A discovery of folk music from dark Britannica. 'John Barleycorn Reborn'
explores seasonal birth, death and rebirth on this double CD. Our cycle began
at Lammas 2007 (1st August), a day traditionally known for 'the first fruits
of the harvest'. Pre-orders began on this day. All orders also receive a free
complementary thirty-three track download only set of further music. (Available to ALL for free from the week beginning 23rd June 2008).
This compilation explores the darker side of British folk music, evoking the
mystery of our ancient past and peoples, the strangeness of their beliefs, arcane
traditions and the remnants of this carried down the centuries as folklore.
The set has an extended booklet with articles, essays and explorations of the
album's concept.
The album is a collaboration between Cold Spring and Woven Wheat Whispers, a
folk music artist community and legal download service. Curated by Mark Coyle.
1. The Horses Of The Gods - 'John Barleycorn'
2. The Owl Service - 'North Country Maid'
3. The Story - 'The Wicker Man'
4. Damh The Bard - 'Spirit Of Albion'
5. Mary Jane - 'Twa Corbies'
6. Andrew King - 'Dives And Lazarus'
7. The Triple Tree - 'Three Crowns'
8. Sol Invictus - 'To Kill All Kings'
9. Sieben - 'Ogham On The Hill (Remix)'
10. Sharron Kraus - 'Horn Dance'
11. Charlotte Greig And Johan Asherton - 'Lay The Bent To The Bonny Broom'
12. Pumajaw - 'The Burning Of Auchindoun'
13. Peter Ulrich - 'The Scryer & The Shewstone
14. Alphane Moon - 'Where The Hazel Grows'
15. English Heretic - 'Hippomania'
16. Far Black Furlong - 'Icy Solstice Eye'
Disc 2
1. The Anvil - 'John Barleycorn Must Die'
2. Tinkerscuss - 'To Make You Stay'
3. The Straw Bear Band - 'Trial By Bread & Butter'
4. Electronic Voice Phenomena - 'The Sorrow Of Rimmon'
5. The Purple Minds Of Lazeron - 'Dragonfly'
6. Sand Snowman - 'Stained Glass Morning'
7. The A Lords - 'Summerhouse'
8. The Kitchen Cynics - 'The Guidman's Ground'
9. Quickthorn - 'PewPew'
10. Clive Powell - 'Reed Sodger'
11. Venereum Arvum - 'Child 102 Willie And Earl Richard's Daughter'
12. Drohne - 'Nottamun Town'
13. Stormcrow - 'Gargoyle'
14. Doug Peters - 'Pact'
15. While Angels Watch - 'Obsidian Blade'
16. Xenis Emputae Travelling Band - 'John Barleycorn: His Life, Death And Resurrection'
17. Martyn Bates - 'The Resurrection Apprentice'
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Someone stopped me in the street today, took off their headphones and said "I have just been listening to your Nottamun Town". They then went on to say what a great album John Barleycorn Reborn is.
I've been a fan of this project for a long while............. Now I've finally ordered the album. Sorry it took so long, I'm a lazy bugger. :P. I'm sooo looking forward to getting this!!!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
TWILIGHT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS… CIRCULUS plus SYD ARTHUR LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY
ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB (01227) 760801
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 8.00PM TICKETS £9/£8 IN ADVANCE CIRCULUS
‘British band Circulus have almost single handedly reinvented English Psychedelic Folk Rock for the 21st Century…..their sound is totally unique coming across like a mixture of medieval English Folk, Fairport Convention and Ozric Tentacles! ‘This band just leave you wanting more, playing a wonderful mix of psychedelicised folk whilst hankering to a more pastoral time, but always feel uncomfortably bang up to date. The songs are a fantastic mix of heady summer jigs & ballads, sung with a crystal clear Englishness that can make you come over all unnecessary. This is prog/folk spot on in every way, and probably the only band around who use a Crumhorn, Cittern & Rausch pfiffer????......the audience is sent home happy. Seeking medieval inspiration is not in itself new – Gryphon and Amazing Blondel spring to mind – but Circulus marry this with vintage 70’s space-rock a la Hawkwind/Gong’. Power to the Pixies! WATCH CIRCULUS HERE- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2OavLPpPVw
SYD ARTHUR Syd Arthur are an exciting new band from the South East of the country, at the forefront of the young musical explorers whose unique sound has been making waves far beyond their native Canterbury. Their highly ec
"Absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend highly enough catching them live if you get the chance." - Folk and Roots Online The Kittiwakes are Kate Denny on vocals and violin, Chris Harrison on accordion and Jill Cumberbatch on violin, mandolin, and guitar. Their debut album ‘Lofoten Calling’ is being released by Midwich Records, and is original music based around the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands, - an area above the Arctic Circle in Norway. The music is song based, and influenced by traditional British Isles and Norwegian folk music. The band have supported established artists such as Faustus, Kathryn Williams and Tim Van Eyken and are fast developing a following in their own right.
LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY WEDS 24TH JUNE £5 admission Tel: 01227 760801 8.00pm
The first Sproatly Smith album (RW 76) was released yesterday. The Yew And The Hare can be purchased for £5.00 from REVERBWORSHIP.COM Limited edition of only 50 I hope you enjoy xx
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.
GRIMORIUM VERUM - "Of Seals, Spells and Spirits" CD.
Dark Majestuous Musical magick...
This is neo-classical music combined with industrial ambient soundscapes at it's best ; The perfect soundtrack for a nearing end.
Initiated by poet/musician Gwydion Sagelinge and synthesist Darque.
The recordings date back to 1998 and were fully remastered in 2008 to grant it the bombastic and grotesque sound it deserves without a single doubt.
Issued in a limited edition of 500 hand-bound and numbered copies. Contains an 8-page booklet printed in full color on high quality rough structured paper.
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