OFFICIAL WEB SITE: The 'official' FolkWords web site:www.folkwords.com
CONTENT: To save time loading all the FolkWords 'words' in two places, everything is now on the official site only.
So if you want to read what FolkWords says about folk music (or add some comment yourself) then please go to: www.folkwords.com - that's where you'll find the views, reviews, opinions, comments and articles and the real 'low down and dirty' on folk.
Music
REVIEWS: FolkWords Reviews - If you would like FolkWords to review your music then visit the 'Contact' section on the main FolkWords website at www.folkwords.com and send me your latest album or demo.
For a tiny taste of what FolkWords writes about take a look below - there's much more on www.folkwords.com
A POINT OF VIEW: Folk music what's it all about?
How often do I hear: "It's just that finger in the ear hole style with some old 'beardy' in a flowery waistcoat droning on."
Actually, no it bloody well isn't!
It's the music of everyday people who put their feelings, emotions, observations and individual way of life into music and song. Of course, the old 'beardy' has a prefect right to sing about what he wants in the style he wants - and still be part of the 'folk' genre. However, (and this is the important bit) so does the folk-punk with the blue mohican haircut, the celtic goth, the thrash metal folk and the electronic folk-hippie.
That's the beauty of folk music. If you don't believe me, just turn up at any folk festival and glory in the wealth of musical styles, fashions and tastes. You won't find a single 'fashionista' scared to show their own identity in case they're no longer considered to be 'one of the in crowd'.
Long may the international richness of music continue to cross borders and build relationships. And long may all 'folkies' (whatever their take on the genre) keep their minds as open as the skies above.
About me: I'm Tim Carroll, researching a book about folk and building a folk web site looking at folk music and it's influences.- www.folkwords.com
Rather than concentrating purely on the historical perspective, I want to see where folk is going (with due reverence to the past) and how folk music relates to people today.
My research is not restricted to the MySpace community (this is one source) it also involves interviews, gigs, listening to music and gathering opinions. This section of MySpace just gives you a 'taste' - to find the reviews, observations and comment go to the FolkWords web site: www.folkwords.com
Who I'd like to meet: Everyone involved in folk - new and established bands, musicians, singers and songwriters. People who have said it all before. People with something new to say. People who think they've created a new or different (or the same but slightly different) corner of the folk genre. People at the centre of, on the fringe of and the far, dark reaches of this style of expression called 'folk' music. Anyone kind enough to share and air the views and opinions circulating around folk.
We may encounter each other on a web site, at a festival or a gig, in the pub or over a cup of strong tea. Wherever we meet - I look forward to talking to you.
A big thank you to the kind people that I've interviewed already, to all those who contributed their views and to those who have agreed to help as soon as their schedules allow.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hello Tim, We hope you are well. The Hare And The Moon are proud to announce the release of their debut album on Reverb Worship. www.reverbworship.com (Reverb Worship also have an Ebay store). 14 tracks of dark, psychedelic folk in a lovely handmade, numbered sleeve. Limited to 51 copies. Only £5!
Well done for finding us Tim. We're still banging it out, albeit only a couple of tours a year. Keep an eye out for us and say hello should you get to see us. Cheers BWB
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing.
Visit www.beverleyfestival.com for TICKETS and MORE INFO
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem cum song 2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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