Ninebarrow (with Hart Voices and The Chantry Singers) - The Hour of the Blackbird

Fear. Uncertainty. Loneliness. Lack of sleep. Anxiety. The absence of face-to-face conversations.
Coronavirus is not only taking a toll on our physical health; it is also causing a massive strain on many people’s mental health - people of all ages and all backgrounds. Recent surveys show anxiety and isolation are already affecting the public, with charities expressing concern that people are struggling to get the support they need.
With a May concert together postponed due to coronavirus, Ninebarrow, Hart Voices and the Chantry Singers decided they wanted to do something to help support the fight against this emerging mental health crisis and so recorded a lock-down collaboration in aid of the charity, Mind.
Mind are a mental health charity that believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. They're there for everyone. Today. Now. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. They'll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner.
Have a watch of the video, download the track for free and - importantly, if you feel able to, make a donation to a very worthy cause via our Just Giving page.
Download the track: www.ninebarrow...
Donate via Just Giving: www.justgiving...
If you can share word of this fundraising campaign with others - by email or by social media, we’d be so grateful.
Together, we think we’ll be able to make a real difference.
Mind is a registered charity in England & Wales 219830

[@Ninebarrow]

Download the track for free over at our website and - if you feel able to, please make a donation to a very worthy cause via our Just Giving page. 😊 👉Download the track: www.ninebarrow.co.uk/mind 👉Donate via Just Giving: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thehouroftheblackbird

[@rickbuckman-drage3937]

Brings back very fond memories of Poole 🎼👍

[@lesleystrong42]

Amazing. Had me in tears of joy. So uplifting!

[@MTrainRadio]

Goosebump time! Wonderful :)

[@marymellor6433]

So beautiful, every time I hear it, I get goosebumps. Amazing collaboration.

[@dianawebster9601]

Beautiful - thank you.

[@racheldodd9378]

just amazing ... gives me goosebumps and tears in equal measure ...

[@Ninebarrw-nlineCncert]

Thanks Rachel! 😊

[@kirstiehennessey5670]

Wonderful - nice work!

[@alanfkerr]

So very lovely - thank you.

[@RickInDorset]

Wow! So beautiful! It must be a time-consuming job putting together so much material but what a joyful result you achieved! I do hope I can see you at Milton Abbey in the not too distant future. :)

[@thesquawkingscraper5521]

Beautiful and heart-warming.

[@davecustance3423]

What a great track - gets better each time I listen to it - the harmonies sound really lovely - well done everyone. Hope it raises significant funds for a very worthwhile charity.

[@johntrundle1258]

It’s hard to believe all these singers recorded their line individually. What an uplifting result! Love it.

[@royrashbrook]

And yours was the very first John!

[@eloisebruce4839]

It's so beautiful - Im so delighted to have had the opportunity to take part x

[@elizabethlockett1919]

Beautiful! Liz Lockett

[@slgoycreates.6277]

I've seen these guys live on a couple of occasions .. beautiful!!

[@saraacworth2268]

simply beautiful. Well done!

[@markoneill1768]

That was superb

[@elspethslattery7881]

Fantastic Song

[@royrashbrook]

So happy to see this released at last! Lovely working with you guys . . .

[@tkpiano6334]

Amazing - well done!

[@er7396]

Absolutely beautiful in every way. Thank you.

[@sues2243]

Lovely :-)

[@jantreacher-evans9553]

That's beautiful, well done all!

[@dianathornton227]

Such a privilege to have been a part of this. Connection in isolation.

[@Ninebarrow]

We couldn't agree more!! :)

[@barbararayner1341]

What a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing it - and in aid of such a good cause.

[@MrStevemarkevans]

Beautiful, so beautiful it moved me to tears...... thank you....

[@kindred3313]

That was so beautiful ♥

[@frk9570]

That does your heart good. Thank you, it is really beautiful

[@magnusandcarolynsmith6135]

This has been pure joy to be part of 😃

[@nickthrower1608]

sounds great!

[@lpadley9573]

Just discovered this being played on bbc 6music this morning!! So beautiful- I have downloaded from your website but can’t seem to donate on the just giving page.

[@Ninebarrow]

We’re so pleased you like the track! The page had been deactivated for some reason! We’ve reactivated if you’d still like to donate. Thank you! 😊

[@WaffleSheep]

This is AMAZING!

[@frankmcnally8275]

wonderful, made me weep - more please

[@royrashbrook]

Thanks Frank - any particular one of Ninebarrow's songs you'd like us to have a go at next?

[@frankmcnally8275]

Wow, what a choice, I'd love to hear 'overthrown' or 'birdsong'

[@royrashbrook]

@@frankmcnally8275 We've got an arrangement for Birdsong ready to go. I did look at "Overthrown" but felt nervous about tinkering with a track that was already perfect . . .

[@frankmcnally8275]

@@royrashbrook I agree about perfection - but you never know. Birdsong will be lovely.

[@Cottered208]

Just Beautiful !!!

[@Ninebarrow]

Thank you Antony! 😊

[@rebeccaemin7237]

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you to everyone involved.

[@johnhalfabee7139]

Well done everyone, that was an incredibly beautiful song and performance!

[@richardforgan408]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done everyone, Top notch.

[@justinelago7112]

Absolutely beautiful - what a true piece of joy and hope.

[@amanda.s]

And the angels sang.........................

[@barbarafitzgibbons9350]

Pure joy ! Love Geriatric Hippie!

[@Ninebarrow]

So pleased you like it Barbara! 😊

[@dianathornton227]

Spot the robin on screen....

[@Ninebarrow]

😂 Trust, Roy. And you know what? We actually didn't notice until well after the 60 hour editing mark...! Absolutely creased us up when we first saw it!

[@dianathornton227]

@@Ninebarrow I spotted it on about the 5th watch! Just out of the corner of my eye. I had to watch again to work out what was going on!

[@royrashbrook]

I was so convinced you were going to chop him out!

[@RickInDorset]

I watched this a number of times and still can't spot Mr. Robin. However, I shall continue the challenge so please don't give any clues. :)