DULCIMER were a longstanding collective consisting of three musicians, all multi-instrumentalists: Dave Eaves, Pete Hodges and Jem North. The trio debuted with 1971’s oddly titled “And I Turned As I Had As a Boy” produced by Page and released on Nepentha (Mercury acquiring American distribution rights). Best described as acoustic folk-rock, it attracted favourable reviews for its intriguing blend of English folk (including several references to the group’s local Cotswolds environment) and varied instrumentation. Melody Maker magazine, in particular, was effusive, comparing the duo favourably with Simon And Garfunkel. The album additionally featured Richard Todd reading poetry on two of the tracks. It sold well in the USA, Europe and Japan. The band recorded twice more in the early seventies before fading into obscurity, but neither 'Room for Thought' or 'A Land Fit for Heroes' (with rural English author Fred Archer) would find their way into official release until years later. DULCIMER had a resurgence of sorts in the nineties thanks to the small President Records label, who released a trio of the band's albums as well as the shelved 'Room for Thought' project on CD ('A Land Fit for Heroes' had been issued thanks to the band's own financing in 1980).Their music has been described as folk-rock and is mostly acoustic, but the band's penchant for odd themes, creative arrangements and occasional progressive forays merits them inclusion here in the Archives. DULCIMER will appeal to fans of understated, acoustic-driven music with classic folk instrumentation such as mandolins, acoustic guitars, flutes and of course dulcimers. Line-up / Musicians Dave Eaves/guitars,woodwinds,vocals Pete Hodge/guitars,mandolin,dulcimer,vocals Jem North/bass,percussion Discography And I Turned As I Had Turned As A Boy 1970
1.Sonnett to the Fall 2.Pilgrim from the City 3.Morman's Casket 4.Ghost of the Wandering Minstrel Boy 5.Glochester City 6.Starlight 7.Caravan 8.Lisa's Song 9.Time Is My Life 10.Fruit of the Musical Tree 11.While It Lasted 12.Suzanne
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