Re-RELEASE FROM ALLISON CORNELL fOUR MORE BODIES
"The coal industry is dirty in more ways than we knew. Regulation is dangerously relaxed and insufficient! My family history in West Virginia prompted me to speak out against these practices in 2010 in a song called "Four More Bodies." ~ Allison Cornell
Allison most recently wrapped up with Shaina Twain’s worldwide NOW Tour playing violin, accordion, guitar and trumpet. She has also been touring and songwriting with Jann Arden for the past ten years.
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“Four More Bodies” the beautifully poignant song of a Mining accident in West Virginia, penned by Allison Cornell will be re-released this February in recognition of recent investigations into the continued ill health, and dangerous conditions that miners continue to be subjected to. The song tells a story of Allison Cornell’s family’s deep roots in West Virginia’s mining region. Originally released by Allison’s project, Al & Ann, on the “Rope & Tie” album, from Broad Appeal Music in 2011.
Over the past year, NPR and the PBS program Frontline have interviewed dozens of miners across Appalachia. The interviews with miners were part of an investigation that found federal regulators, despite mounting evidence and a stream of dire warnings, failed to protect coal miners. "The coal industry is dirty in more ways than we knew. Regulation is dangerously relaxed and insufficient! My family history in West Virginia prompted me to speak out against these practices in Four More Bodies," states Allison Cornell when describing the inspiration when writing the song. “Four More Bodies’” with it folksy earthy foundation of Allison’s exceptional violin playing is only upstaged by Allison’s emotionally stirring vocals. The viola is quiet. Rest In Peace Allison you will be terribly missed. February 19, 2024 |
"I know that you are probably sick of hearing it from me, but Gabrielle and I are your biggest fans. You did so many astounding and creative tracks and became like the backbone of our recordings during that period. And I consider myself a great musical genius for deciding to turn JHOOM over to you. Amazing work."
~ Robert Ansell, Owner & Artist Raven Recording
~ Robert Ansell, Owner & Artist Raven Recording
Allison Cornell - 'Glamour and Pain' LIVE with Joe Jackson
Allison is also band member of Harlem Parlour Music Club, her project Al & Ann, with Ann Klein released "Rope & Tie" on Harlem Parlour Records in January 2011. |
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to
ALLISON SHROPSHIRE CORNELL Rest In Peace - Heaven has opened up its gates to an incredible talent! Allison Cornell earned her Masters from the prestigious Julliard and is a very versatile accompanist in the studio and on the road; providing keyboards, viola, violin and guitar. Her impressive credits include, backup vocals for Shania Twain, Paula Cole, Joe Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Ronnie Spector, and many others. As she continued her education in New York as a singer songwriter, she toured with Joe Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, Shania Twain, Angelique Kidjo, Jann Arden, Tracy Chapman, Pat Benatar, Ann-Margret and Ronnie Spector. Her recording credits include work with Cyndi Lauper, Jann Arden, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, Rachael Sage, Carter Burwell, Tim Booth, Angelo Badelmente and Branford Marsalis. In 2005 Allison released her debut solo CD 'Pretty Colored Lights', the music on the project not only reflects her incredible musicianship but also displays her amazing songwriting skills. 'Pretty Color Lights' offers a variety of jazz infused pop, with something for everyone. The recordings show her eclecticism and virtuosity on strings, keys and vocals. She's a masterful chameleon - effectively incorporating R&B, Pop, Dance, Jazz and even Americana. "Pretty Colored Lights" proves why Allison Cornell is one of the most in-demand touring musicians for acts from Cyndi Lauper and Jann Arden to Shania Twain. Allison Cornell is the featured artist on the album, Jhoom: the Intoxication of Surrender, by Raven Recordings and has also contributed to many Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors albums. |
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