Building On The Land further highlights Arcelia’s exploration of the wonders of life and the human condition, through their timeless, unique bend of  soulful folk. The resulting album is a rich mix of exceptional songwriting and understated, sparse arrangements, outstanding vocals and harmonies, and wonderful musicianship.

12 Last Goodbye

11 Workhouse

06 Far And Away

Radio edit of YELLOW SOUP , the first single release from the new Arcelia album Building on the Land. Release date 8th December 2017
Harping back to Ben Folds Five and Squeeze, this track deals with a late night walk trying to shrug off a resentment & how it taints your view of the world around you.

01 Yellow Soup -  1st single RADIO EDIT from Arcelia's Building on the Land

The 2nd album, Building On The Land, further highlights Arcelia’s exploration of the wonders of life and the human condition, through their timeless, unique bend of  soulful folk. The resulting album is a rich mix of exceptional songwriting and understated, sparse arrangements, outstanding vocals and harmonies, and wonderful musicianship.

Building on the Land

Fallen

02 Fallen - Radio Edit

The 2nd album, Building On The Land,  further highlights Arcelia’s exploration of the wonders of life and the human condition, through their timeless, unique bend of  soulful folk. The resulting album is a rich mix of exceptional songwriting and understated, sparse arrangements, outstanding vocals and harmonies, and wonderful musicianship.

Into the Dark

03 Into The Dark  - Radio Edit

This is the second track on our debut EP 'This Time'. 
 Gav was inspired to write this song after a friend, who'd been in an unhappy relationship for many years, had the courage to change things. 'She's not Lost' celebrates the start of her emerging from that difficult time. 

ARCELIA - She's Not Lost

Written by Gavin Alexander
Vocal - Gavin Alexander
Guitar - Gavin Alexander

5. Pick Up The Pieces

Written by Gavin Alexander
Lead vocal - Simon Foster
BV's - Gavin Alexander, Teresa Gallagher
Guitar - Gavin Alexander
Dobro - Melvin Duffy
Piano - Perry White
Bass - Martin Elliott

4. People Like Me

Written by Paul McCartney
Vocal a cappella arrangement - Simon Foster
Vocals - Gavin Alexander, Simon Foster, Teresa Gallagher

3. Blackbird

Written by Gavin Alexander & Cat Bloomfield
Lead vocal - Teresa Gallagher
Guitar - Gavin Alexander
BV's - Simon Foster, Gavin Alexander
Pedal steel - Melvin Duffy
Piano - Perry White
Bass - Martin Elliott

2. Wasnt Enough

Written by Gavin Alexander.
Lead vocal - Gavin Alexander
BV's - Teresa Gallagher, Simon Foster
Pedal steel - Melvin Duffy
Piano - Perry White
Bass - Martin Elliott

1. Lucky Man

ARCELIA (meaning 'treasure chest' in old Spanish) is an acoustic contemporary folk trio formed in 2012 from East Kent featuring Gavin Alexander, Teresa Gallagher & Simon Foster. Together they form a  unique sound, combining original songwriting with lyrical, soulful voices that blend like and alchemist's dream

ARCELIA - The Long Man

Soulful, lo-fi folk from the valleys of Kent, featuring truly stunning harmonies and exceptional songwriting " Wonderfully warm harmonies.." MOJO MAGAZINE

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