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pip songwriter/singer/6 & 12 string guitar. merry harmony,singer/mandolin. pure trailer trash.
Philip Hannam (Pip and Merry), are a folk/roots/bluegrass performing duet. With a striking raw folk sound provided by Philips vocals and a complementing harmony vocal by Merry, Pip & Merry enjoy a raw bluegrass sound popular amongst listeners
Tours out of the way places, A delight to watch.
Daily Mail raw talent unplugged
True representatives of heart felt Folk/Country.
Transforming bare emotion into lyrics. Truly a landmark for English folk.( new york times.)
Most of the songs here are recorded in pips trailer just guitar, mandolin, tin can, and pip & merry, we sing live so these songs are not perfect but what is, love to you all. pip & merry. These songs bring refreshing depth and unaffected sincerity to their music. I hear elements of the Everley Brothers, deep blue ridge that never heard of Nashville, and some of what I will call "poor white gospel" (old smoky mountain church music). It is all relaxing, thoughtful, and wistful ...staggerlee .... POWERFUL SONGS A TREAT TO OLD & YOUNG EARS.
'Pip and Merry have many wonderful folk songs that I think are classics. They say that their songs are't perfectbut they are perfect to my ear.What could be better than folk songs recorded in a trailer?' J P SHARPE PRESENTS IAC SUPER SONGWRITERS
Album Review
Album review by Jonathan Penrose
"Listening to Echoes of Eternity you begin to wonder who wrote these songs, and why? I was asked to listen to this album by a friend. I have a lot of submissions day to day, some special, some not so special.
However, Echoes of Eternity proved to be very special. The first line of opening track Magic, Love and Unicorns, "I'm weary as hell, but i can tell the difference..." struck me like a folk thunderbolt from the sky! A sweet song about hell and hope i thought.
Liberty proved to be one of the most uplifting songs on the album. First written in the late nineties, it seems poignant and ahead of its time speaking of freedom, the divide between the east and west, terror, and how liberty is a debated issue. This was written prior to the September 11th bombings, and before songs on every issue of liberty became a mainstream selling point in America.
Safe in his Angels Arms is a folk-gospel track which recently won an award for Best Gospel song. It deserved it! Powerful, pleading and utterly naked. If you were going to listen to any one song on this album and let the rest of these gems pass you by, you would listen to this song.
Into the Storm is a ballad. It aches, it groans and cuts right into the heart of separation. Sometimes i never quite knew whether Philip was singing about a love lost, or a separation with his God. Either way, it is powerful.
Hush-a-Bye is a sweet song. I asked Philip about this, and he recounted how he wrote this early hours of a morning when bent over by a crippling, but passing problem after surgery. He explained he wanted to write a lullaby his mother might have sang to him as a young boy to comfort the pain, what he produced is a beautiful and simple ballad called Hush-a-Bye.
Tonight (in my imagination) is a lonely song. This seems to be a harrowing song about something...i say something because the writer seems to just stay away from really saying it. But it is this vague feeling that makes this song eery. It is also this vague feeling that makes it possible that each listener can relate to this song.
Petkovich is really the sole protest song. Recounting the horror of a killer during the Serbian-Kososvan conflict. This is a gritty subject, and in an age that loves to sing of horrors in the West, few singers got to grips with the uncomfortable stories that came out of that conflict.
The Writings on the Wall is an acapella vocal by Philip Hannam on the issue of his farewell to this earthly domain. The jewel to this song is Merry's harmony, which gives a feeling of uprising when faced with our end. "Man nor angel give me glory". Great song!
If i walked is a country track somewhat reminisant of an early John Prine. A jumpy and brightly song. You get the feeling that this was made to be sung at every folk night in Philip's nearby town of Beverley.
Ballad to Ophelia. A song written and performed by Philips very young son at that time. It could be argued that it is against the grain of the album, but in fact, it gives a great insight that next to Phlilip there is a younger one in the background starting to feel his feet.
Jordan is the closing track to this beautiful album. It is a gem of a song, and somehow leaves you quiet after the finishing strain. "Done all my work and i am going away, daylight follow me down".
A beautiful album and a pleasure to listen to. A thank you to the artists.
