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   Magicfolk: General Info
Member Since1/18/2006
Band Websitewww.magicfolk.co.uk
Band MembersTHE OFFICIAL SITE

6-piece Magicfolk consists of:

Michelle - lead vocals, guitar, flute

Ben - bass, ewi, keyboards, backing vox

Rachael - lead flute, hand percussion, backing vox

Colin - lead guitar, 12-string, fiddle, backing vox

Geoff - drums

Tim (or Chris) - keyboards

MAGICFOLK: THE ALBUM

“An excellent debut album” (TERRASCOPE)


£8.99 (includes worldwide p&p)

BUY DIRECT FROM THE BAND FROM THE WEBSITE

"Like the bright sun burning through the morning fog, Magicfolk come bearing tradition, vision, passion and mysticism" (EXPOSÉ MAGAZINE)

“The enchanted kingdom of Magicfolk" (JUDAS KISS MAGAZINE)

“An album you really must try” (FIREWORKS MAGAZINE)

“A raft of magical spells... a silver blade wrapped in lace." (FOLKWORDS)

OR DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES

OR DOWNLOAD FROM AMAZON

“Reminding of prime Grace Slick" (WOVEN WHEAT WHISPERS)

”Entirely convincing” (RADIO CENTRAAL, BELGIUM)

Some previous / upcoming gigs:

LONDON Conway Hall
EASTBOURNE Lammas Festival
CORNWALL Faery Festival
MANCHESTER The Met
WALES Myddle Earth Summer Camp
NORFOLK Fairhaven Green Festival
GLOUCESTER Druid Camp
SOMERSET Priddy Folk Festival
NORWICH Winelight Club
MANCHESTER EclecticLive
SUFFOLK Winter Solstice
NORWICH Arts Centre
DISS Tom Paine 200 Celebrations
NORFOLK Worstead Festival
KINGS LYNN Acoustic Kitchen
WYMONDHAM Music Festival
REEDHAM FERRY Folk Festival
NORWICH St Andrews Hall
NORFOLK Harleston & Waveney Festival

Influences

"As above, so below"

Philosophy, esotericism, nature, mythology, mind, soul, magic, faeries, elementals, the Tree of Life

Carlos Castaneda, Dion Fortune, Gareth Knight, Crowley, Philip Pulman, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Terry Pratchett

LOTR, Star Wars, Ladyhawk, Harry Potter, Red Dwarf, The Matrix, martial art movies, Highlander, Gladiator, Wings of Desire, Monty Python, Fight Club, Kung Fu (David Carradine), Black Books, Bladerunner, Mash

Jethro Tull, Bowie, Clannad, Dead Can Dance, Enya, Fairport Convention, Genesis, Jefferson Airplane, Kate Bush, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Neil Young, P J Harvey, Renaissance, Rush, Radiohead, Steeleye Span, Simon & Garfunkel

Sounds LikeSome have likened Magicfolk to:

Mellow Candle, Jethro Tull, Clannad, Stone Angel, Dead Can Dance, Fairport Convention, Tir Na Nog, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Trees, Midwinter, Mostly Autumn, White Willow, Enya, Genesis, acoustic Led Zepplin, Renaissance, Iona, Pentangle, Steeleye Span, Lisa Gerard..

But they think they sound like... Magicfolk.

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   About Magicfolk

PSYCHEDELIC, FOLK, PROG-ROCK, ESOTERIC / PAGAN, AMBIENT

“Passionate, fresh and vital” (DARKROOM MAGAZINE)

Magicfolk began in 2003 as a quiet, well-behaved acoustic trio. In the years following, they became increasingly rambunctious and erratic with the addition of bass, drums, lead guitar and lots of synths.

"A compelling mix of quality female vocals, keyboards, flute, acoustic and electric guitars.” (CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY)

Now a leading UK psych-folk band, Magicfolk produces its own fusion of rock, folk, celtic and prog-rock with rich vocal harmonies, in songs with mythological and mystic leanings.

“Genuinely something new for fans of esoteric folk, their lyrics sing of folklore and magic, evoking the mystery within the music" (WOVEN WHEAT WHISPERS)

Their material touches upon a whole range of esoteric inspirations, including those found in Egyptian, Greek, Celtic, Hermetic, Shamanic, Wiccan, Pagan and other traditions.

“Hugely evocative” (FIREWORKS MAGAZINE)

Early influences for founders Ben and Michelle include the likes of ‘70s legends Jethro Tull, Jefferson Airplane, David Bowie, Dead Can Dance.

“Constantly inventive, exquisite, daring, a new sound” (WOVEN WHEAT WHISPERS)

And they've welcomed additional influences from all the musicians they've worked with, from psychedelic and rock lead guitar lines in the style of Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd, the folk & jazz touches that sax & flute bring, to Greek zembekigo patterns and South American drum rhythms.

"Prog rock, celtic tunes and tight vocal harmony, spiked with prickly electric guitar. If you like Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and Jefferson Airplane, you won't be disappointed.” (PAGAN DAWN MAGAZINE)

"Delicately spun, visiting the perfumed garden of 60s psychedelia." (ROCK ‘N’ REEL MAGAZINE)

Grounded in acoustic instrumentation, their songs often develop into raucous rock, jazz and psychedelic improvisations. They also have gentle songs which take you to other more restful places.

“Original, well played, very well produced, an excellent debut” (TERRASCOPE)

In 2007 Magicfolk launched their debut album which is available direct from their website (see SHOP page) - or from iTunes, CD Baby, or Amazon.

