H. M. B a r k E n d e a v o u r

B r e a k i n g W a v e s
A T r i b u t e t o t h e S h i p a n d C r e w

A piece of music which is being released to celebrate the return of the replica of
Captain Cook’s ship the Endeavour.
Inspired by the remarkable story of the vessel and it’s crew, it is the most recent work of
musician / composers Charles O’Connor and Paul Whittaker, and continues a theme which they first
explored in their previous instrumental album "Angel on the Mantelpiece".
Traditional instruments such as concertina, fiddle and mandolin are used extensively, but the
inclusion of such diverse elements as "tribal" drums, harp, and a guest appearance by guitar virtuoso Martin
Simpson ensure that this is much more than a collection of folk songs or sea shanties.
O’Connor and Whittaker both come from backgrounds in rock and pop music, with such varied credits
as "Horslips" and Stock, Aitken and Waterman, but in recent years their collaboration has led them towards
music for T.V. and radio ( Heart of the Country, Buoys and Girls, Rick Stein etc.),
and film ( A Day at the Beach ).

The C.D. includes five pieces.........

1. Breaking Waves - 4m 13s
2. Lonorono - 5m 26s
3. Transit of Venus - 4m 58s
4. The Hurricane - 6m
5. Ice Blink - 4m 58

Tracks 2, 3 and 4 are from the forthcoming CD ‘THE SHELL’ which will be available from mid July and can
be pre-ordered now. There are also plans for a major live performance, for which the Endeavour will form
the ‘backdrop’. The probable line up of musicians for the event from includes Steve Fletcher of the
"Penguin Cafe Orchestra", Mitt Gamon (whose work has featured on albums by Paul Brady, Lol Creme and
Kevin Godley etc.), Chris Parkinson of the "House Band", Paul Smith (noted session drummer of "Prefab
Sprout" fame), and the aforementioned Martin Simpson.

For telephone Orders please call 01947 603833 (international +44 1947 603833)
9am - 9pm GMT. 7 days a week.
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