Ostara (The Wishing Tree album)
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Ostara is the title of the second album by The Wishing Tree
, a project by Marillion
's guitarist Steve Rothery
and singer Hannah Stobart. The album was produced and engineered by Rothery and mixed by Michael Hunter, who also produced the two most recent Marillion albums. Hunter also contributed additional keyboards and percussion. The artwork is by Spanish artist Antonio Seijas, who had created the artwork for Marillion's Happiness is the Road
(2008). Rothery's wife Jo and daughter Jennifer are credited for additional backing vocals and cover design, respectively. The drummer is Hannah's husband Paul Craddick (of Enchant
).
Total time 43:14
All songs written by Steve Rothery/Hannah Stobart. All lyrics by Stobart.
With:
The Wishing Tree
The Wishing Tree is an acoustic music project by Marillion's guitarist Steve Rothery and British vocalist Hannah Stobart. Their debut album, Carnival of Souls, was released in 1996 and a second album, Ostara, was released 23 March 2009.-History:...
, a project by Marillion
Marillion
Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their recorded studio output comprises sixteen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original vocalist & frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve...
's guitarist Steve Rothery
Steve Rothery
Steve Rothery is the guitarist of the English rock band Marillion. He was born in Brampton, South Yorkshire, England. From the age of six he lived in Whitby, North Yorkshire.-Biography:...
and singer Hannah Stobart. The album was produced and engineered by Rothery and mixed by Michael Hunter, who also produced the two most recent Marillion albums. Hunter also contributed additional keyboards and percussion. The artwork is by Spanish artist Antonio Seijas, who had created the artwork for Marillion's Happiness is the Road
Happiness Is the Road
Happiness Is the Road is Marillion's 15th studio album, released as two separate album-length volumes respectively entitled Essence and The Hard Shoulder. The overall playing time is 110 minutes , taking it to double album length...
(2008). Rothery's wife Jo and daughter Jennifer are credited for additional backing vocals and cover design, respectively. The drummer is Hannah's husband Paul Craddick (of Enchant
Enchant (band)
Enchant is an American neo-progressive rock band, formed in 1989. Their music is characterized by ambitious lyrics and melodies along with harmonic experimentation.-History:...
).
Track listing
- "Ostara" – 5:16
- "Easy" – 5:26
- "Hollow Hills" – 6:21
- "Seventh Sign" – 5:43
- "Falling" – 5:55
- "Fly" – 4:41
- "Kingfisher" – 4:16
- "Soldier" – 5:36
Total time 43:14
All songs written by Steve Rothery/Hannah Stobart. All lyrics by Stobart.
Personnel
- Hannah Stobart – Lead & Backing Vocals
- Steve RotherySteve RotherySteve Rothery is the guitarist of the English rock band Marillion. He was born in Brampton, South Yorkshire, England. From the age of six he lived in Whitby, North Yorkshire.-Biography:...
– Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars; Bass Guitars; Keyboards
With:
- Paul Craddick - Drums
- Mike Hunter - Additional keyboards & percussion
- Jo Rothery - Additional backing vocals
External links
- Ostara on marillion.com
- Free download of "Hollow Hills" and further sound-clips on ReverbNation.comReverbNation.comReverbNation.com is a web site, launched in 2006, that focuses on the independent music industry. It aims to provide a central site for musicians, producers, and venues to collaborate and communicate.-Innovations:...