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.
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
Freeborn Man - A contemporary folk song by Ewan MacColl. (3:33) : Watch on YouTube
The Victory - A traditional song based around the Battle of Trafalgar. (3:20) : Watch on YouTube
The Soldier And The Lady - A traditional folk song, probably British; also known as One Morning in May, or To Hear the Nightingale Sing. (3:16) : Watch on YouTube
Sloop John B - A traditional Bahamian song made popular by the Beach Boys. (3:33) : Watch on YouTube
On Board The Kangaroo - A song from the music hall, written by Harry Clifton in the style of a capstan shanty. (2:44) : Watch on YouTube
Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall - Written by Paul Simon. (2:56) : Watch on YouTube
Pleasant And Delightful - A traditional folk song of unknown origin. (3:27) : 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.