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Orchestral Variations V.01 by The Separate will be released on July 2nd 2012 through Setanta Records.

http://www.theseparate.co.uk

The Separate is the project alias of renowned producer / engineer Rob Kirwan, who has recently worked with the likes of PJ Harvey, Glasvegas and The Horrors, Keith Cullen, owner of Setanta and acclaimed string-arranger Fiona Brice

The concept is, by Cullen's own admittance, a self-indulgent one. Having run the label 1990 since Orchestral Variations V.01 will be its last release, therefore as a sign-off Cullen decided to record an album of cover versions of his favourite tracks by artists he loved and admired.

The album features covers of tracks by The Specials, The Ramones, The Smiths and Talking Heads amongst others sung by mark Lanegan, Martha Wainwright, Patrick Wolf and Joan As Police Woman.

The track listing is as follows:

1. Something To Believe In (Ramones) -- with Ed Harcourt
2. Video Killed The Radio Star (The Buggles) -- with Anais
3. Once In A Lifetime (Talking Heads) -- with Paul Noonan
4. Close To Me (The Cure) -- with Mark Lanegan
5. This Night Has Opened My Eyes (The Smiths) -- with Joan As Police Woman
6. Big Sky (The Kinks) -- with Jaymay
7. Souvenir (OMD) -- with Stephanie Dosen
8. Ghost Town (The Specials) -- with Scott Hutchinson
9. Stories For Boys (U2) -- with Martha Wainwright
10. Gigantic (Pixies) -- with Charlotte Hatherley
11. Old Town (Phil Lynott) -- with Patrick Wolf
12. West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys) -- with Brian Molko