Hedley I cannot tell you how your introduction of folk rock bands to my musical tastes have grown my collection! The newest is the Unicorn Laughing Up My Sleeve record from a long ago video. Most of what I’ve picked up has that Buffalo Springfield, New Riders , Laurel Canyon sound. Very Byrds-ie too! I’ve added such bands as Santa Fe, Steeleye Span, Unicorn, McGuinness Flint etc. Please keep this theme going! As our tastes seem to run together. This is Paul from the western United States but I’m another thickening bearded man talking about records! Thanks Hedley!!!
@@paulprincipe6975 Hey Paul! I'm sorry if watching my videos is costing you money. I know how that goes 😁 Don't worry, I have plenty of other records in and around this genre to keep me going for a while, and ensure your wallet takes a battering. Mind you, it's not like most of the records I feature are particularly expensive, just not so easy to track down... depending on where you live. I was in conversation with Pat Martin from Unicorn a while back about doing an interview with him, but to be honest I've not sorted it out as I'm quite nervous about doing a video with him. Maybe I'll get over my fears and do it soon. Cheers - Hedley
@@musicinthehouse Glad you enjoyed Mr Fox. I find it quite hard to define American Folk Rock. It doesn't really have that link to a traditional folk music, like British Folk Rock. So you'll have to see if you agree with my choices. Cheers - Hedley
@@NostalgiaRevisited6794 You hit the nail on the head. It's the sharing of music which I've always liked. I used to make tapes for people, and I suppose this is the modern version. Cheers - Hedley
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Actually, Larry Groce is the only one.. I made a mental note in case I run across some of these. Very nice music, Hedley
Good stuff Hedley. I don't listen to much folk or folk-rock these days, though I did dig out my Martin Carthy best-of the other day when I was stewing some apples...it seemed apt. Irish folk I do like quite a bit when I hear it. Lovely vibe on the Scullion record, nice cover art too. The ornately folky font on the 5 Hand Reel LP has something of XTC's 'English Settlement' album about it. The opening six-notes of their needledrop bore a remarkable resemblance to the guitar riff from Layla.
@@jamesgriffithsmusic Thanks James. It's always fun to revisit my folk rock records. It's also gratifying to hear other people expressing an interest in this music, as I was totally alone at school in my love of folk music. Let's face it, folk music is far from cool when you're 15, but I feel justified in my choices. I get you with the Five Hand Reel album. I noticed that later CD copies had a variation of the cover. It's a bugger for ringwear.
Nice video! I love Steeleye Span, so all things in that vein are welcome! I have a few old physical folk records, some Pentangle stuff, The Johnstons (Ye Jacobites by name), and The Amazing Blondel (Evensong) - the latter’s guitarist being my own guitar teacher back when I was a schoolkid in the 80ies.
Hi Colin, thanks for watching. Yeah, I've got some albums and singles by The Johnstons which were my Dad's. I'm familiar with Amazing Blondel, but I don't have any of their records. Being taught guitar by their guitarist is a claim to fame. How's your playing these days? Cheers - Hedley
Hi Hedley - my playing is quite good, thanks. John Gladwin was my teacher back then. I wasn't a good student as far as reading music was concerned, but passionate about guitar nonetheless. Just watched Nick Cave last night (Wild God tour in Berlin) which was amazing. Have a yourself a good day!
Hey Pal, I’ve been really enjoying your UA-cam channel! The way you showcase all that folk rock today is fantastic. You’ve got such a great variety of albums on there, and I’ve discovered so much new music through your video. I love your videos on how you dive into the classics but also highlight some hidden gems. Keep up the awesome work-it’s been a real treat for us music lovers! Cheers, Gordon, aka Flash
@@flashgordonsonerecordatati7591 Hello, Flash! I'm glad you're enjoying the music I show. I love finding new bands and artists, and it's even better if I can pass that along. Cheers - Hedley
Hola, greetings from sunny Spain. Finally got to go on my “summer” hols. The mr fox track “mendle” opened the doorway to acid folk for me many years ago. Delighted u dig Scullion it’s an awesome release one of the best. Big fan of Dick Gaughan, especially his solo stuff. A man made of granite. Cheers pal ☘️
Spain? You get about! Yeah, I love that Scullion album. Thanks again 😊 I think I first heard Dick Gaughan singing the Red Flag with Billy Bragg. They sing the song to its original tune of The White Cockade. Much more catchy than when it's sung to O Tannenbaum. Cheers - Hed
@@nancybrooke23 Yes, I was reading about that. It might be argued that many folk artists need to be ethnographers to explore and preserve the folk songs. I understand that Ashley Hutchings produced a number of his records of Morris tunes as part of academic research.
