Gordon Bok - Windcalling (2023) [Hi-Res]

Gordon Bok was born in raised on the coast of Maine and was immersed in the world of the watermen and the sea. From them he learned chanteys and ballads. He took traditional instrumental and dance music from the region and arranged it for guitar. He began to compose his own songs and stories honoring the maritime tradition, expanding on what he learned from others. He also began to write choral works, some of which have been performed in Europe. He also has taken interest in the music of the Kalmyk Mongolians and is helping promote and preserve it. Over his career, he has recorded 36 albums and two song books of his original works.

“A selection from our archives. These are recordings that haven’t found homes on previous albums. Recorded in studios, concert halls, and homes from Rockport, Maine to Stanthorpe, Australia.”

Tracklist:
1.01 - Gordon Bok - House Blessing (0:41)
1.02 - Gordon Bok - Jane Barnes / The Shores of Oregon (4:16)
1.03 - Gordon Bok - Jim Jones (3:42)
1.04 - Gordon Bok - Kaidhu Ba Ba (4:57)
1.05 - Gordon Bok - Tom Gunnel (3:54)
1.06 - Gordon Bok - Wind Going East (3:36)
1.07 - Gordon Bok - Mary Lyons's Solstice Song (3:21)
1.08 - Gordon Bok - The Goodnight-Loving Trail (3:43)
1.09 - Gordon Bok - Old Man's Song (3:10)
1.10 - Gordon Bok - Solid Fast (3:56)
1.11 - Gordon Bok - Hearth and Fire (3:19)
1.12 - Gordon Bok feat. Penny Davies - Counting Quarters (2:49)
1.13 - Gordon Bok - Apples in the Basket (3:57)
1.14 - Gordon Bok - Young Mathyland (3:13)
1.15 - Gordon Bok - Prayer (3:54)
1.16 - Gordon Bok - Windcalling (5:27)