Second Grace: The Music of Nick Drake

Second Grace: The Music of Nick Drake is a 2007 release of piano instrumentals by Christopher O'Riley

Christopher O'Riley

Christopher O'Riley is an American classical pianist and public radio show host. He is the host of the weekly National Public Radio program From the Top. O'Riley is also known for his piano arrangements of songs by alternative artists....

, host of NPR's From The Top

From the Top

From the Top is a national program and initiative to develop and showcase young classical musicians. It is best known for its NPR radio and PBS television programs hosted by pianist Christopher O'Riley, which celebrate the passion, dedication and personal stories of America's best young classical...

, of songs by English singer-songwriter Nick Drake

Nick Drake

Nicholas Rodney "Nick" Drake was an English singer-songwriter and musician. Though he is best known for his sombre guitar based songs, Drake was also proficient at piano, clarinet and saxophone...

(1948-1974). The booklet includes a lengthy and fairly technical discussion and appreciation of Nick's music by O'Riley.

Tracklisting

"Rider on the Wheel"
"Pink Moon
Pink Moon
Pink Moon is the third and final album by English musician Nick Drake. It was recorded at midnight in two separate two-hour sessions, over two days in October 1971, featuring only Nick Drake's vocals and guitar, as well as some piano later overdubbed by Drake on the title track.-Album...

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"Fly"
"Parasite"
"River Man"
"One of These Things First"
"Joey"
"Introduction-Bryter Layter"
"Northern Sky"
"Hanging on a Star"
"Harvest Breed"
"Place to Be"
"Three Hours"
"From the Morning"

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