Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Feb 6, 2012, 10:31 am
Re-uploaded. Originally posted by Yojik. KV Express is one of the best ballgroup revelations. The group’s central figure, Sophie Cavez plays the accordion for the groups Urban Trad and Dazibao. These are groups that play concerts and no balls. However, Sophie liked the idea more and more to play ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 30, 2012, 9:02 pm
Most attractive and unrivalled duo Bardou mixes traditional music with original compositions in medieval, celtique and classic styles. 01. Troubadour's Odyssey: Prelude 02. Troubadour's Odyssey: Carolan's Welcome 03. Troubadour's Odyssey: Dream Song 04. Troubadour's Odyssey: Sunrise Jig 05. Blind Ma...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 20, 2012, 7:00 pm
Originally ripped by Yojik For 5 years now, the Snaarmaarwaar lads have been working their way through the musical landscape. With their mix of own compositions and traditional tunes they appeal to a very broad audience, from thoroughbred folkies to lovers of the harder stuff. In recent years the ba...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 16, 2012, 9:58 pm
01 - Reels 02 - Saltarella-tarantella 03 - Bailar 04 - Polka-Naiman 05 - Jig 06 - Swedish 07 - La sansonette 08 - Lazersong 09 - Song 10 - Hit 11 - Waltz Petrova Alexey Belkin: Galician bagpipe, shuttle pie Dmitriy Shikhardin: Fiddle Alexey Skosirev: Acoustic guitar Petr Sergeev: Darbuca Svetlana Ko...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 16, 2012, 9:58 pm
01 - Reels 02 - Saltarella-tarantella 03 - Bailar 04 - Polka-Naiman 05 - Jig 06 - Swedish 07 - La sansonette 08 - Lazersong 09 - Song 10 - Hit 11 - Waltz Petrova Alexey Belkin: Galician bagpipe, shuttle pie Dmitriy Shikhardin: Fiddle Alexey Skosirev: Acoustic guitar Petr Sergeev: Darbuca Svetlana Ko...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 9, 2012, 7:40 pm
Originally ripped by Yojik With this second album, Alambic offers its own sound in the french "bal folk" spirit. The music is crafted with 100% compositions from the band, original arrangements with a strong rythm section, but always keeps in mind the shape of traditional dances.Thus the challenge i...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 9, 2012, 7:40 pm
Originally ripped by Yojik With this second album, Alambic offers its own sound in the french "bal folk" spirit. The music is crafted with 100% compositions from the band, original arrangements with a strong rythm section, but always keeps in mind the shape of traditional dances.Thus the challenge i...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 5, 2012, 6:40 pm
Originally ripped by Yojik In December 2008 the fourth album was published. The album is entitled “Ø” - the Danish word for island. The new album has been created at five sessions at Brundby Hotel in the Danish island Samsø during the last three years. The band brought at bunch of microphones ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jan 5, 2012, 6:40 pm
Originally ripped by Yojik In December 2008 the fourth album was published. The album is entitled “Ø” - the Danish word for island. The new album has been created at five sessions at Brundby Hotel in the Danish island Samsø during the last three years. The band brought at bunch of microphones ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 28, 2011, 6:12 pm
What happens when three of the best folk accordeonists of Belgium come together in a band? The result is stunning and makes a surprisingly highly enjoyable listen. Either there is a trend in the Flemish scene to start one-instrument bands (see Trio Viool review!), or the one band got inspired by the...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 28, 2011, 6:12 pm
What happens when three of the best folk accordeonists of Belgium come together in a band? The result is stunning and makes a surprisingly highly enjoyable listen. Either there is a trend in the Flemish scene to start one-instrument bands (see Trio Viool review!), or the one band got inspired by the...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 10, 2011, 7:48 pm
Déanta (pronounced: Jaunt-a) is one of the top traditional Celtic bands in Ireland. Formed in Northern Ireland's County Antriam, the group is known for its tight, ensemble, playing and the crystalline vocals of All-Ireland champion singer Mary Dillon. According to Irish Music Magazine, "Unlike some...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 10, 2011, 7:48 pm
