Jon Boden
The Martin Green Machine - (see page 17)
Give Up The Body
Genius and lunacy have always been closely entwined. Martin
Green is the living embodiment of this maxim. I particularly love
the auto-tune solo. Outrageously good.
picks some Alyth McCormack - (see page 17)
Mo Ghaol Oigfhear A Chuil Duinn
Absolutely beautiful singing. I sometimes find it hard work
listening to songs in languages I don’t understand, but Alyth’s
of his
delivery evokes an emotional journey as clearly as any words can.
Cara Dillon - (see page 7-10)
The Hill Of Thieves
The only non-trad track on the album but atmospherically it’s
favourites
right up there with classics like The Verdant Spraes Of Skreen that
make up the rest of this beautiful album. Brilliant production,
faultless singing. Perfect.
Emily Barker - (see page 21)
from the
Disappear
Great energy and drive with a seductively atmospheric lyric.
Perfect driving music in a heavy downpour. I particularly like the
use of cello as substitute electric guitar.
pages of
Incredible String Band - (see page 16)
Lover Man
When it comes to psychedelia I’ve always been more of a Syd
Barrett man, but this new compilation is beginning to win me
round to ISB. Particularly like this one as it seems to be about the
Properganda
victory of jealousy over affectation, but maybe I’m reading too
much into it.
The Klezmatics - (see page 19)
Fun Taschlikh (At The Casting Away Of Sins)
My all time favourite Klezmatics track. Streetwise New York
knitted seamlessly with the grandeur of source material. Such a
brilliant tune, but the quality of the solos is such that you’re not
waiting for the tune to come back, it’s just joyous when it does.
Peter Bellamy - (see page 16)
The Ghost Song
In the forthcoming compilation ‘Now That’s What I Call Folk Songs
about Murdering Your Girlfriend Volume 1’ this has got to be
track one. Moralists will particularly enjoy the ghost’s gruesome
revenge in the final verse.
Catriona Watt - (see page 16)
Oran Dealchaidh
There’s something incredibly poignant about two female voices
singing in unison. There’s a simplicity and honesty in the delivery
on this track that draws you in and holds you captive.
A.L. Lloyd - (see page 16)
The Grand Conversation On Napoleon
Lloyd’s magisterial voice is at its finest when unaccompanied
and tackling big subjects. There are subtler versions of this song
available but none get to the heart of it like Lloyd’s does.
Aidian O’Rourke - (see page 17)
Tobar Nan Ealain
Spellbinding stuff from one of the greatest fiddlers around.
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