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"From the first moment I heard Emily sing, I knew that she was special…she graces the English folk scene" --Shirley Collins.
"This is a remarkable work by a singer and writer so totally consumed by folk song and storytelling that she s moved to interpret and reposition it in such a boldly individual fashion." --fRoots
"This is a remarkable work by a singer and writer so totally consumed by folk song and storytelling that she s moved to interpret and reposition it in such a boldly individual fashion." --fRoots
Uncut, June 2010
A bewitching collection from one of the new British folk scene's most beguiling presences - ****
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My husband is a big folk fan, but I wouldn't describe myself as such. I had never heard of Emily Portman until I heard the song "Sirens" featured on the radio one night (Radcliffe & Maconie show?) while relaxing in the bath and was utterly blown away by it. Extraordinary! It gave me goose bumps... I got straight out of the bath and found the album on Amazon before I could risk forgetting the artist's name.
I bought the album for my husband as a surprise but have found myself playing it constantly. The lyrics, the melodies, the arrangements, everything, are quite spellbinding. The title of the album (with its reference to the transformational qualities of magic making everyday things take on magical qualities) is perfectly apt for this album. I LOVE IT. If you like folk music, if you like poetry, if you enjoy traditional dark stories (Grimm etc) or just enjoy listening to pure voices, accomplished musicians and eerie arrangements, you will love this too.
I bought the album for my husband as a surprise but have found myself playing it constantly. The lyrics, the melodies, the arrangements, everything, are quite spellbinding. The title of the album (with its reference to the transformational qualities of magic making everyday things take on magical qualities) is perfectly apt for this album. I LOVE IT. If you like folk music, if you like poetry, if you enjoy traditional dark stories (Grimm etc) or just enjoy listening to pure voices, accomplished musicians and eerie arrangements, you will love this too.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Emily Portman has evolved from her early days with The Devil's Interval and ventured out to produce a great selection of modern folk songs, most of which she has written herself for this album. The songs are witty, have wonderful harmonies and show a solid creative flare which is attracting good reviews from the press and live performances on the radio.
She is an exciting addition to the folk scene & I'm sure she will become a big name in the future. Highly recommended.
She is an exciting addition to the folk scene & I'm sure she will become a big name in the future. Highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Underpined by fables and folklore, then characterised by the slenderest melodic lines from sumptuously recorded guitar, harp and strings 'The Glamoury' encapsulates the mood of Shirley Collins and Karine Polwart. However, there's also an additional genreless contemporary quality contained in these addictive stories that fans of artists as far flung as Joanna Newsom could appreciate.
Wrapped in Emily Portman's distinctive voice the whole mood is highly artistic, yet at its heart is a wellspring of very real human emotion: Fabulous 21st century folk!
Wrapped in Emily Portman's distinctive voice the whole mood is highly artistic, yet at its heart is a wellspring of very real human emotion: Fabulous 21st century folk!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mystical and Charming
I'm not a folk music follower, but this is something I've never heard before. Other worldly, it travels through territories which under normal circumstances I'd rather not go. Read more
Published 12 days ago by J. Lohn
One fine new voice
Emily Portman is a fresh voice in the ever growing field of Folk-connected songwriting. With her self-penned, often multi-layered melodies she offers a well crafted set of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. J. Bucher
Blair Witch Project of Folk
Oh this is just so good - and so disturbing!
If The Ring hadn't already been done, this could be the CD that causes strange things to happen! Read more
If The Ring hadn't already been done, this could be the CD that causes strange things to happen! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Philip Chadwick
Sublime
I heard a snippet of one of Emilys songs on radio 2 and immediately listened to bits of each song on the album on amazon mp3. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. Armstrong
The Glamoury
A beautifully dark and twisted sojourn through a Grimm, pre-Industrial rustic dystopia, peopled with murderers haunted by their victims, cannibals and children buried in the woods. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dave Clo
only four stars because my review is hearsay
I bought this for my son for his birthday and have never listened to it; but my son is very happy with it, and I expect you will be also.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. P. Noakes
Beautiful begiling bewitching
Lovely, enchanting, slightly gothic New English Folk.
To many adjectives for a sensible review I know, but a simple joy.
To many adjectives for a sensible review I know, but a simple joy.
Published 14 months ago by Parbold Standish
Enchanting
Bought the CD from Emily's own fair hand at a gig, after being totally blown away by her performance. The album doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Peter Johns
Beautiful album
FRom hearing the first song, "Bones and Feathers", I was captivated by this album. Twelve gothic tales beautifully realised by Emily Portman.
Published 21 months ago by Neil Shaw
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