Twenty five years ago today 21st november 1991 the field mice played their final gig at the dome in london before splitting up. With the june 1990 release of skywriting however there were more obvious manoeuvres into the world of experimentation, and the group took a hand at blending a variety of genres into the field mice formula. Mar 14, 2016 debuting in 1988 with the single emmas house, the field mice were originally comprised of singerguitarist robert wratten and bassist michael hiscock. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the field mice at the discogs marketplace. For skywriting the band had expanded from a duo to a three piece and now drew influence from the dance and ambient scenes. The field mice skywriting 2005 for sale online ebay. Hundreds of original christian poems and poetry inspired by the holy spirit, to brighten your day. So have a read as rob reflects upon the field mice songs. Attitude like that is the better part of why the field mice make some people blissyhappy and some people pukeysick. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. The harmonies, airy, melancholy and wistful content are still there. Studio album 3 compilation 1 whered you learn to kiss that way.
Huge field mice fan and regular contributor to the eio40 website, rob morgan asked us if he could write an article to celebrate their music and what it meant to him. The field mice were an english indie rock band on the independent record label sarah records. Skywriting over oshkosh, wisconsin during eaas airventure 2008 and jesus skywriting over gore hill cemetery. Field mouse definition of field mouse by merriamwebster. It does however provide a vital food source for many of the uks carnivorous creatures as well as being a major pest. The field mice skywriting i was a teenage shoegazer.
This is a bestof collection featuring a selection of field mice singles, ep and album tracks from 1988 to 1991. They later became northern picture library and chief songwriter bobby wratten now fronts trembling blue stars. The reissue contains the so said kay ep and the autumn store 7. Signed to the famous sarah label, the british band the field mice was one of the most important twee pop acts of the late 80sand early 90s. Field mouse definition is any of various mice and voles that inhabit fields. Field mice a ten inch called snowball and a twelve inch called skywriting. The field mice skywriting lyrics and tracklist genius. Sky writing free font free fonts search and download. Emmas house, sensitive, if you need someone, lets kiss and make up, this love is not wrong, couldnt feel safer, everything about you, end of the affair, letting go, the last letter, and much more. The groups first ep, emmas house, was released in november 1988, and reached number 20 in the uk independent chart.
Mega rare 6 track minialbum of gentle and melodic indiepop featuring the classic track canada. Skywriting was a ballsy release, perhaps something that the field mice werent incorrectly reknowned for upto that point, and in my mind it destroys the twee pop accusations that certain sections of the music press threw in their general. Feb 06, 2014 skywriting was the second album by the ultimate in indie tweeness, the field mice. Along with heavenly, they were the most popular group on the legendary and influential sarah records label. Skywriting was a ballsy release, perhaps something that the field mice werent incorrectly reknowned for upto that point, and in my mind it destroys the twee pop accusations that certain sections of the music press threw in their general direction, back in those heady days of the late 80searly 90s. We all need to feel safe then thats taken away sometimes i want to return return to before the trouble began that time of no fear by showing you im sensitive you. Inspirational christian poems to encourage and lift your faith. Its a fantastic listen, you can download it in itunes for consumption on your personal digital. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Download c86 show indie pop the field mice special. A doublealbum compilation of the longdeleted field mice releases, whered you learn to kiss that way.
Ltm present the first reissue of the entire works of the field mice on 3 cds, the cult south london band who recorded for the sarah label between 1988 and 1991. The band originally consisted of bobby wratten vocals, guitar and michael hiscock bass, but for most of their lifespan also included harvey williams guitar, annemari davis keyboards, and mark. The field mice initially formed as a duo from south london suburb of mitcham comprising robert wratten for vocals and guitar and michael hiscock on bass guitar. Their entire back catalogue was reissued on cd for the first time by. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Track 28 is an outtake from the sessions for skywriting, recorded in jannuary 1990.
Initially a duo from south london, made up of robert wratten and mark dobson, their first ep, emmas house, was released innovember 1988. Debuting in 1988 with the single emmas house, the field mice were originally comprised of singerguitarist robert wratten and bassist michael hiscock. In the short four years they were together as a band, they managed to be very important to. Field mice skywriting uk vinyl lp album lp record 288625. More field mice reissue heaven for you lovely indie kids looking down with yr fringe poking out of your parka. A definite experimental album but still has the field mice stamp on it. The field mice too seemed to naturally embrace this notion, which is as well, since they had a magical formula to peddle. The best website for free highquality sky writing fonts, with 31 free sky writing fonts for immediate download, and 9 professional sky writing fonts for the best price on the web. The field mouse is a generic term for a range of mice in the uk. Field mice are also most active during warmer seasons, a time when they can find more food from their surroundings.