Great Hedley! I was lucky to find both Mr Fox albums at a car boot a few months ago, along with an absolute folk grail for me. Scullion has been on the want list for a while as I am a fan of Tir na Nog. Folque sounded great (was that John Barleycorn?)...cheers Dale
You are a very lucky chappie. An "absolute folk grail"? Hmmm? Look at you withholding information. I wonder what it is? I assume an upcoming video will reveal all? I really need to pick up the two Tir Na Nog albums. I keep seeing them and baulking at the prices. One day. The Folque song translates as A Fair Maiden, and is sung to one of the most popular European folk tunes. You probably recognise it as the English variation, Matty Groves, as done by Fairport. Cheers - Hedley
Hey Hedley!!!! This introduces me to some very interesting music. I'm going to have to check into getting some of these, especially Mr Fox and 5 Hand Reel. You are going to cause me to spend all my grandson's inheritance if I'm not careful!!!!!
Grandson shmandson. He needs to realise that Grandad needs to prioritise. Glad you dig some of this stuff. I grew up with a lot of British folk music being played in the house, and my Dad would listen to a folk programme on BBC radio every week. Cheers - Hedley
You are a star Hedley sir! Excellent video. I love my folk-rock and especially that which is either traditional material 'rocked-up' or is new material written very much in the traditional vein (which I've always termed Electric Folk to distinguish it from the other folk-rock). You even managed to show 2 acts which gave never darkened my platter in Scullion and Mountain Ash Band, both of whom sound really good and who I'll be looking out for. Big fan of Mr Fox. I have the same two-fer - I gave up ever hoping to find originals. I only have the one Bob Pegg album - The Ship Builder. I've wanted the Carolanne solo album for a long time but you're talking £100+ for a vinyl copy - needs a reissue methinks. Good job you said that you have nothing against Cumbria or you and me might have had words 😁! When you mentioned that Barry Lyons had gone onto play with Trees, I was going to comment that he'd also played with one of my favourite folk bands Five Hand Reel... but then you go and include them! Wonderful band who I've never seen mentioned on the VC. And then you go and cap it all off with the superb Folque! I have the first 3 albums on CD, but only the first on vinyl - that same reissue. I had hoped that the company that reissued the first (Round2) would have gone on to do the others by them but no such luck (again originals go for around £100). However I have just discovered that the label Norske Albumklassikere has done CD reissues of all their albums in the last 2 or 3 years - so will probably check the later albums out at some point via those reissues. I was a bit disappointed you didn't include the wonderful Hedgehog Pie, but you can't have everything. Look forward to an American version - which should include Tempest and Cordelia's Dad I hope (though neither released anything on vinyl I don't think). Cheers.... Pete PS another great folk album on display in the background - the Steve Ashley - which if I remember rightly includes the first recording of the Albion Country Band.
Just wanted to mention something. Have you come across an artist called Jeanie Greene? At the Carlisle record fair I picked up a record by her called 'Mary Called' and is from 1971 on Elektra. On the sticker it was described as folk so I decided to give it a try (it was only £3 anyway). The song titles should have given it away but it's a gospel album really (or folk-gospel I suppose). It was produced by Don Nix, who also wrote some of the tracks, and features musicians like Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett and Chris Ethridge. She has a pretty good voice (not surprising as she was a Muscle Shoals backing singer), but it's not really for me. So if you do not have it and are interested I would be happy to pass it on to you - just let me know.
Many thanks Hedley for this fine and informative video. I’ve heard of Mr. Fox but have never bought anything by them. Sounded great. The 70s was definitely a heyday for British Folk Rock. The Folque cover photo struck me as being a Norwegian equivalent of Fairport’s Unhalfbricking.
@@soundsfromthewestcoast9939 Hi Pete! Thanks for thinking about me...But I already have that Jeanie Greene album. I did a video a while back about gospel influenced rock music, which was a belated response to a video Mazzy had done, and featured Mary Called Jeanie Greene. I'll forgive you for giving it a miss, as you're not a fan of gospel. I love me some Don Nix. Jeanie Greene sang backing on most of his records, and was married to Marlin Greene, who was a big part of the whole Muscle Shoals scene. Thanks anyway.
