Postcards from the County
Recorded by men at the Pittsburgh Institution
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It is a labour born of respect
It is a labour born of desire
The desire to give something to society. A society we have each wronged in our own way. It was determined at the beginning of this project that any monies that may be derived from this should be directed to charitable endeavours. It gives us a great deal of satisfaction to be able to do this. It is for this reason that we hope you enjoy the fruits of our labours. We have been given so much joy through this experience. This is what we now pass on to you.
Postcards from the Country was mixed and produced at The Post Office Studio by Hugh Christopher Brown and Wolfe Island Records.
Every note was sung or played in jail, and is given freely and anonymously. The album is available here free for your enjoyment, to download and share, and hopefully to encourage you to donate to our selected charities.
Inmates worked with musician/producer Hugh Christopher Brown, writing and arranging songs in the prison chapel, which the men helped convert into a recording studio every week for the sessions.
Participants learned production, arrangement, recording and engineering skills through the process. For those already experienced in music, it provided a regular outlet and means of working together with fellow inmates. For others, a first chance to hear themselves recorded prompted writing, musical research and development. The group was regularly joined by guest participants sharing talent and experiences including Sarah Harmer, Kate Fenner, Luther Wright, Sarah McDermott (Openhearts Society) and Pete Bowers (Gertrudes).
St. Jerome and the Lion's Paw, by Leonardo da Vinci
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