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Talking Water
Folk Rock / Ambient / Celtic

Talking Water



Rheinland-Pfalz
Germany

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Last Login:  4/6/2009
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Member Since1/10/2007
Band Members

Kerstin Blodig: vocals, guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, mandolin

Wolfram Cramer v. Claussbruch: keyboards, piano, harp, vocals, percussion, programming

Urs Fuchs: bass, percussion, programming, vocals, guitar

Ian Melrose: acoustic & electric guitars, whistles, dobro, vocals

Ingolf Kurkowski: drums, percussion

Wolf Backhaus: storyteller & director of "The Golden Fly: Eine Keltische Traumreise" (see video)

Sounds Like Die deutsche All-Star-Band um Workaholic Kerstin Blodig legt mit ihrem Album Power Of The moon die Messlatte beinah unerträglich hoch. Bei jedem der zehn Tracks des viel zu kurzen Albums fragt man sich, wie man bislang ohne diesen Song überleben konnte.... eine Band, der die Presse nur ein hilfloses „besser als Clannad“ bescheinigen kann. Talking Water versteht es perfekt, die populären Elemente der irischen und der skandinavischen Folklore zu vereinigen. Außergewöhnlich gutes Songmaterial wird unterlegt mit eingängigen Rhythmen zwischen Ambient und Rock und in einer exzellenten Soundqualität gemischt. Zurück zum Pathos: Wer sich nur eine CD im Jahr kauft, sollte 2006 Talking Water erwerben.

Chris Elstrodt. FOLKER (D)

The all-star band around workaholic Kerstin Blodig have set almost unbearably high standards with their new CD "Power of the Moon". You find yourself asking - after every single one of the ten songs - how did I ever survive without this song?.... a band, which the press can only helplessly describe as "better than Clannad", Talking Water really understand how to combine popular elements of Irish and Scandinavian folklore. Unusually good song material is supported by catchy rhythms between ambient and rock and is all mixed in excellent audio quality. Back to pathos: anybody who is only going to buy one CD this year (2006) should make sure it's this one.

Chris Elstrodt. FOLKER (D)

Record LabelWestpark Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Freilichtbühne an der Zitadelle Spandau Berlin, Berlin
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Ev. Kirche Solingen-Wald
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
Ibach Haus Schwelm

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   About Talking Water

When you look at the combined histories of the members of Talking Water, ranging from Clannad, Sally Oldfield, John Lord, Farfarello to Norland Wind and Kelpie, you begin to get an idea of the diverse influences which make up their unique sound. Two renowned musicians from the Celtic Scandinavian world-music scene combining forces with three virtuoso representatives of contemporary rock-pop-lounge.

The brand-new album by Talking Water is a powerful mixture of old and new, an eclectic cocktail of acoustic and electronic sounds. Contemporary song-writing fuses with elements of folk traditions (original Celtic reels, Norwegian and Gaelic poetry, Icelandic ballads), which in turn are combined with ambient-, chill-out-, ethno- and rock-rhythms to produce Talking Water`s archetypal melodic groove.

With all members being virtuoso multi-instrumentalists, the palette of sounds range from the timeless acoustic charm of harp, guitar, piano, whistles, dobro, mandolin, drums and percussion to the modern cutting-edge sound of programmed beats, keyboards and samples.

All of this potent creative ability is there to serve the song, the feel, the message: ballads of life, love and death, of moon and sea, ebb and flow, of transcending man-made inhibitions and boundaries, of ancient powers …..carried by the beautifully crafted arrangements, the layered vocal harmonies and the ethereal, soaring lead vocals of Kerstin Blodig. “Power of the Moon” is sometimes minimalist and hypnotic, sometimes effervescent and surging. It is music for the soul.

Wenn man sich die einzelnen Geschichten der Bandmitglieder von Talking Water ansieht – von Clannad über Sally Oldfield, John Lord, Farfarello bis Norland Wind und Kelpie -, bekommt man einen ersten Blick auf die verschiedenen Einflüsse, die den eigenen Sound der Band ausmachen: „Eine hochkarätige Besetzung“ (Akustik Gitarre 2001) - Zwei exzellente MusikerInnen der keltisch-skandinavischen Weltmusik- und Folk-Szene werden von drei virtuosen Vertretern der zeitgenössischen Rock-Pop-Lounge angefeuert.

Alle fünf Gruppenmitglieder sind virtuose Multiinstrumentalisten. Die Musik bietet ein üppiges Spektrum an Klangfarben: vom zeitlos akustischen Charme von Harfen, Gitarren, Klavier, Akkordeon, Whistles, Dobro, Mandoline und Ethnotrommeln bis hin zu modernen programmierten Beats, Keyboards und Samples - direkt am Puls der Zeit.Mandoline und Ethnotrommeln bis hin zu modernen programmierten Beats, Keyboards und Samples - direkt am Puls der Zeit.

