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.
Seven Daffodils - A popular song written by Lee Hays and Fran Moseley. (4:11) : Watch on YouTube
Malt's Come Down - A traditional English folk song from the 16th century; last verse by yours truly. (3:04) : Watch on YouTube
Davy Lowston - A traditional New Zealand song, based on real-life events of a group of sailors who were stranded for almost 4 years on Open Bay Islands in 1810. (3:32) : Watch on YouTube
God Speed The Plough - A traditional British folk song, tune by Eric Winter; also known as The Farmer's Toast or The Jolly Farmer. (5:07) : Watch on YouTube
The Golden Vanity - A story of betrayal; one of several versions of the song. Sorry, but it doesn't have a happy ending. :( (4:26) : Watch on YouTube
Banks Of The Bann - A traditional Irish folk song. (3:10) : Watch on YouTube
Scarborough Fair - A well-known traditional English folk song. (3:01) : Watch on YouTube
The Wild Rover - A traditional Irish drinking song. (3:12) : Watch on YouTube
New York Girls - A traditional capstan shanty of uncertain origin. (3:26) : Watch on YouTube
Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy - A traditional British folk song probably from the 18th century. (3:37) : 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.
Padstow May Song - Sung as part of the Obby Oss festival in Padstow, Cornwall every Mayday