with the greatest of pleasure tollboothmusic announce the release of 

'permission' by helen turner

*** stop press *** 'permission' receives 9/10 from reviewer Mike Rimmer in Aug/Sept CrossRhythms magazine read the review here

helen turner  is the former lead singer from The Rumours Are True.

on may 6th, 'permission' the debut album from helen turner was launched at the Irish Centre in Digbeth, Birmingham.

helen & band played live to critical acclaim, mainly tracks from the album plus a few surprises.

the long awaited album contains 13 tracks plus a special bonus song.  recorded & produced at tollbooth music by paul a davies, the album is the result of over two years of sporadic recording sessions and many of the songs have been kept in a remarkably similar form to the way they were first recorded.  others have developed more with changes in capabilities, technology and new friendships and associations.

copies are available directly from helen turner through tollbooth music at permission@pad.nildram.co.uk for £10.50 inc p&p

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The Rumours broke musical ground in 1996 with the release of their 'Longer Days' ep. Utilising low whistle, ethnic polyrhythms, the remarkable Chapman Stick, and the enchanting vocals of Rachel Coates and Helen Turner, the Rumours weaved intricate harmonies and compelling rhythmic structures to produce some of the most listenable music of the year.

With all the members of Rumours pursuing varied projects, helen turner teamed up with paul d at tollbooth in late 1997 to demo some of her solo material.

Following a hiatus of five months while Helen travelled the world, work began again on some more complex arrangements of these simple beginnings, yielding some very interesting new directions.

Helen's soaring vocals range from deep and rich low textures via gentle caressive softer moments to gritty passion and anger.

The music sweeps from simple guitar and vocal arrangements through to complex ambient grooves using a wide variety of unconventional and unusual instruments.

Ethnic wind instruments, accordion, cello & violin, e-bow guitar, chapman stick and fretless bass all joining with helen's captivating vocals to produce a collection of songs which contain resonances for everyone.

With nods in the direction of artists such as; Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Heather Nova & Paula Cole, Helen's music is infused with a remarkable originality and vibrancy.

full details of the track listings            read the full lyrics

recorded & produced by paul a davies at tollboothmusic

cover artwork by pete simcoe www.simcoe.co.uk

Contact: helen 'h' turner

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