Die CD ist ein farbenreiches Prisma akustischer und elektronischer Klänge. Eines der typischen Klangmerkmale ist der melodische Groove: Neukomponierte zeitgenössische Lieder verschmelzen mit Folkmusik-Elementen (eigenkomponierte keltische Tanzmelodien, gälische und norwegische Lyrik) und mit Ambient-, Chillout-, Ethno- and Rockrhythmen.

Wunderschöne besinnliche Balladen von Leben und Tod, Mond und Meer, Ebbe und Flut, vom Überschreiten selbstauferlegten Grenzen, von uralten Kräften und Sehnsüchten….getragen von ausgefeilten Arrangements, melodischen Improvisationen, beschwörenden Harmoniegesängen und dem über allem schwebenden glasklaren Gesang Kerstin Blodigs. Talking Water: „Power of the Moon“ - mal minimalistisch hypnotisch, mal übersprudelnd lebendig – Musik für Körper und Seele.

„Wer akustische Musik mag, die ungemein leichtfüßig auf höchstem Produktionsniveau daherkommt, liegt bei Talking Water richtig.“ Akustik Gitarre

„Ein Teppich aus Melancholie – Talking Water ...: ätherisch, keltisch, filigran. Ähnlich edel und kristallklar arrangiert wie bei der irischen Kultgruppe CLANNAD“ Westfälische Nachrichten


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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 23 2009 7:16 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

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.

(C) David Franks 2003
FAUN





Jun 12 2009 2:41 PM



FAUN SUMMER / FESTIVAL TOUR 2009
Fr. 19.6. 85368 Moosburger Spectaculum
Su. 21.6. Blackfield Festival / 45883 Gelsenkirchen
Fr. 26.6. Mittelalterfestival / 36041 Fulda
Sa. 27.6. Spectaculum / 44147 Dortmund
Fr. 10.7. Falknerspektaculum / 83646 Lenggries
Sa. 11.7. Museumsplatz / 53113 Bonn - ACOUSTIC with Blackmore's night
Sa. 25.7. Veldenstein Festival / 91284 Neuhaus
Sa. 1.8. Fairyworlds Festival / Oregon / USA
Su. 2.8. Fairyworlds Festival / Oregon / USA
Fr. 14.8. Colos Saal / 63739 Aschaffenburg
Sa. 15.8. Spectaculum / 48291 Telgte
Fr. 28.8. Valstagna - Brintaal Celtic Folk / ITALY
Sa. 29.8. Steiner Burgfestival / 83371 Stein
Su. 30.8. 83123 Schloss Amerang - ACOUSTIC
Sa. 5.9. Spectaculum / 22113 Hamburg
Fr. 11.9. Hayner Burgfest / 63303 Dreieichenhain
Su. 13.9. Festival Mediaval / 95100 Selb
Sa. 19.9. Am Kurpark 4 / 87534 Oberstaufen
Sa. 26.9. 93343 Schulerloch - ACOUSTIC - SOLD OUT!!!
Su. 27.9. Höhlenkonzert / 93343 Schulerloch - ACOUSTIC

More informations at:
www.faune.de
www.myspace.com/paganfolk
www.youtube.com/fauntube

Best greets, FAUN

PS:
Sorry if you've already received this...
with over 20,000 friends, its kinda hard to keep track!!!
Nevertheless we'll do our best to keep our friends informed :D
...
Detlef Peters





May 18 2009 8:19 PM

Celtic Connection macht Beine:
Tanzworkshop zum Mitmachen am Fr. 22. Mai 2009, 18.00 Uhr, in Herdecke, Platz an der Kampstrasse.
Die Open-Air Saison beginnt ;-)
Christos





Apr 27 2009 2:28 PM

Hi, it took me a while, hope your are doing just fine?

Finally made it and my website is online,

for now there is one song ready for download,

Drift Away, the song from the

new TV spot by RUEFA Travel

More songs up soon.

click on the pic, enjoy and thanx for your support

Best regards

Christos

The Indulgers





Apr 15 2009 2:15 PM

Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE.
* * Cheers!

Band Radar





Jan 26 2009 12:05 PM

THX for the add
dermot fynn





Jan 5 2009 4:02 PM

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View my Music Playlist at MyTunesLive. com


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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Dec 26 2008 1:15 PM

(Hi - just enjoyed my visit.)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol sung on myspace...

