The band was formed in 1997 by guitarist and vocalist Bryan Josh and has undergone a great many lineup changes over the band's history, too many to list in full. The earliest lineup of the band featured Heidi Widdop on lead vocals, but by the time they recorded their debut album For All We Shared in 1998 for Cyclops Records she had been replaced by Heather Findlay. The album features an eight-piece band including Iain Jennings on keyboards, Liam Davidson on rhythm and slide guitars, and Bob Faulds on violin. Angela Gordon appears as a guest musician, although she was subsequently to to join the band as a full-time member. Two further albums followed on Cyclops, The Spirit of Autumn Past (1999) and The Last Bright Light (2001). By the time of latter Bob Faulds had left the band, but they had been joined by current bassist Andy Smith. These early albums had a strong folk-rock and celtic rock flavour, with instrumental jigs sitting alongside atmospheric epics influenced strongly by the likes of Pink Floyd. The third album in particular remains a favourite with many fans, and recent live sets still drawn heavily from it.
The band then signed to Classic Rock Legends. The first release for this label, the largely instrumental Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings (2001) was not generally considered to their proper fourth album, that honour falling to Passengers (2003). This album marked a change in direction, to a polished melodic rock sound with the celtic and folk-rock elements much reduced, a direction continued with the follow-up Storms Over Still Water. They also released a number of live albums during this period, as well as the retrospective album Catch the Spirit, made up of re-recorded songs largely from from the three Cyclops albums.
2006 saw the band leave Classic Rock Legends to self-release albums funded by fan pre-orders, a business model pioneered by Marillion, and also saw the departure of founder member and significant songwriter Iain Jennings to focus on Breathing Space, to be replaced by multi-instumentalist Chris Johnson. Their first self-released album Heart Full of Sky was an eclectic mix of musical styles, and received a mixed reception from some fans. Conflicting commitments with other bands and a desire to work on a solo project (which ultimately became Parade) saw Chris Johnson leave at the end of 2007. 2008's Glass Shadows saw the band reduced to a core creative duo of Bryan and Heather, and the following tour saw another major shakeup of the lineup, seeing the departure of Angela Gordon, replaced on flute and keyboards by Anne-Marie Helder, and the return of Iain Jennings and Liam Davidson (who's left a year earlier). although neither Iain or Liam had played on the album.
2009 saw the band's first live release since leaving CRP, with the two disks Live 2009 - Part I and Live 2009 - Part II, and also saw the remastered 3-disk retrospective Pass the Clock.
At the beginning of 2010 Heather Findlay announced her departure from the band to pursue a solo career. Her final live performance with the band on 2nd April 2010 was filmed for a DVD release, released as "That Night In Leamington".
Heather's replacement is Olivia Sparnenn, who had sung backing vocals with the band since 2005 as well as fronting Breathing Space, and the band made their first live appearance with Olivia singing lead in April 2010. Their ninth studio album titled "Go Well Diamond Heart" featuring Olivia on lead vocals, again funded by fan pre-order, was released in November 2010.
In 2011 the band released another live album, Still Beautiful recorded on the spring tour. The band's tenth studio album The Ghost Moon Orchestra, is due for release in summer 2012.
