc.org.

Thanks to Phil Senior & Jamie Singleton for their suggestions & musical input .
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