Déanta (pronounced: Jaunt-a) is one of the top traditional Celtic bands in Ireland. Formed in Northern Ireland's County Antriam, the group is known for its tight, ensemble, playing and the crystalline vocals of All-Ireland champion singer Mary Dillon. According to Irish Music Magazine, "Unlike some...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 8, 2011, 7:37 pm
The storm has hit -- the eagerly awaited second album from Déanta, featuring the lead vocals of Mary Dillon, is here and is more impressive than ever. Mary lends her crystalline voice to standout renditions of "The Lake of Pontchartrain," "Culloden's Harvest," and the title track, "Ready for the St...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 8, 2011, 7:37 pm
The storm has hit -- the eagerly awaited second album from Déanta, featuring the lead vocals of Mary Dillon, is here and is more impressive than ever. Mary lends her crystalline voice to standout renditions of "The Lake of Pontchartrain," "Culloden's Harvest," and the title track, "Ready for the St...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 3, 2011, 12:56 pm
The album that brought Capercaillie to international prominence, Sidewaulk must be considered a classic, and a turning point for traditional Celtic music. This is the album that opened up a generation's ears to the perfect combination of tradition and youth. Featuring the voice of Karen Matheson, th...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Dec 3, 2011, 12:56 pm
The album that brought Capercaillie to international prominence, Sidewaulk must be considered a classic, and a turning point for traditional Celtic music. This is the album that opened up a generation's ears to the perfect combination of tradition and youth. Featuring the voice of Karen Matheson, th...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 26, 2011, 10:26 am
 Re-uploaded There was a brief period in the late 1980s when eastern European music seemed to be flavour of the month among the UK's burgeoning world music fraternity. Groups such as Muzsikás and The Trio Bulgarka performed here and had albums released on British labels. Vujicsics were also part o...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 26, 2011, 10:26 am
 Re-uploaded There was a brief period in the late 1980s when eastern European music seemed to be flavour of the month among the UK's burgeoning world music fraternity. Groups such as Muzsikás and The Trio Bulgarka performed here and had albums released on British labels. Vujicsics were also part o...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 23, 2011, 12:36 am
English-born button-accordion virtuoso John Whelan retreats from the Celtic-world music fusion experiments of his last few albums to make a straight-ahead, traditional Irish dance record. As such, “Come to Dance” feels like something of a breather. It’s also a relief. “Riverdance” has pop...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 23, 2011, 12:36 am
English-born button-accordion virtuoso John Whelan retreats from the Celtic-world music fusion experiments of his last few albums to make a straight-ahead, traditional Irish dance record. As such, “Come to Dance” feels like something of a breather. It’s also a relief. “Riverdance” has pop...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 20, 2011, 9:59 am
For a band that began life as a traditional music outfit, CAPERCAILLIE has never been afraid of venturing into new musical terrain. Through twelve studio albums and countless "live" performances in over 30 countries, the group has continued to develop and hone their craft, adding distinctive, contem...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Nov 20, 2011, 9:59 am
For a band that began life as a traditional music outfit, CAPERCAILLIE has never been afraid of venturing into new musical terrain. Through twelve studio albums and countless "live" performances in over 30 countries, the group has continued to develop and hone their craft, adding distinctive, contem...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Oct 27, 2011, 9:42 pm
The band from the Lanaudière region was formed in 1993 by Nicolas Froment, Mathieu Lacas, Martin Mailhot and Sébastien Parent. Their first album, Galant, was released in 1994. In 1995 they were joined by Frédéric Bourgeois from Sainte-Marie-Salomé and, for the first time they performed outside ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Oct 21, 2011, 11:03 pm
