Style: A Capella, English Folk, Carols
Vibes: Pagan, Ceremonial, Rootsy, Pastoral, Medieval, Ritualistic, Autumnal, Winter, Communal, Ancestral
The Watersons – Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs Read More »
LP, Antilles, US Pressing, 1971 / 1976 reissue Style: English Folk, British Folk Rock Vibes: Bittersweet, Rootsy, Communal, Folklore, Pastoral, Passionate, Intertwined, Storytelling, Medieval, Rootsy, Poetic, Energetic, Warm Musical Qualities: Lush, Melodic, Dynamic, Vocal Harmonies Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Fiddle, Melodeon, Hammered Dulcimer, Electric Bass, Concertina, Accordion, Hurdy Gurdy, Northumbrian Small Pipes, Ophicleide,
Shirley Collins and the Albion Country Band – No Roses Read More »
Style: Folk Baroque, Guitar Soli, Neo-Medieval Folk
Vibes: Medieval, Pastoral, Intricate, Mellow, Elegant, Morning
John Renbourn – Sir John Alot of Merrie Englandes Musyk Thyng & ye Grene Knyghte Read More »
Influences: English Folk & Loner Songwriters
Moods: Wistful, Pastoral, Reflective, Morning, Flowing, Gentle, Airy, Poetic, Contemplative, Rootsy, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Melodic, Soft, Sparse, Vocal Harmonies, Solo
Meg Baird – Dear Companion Read More »
An autumnal, intimate collection of Scottish, Irish, & English folk songs, previously interpreted by singers such as Anne Briggs, Shirley Collins, & Robin Dransfield. Backed by nothing but sparse acoustic guitar, Roberts’ voice sounds especially tender and reflective.
Alasdair Roberts – The Crook of My Arm Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, British Folk
Moods: Intimate, Gentle, Storytelling, Lonely, Reflective, Melancholy, Autumnal
P.G. Six – Live at the Tavern Read More »
Style: Folk Baroque, English & Scottish Folk Music
Moods: Medieval, Romantic, Storytelling, Rural, Intimate, Morning, Rootsy, Melancholy, Passionate, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Sparse, Fingerstyle, Technical
Bert Jansch – Jack Orion Read More »
Style: Brit-Folk, Chamber Folk, Jazz-Folk
Vibe: Flowing, Morning, Breezy, Warm, Medieval, Sentimental, Rootsy, Mellow, Pastoral, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Traditional, Melodic, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitars (Fingerstyle), Vocals, Upright Bass, Sitar, Dulcimer, Banjo, Recorder, Harmonica, Electric Guitar, Drums
Pentangle – Solomon’s Seal Read More »
