{"product_id":"crimson-moon","title":"Crimson Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Bert Jansch’s later recordings, \u003ci\u003eCrimson Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is some of his finest work and sees the musician at the top of his game, with appearances from Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2000, there is a brooding resonance in \u003ci\u003eCrimson Moon\u003c\/i\u003e centred around his accomplished guitar style that brings his contemplative songwriting to the fore. Traditional ballads have touches of jazz and blues adorned by contributions from guitarists Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler and Johnny “Guitar” Hodge along with guest vocals from Bert’s wife Loren Auerbach (\u003ci\u003eMy Donald\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe addition of electric guitar subtly compliments Bert’s percussive fingerpicking bringing new depth to his compositions. Title track \u003ci\u003eCrimson Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is a take on traditional song \u003ci\u003eOmie Wise\u003c\/i\u003e and was written about his wife Loren, \u003ci\u003eCaledonia\u003c\/i\u003e conjures pastoral images of Scotland alongside covers of The Incredible String Band’s \u003ci\u003eOctober Song\u003c\/i\u003e, Guy Mitchell’s \u003ci\u003eSinging The Blues\u003c\/i\u003e and Owen Hand’s \u003ci\u003eMy Donald\u003c\/i\u003e. Otherworldly tale \u003ci\u003eNeptune’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e sees a mermaid-like creature recount the death of her relatives from a poison in the sea. Passionate about nature, the song carries an underlying ecological message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in his 60s, \u003ci\u003eCrimson Moon\u003c\/i\u003e proves Bert Jansch to still be an innovator and a unique talent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Red | LP","offer_id":50499232563531,"sku":"1116303","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50499232792907,"sku":"1099847","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50499233415499,"sku":"1104181","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7a8832ce-b7d5-4743-bedf-f240ab75ee52_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727770928","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/crimson-moon","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}