Hopesgrave Easily Keeping Score

by Francis O'Dowd

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1.
Storm Brewing 01:03
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2.
The Keeping Score 43:45
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3.
Friendly Bus Drivers (Liz & the Lockettes, 1945) 02:39
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4.
Take the Fight to the Enemy (Corporal Trenchfoot, 1939) 05:01
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5.
The Friendly Bus Driver Song (The World Famous Reg Dumfries Big Band, 1941) 04:32
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Originally released on CD in 2004, this symphonic suite was composed as a soundtrack to Francis's novel Hopesgrave Easily. While the production is not as polished as later records such as the Great White Album or The Fall, the music soars and brings this action-packed and emotional story to life.

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released January 1, 2024

Guitars, keyboards & programming by Francis O'Dowd.
Lead vocals by Barry Martin.
Right side guitar on "Fall for All" section of Track 2 by Barry Martin.
Backing Vocals by Frankie Martin.
Vocals on Track 3 by Liz & the Lockettes.
Vocals on Track 5 by Sweet Rappers.

Recorded & Mixed @ The Drawing Room.

All tracks written by Francis O'Dowd.

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Francis O'Dowd Scotland, UK

Francis's main musical influences are Mike Oldfield, Yes, Dream Theater, Marillion, Rob Reed & Moving Hearts. He is also a writer and illustrator. His lyrics reflect his Pythonesque storytelling: the whimsical & surreal against the grittiness of everyday life. Musically the songs are powerful and melodic pop rock with elements of folk & prog. ... more

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