01 - Way of the World 02 - A Reason for Music 03 - Waterfall Beach 04 - Cast Adrift 05 - Winds of Change 06 - Lost in the Shadows 07 - Synthetic Blue 08 - Impressions of the Park 09 - Spirit of Anisha 10 - Angel 11 - Searching for the Light 12 - Child of Tomorrow 13 - The Wanderer 14 - Song for Anna...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Oct 15, 2011, 3:05 am
Highly decorative 'folk-baroque' guitar stylings and the hauntingly beautiful sounds of flute, recorder, hammer dulcimer and viola da gamba weave a magical spell upon these enchanting traditional Britsh Isles celtic-folk melodies. 01 - Unquiet Grave (Traditional) 02 - A Maid in Bedlam (Traditional) ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Oct 8, 2011, 1:24 am
This Napolitan project is a masterpiece. Riccardo, the composer, plays classical guitar and medieval lute accompanied by female voices and musicians from Ashram, Spiritual Front, Dwelling, Argine, Lupercalia. Enter a magical medieval romantic journey surrounded by fairy like female voices. 01. Canta...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Sep 29, 2011, 7:26 pm
Old and blind maybe, but certainly not lame! Another superb album from the Dogs, with Jim Malcolm’s gorgeous vocals leading the tremendous talent. One of Jim’s greatest assets is to be able to sing even the best-known of songs, and still reveal previously missed meanings - simply because he sing...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Sep 23, 2011, 10:36 am
John Renbourn's 2011 album Palermo Snow, his first new studio recording in 13 years, finds the veteran British guitarist turning in a varied set of acoustic guitar instrumentals that go well beyond the simple designation "folk." Renbourn is joined on some tracks by clarinetist Dick Lee, who first ap...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Sep 12, 2011, 9:45 pm
 Originaly ripped by Yojik The band Griff was formed by Rémi Decker and uses the skills of three virtuoso bagpipe players as a starting point (either playing solo or in polyphony), arranged in a modern, though not superficial way. Their repertoire is a balance between new composition and traditio...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Sep 5, 2011, 9:44 pm
'Tall Tails' is one of the best CDs produced by 'The Old Blind Dogs'. A combination of traditional songs combined with fresh new tunes makes compelling listening. The CD strikes a good balance between upbeat tempos, which will get your feet tapping if not dancing round the room, and soft ballads suc...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Sep 2, 2011, 11:12 pm
Met de Lp's "Des duivels oorkussen" en "Obstakel wist de groep Chimera zich 30 jaar geleden te onderscheiden van alle andere folkrevivalgroepen door een avontuurlijk,progressief pad te kiezen. Middeleeuwse liederen werden verpakt in een compleet eigen muziekstijl. Om die reden zijn de Lp's nog steed...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 27, 2011, 12:51 am
A regular helping of traditional songs and tunes with marvellous arrangements and themes. The songs are conveyed in both traditional and contemporary harmonies. The instrumental tracks such as "Afon Yr Haf" (The Summer River) and "Llef Harlech/Aberdulais are performed beautifully with sensitive arra...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 25, 2011, 8:16 pm
Originally created around a duet bombardon - accordion, which were then grafted new musicians, the group Dalc'h Sonj offers a faithful and contemporary music, inspired mainly of traditional song. His repertoire consists mainly of areas of western Brittany . However, this album was chosen on its land...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 23, 2011, 2:18 pm
"Ten years ago I went onstage with Mutenrohi to record their first live album "You Dance" (1997). So much has happened since we wanted to celebrate, especially me, because they gave me the space needed to do what later became Cristina Pato." Today, adapting to new audiovisual media, DVD, we wanted ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 22, 2011, 10:32 pm
I'm restarting my other blog. With a new design! If you like Prog/Avant Prog/Fusion music, you're invited to take a look there: Brain Damage You're welcome! .
