Kristina Jung’s latest EP has an eerie appeal all of its own that, rather than being explained by geography, is simply the result of a wonderful voice and some timeless songwriting, I love her double tracked vocals on the “Hunter”.
Well written and exactingly performed folk that could have convincingly been released in 1969 as much as 2014 A weaving of a spell that transfixes you, the longing in the voice and sparse accompaniment all combining into magnificence sound,
Posts Tagged ‘Folk’
KRISTINA JUNG – ” Its The Wind “
Posted: November 5, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, into The Light That I Have, Kristina Jung, singer songwriter
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Yesway’s self-titled debut from earlier this year was a slept-on gem, a hushed collection of darkly strummed folk songs that evoke a feeling of woodsiness and wonder. In the video for “Let Go,” director Max Basch interprets their darkness literally, manipulating shadows to cast the duo as if they were flitting in and out of light. The second half of the video plays as an inversion, placing them against decomposing sunbursts and seeing them pulled at and apart. The visuals sparkle like the remnants of a night sky, eerie but beautiful.
TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Revelation Blues “
Posted: November 3, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, singer songwriter, Sweden, Tallest Man On Earth
Kristian Matteson is a singer-songwriter from Dalarna, Sweden. Since 2006, he has released three full-length albums and two EPs. He performs under the stage name The Tallest Man on Earth. He is known for recording and producing his own records in whichever home he is currently living and states that the connection between his voice and guitar is so strong, he rarely records them as separately tracked performances.He is also known both by critics and his fans for his charismatic stage presence.
Compared to Bob Dylan both in terms of songwriting ability and vocal style.When asked about his lyrical style, Matsson explains that he began listening to Bob Dylan at fifteen, and upon hearing Dylan’s cover material, he “tried to figure out where those songs came from” and became slowly exposed to early American folk, such as Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. This is how I play. This is how I write songs.
With regards to his guitar technique, Matsson uses a variety of open tunings, and standard tuning to a lesser degree. He had classical guitar training in his youth, but says he “never really focused on it” and that by the end of high school he “got bored playing guitar because it was like maths, until he then discovered open tunings while listening to Nick Drake in his early twenties. He was drawn to this style of playing because it allowed him to focus on singing while still performing intricate music.
The STAVES – ” Open ” Justin Vernon Remix
Posted: November 1, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, Justin Vernon, The Blood I Bled, The staves
Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley -Taylor have been making music together since they were children, growing up in Watford, UK, England. Brought up in a house that echoed to the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Beatles, singing in perfect 3-part harmony came naturally to these three sisters. Having started gigging in local pubs and cafes, The Staves are now captivating audiences on much bigger stages – earning rapturous encores with their exquisite songs of love & longing, their extraordinary intertwining voices melt the most cynical of hearts.
RICHARD and LINDA THOMPSON – ” A Heart Needs A Home “
Posted: November 1, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, Island Records, Richard and Linda Thompson
a beautiful renedition of the song “A Heart Needs A Home” Richard and Linda Thompson career from 1973-1982 produced some incredible music Richard’s lyrics were particulary bleak and dismal view but the three album “I Want to See The Bright Lights”, “Hokey Pokey” and “Pour Down Like Silver” are all classics of their time.Further albums “First light” and Sunnyvista” Linda’s Vocal is just so wonderful I was lucky enough to see the band many times mostly at the Birmingham town Hall, the early albums are all classic’s of the English folk idiom.
MARTIN GREEN with Becky Unthank – ” I Saw The Dead “
Posted: October 30, 2014 in MUSICTags: Accordian, Becky Unthank, Crow Bones, Folk, Lau, Martin Green
Martin Green plays the accordion, and anything with knobs on that you can plug into the mains.
he began playing the accordion at the age of 10, for his father who was a morris dancer and grew up playing English music and for the Morris band. later becoming involved in the Irish music scene in England. Martin joined Eliza Carthy when twenty years old, playing with her band and later went on to play with Joan Baez and Linda Thompson amongst others. Eventually there was Lau, Martin Green Machine and the Crows’ Bones album, is to be released 2014 on Reveal Records.
TOM ROSENTHAL – ” Gone Green ” and ” Same Time “
Posted: October 26, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, London, Tom Rosenthal
The THOMPSONS – ” Family “
Posted: October 16, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, Kami, Linda, Richard, Teddy Thompson, Thompsons
The Thompsons, Richard , Linda, Teddy, and Kami half brother Jack nephew Zak Hobbs plus Kami’s husband James Walbourne, all these have had a part in English Folk or Rock history so with a solid pedigree they have all collaborated previously, As a group they have all contributed to a collection of songs under the name “Thompsons” with each family member taking a vocal across this collection of songs. It all became something of a family songwriting competition, available on Fantasy Records in November
KAMI THOMPSON – ” Careful “
Posted: October 16, 2014 in MUSICTags: Folk, Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Thompsons
With such a family history the Thompsons are one of English Folk’s heritage, acclaimed singer songwriter guitarist Richard Thompson and equally lauded ex wife and vocalist Linda Thompson who released six superb albums from 1973-1982 including the classic “I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight” then their son Teddy who has released his own albums and daughter Kami who with husband James Wallborne formed the excellent Folk Rock band “The Rails” last year, so together with other family members nephew Zak Hobbs they have got an new album tilted “Family” a 2 disc set of CD/DVD by the collective band “Thompson” their first output “Careful” with some distinctive Richard Thompson jangly guitar and lush backing harmonies from the other family members, due out 18th November
The Fat Angel Sings 