Old Tunes Fresh Takes
The podcast where we learn old tunes, record fresh takes of them, and encourage you to do the same. This is for musicians of all styles and abilities
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Martin is a multi-award winning musician and composer who has collaborated with many artists and musicians including the likes of Eliza Carthy, Joan Baez, Anais Mitchell and Aidan Moffatt. As a member...
We’re joined once again by Olugbenga Adelekan to listen through your incredible takes of Iwe Kiko, a traditional Yoruba children’s song about remembering tradition in a modernised world.
If you haven't already, we really recommend you go and listen to part one where Olugbenga introduces the tune to us.
Listen: Part 1 of Iwe Kiko
Also, check out Olugbenga and Seye Adelekan’s project Obalende Sector here.
/// YOUR TAKES ///
This episode we're joined by Olugbenga Adelekan who is asking you to reimagine Iwe Kiko, a traditional Yoruba song about agriculture and remembering tradition in an increasingly urbanised world.
Olugbenga is a Brig...
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This episode we're joined by Debbie Armour who is asking you to reimagine the dark tale of Child Owlet, with themes of incest, cuckoldry and grisly execution. Debbie is a Glasgow based musician, working primarily with traditional song. Broadly, her work is motivated by ideas of persistence, resonance and deep cultural roots. In her primary project, Burd Ellen, s...
We're totally emotional about finishing our fir...
/// BONUS EPISODE ///
We had such a great chat with Jon we had to share the full version with you! Jon goes in depth on tales of eccentric song collectors, the intercontinental history of 'Geordie', and why books of folk songs may have more in common with Youtube playlists than you think...
Make sure to check out Jon's show The Old Songs Podcast here.
Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot
We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Young William, a light-hearted romp wit...
We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Geordie, a ballad about a woman's fight for her husband's freedom.
Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot
// TIMESTAMPS //
Intro to T...
We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, The Brisk Lad, a gnarly tale of stealing sheep under moonlight.
// TIMESTAMPS //
Intro to Edward - 1:49
Our versions - 5:53
Submissions...
We then discuss the brilliant submissions from the community and introduce next month's tune, Edward, a beautifully simple tale of fratricide and a study in the economy of storytelling.
// TIMESTAMPS //
Intro to Bitter Withy - 1:35
Tim's version - 4:42
Jack's versio...
We also introduce the next episode's tune, the Bitter Withy - a 14th Century song from Hereford where we meet a young Jesus drowning a few local posh lads. If yo...
Episode 1 coming 20/4
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