# 230, walkaboutsverse. 741. com: CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY

As gospellers have said,
Beneath signalling skies,
On land dusty to tread,
A trough in a stable
Was the strawy first-bed
Of a divine baby -
The forgiving Godhead.

A season for new hope -
There then and here now;
The yuletide of goodwill -
There then and here now.

In respect of this chance,
Beneath bright or dark skies,
Faith’s the star that we glance
Attending Christ’s churches
And trying to enhance,
With singing and ritual,
Our God-loving stance.

A...

(C) David Franks 2003
Arcadian Skies





Dec 25 2008 6:11 PM

Liebe Kerstin,
Lieber Ian!

Ihr seid in JEGLICHER Formation einfach wundervoll!
Herzlichen Dank fürs Befreunden auch hier. Und immer wieder Danke für eure schöne Musik.

Habt noch ein gesegnetes und friedliches Weihnachten,
ein gesundes Neues Jahr
und immer gute Freunde an euerer Seite.

Herzlichst
Petra & Bernd
Strömkarlen





Oct 2 2008 11:31 AM

Thanks for the add!
Great sound Talking Water!
I'm looking forward to one day see you live! Take care!
/Strömkarlen -songs from the north-
Ronny Doll goes soft





Oct 2 2008 4:53 AM

Thanks to you!!!
Nice and Loving....
Ronny Doll
Arjopa





Sep 10 2008 4:19 PM

Thanx a lot for your space friendship!!
Your music is absolutly superb!!

Hope you like our Khoomei Throatsinging Country Punk,too!!

Best regards from Berlin!!

Arjopa & The Master U-like
Detlef Peters





Sep 10 2008 1:49 PM

Hi Folks,
Danke fürs Verfreunden auf myspace.
Schöner Sound bei euch, gefällt mir.
Gruss aus Essen,
Detlef
CHOLEYSMUZ





Aug 19 2008 2:12 AM

Thanx my new friends. Sweet! Smooth and great mix of timbres and tones. Have a great week to come. Blessings to you and yours.
CHOLEY
Celtic Chill





Jul 31 2008 5:38 PM

Hi and thanks for the add...really appreciated. Hope you are having a great week.
Thanks again.
Brian.
:-)
SKILDA





Jul 10 2008 5:11 PM

Photobucket
Sally Oldfield





May 13 2008 4:38 PM

Hey!

Thanks for joining the Celebration page
of Sally Oldfield!

Lets celebrate one of the most amazing singers
of our time! Let everyone know how
great she is.
Why not do it now!
The Rawmarsh Mashers





Apr 11 2008 7:31 AM

myspace comment
GREAT TUNES - HOPE TO CATCH YOU IN THE FLESH ONE DAY
Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution





Mar 25 2008 9:52 PM

Hi TW, good to meet you. I hope your week is going well, and long may it continue that way. Best of luck with all your musical endeavours. Cheers, Duncan.
Ebl





Feb 5 2008 7:32 AM

Thanks for the add! Best wishes from Bath. Folk is Cool! Ebl
TAU





Feb 4 2008 9:07 PM

Hallo Kollegen fühl mich pudelwohl
der Urs
Robots From Mars





Feb 4 2008 3:16 PM

Hello from the Red Planet!

Welcome friend and break a circuit breaker! May fireworks light up your sky!
Sometimes music bounces from inside your head to the next dimension and sometimes it's right in front of you. Just grab the magic and go for broke!

I've always prided myself on having a low IQ since I was made with cheap re-processed American parts and a third class synthetic brain.
Did you ever hear a robot spouting philosophy in his underwear?

Mickey Microphone
the Robots From Mars

Checkout our Robomusic and tall tale.

NO JOKE NOW...I've been within a foot of a gray and have been abducted many times but I can laugh. I can finally laugh.

PS You're invited to a cookout at the summit of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars and within our solar system.
Bring your own marshmallows.

PPS ZZ Van Hendrix says that he remembers you from a past lifetime...
I think he was a pretzel.

PPPS We're building a giant TV-Radio Internet Link on Mars so that we can pick-up your My Space Page. Don't want to miss anything.
We’LL be watching you…
Who do you think taught Superman to see through walls?
.
Betsy Miller





Feb 4 2008 2:32 PM

Thank you so much.

It's great to know you.

I love your music.

Please come and hear the fascinating story of Betsy Miller.



Christof Glowalla





Jan 15 2008 1:53 PM

Hallo,

danke fürs Freundsein und einen dicken Extragrusz an Herrn Kurkowski!

Christof
yangoyin





Jan 14 2008 9:13 PM

Thank you for the friendship and for your music!
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