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vhf#101 Fern Knight Music for Witches and Alchemists
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Music for Witches and Alchemists is a dark and beguiling collection of songs by Fern Knight, the primary cover for Margaret Wienk’s singing and songwriting. Beautifully recorded by Greg Weeks, the songs are cast in rich, detailed arrangements with Alec K. Redfearn (The Eyesores), Greg Weeks and Meg Baird (the Espers), and several other Philadelphia-area luminaries contributing to the sweeping sound. At the heart is Margie’s strong voice, cello, and guitar, leading the tunes with feeling and subtlety. While in the tradition of electric-trad legends such as Pentangle and Trees, Fern Knight’s music rings of the intensely personal and is delivered with crystal clarity, not the hipster–fuzz obfuscation of some contempo “folk.” M4W&A is Fern Knight’s first domestic release, following their barely available debut on the German Normal label. In card folio printed by Stumptown.CD $10
Recorded at Hexham Head in Philadelphia, PA
Engineered by Greg Weeks
Mixed by Alan Ford
Produced by Margaret Wienk
Mastered at Tremendos Music by Alex Abrash
Margie Wienk – Guitar, Vox, Cello, Triangle, Bells
Alec K. Redfearn – Accordion
Otto Hauser – Percussion, Drums
Jesse Sparhawk – Harp
Orion Rigel Dommisse – Synth, Harmonium
Greg Weeks – Vox, Acid Leads
Meg Baird – Vox
Chris Saraullo – Bowed Saw
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