Graham Irwin: My music
Here is a selection of videos of some of my music (latest additions first). My musical taste is mostly, but not exclusively, British and Irish folk, both traditional and contemporary. I have taken inspiration from Steeleye Span, John Kirkpatrick, Ian Campbell, John Conolly, Shirley Collins, The Albion Band, Fairport Convention, Strawhead, Martin Carthy and many others. I shall be adding a new video each week.
More recently I have been creating music tracks for meditation, relaxation, massage, yoga and therapy, as well as creating electronic pieces. These are included here, too.
Rosebud In June - A traditional English folk song. (3:26) : Watch on YouTube
The Fireman's Song - A contemporary folk song by Don Bilston. (2:59) : Watch on YouTube
The Shepherds' Song - A traditional English folk song, although it seems to be more about drinking than sheep! (2:44) : Watch on YouTube
Lavender's Blue - A traditional English folk song and nursery rhyme (with a special cameo appearance by Stevie Mouse). (2:12) : Watch on YouTube
The Farmer's Boy - A traditional English folk song, very popular in days of yore. (3:02) : Watch on YouTube
The Drover's Dream - A traditional Australian folk song. (2:11) : Watch on YouTube
Ranter's Wharf - A contemporary folk song by John Conolly, based on the traditional belief that the souls of drowned seamen are transmuted into seagulls. (3:49) : Watch on YouTube
The Tailor's Breeches - A traditional English folk song. (3:15) : Watch on YouTube
Peggy Gordon - A traditional folk song from Canada. (4:11) : Watch on YouTube
Red And Gold - A contemporary folk song by Ralph McTell, telling the story of one battle in the English Civil War. (7:01) : Watch on YouTube
You can also view these videos on my Youtube channel.
And I'm on Bandcamp
Coming soon...
The Dalesman's Litany - Words by Frederic William Moorman (1872-1919), tune by Dave Keddie in the 1960s.
The Happy Man - A Morris song-dance from the Adderbury tradition.