They've now started work on the second album this autumn 08, due for release in autumn 09, an album which may well be slightly more deranged and psychedelic than usual...

“Beautiful and chilling, haunting, sweet and dusty” (Sea of Tranquility Magazine)

ALSO FIND MAGICFOLK ON:

Magicfolk official website - www.magicfolk.co.uk

FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magicfolk/21893330790

TWITTER - http://twitter.com/magicfolk

BEBO - http://www.bebo.com/magicfolkband

MYSPACE - http://www.myspace.com/magicfolk


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Natalie Kotka

Natalie Kotka



Nov 10 2009 5:35 AM

Hello my friends, welcome to listen to my new song, own version of Beatles "All my loving", featuring legendary rene Urtreger on piano. Love. NatK
Margitta

Margitta Scherr



Nov 9 2009 8:38 PM

I wishing you a lot of fun by your work in the Studio.
Have a nice week.
The best wishes from Bavarian.
Margitta
ℓɛɛ ♥

Presley Lee



Nov 9 2009 6:58 PM




Wishing you a wonderful Monday
filled with love, happiness and
lots of sunshine.

I trust you had a good weekend,
and that you have a stress free
new week ahead.

Sent with love,
Diane
Angie

Angie



Nov 9 2009 10:26 AM

Your sound really soothes the soul. :)
Aeryckskraft

Eric Sawyer



Nov 9 2009 8:23 AM

I love the shades of green. You have a great week. Peace, Eric.
Magic universe

Mystic Lady Angel



Nov 7 2009 8:45 PM

I wish you my dear friend, wonderful weekend!
Always a good mood and endless beautiful love.
With great respect, Lady Angel .
LunaFae

LunaFae



Nov 7 2009 2:11 PM

thx for adding me
Eirinn

Eirinn



Nov 7 2009 9:42 AM

Hi,
I want to share one of my favourite quotes with you. I also hope you have an absolutely terrific week.
take care and heart.
Eirinn.
What if you slept ?

And what if,
In your sleep
You dreamed ?

And what if,
In your dream,
You went to heaven
And there plucked
A strange and
Beautiful flower ?

And what if,
When you awoke,
You had the flower in your hand ?

Ah, what then?

Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Magic universe

Mystic Lady Angel



Nov 6 2009 9:24 PM

Hello ,my new dear friend Magicfolk !
Thank you very much, for your comments.
I am very pleased!
I wish you a fantastic weekend and a wonderful mood, great love, happiness and infinite perfection!
Respect and love , Lady Angel !
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Nov 4 2009 1:59 PM

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..?

(C) David Franks 2003
Davide Frascella

Davide Frascella



Nov 2 2009 12:30 PM

A dear and sincere thought from Italy!
I was stopping by just for saying HALLO and asking about you!!

All the best for your special music

Sincerely davide Frascella
Heligoland

Heligoland



Nov 1 2009 10:31 AM

Heligoland (AUS/FR) play first UK shows next week:

Friday November 6 at Club AC30 (The Luminaire) with Trespassers William
more info at www.clubac30.co.uk/home.php

and

Saturday November 7 at Union Chapel "Daylight Music"
www.unionchapel.org.uk/events.php/223/daylight_music_monroe_transfer_sam_sallon_amp_heligoland
♪Maika♪

♪Maika♪



Oct 31 2009 11:45 AM

Have a great musical day!


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barbara

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Oct 30 2009 1:23 PM

Hallows Blessing

To those whose feet are stilled
And those who laugh with us no more
To you we say, our love was with you here
And goes with you hence
To that place where you rest and revel.

May the dark Lord and sweet Lady
Guide your feet along the rocky paths
To the place where all is fresh and green
And lover, friends and ancestors wait
With open arms to greet you.
Go in peace, and with our blessing
Be rested and return when the Lady deems it fit
With the countless turns of the Great Wheel
We shall miss you
We shall meet you again in the green places of Her domain.
Blessed Be )O(
Temple Of Aset

Temple Of Aset



Oct 28 2009 7:12 PM

Blessed Samhain
Island Ghost Radio

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Oct 27 2009 12:01 AM

Happy Halloween from Island Ghost Radio!
patricia

patricia



Oct 26 2009 10:24 PM

Enjoy your holiday my friends, Slangeva xxx
Magic universe

Mystic Lady Angel



Oct 25 2009 8:08 PM


I wish you a magical week and a fantastic mood!
Let your dreams come true always!
A lot of love and beauty in your world for you ...
Best regards,Mistic Lady Angel .
julie

julie



Oct 24 2009 2:09 PM

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ℓɛɛ ♥

Presley Lee



Oct 23 2009 4:34 AM







"A friend is the hope of the heart."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson


I wanted to drop in and say Hello! I hope everything is good with you.
Wishing you a lovely Friday and a peaceful, restful weekend.

Sending Lots of Love.
Diane
Temple Of Aset

Temple Of Aset



Oct 23 2009 2:08 AM

Thinking of you dearest friend
Magic universe

Mystic Lady Angel



Oct 20 2009 12:51 PM

I wish you a fantastic week and good mood always!

Sincerely, Lady Angel !
Dirty Lil' Witch

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Oct 19 2009 12:54 PM

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*KT*

*KT*



Oct 18 2009 11:34 AM

Thanks :) Great atmosphere.
ℓɛɛ ♥

Presley Lee



Oct 15 2009 1:31 PM

Enjoyed your music!
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