Moonrise

Description

Moonrise is a studio album by the British singer and songwriter Garth Hewitt, independently released on Amos Music in June 2010, distributed by Elevation Music. The album was produced and recorded January 2010 by Paul Pilot at his Wapping Press Studios in London, England. It reflects visits by Garth to three parts of the world – Nicaragua, Mozambique and the Holy Land. It was released to mark 25 years of Amos Trust, the human rights agency of which Garth is Director.

Garth Hewitt has been around on the UK scene now for almost 40 years, and his passionate brand of country-tinged folk rock has moved and touched many through the years. He is also involved with the humanitarian organisation Amos Trust, who engage in human rights protection, and work with oppressed communities. ‘Moonrise’, his latest effort, grew out of these experiences, specifically those Garth had whilst travelling in Nicaragua, Mozambique, and the Holy Land, and the songs are tinged with the restlessness and adventure of a long-distance journey. This would be the perfect album for a road trip. That, however, would be to leave the vast wealth of this recording untapped: Garth’s lyrical prowess shines through on every track. From the evocative imagery of «Poets Of Nicaragua», a tribute to those who have brought change in Nicaragua, and to those who continue to do so, to the singable choruses of «God’s Revolution Of Love», his mature songwriting cuts to heart of the matter without being burdensome, and he effortlessly squeezes so much life in between his words, without sounding glib. [Gareth Hills, Cross Rhythms, September 2010]

CD tracklist:

01. There Is An Ancient Peace
02. Moonlight On Galilee
03. God With Sleeves Rolled Up
04. Poets Of Nicaragua
05. God’s Revolution Of Love
06. Late Summer Love
07. Hymns Of Liberation
08. Twilight
09. Do Unto Others
10. Lay It Down