@@soundsfromthewestcoast9939 I like your distinction between Folk-Rock and Electric Folk. That works for me. I'm going to do a US Folk-Rock video, but it's a nightmare defining what US Folk-Rock is. Obviously you have the Byrd's, and some others around that time, but afterwards it becomes quite difficult. US folk is really the traditional music which became country music, so strictly speaking US Folk-Rock is Country Rock. I wish someone would pull their finger out and sort out a vinyl reissue of Carolanne Pegg's first solo album. It's a bit of an odd one, half of it is decidedly Country. I'm afraid Folque lose me quickly when the moved in a Prog direction. But their first couple are great. The label which reissued their first album where focusing on "important" Norwegian music, so I can understand why they only did Folque's first album. Cheers, Pete.
@@deancronin6934 Hi! I haven't listened to much DeDannan, and don't have any of their albums, but what I've heard sounds pretty good. I know that Dónal Lunny produced their first album, so that must be worth a listen. I've got a couple of albums by Dolores Keane, who I believe was in De Dannan. I can't say I particularly like them as the 80s production is pretty horrible. I do have a couple of Mary Black albums. I think one is an early compilation. She has a great voice, but again some of the 80s production is not to my taste. Cheers - Hedley
Great topic! I love UK folk rock. However, when the singers gets too "folky", if you know what I mean, I have a hard time digging it. Mr Fox is one of those bands, don't really like Bob Pegg's singing, she's better I think. Sandy Denny is the perfect voice for UK folk, also Celia Humphris from Trees is great. Cool to see Folque. Here's a tip for you, check out Kebnekaise II from Sweden 1973. Awesome folk rock. Great video Hedley!
@@vinylstockholmThanks for swinging by. Can't get too folky for me. The folkiest the better. I'm planning to do a ranking of my Top 10 female British folk singers. Sandy Denny is great, but I can give you an exclusive here, she's not going to make the top spot. Thanks for the recommendation of Kebnekaise. I hope they don't get too proggy, as I think I remember listening to them before. Cheers - Hedley
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Lovely, looking forward to that list! Listen to Kebenekaise II, it's pure folk rock (their first was more proggy). Thanks for great videos :)
Thank you Hedley. Now I have more albums to look for. Most are new to me, though I do have a Tir Na Nog and a Bob Pegg album. The Folque sounded particularly good. - Chris
Hi Chris, I really need to pick up the two Tir Na Nog albums, but they're always a bit too pricey for my pocket. Yeah, the Folque album is really well recorded, certainly better than some of the early Steeleye Span albums, which I find a bit muddy. Cheers
Very interesting video, Hedley, I am sure you will not be surprised to learn that these bands are al completely new to me. My dad was born in Scotland, but I guess he didn't pass along any Scottish music, apart from A Wee Deoch An' Doris!
@@EmbryonicRobot Hi Brian. I grew up with folk music all around me, as my parents were big folkies. I think my Dad liked the socialist grounding to much of the material. Sadly England has not managed to keep the social link to its folk music as well as the other UK nations and Ireland. But, that does mean we've generally avoided the twee nationalistic streak which can run through the accepted folk of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Cheers
Great video! If you ever feel like listening to something heavier, I recommend 2 vinyl releases to you. Medieval Death LP and free DVD and the Mordicus “Rights ‘n Trials” LP. If you want to know more Google [Medieval Death LP and free DVD + Mordicus “Rights ‘n Trials” LP], then check audio, videos etc. \m/
Hi Hedly, great video, very interesting been a long time subscriber, is there a way to contact you privately? I have something that you would probably like that Id like to send you. All the best Andy Martin
@@andymart61 Hi Andy. A long time subscriber? You really are a glutton for punishment 😉 It's a bummer that UA-cam removed the message function. I suppose they don't want people to make connections away from their gaze. If you do Facebook you can find me as Hedley Brown, or my Instagram account is under Vinylhed. I think you'd be able to message me through either of those. Let me know if that's not possible. Cheers - Hedley
Enjoyed this a lot Hedley 😊 A little Norwegian fact: The Hardingfela is a Norwegian variant of the violin characterized by the fact that, in addition to 4 upper strings, it has 4-5 underlying resonant strings. These give the special sound of a Harding fiddle. The understrings can also help to amplify the sound. Hardingfele is widely used for the performance of ‘slåtter’, traditional instrumental music often meant for dancing. The… grip (?) is flatter than on a regulary violin, making it easier to play more strings at the time. The strings are also shorter and therefor has a higher pitch. Usually decorated as well. Cheers from Morten
@@MortenAastad Hey, Morton! Thanks for the information about the Hardingfela, it's fascinating stuff. I do have an album by Helga Myhr, who's a highly regarded player of the Hardingfela. Although the album is mostly vocal arrangements of poems by Margit Lappegard, she doesn't play much fiddle. I'm sure I'll talk about that record at some point, so a big thank you for doing my research for me 😊 Cheers - Hedley
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I cannot tell you how your introduction of folk rock bands to my musical tastes have grown my collection! The newest is the Unicorn Laughing Up My Sleeve record from a long ago video. Most of what I’ve picked up has that Buffalo Springfield, New Riders , Laurel Canyon sound. Very Byrds-ie too! I’ve added such bands as Santa Fe, Steeleye Span, Unicorn, McGuinness Flint etc. Please keep this theme going! As our tastes seem to run together. This is Paul from the western United States but I’m another thickening bearded man talking about records!
