Name: Nick Drake. Made To Love Magic ( Re Issue 180g )
Brand: Ad-Astra Records Herefordshire
Price: 34 GBP
Availability: InStock

A stunning collection of Nick Drake's most evocative compositions, meticulously produced by Joe Boyd and John Wood. This album showcases Drake's masterful fingerstyle guitar work alongside lush orchestral arrangements featuring strings, woodwinds, and subtle instrumentation that capture the delicate, introspective character of his songwriting.

Standout tracks include the haunting "River Man," the orchestral beauty of "Magic," and the intricate "Black Eyed Dog." Each piece benefits from pristine recording and mixing by John Wood and Robert Kirby, revealing the intricate layers of Drake's arrangements—from the soaring strings on "Time Of No Reply" to the intimate fingerpicking of "Thoughts Of Mary Jane."

A quintessential addition to any serious collector's library, capturing the essence of British folk at its most sophisticated and emotionally resonant.

A1	Rider On The Wheel Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd , John Wood Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	2:38
A2	Magic Cello – Diana Beamish, Ian Burdge Double Bass – Rory McFarlane Flute – Jane Spiers , Karen Jones (3) Mixed By – John Wood Orchestrated By – Robert Kirby Producer – John Wood , Robert Kirby Producer [Original] – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm Viola – Amanda Chancellor , Clare Orsler Violin – Anna Morris , Gina Ball*, Julia Singleton , Sally Herbert	2:45
A3	River Man Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – Robert Kirby	4:02
A4	Joey Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	3:04
A5	Thoughts Of Mary Jane Electric Guitar – Richard Thompson Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	3:39
A6	Mayfair Producer – John Wood Recorded By – Robert Kirby	2:12
A7	Hanging On A Star Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd , John Wood Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	3:24
B1	Three Hours Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	5:12
B2	Clothes Of Sand Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	2:31
B3	Voices Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	3:45
B4	Time Of No Reply Cello – Diana Beamish, Ian Burdge Double Bass – Rory McFarlane Flute – Jane Spiers , Karen Jones (3) Mixed By – John Wood Orchestrated By – Robert Kirby Producer – John Wood , Robert Kirby Producer [Original] – Joe Boyd Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm Viola – Amanda Chancellor , Clare Orsler Violin – Anna Morris , Gina Ball*, Julia Singleton , Sally Herbert	2:47
B5	Black Eyed Dog Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd , John Wood Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	3:28
B6	Tow The Line Mixed By – John Wood Producer – Joe Boyd , John Wood Recorded By – John Wood , Vic Gamm	2:20