Faldum by Neil Campbell

"an astonishing eight-piece concept suite... which brings to life Hermann Hesse’s vision to a dramatic and fiercely defended rapture... A wonderful album by one of Liverpool’s finest, Faldum is a true joy and treat for the music lover." - 9/10 Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision

"Hesse has a way of weaving magic in his mystical, elusive work. So does Neil.... ‘Faldum’ is a wonderful addition to the Campbell discography, a journey through a fairy tale, a thrilling and enigmatic work which will transport you. Sheer magic." - Tommy Calderbank, Nerve

"Capturing the setting musically, the opening 'Overture' is bright and breezy with the multitudinous, interweaving strings breathing life and animation into Hesse’s descriptive... Each of the [six] 'Faldum' pieces are replete in spirit and temper, whilst rich in melody and texture. Nicole and Amy are simply stunning throughout... A truly spellbinding sixteen-minutes, ['The Mountain' is] a masterclass of artistry and minimalism. Gently chiming layers of undulating guitar beautifully capturing the increasing desolation of the mountain along with its slowly eroding landscape and surroundings. [It] is a wonderfully elegant and understated piece, gently evolving, whilst the gradual introduction of the melancholic strings is simply inspired. A truly captivating finale… " - Bob Mulvey, The Progressive Aspect

"A work of art, a masterpiece, a dream — call it what you will, Neil Campbell’s latest creation, Faldum, is simply stunning! The Liverpool composer has excelled himself once again with a beautifully poignant and equally powerful new album oozing with strings and symphonies. Goosebumps springs to mind..If you’re a lover of music as an art form and appreciate the finer things rather than the computerised, talentless trash that’s spewed out of the mainstream system, then please do listen to this. Faldum is what music should be — something created meticulously and masterfully and to be enjoyed like a fine whisky or vintage wine." - Justin Hopper, La Vida Liverpool

"Faldum is a fabulous album and one that truly crosses boundaries while staying completely true to its own path. Moving, involving and thought provoking, I’ve found it to have the ability to reward the listener at every single turn, and even more so the longer you live with it." - Steven Reid, Sea of Tranquility

"If you love careful landscapes, music that combines the acoustic guitar with strings, and progressive rock that draws in a liberal amount of impulses from classical music in general and delicate chamber music and classical guitar music in particular, then this is an album that merits a listen. Sometimes truly mesmerizing, and always captivating." - Olav Bjornsen, Progressor.net

Liverpool composer and multi-instrumentalist.

‘One of the best acoustic guitar players of our time’ - Jon Neudorf, Sea of Tranquility

“Neil Campbell remains one the U.K.’s shamefully undiscovered contemporary composers, and I for one hope a larger audience awaits him soon” - Bob Mulvey, TPA

'music of serious quality and distinction' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

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