Thanks Hedley!!!
@@paulprincipe6975 Hey Paul! I'm sorry if watching my videos is costing you money. I know how that goes 😁
Don't worry, I have plenty of other records in and around this genre to keep me going for a while, and ensure your wallet takes a battering. Mind you, it's not like most of the records I feature are particularly expensive, just not so easy to track down... depending on where you live.
I was in conversation with Pat Martin from Unicorn a while back about doing an interview with him, but to be honest I've not sorted it out as I'm quite nervous about doing a video with him. Maybe I'll get over my fears and do it soon.
Cheers - Hedley
Mr Fox sounds wonderful, I'm looking forward to listening to more of that for sure. Thank you for that. Bring on the American folk rock bands!
@@musicinthehouse Glad you enjoyed Mr Fox. I find it quite hard to define American Folk Rock. It doesn't really have that link to a traditional folk music, like British Folk Rock. So you'll have to see if you agree with my choices.
Cheers - Hedley
Another great video. I really enjoy the folk rock themed shows!✌️
@@livefree9852 Hey, thanks! 👍
Thank you again for some great recommendations. It's so nice we have this format to share our hobbies and collections.
@@NostalgiaRevisited6794 You hit the nail on the head. It's the sharing of music which I've always liked. I used to make tapes for people, and I suppose this is the modern version.
Cheers - Hedley
All new to me. Not too plentiful here in the States. Thanks for sharing
I would've thought you'd be swimming in Irish and Scottish folk music in New England, especially Irish down the coast in Boston.
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Same for me!
Nice work, Hedley.. You're on a roll ! I want to watch these last two folk based vids in entirety. With that.. Cheers 👍
@@jtsrecordroom3963 Thanks JT. You might have some of those US folk rock albums.
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Larry Groce is the only artist I have between your 2 nice folk videos. Your needle drops are superb with excellent sound !
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Actually, Larry Groce is the only one.. I made a mental note in case I run across some of these. Very nice music, Hedley
Nice one Hedley - I don't know any of these artists, very enjoyable video sir 😊
@@David-Ellis Thanks, David 👍
Good stuff Hedley. I don't listen to much folk or folk-rock these days, though I did dig out my Martin Carthy best-of the other day when I was stewing some apples...it seemed apt. Irish folk I do like quite a bit when I hear it. Lovely vibe on the Scullion record, nice cover art too. The ornately folky font on the 5 Hand Reel LP has something of XTC's 'English Settlement' album about it. The opening six-notes of their needledrop bore a remarkable resemblance to the guitar riff from Layla.
@@jamesgriffithsmusic Thanks James. It's always fun to revisit my folk rock records. It's also gratifying to hear other people expressing an interest in this music, as I was totally alone at school in my love of folk music. Let's face it, folk music is far from cool when you're 15, but I feel justified in my choices.
I get you with the Five Hand Reel album. I noticed that later CD copies had a variation of the cover. It's a bugger for ringwear.
Nice video! I love Steeleye Span, so all things in that vein are welcome! I have a few old physical folk records, some Pentangle stuff, The Johnstons (Ye Jacobites by name), and The Amazing Blondel (Evensong) - the latter’s guitarist being my own guitar teacher back when I was a schoolkid in the 80ies.
