I am happy to present my new 8 track album, “Elfhame” The title is a variant of the old Scots name meaning “elf-home” or “fairyland”, also related to old Norse “Alfheim”, the realm of the elves. On this album I interpret Irish, Scottish and English medieval melodies, weaving them into dancefloor-oriented folktronica with intricate percussion
I am happy to present my new 8 track album, “Elfhame” The title is a variant of the old Scots name meaning “elf-home” or “fairyland”, also related to old Norse “Alfheim”, the realm of the elves. On this album I interpret Irish, Scottish and English medieval melodies, weaving them into dancefloor-oriented folktronica with intricate percussion rhythms and deep bass beats.
A wide range of tempos and rhythmic styles is represented here, from bright and upbeat ecstatic dance to mysterious medieval moods, with one track based on a Gregorian chant (“Of the Mystery Sing”) and another a rendition of the oldest English secular song with surviving notation (“Mirie It Is While Sumer Ilast” , dating back to the 13th century.)
A set of acoustic “unplugged” mixes is included exclusively as bonus tracks with a purchase of the full album on Bandcamp. These versions strip back the beats and electronic elements to reveal more of the underlying melodies, as well as the acoustic framedrum and tamborine parts, which form the rhythmic foundation of all of my music.
I hope you enjoy my latest journey through rhythm, melody, and musical heritage!
A wide range of tempos and rhythmic styles is represented here, from bright and upbeat ecstatic dance to mysterious medieval moods, with one track based on a Gregorian chant (“Of the Mystery Sing”) and another a rendition of the oldest English secular song with surviving notation (“Mirie It Is While Sumer Ilast” , dating back to the 13th century.)
A set of acoustic “unplugged” mixes is included exclusively as bonus tracks with a purchase of the full album on Bandcamp. These versions strip back the beats and electronic elements to reveal more of the underlying melodies, as well as the acoustic framedrum and tamborine parts, which form the rhythmic foundation of all of my music.
I hope you enjoy my latest journey through rhythm, melody, and musical heritage!
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The Earl's Chair 4:000:00/4:00
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Rose in the Heather 4:470:00/4:47
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Aandowin at the Bow 4:090:00/4:09
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Cutty Wren 3:450:00/3:45
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Of the Mystery Sing 4:080:00/4:08
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A Fig for a Kiss 4:120:00/4:12
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O'Keefe's Slide 4:150:00/4:15
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