2007 Golden Kayak Awards
Winner: Best Spiritual Song
"Safe In His Angels Arms"
Echoes of Eternity
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pilgrim's lament
spending nights drinking wine making love and killing time
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Acoustic
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OLD BONES AND SILVER
OLD BONES AND SILVER ARE WE LOVE, AN ECHO OF SOMEONE WE KNEW I GO TO THE PLACE OF MY FATHERS BUT THIS LEAVING THE LEAVING OF YOU. THANKS TO KARL SLOAN FOR BASS & MIX
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Country
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into the storm
'Pip and Merry have many wonderful songs that I think are folk classics.They say that their songs aren't perfectbut they are perfect to my ear.What could be better than folk songs recorded in a trailer?' J P SHARPE PRESENTS IAC SUPER SONGWRITERS
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folk/acoustic/rock/americana
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liberty
'This is a lyrical gem set in an iron melody.' FOLK MINER The MotherLode ther's a fire burning east to west i smell smoke but it aint here yet....
Liberty proved to be one of the most uplifting songs on the album. First written in the late nineties, it seems poignant and ahead of its time speaking of freedom, the divide between the east and west, terror, and how liberty is a debated issue. This was written prior to the September 11th bombings, and before songs on every issue of liberty became a
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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bury me deep
'This is an instant folk classic!Beautiful lyrics and background vocals.Stripped downperfect for this station.I love this tune.' ACOUSTIC MELTDOWN
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Country
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IF I WALKED
ELDER STATESMEN OF THE RULING 11 SAY 'A bouncy,old-timey little number.Step back to a simpler time and be charmed.'
Texas Willies Favorites On IAC
Alrighty Folks!.....Here is a knee slappin', finger snappin'....and don't even TRY nappin' listening to this GREAT Old Timey styled
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Country
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mothers lament (f..k war)
oh for the touch of a long vanished hand.. (WAR)
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Country/blugrass
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PEKROVITCH
Haunting song telling the true story of a mothers harrowing experientorn former yugoslavia ce in war- this lady lost all to this man
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World/Folk
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safe in his angels arms
just for a moment our lives will shine only to fade with the time, for in his mercy im'e held by faith safe in his angels arms..Guest of honor! Congratulations on your Golden Kayak from Larree
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Spiritual Acoustic
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STILL WATERS
my faith
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folk spiritual
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PILGRIMS LAMENT (acoustic version)
spending nights drinking wine making love and killing time
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Country
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mothers lament ( f..k war)
oh for the touch of a long vanished hand and a voice that's long silent
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Country(Songwriter)
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pilgrim's lament
the passing of time
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Country
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safe in his angels arms
just for a moment our lives will shine only to fade with the time, for in his mercy im'e held by faith safe in his angels arms..Guest of honor! Congratulations on your Golden Kayak from Larree
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Country
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dance with the devil
me, you ,and life.
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COUNTRY BLUE GRASS
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into the storm
dont let me fall
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Spiritual Country
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STILL WATERS
your taking my breath from me
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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ballad of ophelia
A thousand wounds is not worth one tear
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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IN MY IMAGINATION
NOT FOR THE DEPRESSED
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Acoustic/Folk/Rock
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OLD BONES & SILVER
old bones & silver are we love, an echo of someone we knew
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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DANCE WITH DEVIL
LIFE
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Country
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la la song
politicians f um
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folk/acoustic/rock/americana
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STILL WATERS
YOUR TAKING MY BREATH FROM ME
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Country
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into the storm
'Pip and Merry have many wonderful folk songs that I think are classics. They say that their songs are't perfectbut they are perfect to my ear.What could be better than folk songs recorded in a trailer?' J P SHARPE PRESENTS IAC SUPER SONGWRITERS
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Country
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evermore
'Sweet harmony,love will last' ORGANIC SOUNDS
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Americana
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bury me deep
'This is an instant folk classic!Stripped downperfect for this station.I love this tune.'ACOUSTIC MELTDOWN
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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DONT FORGET
NEVER SAYING GOODBYE
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Country
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if i walked
Texas Willies Favorites On IAC
Alrighty Folks!.....Here is a knee slappin', finger snappin'....and don't even TRY nappin' listening to this GREAT Old Timey styled
Texas Willies Favorites On IAC
Alrighty Folks!.....Here is a knee slappin', finger snappin'....and don't even TRY nappin' listening to this GREAT Old Timey styled
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Mountain Bluegrass
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dance with the devil
life
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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SIMON'S SONG
The murder of a young man by british cops
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Poltical Protest
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HUSH A BYE
THAT PERFECT TIME
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easy listening
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magic love & unicorns
'Sweet harmony,love will last' ORGANIC SOUNDS
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Acoustic
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EVERMORE
'Sweet harmony,love will last' ORGANIC SOUNDS
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Spiritual Easy Listening
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in my imagination
alone
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Singer-Song Writer
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magic love & unicorns
friendship
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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liberty
Liberty proved to be one of the most uplifting songs on the album. First written in the late nineties, it seems poignant and ahead of its time speaking of freedom, the divide between the east and west, terror, and how liberty is a debated issue. This was written prior to the September 11th bombings, and before songs on every issue of liberty became a mainstream selling point in America.
