Joshua Burnell

Joshua Burnell – Songs From The Seasons II (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 35:39 minutes | 417 MB | Genre: Folk, Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Misted Valley Records

Born to English parents in Annecy in the Alps, Joshua was brought up in Kendal and came to York to study primary education at York St John University. Like many, once in York, he stayed here and he now combines his music-making with teaching part-time at Fishergate Primary School.

Heading up a self-named 6 piece Folk-Rock band playing modern interpretations of traditional songs alongside some new compositions a la Fairport Convention, Trees, etc.
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Joshua Burnell – Songs From The Seasons (Remastered) (2018/2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:04:18 minutes | 758 MB | Genre: Folk Rock, Americana
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Misted Valley Records

Songs From The Seasons is the fascinating culmination of a much bigger project. In 2016, Joshua “embarked upon an ambitious project to release his own arrangements of a traditional song or tune digitally each week, reflecting the seasons as the following year progressed.” There were over 25 musicians involved with the project, which ultimately resulted in the production of four conceptually themed albums collectively known as The Season Project. The work is bang up to date and bang to rights, in as much as Joshua has managed to breathe a new modern conception to the material. Initially, before considering instrumentation, he focused on the songs and tunes, resulting in a sophisticated, refreshing and relevant finished product. Songs From The Seasons is what it says on the tin – 14, handpicked, favourites from the overall collection.
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