''Inversions'' is an album, released on 28 June 2019, by British singer-songwriter and pianist

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in '' The Guardian'' called it "a set of beautiful piano and spoken-word pieces". Mike Ainscoe, for '' Louder Than War'', described it "a series of touching and heartfelt outpourings...Revealing and yes, in a way, cathartic, ''Inversions'' captures Belinda O'Hooley at her most insightful". In a four-starred review for the ''

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'', Steve Johnson said: "This mainly instrumental solo album showcases O'Hooley's talents as a pianist and composer, inspired by her family musical heritage following the passing of her father in 2017. The Swallows Tail and The Bonny Boy come from her father's musical background in the rural Irish west, while Cadair Idris and Aran Fawddwy are inspired by the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia where the album was recorded...as an instrumental album this is an enjoyable and relaxing experience from an artist at the height of her powers."

Track listing

Musicians

* Belinda O'Hooley: piano, vocals, accordion, percussion * Heidi Tidow: backing vocals, spoken word * Michael McGoldrick: uillean pipes, whistle

Production and design

The album was recorded and produced by Heidi Tidow, and was mixed and mastered by Neil Ferguson. Martin Roswell at Simply Marvellous Music undertook the CD design and layout. The cover artwork is by Kate Aughey, with photographs by Hannah Webster, Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow. The sleeve notes are by Belinda O'Hooley.

Track listing

Musicians

Production and design

References

Further reading