Hi Colin, thanks for watching.
Yeah, I've got some albums and singles by The Johnstons which were my Dad's.
I'm familiar with Amazing Blondel, but I don't have any of their records. Being taught guitar by their guitarist is a claim to fame. How's your playing these days?
Cheers - Hedley
Hi Hedley - my playing is quite good, thanks. John Gladwin was my teacher back then. I wasn't a good student as far as reading music was concerned, but passionate about guitar nonetheless.
Just watched Nick Cave last night (Wild God tour in Berlin) which was amazing.
Have a yourself a good day!
Genius Dude. Given me a whole new playlist. Thanks. Respect.
@@magicjoeblack5761 Hey! Glad these bands were up your street 😁
Hey Pal,
I’ve been really enjoying your UA-cam channel! The way you showcase all that folk rock today is fantastic. You’ve got such a great variety of albums on there, and I’ve discovered so much new music through your video. I love your videos on how you dive into the classics but also highlight some hidden gems. Keep up the awesome work-it’s been a real treat for us music lovers! Cheers, Gordon, aka Flash
@@flashgordonsonerecordatati7591 Hello, Flash! I'm glad you're enjoying the music I show. I love finding new bands and artists, and it's even better if I can pass that along.
Cheers - Hedley
Hola, greetings from sunny Spain. Finally got to go on my “summer” hols. The mr fox track “mendle” opened the doorway to acid folk for me many years ago. Delighted u dig Scullion it’s an awesome release one of the best. Big fan of Dick Gaughan, especially his solo stuff. A man made of granite. Cheers pal ☘️
Spain? You get about! Yeah, I love that Scullion album. Thanks again 😊
I think I first heard Dick Gaughan singing the Red Flag with Billy Bragg. They sing the song to its original tune of The White Cockade. Much more catchy than when it's sung to O Tannenbaum.
Cheers - Hed
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 two inveterate comrades there, Billy and Dick. Viva la Quinta brigada.
The Carolanne Pegg solo LP Carol released after Mr. Fox is remarkable and worth tracking down.
@@nancybrooke23 Yeah, I've got a copy on CD. It's about time it received a vinyl reissue. Quite a bit of country rock on that one.
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Carol has had an amazing career as an ethnomusicologist since the 70s and is on the Cambridge University faculty!
@@nancybrooke23 Yes, I was reading about that. It might be argued that many folk artists need to be ethnographers to explore and preserve the folk songs.
I understand that Ashley Hutchings produced a number of his records of Morris tunes as part of academic research.
Great Hedley! I was lucky to find both Mr Fox albums at a car boot a few months ago, along with an absolute folk grail for me. Scullion has been on the want list for a while as I am a fan of Tir na Nog. Folque sounded great (was that John Barleycorn?)...cheers Dale
You are a very lucky chappie. An "absolute folk grail"? Hmmm? Look at you withholding information. I wonder what it is? I assume an upcoming video will reveal all?
I really need to pick up the two Tir Na Nog albums. I keep seeing them and baulking at the prices. One day.
The Folque song translates as A Fair Maiden, and is sung to one of the most popular European folk tunes. You probably recognise it as the English variation, Matty Groves, as done by Fairport.
Cheers - Hedley
Hey Hedley!!!! This introduces me to some very interesting music. I'm going to have to check into getting some of these, especially Mr Fox and 5 Hand Reel. You are going to cause me to spend all my grandson's inheritance if I'm not careful!!!!!
Grandson shmandson. He needs to realise that Grandad needs to prioritise.
Glad you dig some of this stuff. I grew up with a lot of British folk music being played in the house, and my Dad would listen to a folk programme on BBC radio every week.
Cheers - Hedley
Very interesting. Enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
You are a star Hedley sir! Excellent video. I love my folk-rock and especially that which is either traditional material 'rocked-up' or is new material written very much in the traditional vein (which I've always termed Electric Folk to distinguish it from the other folk-rock). You even managed to show 2 acts which gave never darkened my platter in Scullion and Mountain Ash Band, both of whom sound really good and who I'll be looking out for.
Big fan of Mr Fox. I have the same two-fer - I gave up ever hoping to find originals. I only have the one Bob Pegg album - The Ship Builder. I've wanted the Carolanne solo album for a long time but you're talking £100+ for a vinyl copy - needs a reissue methinks. Good job you said that you have nothing against Cumbria or you and me might have had words 😁!
