Elegies: CD
My goal in writing the material for this CD was to create and sustain a particular mood. Though all the songs are love songs - some based loosely on classical and Romantic texts, others more contemporary in tone - they also have in common the theme of loss: of youth, of a time and place, of a loved one who is absent or only a memory. AVAILABLE 06
My goal in writing the material for this CD was to create and sustain a particular mood. Though all the songs are love songs - some based loosely on classical and Romantic texts, others more contemporary in tone - they also have in common the theme of loss: of youth, of a time and place, of a loved one who is absent or only a memory. AVAILABLE 06 15 23
'Indispensable...Rupert Wates is a real master' (Patrick Dallongeville, Paris-Move https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/rupert-wates-elegies/)
'...An exquisite album of sensitive songs from a master of his craft' (Rory Standbrige, FATEA UK https://www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/reviews/RupertWates5/?fbclid=IwAR08rLIf6OOFAfCOGHqJYlXSVnc16Wp3i0Sp_cVGRaiUU994-Y2ekjJv02s)
'A mesmerising shower of notes and 11 fresh original songs' (Mick Tems, Folk Wales http://folk.wales/magazine/?p=2511#AUGUST_2023)
'A remarkable balance and maturity which places him as one of the best exponents of the genre along with Martin Simpson, Richard Thompson and a few others...Once again a very solid selection of acoustic jewels' (Remo Ricaldone, Roots Highway http://www.rootshighway.it/outsiders/2023/wates.htm)
'I let it wash over me five times in one afternoon without feeling I'd had enough...Beautiful, very beautiful' (Dani Heyvaert, Rootstime NL https://rootstime.be/index.html?https://rootstime.be/CD%20REVIEUW/2023/AUG1/CD67.html)
'Yet another example of the flawless music that flows from...this artist...a talent of real substance' (Paul McGee, Lonesome Highway https://www.lonesomehighway.com/music-reviews/2023/9/25/nblh2dckqn5tozvcxqp0ginqekfmbp)
'A hyptnotic listening experience' (Mike Davies, Folk Radio UK https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2023/09/rupert-wates-elegies-album-review/?fbclid=IwAR0FTroa25IZ_Q9pc9hxvUXrXpDOTUI6c0LK-WOxcdPtKmqwE7S8REyFa-M)
'A genuine virtuoso...who plays with the kind of subtelty you won't be hearing on mainstream radio (4 stars)' (Allan Mckay, Music Riot UK http://musicriot.co.uk/album/elegies-rupert-wates/)
'There's a glorious simplicity to the instrumentation...which frame(s) the lyrics perfectly' (Jonathan Aird, https://americana-uk.com)
'It's been a long time since I was so impressed by an album...Rupert's songs are so good they can easily compete with the best work of Nick Drake and John Martyn. Buy this touchingly beautiful album and immerse yourself completely in Rupert Wates' warm sournds!' (Peter Marinus, Bluestown Music Netherlands https://www.bluestownmusic.nl/review-rupert-wates-elegies/)
'Beautifully crafted...Lovers of first rate string work in the pure folk tradition will not be disappointed' (4 stars) (Cis Van Looy, Written In Music https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/rupert-wates-elegies/)
'...Eloquent and genuine...Graceful songs performed simply but effectively' (Martin Raybould, Whisperin And Hollerin http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=16651)
'We can't imagine that there is a single fan of artists like John Martyn and Nick Drake who will not be impressed by this beautiful autumn album.' (4 stars out of 5) Pieter Wijnstekers, Heaven Magazine (Netherlands)
'Rupert Wates' astonishing talents as a guitarist and singer-songwriter are showcased to perfection in this elegant and graceful set of songs' (Julie Cruickshank, https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/)
'Songs that relax the body but massage those parts of the brain most receptive to beauty, balance and harmony...Some of the best and most inspired melodies I have heard in a long time' (Eloy Perez, Ruta 66 Discomatico https://www.ruta66.es/2024/01/discomatico/rupert-wates-elegies-bite-music-ltd/)
'A wonderful piece of work' (Ronand Valstar, Real Roots Cafe https://www.realrootscafe.com/2023/09/17/rupert-wates-elegies/)