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It's folk music, just not as we normally think of it. The melodies here might have their roots in the tradition, but the arrangements and execution have far more in common with the minimalism of Philip Glass and Steve Reich than your average folkies on their third CD. With accordion, mandolin, violin, and guitar, they manage a very simple sound that's nevertheless surprisingly complex, especially considering that it's recorded live with no overdubs. It's all very English, essentially a contemporary classical quartet taking on English folk music, but on the musicians' own terms. It's quite cinematic and sweeping, a big sound for just four people, incredibly well thought-out. For something quite minimalistic, it's also very emotional music, full of melodic beauty in ways also reminiscent of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, who might be their spiritual ancestors. It's refreshing, and a lovely, fresh take on folk music that never cloys.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
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Spiro, Composer, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, Composer, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Spiro, MainArtist
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
Album review
It's folk music, just not as we normally think of it. The melodies here might have their roots in the tradition, but the arrangements and execution have far more in common with the minimalism of Philip Glass and Steve Reich than your average folkies on their third CD. With accordion, mandolin, violin, and guitar, they manage a very simple sound that's nevertheless surprisingly complex, especially considering that it's recorded live with no overdubs. It's all very English, essentially a contemporary classical quartet taking on English folk music, but on the musicians' own terms. It's quite cinematic and sweeping, a big sound for just four people, incredibly well thought-out. For something quite minimalistic, it's also very emotional music, full of melodic beauty in ways also reminiscent of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, who might be their spiritual ancestors. It's refreshing, and a lovely, fresh take on folk music that never cloys.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:49
- Main artists: Spiro
- Composer: Spiro
- Label: Real World Records
- Genre: World
2009 Real World Records Ltd 2009 Real World Recordings Ltd under exclusive worldwide license to Real World Productions Ltd
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