Woodland’s Seasons In Elfland
Woodland’s long awaited new album, Seasons in Elfland: Shadows will be released on this Midsummer. The album explores the dark side of the seasonal wheel and includes 13 new tracks by Woodland featuring guest appearances by German pagan folk band, Faun, ethereal-gothic singer Priscilla Hernandez, Australian songstress Louisa John-Krol, Spanish pianist Hector Corcin, ghost cellist Adam Hurst and more. The album features original cover artwork by UK faerie artist and Woodland collaborator Brian Froud.
The release coincides with Woodland’s appearances in the UK, firstly at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest (June 18-21st) then London’s first Urban Faery Ball on June 25th.
The Gypsy Nomads CD Giveaway
Regulars on the US faerie festival circuit, The Gypsy Nomads play a toe tapping blend of gypsy punk folk tinged with cabaret, tribal beats and good old-fashioned bawdy storytelling. The duo consists of French born Brit Samantha Stephenson and veteran punk Scott Helland, aka Frenchy and the Punk. Since 2005 they have toured extensively, and 2010 is no exception with a countrywide US tour which sees them play Faerieworlds, World of Faeries festival and Faeriecon (amongst many others!). Their new album Happy Madness is out July 13th and is their 4th album to date. As you’d expect, it is an upbeat collection of songs which showcase Samantha’s wonderful voice and Scott’s excellent guitar work. They’re ridiculously catchy, even after just one listen I was humming them all day long. Dark Carnivale and Vaudeville Voodoo are for me the real stand outs (as in, the ones I have been humming most!), but the whole thing is exceedingly well played and produced.
We have a signed copy of Happy Madness to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, leave a comment. Just for fun, please share your favourite Gypsy Nomads song.
Please ensure you use a valid email address, and one entry per person thank you! All entries must be received by July 1st.
Good luck!
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And the Winner is… Leah! Congratulations!
And thank you to everyone else who entered!
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Filed under General, Music | Comments (22)Mediaeval Baebes’ Temptation
Those enchanting ladies, the Mediaeval Baebes have a repertoire which includes a number of faerie-inspired songs. They have been working on a new stage show called Temptation which brings their music to a whole new level, with gorgeous costumes, choreography, sets and lighting. This theatrical spectacular promises ‘fairytale whimsy, otherworldly enchantment, and supernatural allure’. You can show your support for this exciting project by voting in Barclay’s ‘Take One Small Step‘ competition. You can also buy a special Temptation Show live album which includes an exclusive 20 page A4 glossy programme signed by the band. Written by the band, the programme will contain photographs from the show, the history, background and inspiration for the show.
Filed under Music | Comment (1)Prikosnovenie – Fairy World VI
Prikosnovenie’s sixth instalment of their Fairy World music compilations features 16 tracks by artists from their Mandalia project. The music and accompanying book are themed around the 5 elements – earth, air, fire, water and ether. It is more ambient and relaxing than the previous CDs, but still has that gorgeous ethereal feel you come to expect from Prikosnovenie. The CD is a limited edition of 500, and is available to order now.
Filed under Music | Comment (0)Buch der Balladen
German ‘Pagan Folk’ group Faun have released a new acoustic album called Buch der Balladen. The CD contains 11 songs inspired by tales of trolls and elves, dragons and nymphs, including a version of La Belle Dame Sans Merci. It comes in a sumptuous digipak that has been designed to look like an old book. There are 44 pages of artwork and the lyrics in both German and English, and a wonderful John Bauer illustration on the cover.
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