Magicfolk produce a traditional and modern blend of folk, celtic, prog-rock and psych-folk, writing original and alluring songs with mythological and mystic leanings.

The 6-piece line-up uses assorted flutes and pipes, fiddle, guitars, keyboards, bass and drums, and rich vocal harmonies. There’s also a strong story-telling element to their songs, crafted with the deep colours and inspirations from story and folklore.

“Hugely evocative” Fireworks Magazine

Dynamic and inventive, their varied material ranges from soft ambient ballads and magical folk sounds to powerful and driving rock rhythms.

“Passionate, fresh and vital” Darkroom Magazine

Magicfolk also love their roots music and will often burst into fiddle-fuelled foot-stomping jigs and reels on stage.

LEFT - RIGHT: Michelle, Colin, Rachael, Ben, Geoff, Chris  

 

“Prog rock, celtic tunes and tight vocal harmony, spiked with prickly electric guitar. If you like Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and Jefferson Airplane, you won’t be disappointed” Pagan Dawn Magazine

Early influences include Jethro Tull, Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention, Jefferson Airplane, Clannad, Bowie, Yes, Dead Can Dance, and Pink Floyd.

“Beautiful and chilling, haunting,
sweet and dusty”
Sea of Tranquility Magazine

They continue to absorb new influences, including traditional sounds along the lines of Capercaillie, prog-rock timings in the style of Dream Theater, and world music influences such as Greek or South American drum rhythms.

“This reminds me of a time when music was actually musicGarageband

 

   

They've been likened to Mellow Candle, Jethro Tull, Clannad, Iona, Steeleye Span, Mostly Autumn, Stone Angel, Dead Can Dance, Tir Na Nog, Jefferson Airplane, Fairport Convention, White Willow, Lisa Gerrard, Pentangle, Enya.

"Delicately spun, visiting the perfumed garden of psychedelia" Rock’n’Reel Magazine

In 2007 Magicfolk launched their debut album which is available direct from this website (see 'SHOP' page) - or as a download from iTunes or Amazon

"Original, well played, very well produced, an excellent debut" Terrascope

They've now started work on the second album, due for release in 2010 - stay tuned.

“Entirely convincing" Psyche van het Folk - Radio Centraal Belgium

   

"The enchanted kingdom of Magicfolk" Judas Kiss Magazine

 

“Genuinely something new for fans of esoteric folk, their lyrics sing of folklore and magic, evoking the mystery within the music" Woven Wheat Whispers

 

"Cadences of Pentangle" Twisted Tree

 

"Di grande trasporto emotivo" Darkroom Magazine

"The world is incomprehensible. We won't ever understand it; we won't ever unravel its secrets. Thus we must treat it as it is, a sheer mystery" Carlos Castaneda

www.magicfolk.co.uk