What's the sound in my headphones today?

jackhammer · 07-26-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Wow, what a name.

Heh, I like to take your word on things but this doesn't look like something I'd dig.

Punk/Metal albms with gory cartoon covers, yeah, I avoid them like the plague.

You mean the Agoraphobic nosebleed post? Yeah I don't think they will be your thing booboo!

jackhammer · 07-29-2009, 05:25 PM

Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby is a name I first came across as the soundtrack provider (along with her then partner John McCusker) to a small English indie film called Heartlands starring Michael Sheen (later making waves with the film Frost/Nixon). As an avid film fan if I hear a great soundtrack I checkout the end credits of a film for artists and whether the soundtrack is available etc. after a very, very long search I managed to find the soundtrack which then lead me to Rusby herself.

Still in her early 30's now, Rusby has clawed her way to the upper echelons of the British Folk scene which barely get's a solid mention in this country (shocking considering our history) and is virtually unknown outside of this country. Stats like this make me extremely despondent when the U.S has it's own burgeoning folk scene that encompasses many genres with artists such as Iron and Wine and Okkervil River along with acoustic artists such as Bon Iver who attract international audiences whilst a British-centric artist such as Rusby is barely known.

Folk music can easily fall into a stereotypical image yet Rusby remains faithful to lost Folk songs and to her own songwriting abilities.

Here is the scene that she won me over in the film, playing live and herself within the film. Skip to 1:55 for the second track.:

and here is the second track in it's entirety:

Further listening:

Hourglass
Underneath The Stars.

Gavin B. · 07-30-2009, 12:21 AM

I love Kate's music. When I first heard her rendition of the ancient Celtic folk song I'm Stretched Out On Your Grave on a local Irish music radio show, it sent chills up my spine. Apologies to Sinead O' Conner but Kate's version of the song is the best I've ever heard.

The production and mastering of the song is so pristine in fidelity, it feels like she's sitting on a chair next to you singing the song.

Mojo · 07-31-2009, 04:49 AM

A good mate of mine told me about her a little while now ago, although I have never heard of her. I'm not a big fan of folk but I need to educate myself a little better I think. I may check her out.

Antonio · 07-31-2009, 01:20 PM

wow, very lovely, jackhammer. her voice is so full of feeling.

jackhammer · 07-31-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

wow, very lovely, jackhammer. her voice is so full of feeling.

Folk music is such a personal thing and if you like it then it's richly rewarding. Glad you like it

Astronomer · 07-31-2009, 08:32 PM

Wow. I love her voice, a lot. I definitely need to get into this artist.

jackhammer · 08-01-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Wow. I love her voice, a lot. I definitely need to get into this artist.

If you need linkage just let me know.

Astronomer · 08-01-2009, 10:35 PM

Just listened to Hourglass, and loved it. Annan Waters was one of my favourites, loved how the piano was introduced about 30 seconds in. Also though A Rose in April was very touching.

A really beautiful album that feels somewhat timeless. Thanks so much

jackhammer · 08-02-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Just listened to Hourglass, and loved it. Annan Waters was one of my favourites, loved how the piano was introduced about 30 seconds in. Also though A Rose in April was very touching.

A really beautiful album that feels somewhat timeless. Thanks so much

I will sort out a link for her 2003 album Underneath The Stars which is even better.

07-29-2009, 05:25 PM	#122 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Kate Rusby Kate Rusby is a name I first came across as the soundtrack provider (along with her then partner John McCusker) to a small English indie film called Heartlands starring Michael Sheen (later making waves with the film Frost/Nixon). As an avid film fan if I hear a great soundtrack I checkout the end credits of a film for artists and whether the soundtrack is available etc. after a very, very long search I managed to find the soundtrack which then lead me to Rusby herself. Still in her early 30's now, Rusby has clawed her way to the upper echelons of the British Folk scene which barely get's a solid mention in this country (shocking considering our history) and is virtually unknown outside of this country. Stats like this make me extremely despondent when the U.S has it's own burgeoning folk scene that encompasses many genres with artists such as Iron and Wine and Okkervil River along with acoustic artists such as Bon Iver who attract international audiences whilst a British-centric artist such as Rusby is barely known. Folk music can easily fall into a stereotypical image yet Rusby remains faithful to lost Folk songs and to her own songwriting abilities. Here is the scene that she won me over in the film, playing live and herself within the film. Skip to 1:55 for the second track.: and here is the second track in it's entirety: Further listening: Hourglass Underneath The Stars. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-30-2009, 12:21 AM	#123 (permalink)
Gavin B. Model Worker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,248	I love Kate's music. When I first heard her rendition of the ancient Celtic folk song I'm Stretched Out On Your Grave on a local Irish music radio show, it sent chills up my spine. Apologies to Sinead O' Conner but Kate's version of the song is the best I've ever heard. The production and mastering of the song is so pristine in fidelity, it feels like she's sitting on a chair next to you singing the song. __________________ There are two types of music: the first type is the blues and the second type is all the other stuff. Townes Van Zandt Last edited by Gavin B.; 07-30-2009 at 01:03 PM.

07-31-2009, 04:49 AM	#124 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	A good mate of mine told me about her a little while now ago, although I have never heard of her. I'm not a big fan of folk but I need to educate myself a little better I think. I may check her out. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

07-31-2009, 08:32 PM	#127 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Wow. I love her voice, a lot. I definitely need to get into this artist. __________________

08-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#129 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Just listened to Hourglass, and loved it. Annan Waters was one of my favourites, loved how the piano was introduced about 30 seconds in. Also though A Rose in April was very touching. A really beautiful album that feels somewhat timeless. Thanks so much __________________