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Magicfolk combine traditional and modern influences, creating music with |
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a powerful, otherworldly atmosphere. Their material ranges from energetic |
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folk reels and eastern European dance tunes to ethereal ballads, progressive |
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rock and psychedelia. |
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"Hugely
evocative" |
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Fireworks
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With the magnetic "fey"' voice of Michelle Glover the band also incorporates |
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a fine array of instruments including flute, violin, electric and acoustic guitars, |
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keyboards, EWI, bouzouki, piccolo, drums, and more recently, a sprinkling of |
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hurdy gurdy. |
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“Constantly inventive, exquisite, daring, a new sound” |
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Inspired by myth and folklore, Magicfolk’s songs yet always find relevance |
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in the modern and personal, weaving threads of ancient symbolism into |
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songs edged with current and innovative musical flavours. |
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“Passionate, fresh and vital” |
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Darkroom Magazine |
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The song-writing duo Michelle Glover (vocals, flute, guitar) and Ben Glover |
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(bass, EWI) founded Magicfolk in 2003. Drummer Geoff Charlton was one of the |
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earliest members, and completing the present line-up are Chris Scupham (keys), |
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Bill Darnell (acoustic guitar) and Colin Mold (violin, guitar) who recently toured |
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with Karnataka and who is now also working on projects with The Reasoning. |
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"A
compelling mix of quality female vocals, |
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keyboards, flute,
acoustic and electric guitars" |
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Classic
Rock Society |
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The band have also worked with other past members and guests during |
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the development of their 2nd album 'Tales of Power' - musicians such |
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as Lee Morant who, together with Geoff Charlton, has contributed much |
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of the progressive rock influence over the years. |
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As a follow-up to their debut album ‘Magicfolk’ (2007), they released 'Tales |
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of Power' in 2011 - a collection of eleven tracks which continue the journey |
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into the green, mysterious, and "enchanted Kingdom of Magicfolk" (Judas |
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Kiss Magazine). And currently they are preparing a third album 'Saltarello' |
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with view to releasing in 2013. |
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Both of Magicfolk's
two albums are available direct from this website |
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(see SHOP page) |
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