Frank Ipach
Great song, heartfelt lyrics, nice chords & harmonies, soothing atmosphere, female backing Vocals that match wonderfully with Martin's lead, last but not least a touching little solo guitar melody. That's what I call a good song.
Cheers, Frank
Favorite track: August.
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"August" muses on the change of season that probably makes us the most sentimental: the transition from the abundant bloom of summer with its long, glorious evenings full of light, to different colours, darker hours and colder weather.
It's also a reminder that youth doesn't last forever and that love is often for those who take their chances.
"It's got a lovely sense of nostalgia."
(Shirley Ní Ríagáin, West Limerick 102 FM)
"A beautiful song from our beloved German troubadour."
(Fiachna O Bráonaín, RTE Radio 1)
I guess I've seen her face before
I can't remember when
The beauty in her wild green eyes
The shimmer of her skin
And how she moves so gently
In her simple cotton dress
I can't help, but lie awake at night
And dream of her caress
A steady rain is falling
Not a breeze is in the air
Oh August, what have you become
You used to be so fair
You now look like a herold
Of the autumn coming soon
It ssems like only yesterday
When flowers where in bloom
But look - how she sways
In those soft summer days...
The years have passed, I'm older now
And youth has slipped away
I never met someone like her
Or never made her stay
Oh, how dare you expect
That you will age like vintage wine
Maybe she's the one
You were never meant to find
credits
released September 1, 2023
Martin Praetorius - vocals, acoustic guitar
Dania Koenig - piano, backing vocals
Ulrich Rode - electric guitars
Marius Goldhammer - bass
Mario Garruccio - drums
mixed & mastered in a house in Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland
Dino Soldo is an extraordinary musician and songwriter, who toured with Leonard Cohen, Ray Charles, Johnny Guitar Watson etc. This is his latest solo record and in my opinion his best up to date. Martin Praetorius
This is my favourite autumn record of all times. Beautiful melodies and heartbreaking lyrics, deliverd by a quite unique and soothing voice. Martin Praetorius
Many thanks to Fiachna on the Creedon show for alerting me to this album. Best wishes to all the Flannery family on the very dignified way you have dealt with a very tragic loss - may Elaine's strength be your strength now - Mike Cusack from Clare mbtjd
Fiachna Winter Sun just brings me to my knees. The fiddle and flute completely summons my core to the submission of such beauty.
Just played this again after your performance with Tom Dunne and Alan Conner on The Late Late Show. Your energy on the trad song was incredible. Still grappling with a continent and an ocean keeping me at bay with the gigs of humanity being right there in Ireland. Dont Stop! David and Delfina Hernandez
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