Also here is the bandcamp link for a free download of the final field mice gig. Anyway, i already downloaded the full working album and i will share this. I wonder will i ever not be not be on my own and lonely i do so want there to be someone someone that i love who loves me feel on my lips, will i ever, the lips. The results included nine minutes of sequenced rhythms on triangle. Buy mp3 music online the field mice skywriting cd1. The minimalist cover, as with other field mice releases such as snowball and so said kay ep, is an intentional nod to factory records designs for the likes of new order. The field mice began as a duo of bobby wratten vocals, guitar and michael hiscock bass, old schoolfriends from south london. Inspirational poems and christian poems skywriting. The field mice for keeps lyrics and tracklist genius. Share the field mice skywriting 2005 currently sold out. Snowball runs for 70 minutes, features 17 remastered tracks, and contains detailed biographical notes in the booklet. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
The field mice skywriting album art, the field mice. For the album the band had expanded from a duo to a three piece, and drawing influence from the dance and ambient scenes52. Founded in 1987, the field mice were an english indie rock group. Buy mp3 music online the field mice skywriting cd2. To be honest, most of those opinions are negative, due almost entirely to side one of this brief album, the entirety of which is taken up by the lengthy and frankly rather dull triangle. So have a read as rob reflects upon the field mice songs and. Skywriting has been released as a dbl cd set including the autumn store and so said kay eps. Download the field mice mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Digitally remastered to include all tracks from the eps the autumn store part 1 and the autumn store part 2 and so said kay as well as three previously unreleased outtakes. The band originally consisted of bobby wratten vocals, guitar and michael hiscock bass, but for most of their lifespan also included harvey. Skywriting was the second album by the ultimate in indie tweeness, the field mice. Jan 14, 2018 twenty five years ago today 21st november 1991 the field mice played their final gig at the dome in london before splitting up. The field mice between hello and goodbye cover duration. Facebook twitter instagram youtube download the android app to read lyrics offline.
The field mice special with mark dobson in conversation with david eastaugh. Imagine skywriting the names of oscar winners as soon as the envelopes are opened, or writing hashtags as the socialmedia response to a new iphone unfolds. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. But perhaps the best explanation for the surge in popularity is simpler. Apr 15, 2010 the field mice live at tufnell park dome 1991 duration.
The field mice skywriting singles disc 2 music album. The second album from the field mice, originally released in 1990 on sarah records. Skywriting is the second album by the field mice it is often regarded as the most experimental of their three albums. Harvey williams aka another sunny day joined on additional guitar and by the time of their final recordings for sarah records they were a 5piece, with mark dobson playing drums and anne mari davies on vocals, keyboards and guitars. Although it is natural for field mice to stay and survive outdoors, changes in season usually drive these animals to invade new and warmer spaces, including buildings and houses, even those that are located in urban communities. For the album the band had expanded from a duo to a three piece, and drawing influence from the dance and ambient scenes. A triangle b1 canada b2 clearer b3 it isnt forever b4 below the stars b5 humblebee. The results included nine minutes of sequenced rhythms on triangle, as well as humblebee, an extended samplebarrage. The field mice were a twee popindie pop group which formed in 1987 in london, england. The new artwork is by german designer stefan kassel. Make it loud bonus tracks cd the wake tidal wave of hype bonus tracks cd the wake the american avantgarde in the 20th century cd various artists the french avant garde in the 20th century cd.
Digitally remastered to include all tracks from the eps the autumn store part 1 and the autumn store part 2 and so said kay as well as three previously unreleased outtakes plus compilation cuts. Mar 16, 2005 attitude like that is the better part of why the field mice make some people blissyhappy and some people pukeysick. Skywriting singles disc 2 from the field mice enjoy all the music albums and top video tracks of the field mice here on frogtoon music. The flagship band of the legendary sarah records, the field mice neatly encapsulated the labels trademark wispy, lovelorn pop sound and remain among the most beloved british cult bands of their time. Stream tracks and playlists from walker 68 on your desktop or mobile device. Coastal by the field mice, released 01 january 1991 1. The field mice if you need someone lyrics genius lyrics. The true field mouse is the long tailed field mouse, or wood mouse and it is one of our most endearing or terrifying animals depending on your point of view. Track 29 was originally released on the field mice retrospective cd whered you learn to kiss that way. Christian poems to feed the soul, religious godly poems to help you grow, and bible scripture poems to guide you.
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