Philip Butler & Natasha Tranter  'Stories For Emily'
Handmade fabric covered hardback book with CD.

SAWMILL5

Information:
In March 2010 Sawmill/Steelmill Records will release its most lavish package to date. A handmade fabric covered book containing lyrics, photos, illustrations and a rather old fashioned ‘C.D.’ (a blast from the past huh!) containing the music of Philip Butler & Natasha Tranter, this extravagant body of work, entitled ‘Stories For Emily’, is the culmination of 6 months spent hibernating in a disused basement flat. The bare walls, high cobweb covered ceilings and dusty wooden floorboards provided the perfect acoustics and inspiration to weave their delicate brand of psyche-folk.
Butler’s distinctive vocals and stark plucked guitar, along with Tranter’s ghostly accordion, provide the rich sound bed consistent throughout the record. Outstanding guest appearances from the nimble fingered John-Joe Murray on fiddle, Thomas Collison on double bass and the beautiful vocals of Holly Jeffery decorate selected songs. As with Butler’s 2009 release ‘Trapped at Sea’, all the engineering and production work was undertaken by himself, with some aid from long time collaborator Thomas Collison.

The book edition of the album is very limited due to its handmade nature, but a download version will be available from all the usual outlets shortly thereafter.

Released:
March 2010
Second edition now available for £8 - FREE UK P&P

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Quotes:
"‘Stories for Emily’ is an album that explores both the near and far corners of British folk music forging new boundaries and kicking up ancient dust as it does. The songs slide from old to new with a deft and delicate touch. This album grows more powerful each time you listen, and it’s worth it"
Folkwords.com

"Both an art-piece and a collectors item"
Mark Tucker (Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange USA)