A rich legacy of music from
David McWilliams – a UK artist with a sound that's based in folk music, but set to these magnificent larger arrangements that really send things over the top! There's a soaring majesty to the music – maybe somewhere in the Scott Walker camp, in part because of the sense of self-importance that
McWilliams brings to the delivery of the songs, which is tremendous – a quality that would be cloying a few steps to the side, but which is perfect all the way through on these cuts! Mike Leander provides some wonderful arrangements on these tracks,
David's voice is recorded with a nicely moody style, and the whole blend of modes here is incredible. Some of
McWilliams' music from this time has been issued before, but this package brings together all his albums for the Major/
Minor label – Singing Songs By
David McWilliams,
David McWilliams Vol 2, and
David McWilliams Vol 3 – plus bonus tracks from a variety of singles too, and a great set of notes!