Trainsong : Guitar Compositions 1967-2010, by Michael Chapman

Trainsong : Guitar Compositions 1967-2010

by Michael Chapman

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1.	The Last Polish Breakfast 05:25
2.	Little Molly's Dream 08:51
3.	Fahey's Flag 04:08
4.	Rockport Sunday 05:04
5.	Sunday Morning 03:29
6.	Sweet Little Friend From Georgia 03:59
7.	Elinkine 04:13
8.	New Chord Blues 03:21
9.	Uncle Jack / Looking For Charlie 02:37
10.	Caddo Lake 06:43
11.	Theme from the Movie of the Same Name 02:23
12.	Stranger's Map of Texas 03:45	buy track
13.	Slowcoach 05:05	buy track
14.	Naked Ladies and Electric Ragtime 02:44
15.	Ponchatoulah 03:37
16.	Wellington The Skellington 03:38
17.	Silverking 04:33
18.	Sensimilia 05:13
19.	Thurston's House 03:09
20.	Thank You PK 1944 04:06
21.	The Coming of the Roads 02:16
22.	Sometimes 03:12
23.	Extrabop 02:17
24.	Trying Times 03:37
25.	La Madrugada 07:52

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Michael Chapman began his career on the Cornish folk circuit in 1967. He signed to the Harvest label, home to Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and many others, recording four quasi-legendary albums. The influential 'Fully Qualified Survivor' was John Peel's favorite record of 1970, and featured future Bowie collaborator Mick Ronson. After decades of recording and touring, Chapman remains an obscure figure in the States. His profile was raised by a lengthy interview with big fan Thurston Moore in Fretboard Journal, and he also toured extensively with the late guitarist Jack Rose, with whom Michael shared a warm kinship.

Chapman has released dozens of albums, but only a few in the States. 'Trainsong : Guitar Compositions 1967-2010' is a 2CD collection of 26 recently-recorded solo guitar versions of tunes spanning his entire career. It is a fascinating look at one of the most prolific guitarists of our time.

Song-by-song annotation and tunings by Michael Chapman. Liner notes by Charles Shaar Murray, recipient of the Ralph Gleason Music Book Award for his study on Jimi Hendrix, 'Crosstown Traffic'. Unseen photos.

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Tompkins Square label, established in 2005, has released acclaimed recordings by artists such as William Tyler, Ryley Walker and Michael Chapman as well as reissues of folk, old-timey, gospel and American Primitive Guitar. The label has received 8 Grammy nominations. ... more

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