When you mentioned that Barry Lyons had gone onto play with Trees, I was going to comment that he'd also played with one of my favourite folk bands Five Hand Reel... but then you go and include them! Wonderful band who I've never seen mentioned on the VC.
And then you go and cap it all off with the superb Folque! I have the first 3 albums on CD, but only the first on vinyl - that same reissue. I had hoped that the company that reissued the first (Round2) would have gone on to do the others by them but no such luck (again originals go for around £100). However I have just discovered that the label Norske Albumklassikere has done CD reissues of all their albums in the last 2 or 3 years - so will probably check the later albums out at some point via those reissues.
I was a bit disappointed you didn't include the wonderful Hedgehog Pie, but you can't have everything. Look forward to an American version - which should include Tempest and Cordelia's Dad I hope (though neither released anything on vinyl I don't think).
Cheers.... Pete
PS another great folk album on display in the background - the Steve Ashley - which if I remember rightly includes the first recording of the Albion Country Band.
Just wanted to mention something. Have you come across an artist called Jeanie Greene? At the Carlisle record fair I picked up a record by her called 'Mary Called' and is from 1971 on Elektra. On the sticker it was described as folk so I decided to give it a try (it was only £3 anyway). The song titles should have given it away but it's a gospel album really (or folk-gospel I suppose). It was produced by Don Nix, who also wrote some of the tracks, and features musicians like Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett and Chris Ethridge. She has a pretty good voice (not surprising as she was a Muscle Shoals backing singer), but it's not really for me. So if you do not have it and are interested I would be happy to pass it on to you - just let me know.
Many thanks Hedley for this fine and informative video. I’ve heard of Mr. Fox but have never bought anything by them. Sounded great. The 70s was definitely a heyday for British Folk Rock. The Folque cover photo struck me as being a Norwegian equivalent of Fairport’s Unhalfbricking.
@@soundsfromthewestcoast9939 Hi Pete!
Thanks for thinking about me...But I already have that Jeanie Greene album. I did a video a while back about gospel influenced rock music, which was a belated response to a video Mazzy had done, and featured Mary Called Jeanie Greene. I'll forgive you for giving it a miss, as you're not a fan of gospel.
I love me some Don Nix. Jeanie Greene sang backing on most of his records, and was married to Marlin Greene, who was a big part of the whole Muscle Shoals scene.
Thanks anyway.
@@soundsfromthewestcoast9939 I like your distinction between Folk-Rock and Electric Folk. That works for me. I'm going to do a US Folk-Rock video, but it's a nightmare defining what US Folk-Rock is. Obviously you have the Byrd's, and some others around that time, but afterwards it becomes quite difficult. US folk is really the traditional music which became country music, so strictly speaking US Folk-Rock is Country Rock.
I wish someone would pull their finger out and sort out a vinyl reissue of Carolanne Pegg's first solo album. It's a bit of an odd one, half of it is decidedly Country.
I'm afraid Folque lose me quickly when the moved in a Prog direction. But their first couple are great. The label which reissued their first album where focusing on "important" Norwegian music, so I can understand why they only did Folque's first album.
Cheers, Pete.
Like some of these . Thanks for the reviews. The Morrigan are good if you havent already got.
@@paulcollins5586 Thanks, Paul. Do you mean the US folk group Morrigan, or is it another group using the name you mean?
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Its British group. The Morrigan. Folk rock prog.
Solid video, what’s your take on De Dannan and Mary Black?
@@deancronin6934 Hi! I haven't listened to much DeDannan, and don't have any of their albums, but what I've heard sounds pretty good. I know that Dónal Lunny produced their first album, so that must be worth a listen.
I've got a couple of albums by Dolores Keane, who I believe was in De Dannan. I can't say I particularly like them as the 80s production is pretty horrible.
I do have a couple of Mary Black albums. I think one is an early compilation. She has a great voice, but again some of the 80s production is not to my taste.
Cheers - Hedley
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Great topic! I love UK folk rock. However, when the singers gets too "folky", if you know what I mean, I have a hard time digging it. Mr Fox is one of those bands, don't really like Bob Pegg's singing, she's better I think. Sandy Denny is the perfect voice for UK folk, also Celia Humphris from Trees is great. Cool to see Folque. Here's a tip for you, check out Kebnekaise II from Sweden 1973. Awesome folk rock. Great video Hedley!