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day light follow me down
that day
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Christian
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EVERMORE
'Sweet harmony,love will last...' ORGANIC SOUNDS
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Inspirational comforting love song
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not a walz
'Grand vocal country' BIG HEARTS COUNTRY MUSIC
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Acoustic Country
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from the writings off my wall
THAT DAY
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Christian/Spiritual
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EVERMORE
EVERLASTING LOVE
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Acoustic
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from the writing off my wall
let no man judge me
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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TAKE ME HOME
Life's journey. Sung by Mervyn Frost with vocals by Pip & Merry and backing guitar & bass by Karl Sloan.
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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2/15/2010 3:49:54 PM
love the saturday evening post cover-woo hoo!!
Rob
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Slimdog Productions
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1/11/2010 10:06:53 PM
Happy New Year!!!
Slim
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John Myles
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12/20/2009 12:49:21 PM
You guys inspire me. I just love your music and the words you sing and the spirit in which you do it all. I hope the coming year is full of creative expression and just plain goodness,
John Myles
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DirgeK
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12/18/2009 11:51:51 AM
Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year
DK's mum
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Neil w Young and The Legendary Bear Creek Band
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12/16/2009 7:34:29 PM
Wishing you and yours peace, love, happiness, beautiful music, new memories to warm you and new dreams to inspire you.
Merry Christmas Pip and Merry.
Neil
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Neil w Young and The Legendary Bear Creek Band
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12/16/2009 7:33:58 PM
Wishing you and yours peace, love, happiness, beautiful music, new memories to warm you and new dreams to inspire you.
Merry Christmas Pip and Merry.
Neil
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Black Velvet Lace
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12/15/2009 10:18:37 PM
Pip & Merry Merry Christmas!!!!!
xoxoxox
~Lace~
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Catherine Ivy (Pureheart)
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12/3/2009 12:51:53 PM
Hello Pip and Merry! Been a long time. How are you these days? Hope all is going well for you and your music. Just wanted to say hello and ,"HAPPY HOLIDAYS"!
Sincerely,
Catherine~
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Catherine Ivy (Pureheart)
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12/3/2009 12:48:45 PM
Hello Pip and Merry! Been a long time. How are you these days? Hope all is going well for you and your music. Just wanted to say hello and ,"HAPPY HOLIDAYS"!
Sincerely,
Catherine~
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Texas Willie
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11/26/2009 7:57:26 AM
Hi Pip and Merry!
I hope you are both doing well! I had to stop by and say "Thank You" for your friendship and support!
And to wish you Happy Holidays (and Happy Thanksgiving too).
TW
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Richard Scotti
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11/1/2009 8:48:53 AM
Congrats to my fellow Honorable Mention winners. We're in a unique little club! An award from the people is the best kind to have. Don't underestimate it's importance.
"We're the people that live. They can't wipe us out, they can't lick us. We'll go on forever, Pa, cos we're the people".......(a quote from the movie "Grapes Of Wrath" based on the novel by John Steinbeck)
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Slimdog Productions
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10/31/2009 3:49:50 PM
Pip and Merry,
Came by to say congrats on your award. Keep up the great work!!!
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Kevin White
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10/30/2009 9:42:40 PM
I dunno Pip ...
Paddy's in the Black Forest offering beer. Sounds like bait.
Caution is advised.
:^D
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Maeve Kelly
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10/27/2009 4:09:11 PM
Thanks Pip. Nobody more surprised than me - I seriously thought you guys would win...
You vill kom to ze Black Forest and I vill buy you ze beer:-)
xM
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Auset
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10/27/2009 9:26:20 AM
Hey Pip & Merry!
I was sure you had it... great song!!! Well, it was cool getting turned on to so many new artists and songs. Thanks for including your sweet sounds in the mix.
peace,
Auset
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