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 17, 2011, 8:24 pm
Original ripped by Yojik At the high days of dance music in Belgium, musicality often seems to be lost. But EmBRUN proves that playing for dancers can also be enjoyable and is not only about swing. With 5 brilliant musicians and a whole load of instruments they can entertain both dancers and listene...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 17, 2011, 8:24 pm
Original ripped by Yojik At the high days of dance music in Belgium, musicality often seems to be lost. But EmBRUN proves that playing for dancers can also be enjoyable and is not only about swing. With 5 brilliant musicians and a whole load of instruments they can entertain both dancers and listene...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 17, 2011, 8:24 pm
Original ripped by Yojik At the high days of dance music in Belgium, musicality often seems to be lost. But EmBRUN proves that playing for dancers can also be enjoyable and is not only about swing. With 5 brilliant musicians and a whole load of instruments they can entertain both dancers and listene...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 15, 2011, 4:12 pm
Old Blind Dogs are from Scotland and were formed in Aberdeenshire in the early 1990s by classically trained fiddle player Jonny Hardie, rock-and-reggae veteran bassist Buzzby McMillan along with others who have since exited the group. Old Blind Dogs was assembled originally out of the members' love ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 15, 2011, 4:12 pm
Old Blind Dogs are from Scotland and were formed in Aberdeenshire in the early 1990s by classically trained fiddle player Jonny Hardie, rock-and-reggae veteran bassist Buzzby McMillan along with others who have since exited the group. Old Blind Dogs was assembled originally out of the members' love ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 15, 2011, 4:12 pm
Old Blind Dogs are from Scotland and were formed in Aberdeenshire in the early 1990s by classically trained fiddle player Jonny Hardie, rock-and-reggae veteran bassist Buzzby McMillan along with others who have since exited the group. Old Blind Dogs was assembled originally out of the members' love ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Aug 9, 2011, 10:54 pm
Dear friends, Folk Yourself needs your help again. My amount of Rapids (Rapids are the virtual currency which has been RapidShare is developed) is valid until the end of this month. After that I will not be able to continue paying the Rapidshare service. For new posts I can host them in other free s...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jul 30, 2011, 10:54 am
Irolt was a Frisian band started in 1975 with Frisian texts on folk -like music. From the beginning, Nanne Kalma (guitars, banjo, mandolin, autoharp and vocals), the driving force. He also composed the music. In the first occupation played - besides Kalma - Geppy Haarsma (accordion), Hans Kerkhoven...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jul 29, 2011, 12:22 am
First posted by Yojik A subtle blend of traditional and original compositions, TAWALSEREE already a part of the largest traditional Flemish renewal as we like to you to discover. With TAWLSEREE, music and dance must be understood as a source to which they feed to create, perform music of today. Th...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jul 20, 2011, 10:36 pm
Four respected Norwegian musicians are featured in this band: Annbjørg Lien is a well-known young fiddler (on Hardanger Fiddle, Nyckelharpe and 'normal' fiddle), Arve Moen Bergset is known for his enchanting singing style, but also plays Hardanger and 'normal' fiddle; Steinar Ofsdal has a reputatio...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jul 13, 2011, 9:08 am
The cover and the album name are pretty unremarkable, if not outright banal. But there are decent musicians there and the music is good 1 Foar Vre 2 Ar Skrilhed 3 Lokarn 4 Nevez Amzer 5 Ar Bloavezh Mat 6 Sacristian, Le 7 O Pa Oan Paotr Yaouank 8 Mesaerez AR Menez 9 Ar Gwezenn Avalou 10 Dr...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jul 8, 2011, 6:25 am
This very energetic fest-noz band comes from the south west of Brittany. On their album "Lañs (released in 2006) they collaborate with famous Louise Ebrel.Good stuff. I hope the beer with the same name is equally good. The band site ishttp://www.dremmwel.com/ 01. Matilin02. Le prunier de pommes - ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jun 29, 2011, 4:05 pm
Five Orleans musicians, accordion, bagpipes, violin, double bass, percussion, folk bal emerging group of French style with a resolutely progressive, open to innovative sound solutions, which takes a prominent African-derived percussion mat constructed from a virtuous  Vincent Chazot is no accident ...
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Crimson King posted an article on FOLK YOURSELF - Jun 21, 2011, 12:10 am
The Mawaca is a group that researches and recreates the music of the world's most diverse ethnic groups seeking connections with Brazilian music.  Formed by seven singers who interpret songs in over ten languages (Brazilian indigenous languages, Spanish, Bulgarian, Finnish, Japanese, Hungarian, Swa...
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