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Natural With previous studio experience under a FACTOR grant, the Sharecroppers confidently proceeded with the recording of their first CD "Natural". According to Mike Madigan, "We recorded 19 songs over three long days and nights and we selected the best 13 songs for the CD and cassette. It was just a matter of getting the right people to record us live." In this case, the "right people" were Joe Dunphy (a former resident of Pasadena, Newfoundland) and Steve Traub, both of The Trebas Institute of Music in Toronto, Ontario. The
Sharecroppers orchestrated Natural to bring out as many facets of Newfoundland
life as possible: "It's a good mixture of serious and lighthearted
lyrics with a few instrumentals thrown in. If you've heard the songs,
I think you'll agree that the type of music on it is enjoyable and reflective
of Newfoundland". While it's true that the flavour of the album
will make most native Newfoundlanders nostalgic, you certainly don't
have to be a Newfoundlander to enjoy Natural. |
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This New Founde Lande With their 2nd CD, the Sharecroppers continue with their pure and simple approach to music. Self-produced by Mike, Ed and Guy, (assisted by engineer, Lee Sheppard at Studio Sound, Deer Lake, Newfoundland) the lyrics and music on this disc are a fond tribute to a place very dear to the Sharecroppers: "This New Founde Lande".
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Home, Boy's! Yes, we know what you're thinking and we agree! This third Sharecropper release has been long overdue. Over the past 11 years we've been told many times to stick to our roots and keep things acoustic, simple and creative as we did with our first 2 albums "Natural" and "This Newfounde Lande". We feel we've done this again with "Home, Boys!". So to YOU our wonderful listener, be you tourist to this great rugged Province, Newfoundlander come back home to visit, or someone who just appreciates our music, thank you for picking up this new release. May our sound, enthusiasm and simplicity bring you great listening pleasure. Whether you're just sitting back or driving along the highway, we're there with you in spirit. So sing out with us or just simply listen to our lyrics. Catch us live in concert too - you'll enjoy our lyrics as well! |
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