Tiger Moth Tales: Telling a fantasy story of the battle between good and evil.

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A Song Of Spring is a suitable album title because we now are have the spring here, and the band behind the album is Tiger Moth Tales, and the label is White Knight Records.

The new album harks back to the two first album where prog was the main source to the music, and that is nice to discovers as the two album before A Song Of Spring was with little prog vibes. In many ways Spring Fever is a return to the more complex prog and characterized by the impressive multi-part Forester, telling a fantasy story of the battle between good and evil.

Flynnigan says, «Another great recording from Pete Jones under his Tiger Moth Tales guise. How does he do it? Every album has something different to hold the interest, fantastic musicianship, great production, highly recommended».

A Song Of Spring is the 7th studio album from Tiger Moth Tales, and follows on in the seasonal albums after 2017’s The Depths Of Winter’. This new offering from Pete Jones, celebrates the spirit of rebirth and renewal, light and new life.

Pete Jones says, «I didn’t know back in 2017 that I would do another album based on the seasons, as The Depths Of Winter concept formed as a result of a few false starts. But, having released it, I did have the thought in the back of my mind that it would be nice to get around to the other seasons in time. The time felt right this year, with so many positive aspects of the Spring season to look at, and I really wanted to write an upbeat album».

A Song Of Spring is a return to the big prog moments, soundscapes and themes that Tiger Moth Tales is associated with. As with all Tiger Moth Tales releases the full emotional spectrum is explored. Up tempo and joyful tracks like Spring Fever and Mad March Hare, contrast dramatically with the darkness of Dance Till Death and the sadness and introspective qualities of the anthemic Light. The latter track features a poignant, soaring solo from guitar legend and fellow Camel bandmate Andy Latimer.

All music written, recorded and produced by Pete Jones, except for Holi, recorded and produced by John Holden.

Lyrics:

Spring Fever, Forester, Dance Till Death and Mad March Hare by Pete Jones

The Goddess And The Green Man by Elizabeth Holden

Rapa Nui and Holi by John Holden

Light by John and Elizabeth Holden and Pete Jones

Mastering by John Holden

Artwork by John Holden

Jones says, «My fond thanks as always to Rob Reed, Will Mackie and Chris Jones for all your help and support with White Knight to make each album happen. John and Libby, thank you so much for your amazing contributions to this album, for pulling me out of a lyrical writer’s block, and for all your kind words».

«Appreciation and thanks to my good friend Andy Latimer, for the fantastic guitar solo you provided. It was all I could have asked for and really put the icing on the cake. Thank you to my wife Kimberley, for coming up with ideas, and sticking with me as the midlife crisis steadily progresses. Thanks as always to my family and friends for being there».

«And thanks to all the Mothingtons out there for keeping the Tiger Moth in flight. I really hope this album puts a spring in your step … and I’ll see you at a gig soon».

Tracklist:

1. Spring Fever (6:52)

2. Forester (7:51)

3. Dance Til Death (10:20)

4. Holi (2:46)

5. The Goddess And The Green Man (2:39)

6. Mad March Hare (4:00)

7. Rapa Nui (7:34)

8. Light (15:25)

Total Time 57:27

Line-up:

Pete Jones: vocals, keyboards, saxophone, guitars, drums, percussion, recorders and whistles

   With

John Holden: keyboards and programming (4), pad (3)

Andy Latimer (Camel) – electric guitar (8)

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