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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.
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“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 music”
Garageband
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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
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"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
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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
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