Mansfield is an album of 12 artists who have written and recorded settings of Katherine Mansfield's poetry, featuring:
Anna Coddington/Charlotte Yates/Julia Deans/The Bats/Godfrey de Grut feat. Tusiata Avia /Lawrence Arabia/Delaney Davidson/Mel Parsons/Lorina Harding/Lontalius/Will Ricketts & Toby Laing feat Louis Baker/French For Rabbits.
First single out 6 JAN The Wounded Bird by French For Rabbits.
Also available on bandcamp.
RNZ Interview 11 JAN
RNZ Concert preview 26 JAN
Second single out 3 FEB Malade by Lawrence Arabia.
Also available on bandcamp.
RNZ Preview 12 FEB
Album Released 20 FEB on Rhythmethod.co.nz /DRM.
Live shows coming 2021!
14 June Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
20 June Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
"To rejuvenate Mansfield’s poetry with music is an idea so perfect, a pairing so ideal, that it’s surprising such a project hasn’t been completed before. The artists featured showcase their many talents whilst showcasing the talents of our frequently known, oft-overlooked, New Zealand icon. 5 of 5 stars.' music.net.nz
Full track list:
To K.M. – Anna Coddington
Malade – Lawrence Arabia
Secret Flowers – Lontalius
There was a child once (XX) – Mel Parsons
Night-Scented Stock – Godfrey de Grut feat. Tusiata Avia
Sunset – Will Ricketts & Toby Laing feat. Louis Baker
The New Husband – Lorina Harding
Pic-Nic – Delaney Davidson
The Awakening River – Charlotte Yates (Mark Tierney Remix)
Sanary – The Bats
To L.H.B. – Julia Deans
The Wounded Bird – French For Rabbits
Anna Coddington/Charlotte Yates/Julia Deans/The Bats/Godfrey de Grut feat. Tusiata Avia /Lawrence Arabia/Delaney Davidson/Mel Parsons/Lorina Harding/Lontalius/Will Ricketts & Toby Laing feat Louis Baker/French For Rabbits.
First single out 6 JAN The Wounded Bird by French For Rabbits.
Also available on bandcamp.
RNZ Interview 11 JAN
RNZ Concert preview 26 JAN
Second single out 3 FEB Malade by Lawrence Arabia.
Also available on bandcamp.
RNZ Preview 12 FEB
Album Released 20 FEB on Rhythmethod.co.nz /DRM.
Live shows coming 2021!
14 June Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
20 June Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
"To rejuvenate Mansfield’s poetry with music is an idea so perfect, a pairing so ideal, that it’s surprising such a project hasn’t been completed before. The artists featured showcase their many talents whilst showcasing the talents of our frequently known, oft-overlooked, New Zealand icon. 5 of 5 stars.' music.net.nz
Full track list:
To K.M. – Anna Coddington
Malade – Lawrence Arabia
Secret Flowers – Lontalius
There was a child once (XX) – Mel Parsons
Night-Scented Stock – Godfrey de Grut feat. Tusiata Avia
Sunset – Will Ricketts & Toby Laing feat. Louis Baker
The New Husband – Lorina Harding
Pic-Nic – Delaney Davidson
The Awakening River – Charlotte Yates (Mark Tierney Remix)
Sanary – The Bats
To L.H.B. – Julia Deans
The Wounded Bird – French For Rabbits
