Bright Weaving is the latest double album from renowned illustrator, composer, and musician Martin Springett. The album features 21 tracks, this expanded edition builds upon the original 2010 release, which was a limited 16-track digital album. Inspired by the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay, the music serves as a sonic journey through the landscapes and cultures depicted in his works.
The album highlights an impressive lineup of musicians, including the stunning vocals of Danie Friesen on Rachel’s Song, alongside Alyssa Wright on cello, Bob Brough on soprano saxophone, Rahlen Sullaphen on bass, Maryem Hassan Tollar on vocals, Chris McKhool (Sultans of String) on violin, Penner MacKay on drums and percussion, Prof. Rob Burns on bass, and Rebecca Fielder and Miriam Springett on flutes.
“Written and recorded over the last twenty years, Bright Weaving is like a musical diary for me,” says Martin. “It not only responds to these incredible novels as they were released but also reflects my evolving musical interests, shaped by the varied settings of the books—Spain, Italy, the Middle East, China, England, and beyond.”
This marks Martin’s first solo album in nearly a decade and his first-ever double album, spanning nearly 90 minutes of music. Known for his seamless fusion of art and sound, Springett’s return to solo recording offers an immersive and deeply personal collection of compositions. The CD package also includes stunning new artwork, commemorating the 40th anniversary of The Summer Tree, the first book in Guy Gavriel Kay’s The Fionavar Tapestry.
With Bright Weaving, Springett continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, offering fans a richly textured and evocative listening experience.
Track listing
1 First Light 01:08
2 The Four Gardens Of Al-Rassan – Elvira 04:33
3 Ragosa 02:05
4 Tudesca 02:25
5 Fezana 02:01
6 Dianora 05:28
7 Painted Feet On Ochre Sand 05:06
8 Fionavar Suite Part 1 / The Crossing 10:22
9 The Wild Hunt 01:18
10 Midsummer Night (Kevin’s Song) 03:46
11 Jennifer 02:53
12 Fionavar Suite Part 2 / The Return 02:56
13 Ysabel / Awakenings 06:03
14 Arbonne 01:17
15 Under Heaven 06:28
16 Children Of Earth And Sky 03:15
17 ‘Shirin’s Dance 03:46
18 River Of Stars 04:53
19 Shan’s Theme 02:00
20 The Last Light Of The Sun 04:50
21 Rachel’s Song 05:36
Martin Springett / Composer / Acoustic Guitar / Voice
Penner Mackay / Percussion / Co-Composer on “The Gardens”
Maryem Toller / Voice
Ron Allen / Bansuri (wooden flute )
Rahlen Sullaphen / Acoustic and Electric Bass
Alyssa Wright / Cello
Rebecca and Miriam Springett / Flutes
Chris McKhool / Violin
Special thanks to Guy from El Spong!
Recorded at Kitchen Sync, Toronto
Engineered by Jakob Thiesen and Kevin Tokar
‘Gardens’ Engineered by Frank Detillio
Paintings And Design by Martin. Springett
More Info about Martin Springett
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063298533637
Bandcamp:
https://thegardeningclub.bandcamp.com/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/609rjROIH5bEQdBE9pOQWg?si=yU-RheraT9Oo2G6AViL1mA
More about Martin’s and other Projects
https://mrrmusic.com/project/a-gardening-club-project/
More info about Guy Gavriel Kay
https://brightweavings.com/
Melodic Revolution Records
https://li.sten.to/mrrmusiccom