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To own the emotion of sentiment is surely another way of declaring that you understand how important another period of time was to you and how, in the case of art, it has inspired you to believe that its extraordinary presence can still not only make you a finer person, but give you Love, Luck and Time in which to make your own romanticism, someone else’s emotional adventure and discovery.
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In the world of trilogies, always save the best release for last; unless it is the Jaws franchise, this maxim usually works like a charm and for Mark Pountney, the trilogy is completed by a stunning, absolute performance and set of songs that really hark back to the days of innocent playing, of tracks that tell the story to several lives and give nothing but pleasure in each one.
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There is an air of laid back assurance that is mixed freely and without argument the declaration of studious musical intent that comes across with great attitude whenever Mark Pountney comes to the forefront of any stage in the city. The much travelled, both in physical journeys and the cerebral voyages, musician is a man to be enlightened by, to enjoy and take in to your heart, after all, not many musicians can claim the pedigree of country background whilst having walked the walk in the fiery pit of the genre in its own backyard.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10
There should never be any doubt of the appeal of Mark Poutney for as long as he is able to perform, stand on a stage with head held high and the ever flowing grace that goes with such a smile of enjoyment, for in that performance comes across a musician who is spirited, giving and full of humble character; if the world ever finds itself without compassion in performance then Mark Pountney would surely endeavour to keep it breathing and ticking along until a new heart could be found for the tired old planet.