Centenary: Words & Music of the Great War
Show of Hands · 2014
78 min · 34 tracks · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and war poetry, echoing the somber reflections of a century past.
Why this album works
This album serves as a significant cultural artifact, commemorating the centenary of World War I through music and poetry. It received critical acclaim for its heartfelt representation of the era, featuring tracks that highlight the emotional weight and historical context of wartime experiences.
- Best for
- poignant reflections on history wave-like pacing with peaks evocative moments for contemplation
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Centenary: Words & Music of the Great War' finds Show of Hands at a reflective point in their career, following their successful exploration of British folk traditions. This album comes after their acclaimed project 'Roots: The Best of Show of Hands', showcasing a deepening engagement with historical themes and storytelling through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iwan Fals· Nikolai Noskov· Cesk Freixas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Anthem For Doomed Youth / The Flowers Of The Forest 1:23
- 2 Lamplight / The Sunshine Of Your Smile 1:59
- 3 Concert Party: Busseboom / It's A Long Way To Tipperary 1:36
- 4 A Girl's Song / Goodbye-ee 1:56
- 5 I Have A Rendezvous With Death / Keep The Home Fires Burning 1:22
- 6 The Lads In Their Hundreds / Isca Rose 1:36
- 7 To Victory / Hanging On The Old Barbed Wire & The Menin Gate 2:16
- 8 Who's For The Game / Love Will Make The World Go Round 1:06
- 9 The Silent One / Pack Up Your Troubles (In Your Old Kit Bag) 1:37
- 10 Requiem For The Dead Of Europe / Roses Of Picardy Standout 1:17
- 11 The General / Bombed Last Night 1:11
- 12 Break Of Day In The Trenches / Fred Karno's Army 1:26
- 13 The Call / The Padre 1:30
- 14 Dulce Et Decorum Est / Landsend Standout 2:23
- 15 Trench Poets / When This Bloody War Is Over 1:38
- 16 To An Athlete Dying Young / If You Were The Only Girl In The World 1:48
- 17 August 1914 / The Hallsands 1:21
- 18 The Soldier Addresses His Body / I Wore A Tunic 1:38
- 19 An Irish Airman Foresees His Death / Cain McSlainte 1:01
- 20 Slumber Song / Silent Night 1:39
- 21 The Soldier / Thaxted 1:22
- 22 For The Fallen / Coming Home & Bonnie Light Horsemen 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 The Gamekeeper 3:47
- 2 Goodbyee / If You Were The Only Girl In The World / The Lovely Nymph 3:24
- 3 The Lads In Their Hundreds Standout 3:27
- 4 The Padre 4:13
- 5 Coming Home 3:33
- 6 It's A Long Way To Tipperary 1:39
- 7 The Sunshine Of Your Smile 3:07
- 8 Silent Night 3:09
- 9 Love Will Make The World Go Round 2:30
- 10 Goodbye 'Til The Next Time 3:16
- 11 The Blue Cockade 6:08
- 12 Requiem 3:20
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