Deciduous Eccentric by Stephen Hero
Deciduous Eccentric features 10 new songs of baroque chamber pop that sizzle and simmer with piano, cello, and electronics all topped off with that distinctive voice. For his final record Patrick has written songs from personal memories, initially set to small piano pieces, that have then been brought electrifyingly to life with some amazing cello work by maverick composer and media artist Semay Wu. Along the way we discover harmonies from Heidi Berry (4AD/Creation) and a duet with Simon Rivers (The Bitter Springs) plus further cameo appearances from assorted friends and musical accomplices. "The door is open , it's time that I went ..."
Tracklist
| 1. | The Green North | 4:40 |
| 2. | Colin | 4:23 |
| 3. | Fly A Rocket | 4:27 |
| 4. | Elsie, The Sea | 4:33 |
| 5. | Gunshot In The Fog | 4:01 |
| 6. | Patient Here Myself | 4:39 |
| 7. | Skinny Cupboard Pill Boy | 2:39 |
| 8. | Stripping Oliver | 4:56 |
| 9. | Turn To You | 4:15 |
| 10. | Don't Say It's Too Late | 3:19 |
Credits
© + ℗ Written, made and played by Patrick Fitzgerald with:
Semay Wu - cello on all songs except Don't Say It's Too Late
Yves Altana - cymbals and percussion
Heidi Berry - harmony vocal on Stripping Oliver
Simon Rivers - first lead vocal on Don't Say It's Too Late
Fern Smith - backing vocal on Fly A Rocket and Elsie, The Sea
Philip Ralph - backing vocal on Fly A Rocket and Elsie, The Sea
Will Fulford-Jones - mandolin on Patient Here Myself and violin on Elsie, The Sea and Turn To You
License
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Patrick Fitzgerald, singer and bass player in Kitchens of Distinction. After Kitchens he was: Fruit, one half of three fabulous duos - Lost Girls | The April Seven | Oskar's Drum - and solo he is Stephen Hero. He has been releasing records under all these guises and more since 1987.