@@vinylstockholmThanks for swinging by. Can't get too folky for me. The folkiest the better. I'm planning to do a ranking of my Top 10 female British folk singers. Sandy Denny is great, but I can give you an exclusive here, she's not going to make the top spot.
Thanks for the recommendation of Kebnekaise. I hope they don't get too proggy, as I think I remember listening to them before.
Cheers - Hedley
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Lovely, looking forward to that list! Listen to Kebenekaise II, it's pure folk rock (their first was more proggy). Thanks for great videos :)
Thank you Hedley. Now I have more albums to look for. Most are new to me, though I do have a Tir Na Nog and a Bob Pegg album. The Folque sounded particularly good. - Chris
Hi Chris,
I really need to pick up the two Tir Na Nog albums, but they're always a bit too pricey for my pocket.
Yeah, the Folque album is really well recorded, certainly better than some of the early Steeleye Span albums, which I find a bit muddy.
Cheers
I only have the 3rd album, maybe for the same reason.
Very interesting video, Hedley, I am sure you will not be surprised to learn that these bands are al completely new to me. My dad was born in Scotland, but I guess he didn't pass along any Scottish music, apart from A Wee Deoch An' Doris!
@@EmbryonicRobot Hi Brian. I grew up with folk music all around me, as my parents were big folkies. I think my Dad liked the socialist grounding to much of the material.
Sadly England has not managed to keep the social link to its folk music as well as the other UK nations and Ireland. But, that does mean we've generally avoided the twee nationalistic streak which can run through the accepted folk of Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Cheers
very nice Headley
Yorkshire…The Third World…Monty Python
Thanks Hedley, always happy to stretch the musical boundaries.
Third World? You were lucky! We didn't have two worlds to rub together.
Great video! If you ever feel like listening to something heavier, I recommend 2 vinyl releases to you. Medieval Death LP and free DVD and the Mordicus “Rights ‘n Trials” LP. If you want to know more Google [Medieval Death LP and free DVD + Mordicus “Rights ‘n Trials” LP], then check audio, videos etc. \m/
@@TheCoverUpsLondonUK Thanks for the recommendation. I'm not adverse to a bit of heavy stuff, I'll check them out.
Cheers - Hedley
Hi Hedly, great video, very interesting been a long time subscriber, is there a way to contact you privately? I have something that you would probably like that Id like to send you. All the best Andy Martin
@@andymart61 Hi Andy. A long time subscriber? You really are a glutton for punishment 😉
It's a bummer that UA-cam removed the message function. I suppose they don't want people to make connections away from their gaze.
If you do Facebook you can find me as Hedley Brown, or my Instagram account is under Vinylhed. I think you'd be able to message me through either of those. Let me know if that's not possible.
Cheers - Hedley
If you are looking to inspire, enthuse, impel..............placing a Jethro Tull Lp as a backdrop will remove any emergent arousal.
@@miketomlin6040 I put it there specifically for you, and to confuse people when I badmouth Prog.
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 I knew a chap once who could tolerate the Tull. Intriguing, perhaps even confusing, certainly alarming!
Enjoyed this a lot Hedley 😊
A little Norwegian fact:
The Hardingfela is a Norwegian variant of the violin characterized by the fact that, in addition to 4 upper strings, it has 4-5 underlying resonant strings. These give the special sound of a Harding fiddle. The understrings can also help to amplify the sound. Hardingfele is widely used for the performance of ‘slåtter’, traditional instrumental music often meant for dancing.
The… grip (?) is flatter than on a regulary violin, making it easier to play more strings at the time. The strings are also shorter and therefor has a higher pitch. Usually decorated as well.
Cheers from Morten
@@MortenAastad Hey, Morton! Thanks for the information about the Hardingfela, it's fascinating stuff. I do have an album by Helga Myhr, who's a highly regarded player of the Hardingfela. Although the album is mostly vocal arrangements of poems by Margit Lappegard, she doesn't play much fiddle. I'm sure I'll talk about that record at some point, so a big thank you for doing my research for me 😊
Cheers - Hedley
@@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893 Happy you found it interesting 😊
Plenty of northern bias there. Quite liked the mr fox.
@@Thevinylscavenger Glad to represent the Yorkshire massive.