- Audio CD (31 May 1996)
- Label: Topic
- ASIN: B0007788SM
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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One of the great duos of all time, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick joined up in early spring 1966 as a performing unit and were an immediate hit becoming, overnight, the most popular group in the burgeoning folk club scene in Britain. Martin was already the most important solo singer/guitarist on the folk scene with two successful albums for Fontana (with Dave joining him on several tracks). Dave was causing a sensation with his virtuoso fiddle playing, reconciling traditional instrumental styles with modern ideas and technique. Released in 1967, this was Martin's third album and it presented a fully integrated duo sound with Dave Swarbrick. As they grew in confidence and dexterity, Martin & Dave tested themselves with tricky rhythms and challenging songs, and the title track electrified the folk scene with its audacious syncopation. The album was most carefully planned and executed and remains an outstanding achievement. Tracks: The Man Of Burnham Town / The Fowler / Gentleman Soldier / Brigg Fair / The Bloody Gardener / The Barley Straw / Byker Hill / Davy Lowston / Our Captain Cried All Hands / Domeana / The Wife Of The Soldier / John Barleycorn / Lucy Wan / The Bonny Black Hare.
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Byker Hill is a Northumbrian dance tune. It is used as the title here for the third album from Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick. The version of the traditional English folk song on this album is quite long and stands out above the other tracks on this point. But it is not the best track. The album was recorded in 1967.
The other song here, make an excellent programme. "The Gentleman Soldier" has a great melody and tells the story of a Soldier Guard whose attention is diverted by a beautiful woman which leads to a drastic outcome. And the classic Lincolnshire song "Brigg Fair" gets interesting treatment here. Also there is the typical inclusion of "John Barleycorn". I love songs like "Our captain cried all hands" and "The Barley Straw". All of the songs are English Traditional.
This is a fantastic album.
It seems to me that this album has a lot of thought in it about what songs to include and how to interpret them. The style of the album is slightly different to the two previous albums which gives it uniqueness. It truly is a marvellous collection of English Traditional folk songs. There are some sleeve notes with contributions from A.L.Lloyd, Martin Carthy and Ken Hunt which help to bind the whole thing into a unique package.
The wide experience of Martin Carthy, even up to this point in 1967, shows up on this album in terms of both the wonderful guitar work and vocals, and also in style and originality. This lovely album came at a strong point during the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. It also paved the way for a very successful recording career.
Martin Carthy shows his ability to give prime importance to the words he is singing. His phrasing helps to push the lyrics forward to tell their traditional story. And this is never in conflict with the rhythm of the guitar. He has a unique ability to complement his own voice with his guitar.
He has become a champion of English traditional folk songs and this third album is a fantastic example of the richness and beauty in our musical heritage.
The performance is magical and professional. And the sound is clear and full bodied. And there is a wonderful simplicity in the over all sound that seems like a perfect way to interpret these songs.
We have the purity of the voice that delivers the words and on some tracks, to add colour we get this very interesting guitar playing as well.
Also of note is that this album also features the fiddle playing of Dave Swarbrick. He has become more well known and established by this album. He had been an inportant figure within the Ian Campbell Folk group before teaming up with Martin Carthy on their album one, two and now three.
We now know that Swarbrick went on to become an important figure in the folk revival just as Carthy did. He performed as a duo with Carthy on many recordings and was a lead member of Fairport Convention.
Byker Hill is an important album in the history of recordings of English Traditional Folk music and is highly recommended.
The other song here, make an excellent programme. "The Gentleman Soldier" has a great melody and tells the story of a Soldier Guard whose attention is diverted by a beautiful woman which leads to a drastic outcome. And the classic Lincolnshire song "Brigg Fair" gets interesting treatment here. Also there is the typical inclusion of "John Barleycorn". I love songs like "Our captain cried all hands" and "The Barley Straw". All of the songs are English Traditional.
This is a fantastic album.
It seems to me that this album has a lot of thought in it about what songs to include and how to interpret them. The style of the album is slightly different to the two previous albums which gives it uniqueness. It truly is a marvellous collection of English Traditional folk songs. There are some sleeve notes with contributions from A.L.Lloyd, Martin Carthy and Ken Hunt which help to bind the whole thing into a unique package.
The wide experience of Martin Carthy, even up to this point in 1967, shows up on this album in terms of both the wonderful guitar work and vocals, and also in style and originality. This lovely album came at a strong point during the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. It also paved the way for a very successful recording career.
Martin Carthy shows his ability to give prime importance to the words he is singing. His phrasing helps to push the lyrics forward to tell their traditional story. And this is never in conflict with the rhythm of the guitar. He has a unique ability to complement his own voice with his guitar.
He has become a champion of English traditional folk songs and this third album is a fantastic example of the richness and beauty in our musical heritage.
The performance is magical and professional. And the sound is clear and full bodied. And there is a wonderful simplicity in the over all sound that seems like a perfect way to interpret these songs.
We have the purity of the voice that delivers the words and on some tracks, to add colour we get this very interesting guitar playing as well.
Also of note is that this album also features the fiddle playing of Dave Swarbrick. He has become more well known and established by this album. He had been an inportant figure within the Ian Campbell Folk group before teaming up with Martin Carthy on their album one, two and now three.
We now know that Swarbrick went on to become an important figure in the folk revival just as Carthy did. He performed as a duo with Carthy on many recordings and was a lead member of Fairport Convention.
Byker Hill is an important album in the history of recordings of English Traditional Folk music and is highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Some wonderful tracks.. especially the title, Brigg Fair, John Barleycorn & The Bonny Black Hare.
English folk at its best, Martin Carthy at his best.
English folk at its best, Martin Carthy at his best.
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