Brother Sun, Sister Moon (album)

Infobox Album
Name = Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Type = Album
Artist = Donovan


Released = 2004
Recorded = 2004
Genre = Folk music
Length = 28:16
Label = Donovan Discs
Producer =
Reviews =
Last album = "Sixty Four"
(2004)
This album = "Brother Sun, Sister Moon"
(2004)
Next album = "Beat Cafe"
(2004)

"Brother Sun, Sister Moon" is the twenty-second studio album and twenty-seventh album overall from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" was released exclusively on the iTunes Music Store in 2004.

History

In the early 1970's, Donovan agreed to write and record songs for the English version of Franco Zeffirelli's "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" (1972). While the film included Donovan's recordings of the songs, the accompanying soundtrack included none of Donovan's original recordings. The absence of these recordings prompted many of Donovan's fans to request an official release of the songs.

In order to satisfy demand, Donovan embarked on acquiring the rights to the original recordings. Due to the nature of the original contract and complex publishing rights issues, it became evident to Donovan that releasing the original "Brother Sun Sister Moon" recordings would be extremely difficult. In the absence of this release, Donovan decided to record new versions of the original songs and release it exclusively through the iTunes Music Store.

For the new recordings, Donovan opted not to recreate the lush orchestration and choir vocals of the original recordings. Instead, he plays guitar and sings solo, in a style reminiscent of his "Sutras" album.

Track listing

All tracks by Donovan Leitch.

#"The Little Church" – 3:26
#"The Lovely Day" – 2:20
#"Lullaby" – 2:31
#"Brother Sun, Sister Moon" – 2:02
#"A Soldier's Dream" – 3:03
#"Shape in the Sky" – 2:35
#"Gentle Heart" – 3:52
#"The Year Is Awakening" – 3:15
#"Island of Circles" – 2:56
#"The Lovely Day (Instrumental)" – 2:16