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Here Comes Tomorrow, track one on Zodiac. There are two versions of the song on Zodiac, the ‘single’/video version closes proceedings.
“This is at least the fifth solo album from The Warratahs’ main man and as usual Saunders’ keen eye for the sharp details of low-key New Zealand is part of his lyrical focus – singing about the land and the people as he always has. There’s that Don Gibson sound of real, pure country in his voice and the laconic acoustic guitar strum. But it’s not all dreary and lonesome; Saunders finds musical company with the Phoenix Foundation, even covering their song “Going Fishing”. It transcends any idea of being a novelty cover. And, as always, the original material stands up as among our finest.”
NORTH & SOUTH / December 2008
Barry’s take on The Phoenix Foundation’s “Going Fishing”, track 3 on Zodiac.
As with his previous acclaimed “Red Morning” album, “Zodiac” has again been produced by David Long, with musicians including Long, Craig Terris on drums, Jules Desmond on bass, fellow Warratah Nik Brown on violin and backing vocals from Samuel Flynn Scott and Caroline Easther. The album was recorded at Trident Studios in Wellington.
“Originally it was to be four songs toward a ‘best of’ album, but the baby started to grow and we ended up with a new album.” says Barry. ”I loved the raw feel of the band and once again felt like the songs were moving somewhere. I have a version of The Phoenix Foundation’s Going Fishing. I love the lyrics and have turned it into pretty much a country ballad. I played piano for the first time on this album, also played quite a lot of electric guitar. The album has a good played feel to it and I’m looking forward to taking these songs out for a ride.”
“Zodiac” tracklisting is:
Here Comes Tomorrow
Still No Word From You
Going Fishing
To Roberta
Dark Star
Fade
Start Up Again
All Day Bay
Do You Believe? (Dark Horizons)
Walking New Year
