Wind Rose by Jocelyn Pettit
Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee 2023 - "Solo Artist of the Year"
wind rose
/ ˈwind- rōz /
1. an ancient nautical compass
2. a modern mapping tool for measuring winds
3. a metaphor for the influences that guide the currents of life.
This album features 12 tracks, with original compositions inspired by journey and self-discovery, and traditional and contemporary favourites. It brings listeners through uplifting melodies, rhythmic grooves, soulful songs, and lively dance tunes.
Wind Rose was recorded with band members and guest collaborators in both BC and Scotland.
REVIEWS:
“A fiery, vibrant and thoroughly beautiful stormer.”
– FolkWales Magazine, UK
“Marvellous contemporary music rooted in multi-hued history.”
– Songlines Magazine, UK
“This album is beautifully put together, blending original and contemporary songs and tunes with traditional numbers, and paying tribute to the roots of Celtic music. ...If you love highly crafted, beautifully played music of any genre, you will love this album. So what are you waiting for?”
– FATEA Magazine, UK
“A captivating album.”
– FolkWorld Magazine, Germany
“The new album showcases that sweet spot between energy and enthusiasm and the seasoned sound of a mature musician who has been mastering both her instrument and craft for years. As such, she has learned to let the songs breathe.”
– Celtic Life International, Canada
“The melody to the opening title tune is a stirring reminder that a good tune is just as important as a good song. …Gorgeous.”
– My Northern Skies, UK
Tracklist
| 1. | Wind Rose | 3:36 |
| 2. | Migrations | 4:53 |
| 3. | Ready for the Storm | 4:17 |
| 4. | Cowcaddens | 3:59 |
| 5. | Kitchen Ceilidh | 3:22 |
| 6. | Silk and Spice | 4:09 |
| 7. | Royal Gala Waltz | 4:02 |
| 8. | Cheminant à la Ville | 3:56 |
| 9. | Winding Roots | 2:56 |
| 10. | Mrs. Jamieson's Medley | 3:58 |
| 11. | Never-Ending Road | 5:36 |
| 12. | Transatlantic Jigs | 3:34 |
Credits
Jocelyn Pettit: fiddle, vocals, pieds, guitar (tracks 3, 8)
Joel Pettit: bodhrán (track 2), percussion (track 3), vocals
Siew Wan Khoo: piano
Adam Dobres: guitar
Erik Musseau: whistle, vocals
Boris Favre: bass
Ellen Gira: cello (tracks 6, 7, 11)
Chris Gray: piano (tracks 4, 12), whistle (tracks 10, 12)
Ali Hutton: guitar (tracks 4, 6, 12)
Lauri Lyster: percussion (tracks 1, 6, 8)
Martin O’Neill: bodhrán (tracks 4, 5, 10, 12)
Produced by Jocelyn Pettit
Recorded by Zak Cohen at The Woodshop Recording Studio, Duncan, BC
Additional recording by:
Kevin Burleigh & Matthew Boyle at Gorbals Sound, Glasgow, Scotland
Alex Penney at Monarch Studios, Vancouver, BC
Adam Dobres at Dobres Recording Studio, Pender Island, BC
Mixed by Zak Cohen and Jocelyn Pettit
Mastered by David Travers-Smith
Photography & Design by Audrey Thizy
A huge thank you to FACTOR and Creative BC for their support.
License
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From the West Coast of Canada, Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant fiddle player, stepdancer and singer of Scottish, Irish, French, and Malaysian heritage. With uplifting energy, Jocelyn's music celebrates the Celtic and folk traditions of her roots.
"Marvellous contemporary music rooted in multi-hued history." - Songlines Magazine
“Exceptionally enjoyable.”
- The Living Tradition