Children Of The Sea
"Beautifully presented in both aural and physical form (as an illustrated book CD), Christine Collister’s ‘Children of th e Sea’ is a beguiling, intoxicating listen and read – a career pinnacle." Mike Davies KLOF Mag 02/10/24 full review HERE
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"My copy has been hardly out of the player since it arrived. I recommend that you sit quietly with a cuppa to read the book as the disc plays. Outside will be the Isle of Man, birds in the sky, the bushes and on the beach. We are being treated." Ian Burgess FOF review full review HERE
Christine Collister Children of the Sea
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NOW AVAILABLE to download
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Digital release with downloadable complete book~ Fledg’ling FLDL 3115 here:
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"...boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of
the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet…’ – Q
Way back in the mists of time, a baby record label was trusted with the debut solo album of a fabulous singer. Fast forward a couple of decades – Fledg’ling Records are still enormously proud to work with the our dear friend Christine Collister and to be publishing her latest project. Children of the Sea is a beautiful suite of nine new songs based on traditional stories from the Ise of Man.
“Christine Collister has a glorious soaring, smouldering, sensuous white soul voice”
Retelling tales from the small island but speaking of ancient wisdom for the whole
world Children of the Sea guides us on a magical journey filled with hope, wonder
and love. These glorious new songs are presented in a 48-page hardback book with
full lyrics, background notes and a sumptuous series of illustrations.
Ken Hunt, R2 Magazine
“Absolutely splendid” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Folk Show
“A beguiling, intoxicating listen and read – a career pinnacle” Mike Davies, KLOF Magazine
Track list: 1 Lift the Veil 2:19 2 She Was A Wise Woman 5:24 3 Clever Little Jenny Wren 4:32
4 A Mermaid’s Song 5:09 5 No Way Back 3:59 6 Fenella Beach 4:15 7 The Sound of Infinity 5:04
8 Dear Sister 4:30 9 Slane Lhiat / Goodbye 2:37
CHRISTINE COLLISTER ~ Children of the Sea
Digital release with downloadable complete book~ Fledg’ling FLDL 3115
Release date : 28th March 2025
Children of The Sea became an odyssey of sorts… set adrift during 2020, like so many, with the whole world bobbing about in uncertainty, unable to travel and ply my musical wares, I settled into a strange existence alongside my lovely husband Bob (my rock) and my Mum, Maggie, whose Dementia became the focus of our life. There was a whole year of strange drifting, getting on with daily living as it became. Nothing normal about it!
Then in 2021, a friend mentioned the closing date for a “special” grant from the Isle Of Man Arts Council and before I knew it, I was applying for funding to make a CD of original songs inspired by stories from Manx Folklore. I didn’t have the faintest idea how I was going to write or record these songs and yet, having been awarded the funds, and in-between caring for Mum, I found the courage to just dive in.
Once the songs were recorded it became clear to me that some explanations, lyrics, illustrations and the stories that inspired them, needed to be shared. A Book with music and original artwork was conceived. The best person I knew with any experience in this new adventure was my good friend David Suff. For over thirty years David and I have worked on numerous CDs and shared many musical journeys. The Children of the Sea and I were in safe hands.
This Odyssey didn’t have Cyclops or Sirens but I did feel shipwrecked from time to time. However, delving into these ancient stories, characters and soundscapes brought me, in a roundabout way, safely home.
I hope that the Children of the Sea settle into your soul and find a warm welcome there. Keep safe. Love, Christine
CHRISTINE COLLISTER ~ Children of the Sea
Digital release with downloadable complete book~ Fledg’ling FLDL 3115
Release date : 28th March 2025