Bert Jansch

Records > Living In The Shadows Part Two: On The Edge Of A Dream

2017 • Studio / Boxset / Solo • Buy on Bandcamp

Continuing Earth’s definitive collection of Bert Jansch’s 1990s works, Living In The Shadows Part 2: On The Edge Of A Dream picks up from where Part One left off, bringing together Jansch’s final recordings, made between 2000 and 2006.

This remarkable anthology documents some of Jansch’s finest work, some forty years after his first album release. From the brooding resonance of Crimson Moon, to the intimacy of Edge Of A Dream, to the wondrous new folk / trad folk harmony of The Black Swan, these seemingly very different albums all speak of one thing: Bert’s natural talent for turning out extraordinary music, regardless of genre.

Disc four, The Setting Of The Sun, takes in more demos and unreleased material, with guest appearances from Gordon Giltrap and Johnny Marr adding additional delight for fans old and new. These peeks into Jansch’s recording process are nothing if not fascinating, with his home studio lending itself perfectly to any recording fancy he might arrive at.

Like Part One, this deluxe case-bound set exhibits the sublime attention to detail that has become Earth Recordings’ calling card. Liner notes come courtesy of colleague Bernard Butler and Bert’s son Adam, while a comprehensive listening guide (by esteemed journalist, Dave Henderson) is also included.

2017: Earth Recordings (EARTHLP015)

Disc 1:

Crimson Moon

  1. Caledonia
  2. Going Home
  3. Crimson Moon
  4. Downunder
  5. October Song
  6. Looking For Love
  7. Fool's Mate
  8. The River Bank
  9. Omie Wise
  10. My Donald
  11. Neptune's Daughter
  12. Singing The Blues
Disc 2:

Edge Of A Dream

  1. On The Edge Of A Dream
  2. All This Remains
  3. What Is On Your Mind
  4. Sweet Death
  5. I Cannot Keep From Crying
  6. La Luna
  7. Gypsy Dave
  8. Walking This Road
  9. The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood
  10. Black Cat Blues
  11. Bright Sunny Morning
Disc 3:

The Black Swan

  1. The Black Swan
  2. High Days
  3. When The Sun Comes Up
  4. Katie Cruel
  5. My Pocket's Empty
  6. Watch The Stars
  7. A Woman Like You
  8. The Old Triangle
  9. Bring Your Religion
  10. Texas Cowboy Blues
  11. Magdalina's Dance
  12. Hey Pretty Girl
Disc 4:

The Setting Of The Sun (Extras)

  1. Watch The Stars (demo)
  2. It Don't Bother Me (with Johnny Marr)
  3. On The Edge Of A Dream (demo)
  4. Walking This Road (demo)
  5. My Pocket's Empty (demo)
  6. Cocaine (with Johnny Marr)
  7. Untitled
  8. Chambertin (with Gordon Giltrap)
  9. Katie Cruel (demo)
  10. Fool's Mate (demo)
  11. The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood (demo)

2017: Earth Recordings (EARTHCD015)

Disc 1:

Crimson Moon

  1. Caledonia
  2. Going Home
  3. Crimson Moon
  4. Downunder
  5. October Song
  6. Looking For Love
  7. Fool's Mate
  8. The River Bank
  9. Omie Wise
  10. My Donald
  11. Neptune's Daughter
  12. Singing The Blues
Disc 2:

Edge Of A Dream

  1. On The Edge Of A Dream
  2. All This Remains
  3. What Is On Your Mind
  4. Sweet Death
  5. I Cannot Keep From Crying
  6. La Luna
  7. Gypsy Dave
  8. Walking This Road
  9. The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood
  10. Black Cat Blues
  11. Bright Sunny Morning
Disc 3:

The Black Swan

  1. The Black Swan
  2. High Days
  3. When The Sun Comes Up
  4. Katie Cruel
  5. My Pocket's Empty
  6. Watch The Stars
  7. A Woman Like You
  8. The Old Triangle
  9. Bring Your Religion
  10. Texas Cowboy Blues
  11. Magdalina's Dance
  12. Hey Pretty Girl
Disc 4:

The Setting Of The Sun (Extras)

  1. Watch The Stars (demo)
  2. It Don't Bother Me (with Johnny Marr)
  3. On The Edge Of A Dream (demo)
  4. Walking This Road (demo)
  5. My Pocket's Empty (demo)
  6. Cocaine (with Johnny Marr)
  7. Untitled
  8. Chambertin (with Gordon Giltrap)
  9. Katie Cruel (demo)
  10. Fool's Mate (demo)
  11. The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood (demo)