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Old 04-09-2016, 07:41 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Neapolitan View Post
Shelagh McDonald is a Scottish folk singer. I guess her music leans more on the British Folk Rock side, but there is some Prog elements in it imo. I really like the piano in this song, there a little bit of Jazz/Rock fusion going on too.

Shelagh McDonald - Waiting for the Wind to Rise
^ This is an excellent track, Neapolitan. I like the kind of low-key approach it has, and the way the elements you mention slowly reveal themselves; the jazzy piano, which, (predicatable comparison, I'm afraid), reminded me of Bryter Layter.

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Originally Posted by bob_32_116 View Post
Talking With Strangers is a pretty good example of progressive folk, especially the long closing track "Harpsong". Lisnaholic would like this album as it has lots of piano.

Here is the title track:


Incidentally, she pronounces her name to rhyme with "Bible".
^ Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check out "Harpsong" in a minute. Also thanks for the pronunciation tip about Judy Dyble - there was I thinking she was married to:

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