Gap Species by North Sea Radio Orchestra
Following the demise of previous band, Shrubbies, in 1998, Craig Fortnam invested in an 8 -Track reel-to-reel and an Atari computer, and began writing and recording music for what would later become North Sea Radio Orchestra. Most of these tracks are works from that time; others hail from the inception of NSRO and were performed live but never made it to an album pressing.
Tracklist
| 1. | Organ Miniature No. 2 | 1:18 |
| 2. | The Flower | 2:58 |
| 3. | Nest of Tables | 3:10 |
| 4. | Move Eastward Happy Earth | 3:40 |
| 5. | Stations Green | 2:19 |
| 6. | The Lintwhite | 3:06 |
| 7. | Music for Two Clarinets and Piano | 5:16 |
| 8. | Squeezebox | 1:24 |
| 9. | L.U.C.A. | 3:16 |
| 10. | Lyonesse | 10:00 |
| 11. | Organ Miniature No. 3 | 1:52 |
| 12. | Gap Species | 4:56 |
Credits
released January 2, 2019
Craig Fortnam: Guitars/keyboards/MIDI madness
Sharron Fortnam: Vocals
Nick Hayes: Clarinet (track 7 and 12)
Daniel Hewson: Trombone (track 2 and 4)
Harry Escott: Cello (track 5 and 10)
Hugh Wilkinson: Vibes (track 9)
Luke Crookes: Bassoon (track 12)
Geri Peach: Oboe (track 12)
James Larcombe: Organ (track 5, 9 and 12)
Jen Underhill: Violin (track 5)
Terry Pitt: Trumpet (track 2 and 4)
Choir on track 4: CF, SF, Tim Smith and Jo Spratley
All tracks recorded in Balham, London, by Craig Fortnam.
All vocals recorded at Apollo 8, Wiltshire, by Tim Smith.
Mixed at Apollo 8 by Tim Smith/CF except:
Track 5: recorded at Securisound, London, by James Larcombe.
Tracks 9 and 12: recorded at St Olave Hart St, London, by James Larcombe.Track 10: recorded by CF in a secret posh room.
Music by Craig Fortnam
Words by Alfred Tennyson.
Artwork by Michael Chapman.
All tracks © The Household Mark THM005
Craig Fortnam: Guitars/keyboards/MIDI madness
Sharron Fortnam: Vocals
Nick Hayes: Clarinet (track 7 and 12)
Daniel Hewson: Trombone (track 2 and 4)
Harry Escott: Cello (track 5 and 10)
Hugh Wilkinson: Vibes (track 9)
Luke Crookes: Bassoon (track 12)
Geri Peach: Oboe (track 12)
James Larcombe: Organ (track 5, 9 and 12)
Jen Underhill: Violin (track 5)
Terry Pitt: Trumpet (track 2 and 4)
Choir on track 4: CF, SF, Tim Smith and Jo Spratley
All tracks recorded in Balham, London, by Craig Fortnam.
All vocals recorded at Apollo 8, Wiltshire, by Tim Smith.
Mixed at Apollo 8 by Tim Smith/CF except:
Track 5: recorded at Securisound, London, by James Larcombe.
Tracks 9 and 12: recorded at St Olave Hart St, London, by James Larcombe.Track 10: recorded by CF in a secret posh room.
Music by Craig Fortnam
Words by Alfred Tennyson.
Artwork by Michael Chapman.
All tracks © The Household Mark THM005
License
All rights reserved.
In 2002 NSRO began rehearsing and performing in old churches, secreted away in the heart of the City Of London. At first their audience had to explore the lost alleys and lanes of old Londinium to hear their sounds. NSRO then moved out into the world at large; so far releasing six albums.