Charles Dickens Sylvester McCoy Bleak December - The Signalman
Review by Kelley Skar
The Signalman is a concept album that brings to life the eerie and haunting story by Charles Dickens. The album is a collaborative effort between the renowned actor Sylvester McCoy and the music production duo Bleak December. The result is a unique and captivating piece of art that blends spoken word and atmospheric music seamlessly.
The album features McCoy's captivating narration of the story, which is punctuated by Bleak December's haunting soundscapes. The music creates an immersive atmosphere that transports the listener to the dark and foreboding world of the signalman. The sound design is excellent, with each track featuring a unique blend of sound effects and instruments that enhance the overall mood of the album.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Signalman |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Single Sided
- Limited Edition
- Numbered
- Subscriber Edition
- Screen Printed
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Sam Heimer |
| Author | Charles Dickens |
| Layout | Jonathan Dennison |
| Design | Jonathan Dennison |
| Music By | Brent Holland |
| Producer | Anthony D. P. Mann |
| Adapted By | Anthony D. P. Mann |
| Voice Actor | Dave Hudson |
Notes
- This is the Subscriber Edition.
- Pressing Information:
- Test Press edition of 15.
- Wax Mage custom hand poured black splatter over clear vinyl with red screen print on Side B, numbered edition of 30 with 25 for for sale. Signed and numbered screen printed alternative art print.
- An edition of 270 copies, pressed on 150 gram clear vinyl with black screen printed art on the B side. Packaged in a poly sleeve with a reclosable flap. Divided between:
- A Subscriber Edition (THIS) with a cover screened in metallic white ink with fold-over half back sleeve denoting subscriber edition; and
- A retail edition with a cover screened in white ink without a fold-over back cover.
- The Wax Mage edition, the Subscriber Edition, and the retail edition include an insert with liner notes by producer Anthony D. P. Mann, a numbered facsimile train ticket inside a hand stamped envelope, and a vinyl sticker of the album art.
About Charles Dickens Sylvester McCoy Bleak December
English novelist of the Victorian era; his pen-name was "Boz".
He was born 7 February 1812 in Landport, Portsmouth, England, UK and died 9 June 1870 in Gad's Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England, UK. His resting place is Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, England, UK.
Real Name
- Charles John Huffam Dickens
Name Vars
- Boz
- C. Dickens
- Ch. Dickens
- Dickens
- K. Dickens
- Κάρολος Ντίκενς
- Ч. Диккенс
- Ч.Диккенса
- Чарльз Диккенс
Summary by Kelley Skar
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