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Strange Stars
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Acoustic Folk/World - Tastefully juxtaposed rather than fused. Beautiful poetry - wisdom. Stream of consciousness, powerful rhythmical mid section and thought provoking imagery.
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A blend of Celtic Bardism, West African Griot Roots, Classical virtuosity and Folk Rock. With band members from England, Senegal and Germany
"...tight, well crafted, virtuosic and beautiful... Largely the music spoke for itself and was both fascinating and emotionally rewarding" (Fabulous Furry Folk, Glastonbury) The live show combines the theatrical bardism of Ash Mandrake with the (other-) worldliness of the Senegalees Griot and the classical virtuosity of Cath The Piccolist (Hurley). Anchor this with bass from the profoundly experienced folk rock guru Daniel (Eberhart) Eid and you have an original blend of sounds and energy. Superb musicianship intense live energy and hats, hats, hats. With their innovative blend of african, celtic and classical influences; see them live, and you’ll be in for a fascinating night of entertainment, punctuated by the theatrical mirth that has made this act a favourite.
Song Info
Genre
World World Fusion
Charts
Peak #83
Peak in subgenre #14
Author
Ash Mandrake, The Mandrake Project
Rights
Ash Mandrake
Uploaded
February 22, 2008
Track Files
MP3
MP3 2.7 MB 128 kbps 2:54
Story behind the song
The twilight connection is in the English lyrics: Inspired by experiences of living on the other side of the globe and the concept of travelling to these places through the minds of others while they dream. Also the concepts of healing and following one's own path. The mid-section Amadou sings in Wolof hints at primeval urges. Ash Mandrake
Lyrics
These will appear on our forthcoming albumn
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