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VAN MORRISON
New double-album
‘LATEST RECORD PROJECT: VOLUME 1’
Is out now
First-ever virtual performance tomorrow
in partnership with NUGS.NET
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Photo by Bradley Quinn
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It’s been over 50 years since Van Morrison first came to attention, and still no-one comes close to his free-wheeling blend of blues, R&B, jazz and soul. Today, Van Morrison shares his 42nd album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ which is out now on Exile/BMG.
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His most dynamic and contemporary album in years, ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is a 28-track delve into his ongoing love of blues, R&B, jazz and soul. However much you may love his classic albums, this new project proves that he’s living in the present, and remains an artist of integrity and distinction.
“I’m getting away from the perceived same songs, same albums all the time,” says Morrison. “This guy’s done 500 songs, maybe more, so hello? Why do you keep promoting the same ten? I’m trying to get out of the box.”
‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is the result of our enforced period of isolation. Unable to tour, Morrison remained busy with constant songwriting, starting ideas on piano, guitar or saxophone. What emerged is a wealth of new material, which shimmers with a directness and vibrancy that comes from working with a rhythm section with whom he shares an immediate, spontaneous connection.
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Van Morrison launched the project by releasing the title track, which was followed by the lead single ‘Only A Song’ that Radio 2 playlisted and named Record of the Week, and gained further radio support at Jazz FM.
The album spans everything from the saxophone-led R&B gem ‘Jealousy’ to the joyful, country-tinged ‘A Few Bars Early’ via the spirited Them-style garage rock of the self-explanatory ‘Stop Bitching, Do Something’. While it touches upon the romantic sentiment and late-night warmth that people love Van Morrison for, the overriding theme is a straight-talking commentary on contemporary life. Rich with warm exemplary musicianship, ‘Love Should Come With A Warning’ features lyrics written by the great Don Black.
What ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ most clearly demonstrates is this: if you want to really appreciate Van Morrison’s art listen to what he’s doing now, because he never stops.
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Van Morrison will mark the album’s release by playing his first-ever virtual performance tomorrow night. He will perform a livestream event from the renowned Real World Studios in Wiltshire that will see him debut some brand new songs alongside a selection of classic tracks.
The event is a partnership with nugs.net, the leading music platform for live concert streams and recordings. The platform hosts live streams and professionally recorded archive concerts from iconic artists. Fans can tune in to the performance live at 8pm BST / 3pm EST.
Tickets are available to pre-order HERE.
‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is out now on
double-CD, deluxe-CD, triple-vinyl and digital formats HERE.
Visit HERE for the latest updates and ticket details for live performances
VAN MORRISON
LATEST RECORD PROJECT
IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR STREAMING THROUGH ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND ALL POPULAR STREAMING SITES.
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