Battison Haynes/Parry/Sterndale Bennett: Songs & Sonnets

Prepare yourselves for a musical journey back in time with Belinda Williams, Mark Wilde & David Owen Norris' latest album, "Songs & Sonnets." This collection of songs in English and German from the reign of Queen Victoria is like stepping into a time machine and being serenaded by the ghosts of the Victorian era. The album kicks off with a blend of traditional English and German songs, perfectly capturing the essence of a bygone era. Belinda Williams' haunting vocals add an ethereal quality to the music, while Mark Wilde and David Owen Norris' instrumental accompaniments transport you to a time of corsets and top hats. Each track on "Songs & Sonnets" feels like a mini time warp, with intricate melodies and rich harmonies that harken back to a more elegant age. From the melancholic "Lament for the Queen's Rejection" to the jubilant "Venus's Ballad," this album showcases the range and depth of Victorian music. Williams, Wilde, and Norris effortlessly blend English and German lyrics, creating a truly immersive listening experience that will leave you feeling like you've traveled back in time. So, dust off your monocle and prepare to be transported to the reign of Queen Victoria with "Songs & Sonnets."