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Unaccompanied Folk Ballads
Introduction This originally was going to be a selection from the 100 Ballads site shared by Rosie Whinray and commented on by Julie Henigan in The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads and Songs, but the site itself contains recordings of the songs for you to listen to, along with documents and the words, so I saw no point in trying to put them into a piece of my own. Ihave pondered what to do for a few weeks and thought I would simply trawl the world wide web for unaccompanied folk ballads. I think this will create a random feel and hopefully give some people something to listen to that they haven't heard before,
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
Giolì & Assia - Handpans and House Music in Iceland
I first found Giolì & Assia through means of my YouTube algorithm knowing me way too well. Little did I know this set, livestreamed in Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland would send me down one of my favorite little musical rabbit holes to date.
By sleepy drafts3 years ago in Beat
Strange Relations
Introduction I had an idea to create a playlist where after the start each subsequent song would have a related band member from the previous song, the timeline may be a bit haphazard and is probably going to be concentrated on the nineteen sixties and seventies. I have written about how some people only listen to the music of a certain era, but in my opinion, ninety-five per cent is always rubbish and it is up to us to find that five per cent.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
Zaina's Mindsight Melodies: A Captivating Blend of Pop and Edm
Welcome to the captivating world of Zaina's latest EP, "Mindsight Melodies." This musical masterpiece seamlessly blends pop and EDM, offering a dynamic mix of upbeat anthems and chill vibes that are sure to get you grooving.
By mysoundMusic3 years ago in Beat
1977. Content Warning.
Introduction This was always going to happen. I was twenty and had been in a few bands and the do-it-yourself punk ethic hit the music industry. The USA had had a similar happening ten years earlier documented on the Elektra "Nuggets" compilation:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
