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‘The Silent World of Hector Mann', recorded by Steve Albini and featuring Neil Hannon and Ed Harcourt, its based on on 'The Book of Illusions' by Paul Auster.
The Silent World Hector Mann based around a book, Paul Auster’s The Book Of Illusions, which features fictional silent movie actor Hector Mann, who only made 12 obscure silent films over the course of his career before disappearing in the 1920s. The Duke sent a copy of Auster’s novel, along with one of Mann’s fictional movie titles, to 11 fellow songwriters, including Neil Hannon, Ed Harcourt and Ben Castle, who then contributed tunes in a pre-rock ‘n’ roll style, all performed by the Duke and his band. The result, The Silent World Of Hector Mann, is probably the highlight of the three CDs, bouncing along with a refreshing 1920s’ feel and a warmth that’s reminiscent of old vinyl recordings.
Track listing:
1. Hearth And Home
2. Wanda Darling Of The Jockey Club
3. Jumping Jacks
4. Mister Nobody
5. Tango Tangle
6. You'll Be Detective
7. Double Or Nothing
8. Country Weekend
9. Old Folks And Cow Pokes
10. The Prop Man
11. Scandal
12. The Teller's Tale
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