Current lineup:
Bryan Josh - Lead/Backing Vocals; Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic/12 String Guitars; Keyboards; Piano
Olivia Sparnenn – Lead and backing vocals, percussion, guitar
Angela Gordon (Goldthorpe) - Flute; Keyboards; Piano; High/Low Whistles; Recorders; Backing Vocals
Iain Jennings - Keyboards; Piano; Backing Vocals
Andy Smith - Bass Guitars
Gavin Griffiths - Drums
Past Members:
Heather Findlay - Lead/Backing Vocals; Acoustic/12 String Guitars; Piano; Recorders; Percussion (left April 2010)
Liam Davison - Rhythm/Acoustic/12 String Guitars; Slide Guitars; Backing Vocals
Anne-Marie Helder - Flute; Keyboards; Piano; Acoutic Guitars; Backing Vocals
Chris Johnson - Lead/Backing Vocals; Keyboards; Piano; Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars
Stuart Carver - Bass Guitars
Bob Faulds - Violins
Kev Gibbons - High/Low Whistles
Allan Scott - Drums
Rob McNeil - Drums
Jonathon Blackmore - Drums
Andrew Jennings - Drums
Henry Bourne - Drums
Heidi Widdop - Lead Vocals
Guests:
Ben Matthews (of Thunder) - Lead and rhythm guitar
Troy Donockley - Low whistles, Penny Whistles, Uilleann pipes, Bazouki
Rachel Jones - Vocal, backing vocals
Chris Leslie - Violin
Marcus Bousefield - Violin
Marissa Claughan - Cello
Peter Knight - Violin
David Moore - Hammond Organ
Silver Glass
Mostly Autumn Lyrics
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It's alright
For an hour or two I will lay here with you
By your side
Let go
Take your rest
And the children line the path of souvenirs and photographs
There's a glow underneath
And it's seeping through the dark
Where the mind and the soul
Have no boundary at all
Shining silver glass in a void and cloudless sky
Always
We are one
With the stars as they dissolve into the Universe revolving
With the Sun
There's a glow underneath
And it's seeping through the dark
Where the mind and the soul
Have no boundary at all
Shining silver glass in a void and cloudless sky
There's a glow underneath
And it's seeping through the dark
Where the mind and the soul
Have no boundary at all
Shining silver glass in a void and cloudless sky
The opening lyrics of Mostly Autumn's song "Silver Glass" suggest a comforting presence to calm one's anxieties. The singer reassures their loved one by saying they will relax with them for an hour or two, providing comfort in the face of uncertainty. The second verse of the song portrays an ethereal quality through the symbolism of photographs and memories of loved ones. These memories of the past surround the currently bedridden loved one, who is lying in a state of repose. The chorus speaks of a glow that emanates from the loved one, seeping through the darkness. The shining silver glass in the sky is an apparition, representing a calm presence.
The final verse of "Silver Glass" centers around the concept of unity. We are all connected in the grand scheme of things, with the stars dissolving into the universe revolving around the sun. The resounding chorus repeats the glowing silver glass image, emphasizing once again the comforting and protective presence that seems to surround the central figure of the song. The song ended up being a powerful message of hope that we are all in this together, and that comfort can be found in the memories of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Calm down
Relax and be at peace
It's alright
Everything is going to be okay
For an hour or two I will lay here with you
I will spend some time with you, showing support and comfort
By your side
I will be next to you, not leaving your side
Let go
Release your worries and tension
Take your rest
Take a break and rejuvenate
And the children line the path of souvenirs and photographs
Memories of loved ones and happy times surround us
Around your bed
In this moment, we are together and close
There's a glow underneath
There is a source of light below
And it's seeping through the dark
The light is overcoming the darkness
Where the mind and the soul
In the areas of the mind and spirit
Have no boundary at all
There are no limits or barriers
Shining silver glass in a void and cloudless sky
Radiating beauty and clarity in a limitless expanse
Always
Forever and without end
We are one
Connected and united as a whole
With the stars as they dissolve into the Universe revolving
Becoming part of the larger cosmic cycle
With the Sun
Sharing in the energy and warmth of the central star
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simon & Moglie
Rest in Peace Mr Davison you will be very sadly missed. What a great loss to music, but you did leave one stunning gem behind and I thank you for that.
John P
Apart from the fact this is A Chris Johnson song ?
Marcelo Ramos
Magnífica muito bom. ..
jimmiegoforthewin
This is real nice and dynamic music, thanks for sharing with all UTubers. Rock On.
ns Era
Araab's flip to this is unbelievable.
Ian Naylor
Complete rip off no mention of who wrote it ,no royalty paid .
Rav
@Ian Naylorbut by Araab remixing this I was able to find out about this original version giving light to the original composer and recognition
Enzo Galli
Pezzo meraviglioso!! GRANDE band MA!!!
Damon6666
See this is why I like TRue HIp-Hop! Because people who normaly won't even have heard this song or give it the time of day now listen to it and someone out there will say "hey this song isn't that bad I might have to get this". And THATs what breaths new life in a song most people have forgot about. Thats why I love sampling as long as the artist that has made the song gets there due. And the song by Hell Rell isn't all that bad but reminds me of 'Me and my gir' and I gave you power.
Fairytales Sandrine
génial, merci !!!