Album: Matachin by Bellowhead (2008)
Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Matachin" is the second album by Bellowhead, released on 22 September 2008. Its title refers, to 'An old dance with swords, masks and bucklers; a sword dance' that may have influenced the Cotswold Morris dance. It has been described as "...a magnificently murky and rum-sodden collection of 11 traditional and original songs from the 11 piece band who defy easy categorisation".

Artist Background: "Bellowhead" are an English contemporary folk band. The eleven-piece band plays traditional dance tunes, folk songs and shanties, with arrangements drawing inspiration from a wide diversity of musical styles and influences. The band includes percussion and a four-piece brass section, and is particularly renowned for its energetic live performances. Bellowhead's musicians play more than 20 instruments between them; with six members providing vocals. The idea for the band came to Spiers and Bod... Part of the England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Music Scene: Part of the England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, Happy, 2000s, Album


"Matachin" is the second album by Bellowhead, released on 22 September 2008. Its title refers, to 'An old dance with swords, masks and bucklers; a sword dance' that may have influenced the Cotswold Morris dance. It has been described as "...a magnificently murky and rum-sodden collection of 11 traditional and original songs from the 11 piece band who defy easy categorisation".

Matachin

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