Fair Winds by Black Needle Noise with Ruby Friedman and Colin McGuinness
"Fair Winds" was originally written to be the theme song for a TV show
about the history of the Isle Of Man. Unfortunately, it has been
put on the back burner because of Covid. Hopefully, this will happen down the line, but John Fryer decided to release this gorgeous masterpiece in the meantime.
John has an incredible knack for giving songs this huge expansive sound that consistently evolves and grows. You can listen to his tracks over and over and still discover some new magic that he wove into the fabric of the music. "Fair Winds" also directly parallels his most iconic project, This Mortal Coil. Lush, beautiful, and full of depth and emotion. "Fair Winds" was created to delight our senses and soul.
John Fryer started his career in 1979 at London’s Blackwing Studios (London) and soon began working with seminal bands on 4AD, Mute, Rough Trade, and Beggars Banquet, including Depeche Mode, The Wolfgang Press, and Cocteau Twins. His achievement in helping develop the latter’s pioneering ethereal and ambient sound ultimately led Watts-Russell to recruit Fryer as his partner for This Mortal Coil.
Currently, Fryer also works closely with COP International and its roster, and this debut Black Needle Noise release on the label is being hailed by COP founder Christian Petke who says, “I know how much this project means to John and I think it represents some of his finest work. Black Needle Noise is his vehicle to execute his artistic visions. It is not bound by style or fashion but represents the distilled essence of a man honing his craft for 40-plus years. To say it is an honor to represent Black Needle Noise on COP International is an understatement.”
Ruby Friedman is an incredible vocalist with deep roots in the soundtrack genre and was the perfect choice for "Fair Winds". Her delivery on both tracks elevates and enhances John's cinematic music.
Colin McGuinness
Colin over the years has played live [Japan being one of them] and recorded with many many bands. His playing and fashion style stand out a mile in the crowd.
Tracklist
| 1. | Fair Winds | 5:44 |
| 2. | DollHouse On Fire | 3:29 |
| 3. | Fair Winds (Instrumental Version) | 5:48 |
| 4. | DollHouse on Fire (Instrumental Version) | 4:35 |
Credits
Lyrics and Vocals by Ruby Friedman
Music and All Other Noises by Colin McGuinness & John Fryer
License
All rights reserved.
BLACK NEEDLE NOISE is music for the movies you haven’t dreamt of yet! Musical Soundscapes, Audio Alchemy, Sonic Sculptures, Ambient Black Magic, Glamour & Decay with Grindtronica Overtones.
Taking you to a whole new level of Shinier, Richer, Darker,Noise PoP. So sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the ride of this Global Underworld Music..