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Folk, a capella. Zeer, zeer bijzonder.

Esoteric, atmospheric and hypnotic, Blow The Wind Southerly is a beguiling, intoxicating piece of work.

The whole album consists of a cappella harmony arrangements and, for an album only using voices, it manages to move through an impressive set of emotive timbres. Ranging from sweet lullaby-like renditions of traditional campfire songs, such as ‘Kumbaya’, to the darker arrangements of traditional children´s songs such as ‘Three Blind Mice’. 

Esbe takes the listener on a journey from the ethereal to the disturbed!
What impresses me about this album is Esbe’s talent for using stripped-back vocal harmonies to put her unique stamp on popular traditional folk songs. She really knows how to make a melody her own! The use of atmospheric ambient background sounds such as the ocean waves on ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’ also helps to bring a depth and mysterious nature to the recordings.

Overall, a fascinating listen. I’m not quite sure where I’d put it in a record shop, but there’s definitely something cinematic and serene about it. I’d also love to see how the album transfers to a live setting.

Tracks:
1. Sumer Is Icumen In
2. Blow the Wind Southerly
3. Oranges and Lemons
4. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
5. Scarborough Fair
6. Three Blind Mice
7. Greensleeves
8. Go Tell Aunt Nancy
9. Kumbaya
10. Coventry Carol

Staat er compleet op, 10% pars mee gepost. Met zeer veel dank aan de originele poster. Laat af en toe eens weten wat je van het album vindt. Altijd leuk, de mening van anderen. Oh ja, MP3 doe ik niet aan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ4V-SxIkVE