3Psalms
by Andy Mackay
Released 23 November 2018
The 3Psalms started as an experimental project in the mid 1990s, aiming to be a synthesis of all Andy’s varied influences, from his classical training to his rock and roll, avant-garde electronica and even his years as a boy chorister.
Picking up in 2012, Andy went back into the studio, scoring strings, choir, synthesisers, guitar and some other rock elements. Of course, Andy’s distinctive sax sound weavesthroughout the piece.
Why “I have long been fascinated by this collection of ancient poetry and song which has permeated our cultural life. I have tried to reflect this by using the original Hebrew and Latin as well as 17th Century English.”
People of faith will find themselves in familiar territory while Atheists and Agnostics can join the extraordinary debate in which the Psalmists turn from a feeling that God is totally absent or unknowable to arguing with Him because He isn’t doing what they want!
Lead vocals are by the amazing new talent Harry Day-Lewis, joining Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera, the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra and some of Britain’s finest session musicians