Drumspyder

Vocals, crystal bowls, and handpan by Soulstice (Taylor Weekley https://soundcloud.com/ssoulstice) Based on the melody of “Mairin de Barra” (pronounced “mawr -een de bar-uh”), a woman’s name. The spoken voice is in one of Tolkien’s elvish languages (Sindarin) saying “May the light be your guide”.

Based on the traditional slow air melody of “Caoineafh an Spailpin” (pronounced roughly “Keenuh an Spahlpin”) meaning “lament (keening) of a wandering labourer (spailpin). Soulstice (Taylor Weekley https://soundcloud.com/ssoulstice ) adds haunting vocals, crystal bowls, and handpan.

Soulstice (https://soundcloud.com/ssoulstice) writes: “The words came from a reflection on emergence, companionship, and the experience of recognizing another soul as a mirror. It speaks to the quiet hope of meeting someone who walks beside you as an equal, reflecting the divine in one another.” The low whistle part is the melody of the Irish song “Siubhan ni Dhuibhir” (pronounced roughly “shoo-va...

Based on an English folk song on the theme of finding new love in the early summer. The “May Queen” is crowned on May Day (May 1, variously celebrated as Beltane, Walpurgis. etc) and presides over the festivities. The flowers are in full bloom and the sun approaches its height, as we enter the lightest and most abundant quarter of the year. “Now the winter is gone and the summer has come And the m...

Based on the English folk song “Seventeen Come Sunday” and “Childgrove”, a melody from Playford’s “English Dancing Master”(1701) As I walk’d out one May morning One May morning so early I overtook a pretty fair maid Just as the sun was dawning With my rue-dum-day, fother-diddle-day Fol, the dol, the diddle-um the day Her shoes were bright, her stockings white Her buckles shone like like silver She...

Based on two Irish hornpipes, “The Red Haired Boy” and “Poll Ha’Penny” from O’Neill’s Music of Ireland Element/Season = Fire/Summer

Based on two Irish Jigs, “The Lilting Banshee” (aka “Mulhare’s Jig”) and “The Rakes of Kildare” Element/Season = Water/Autumn

Based on a 13th century Middle English song. “Man mei longe him lives wene, ac ofte him liyet the wreinch, fair weder often him went to rene...” “Long may man want his life to be, but oft for him there waits a trick Fair weather often turns to rain…” Element = Spirit

Based on an Irish reel Element/Season = Earth/Winter

Incorporates “The Ashplant”, an Irish reel. Lyrics: Mountains hum their mournful song, And the river sighs as it glides along. I lost my way, my heart, my throne, In the realm where I once belonged. I lost my way, my heart, my throne, In the realm where I once called home. “Into the Realm” from SkyRealm 2 www.ghosthack.de

An Irish reel from O’Neill’s “Music of Ireland”, with minor alterations.

Instrumentals based on a Gregorian Chant melody, “Kyrie Orbis Factor” Lyrics: Nightshade Shelter me from the darkness Under your wings Hold me tight Show me where the wolves go “Nightshade” from Shymer 2 www.ghosthack.de

Milde Moder (Gentle Mother) by Drumspyder

Based on two variations of a tune from George Petrie’s “Complete Irish Music” Notated on the island of Arran, September 1857

Based on “Jesu Cristes Milde Moder” A two-part English medieval song from the 1200s, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This mix will be available exclusively on Bandcamp, with purchase of the full EP.

A traditional English folk song - the track also incorporates the Irish slip jig “Elizabeth Kelly’s Delight”. Lyrics: Where are you going? To Scarborough fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Remember me to a bonny lass there For once she was a true lover of mine Tell her to wash it in yonder well Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Where water ne’er sprung nor a drop of rain fell And she shall be...

Based on the Irish reel of the same title from O’Neill’s “Music of Ireland”, the track moves into ethereal chants to the goddess Eostre, underpinned by framedrum, tamborine, and a squishy downtempo groove. An additional atmospheric mix is available exclusively with the Bandcamp single. Cover Image: Eostre, goddess of the dawn, greets the morning star (Venus) with symbols of springtime renewal and...

Morning Star (Atmosphere Mix) by Drumspyder

While the winter winds are still blowing, I offer you my latest single, “Wild Hunt” The Wild Hunt is a ghostly ride through the stormy night skies of winter, said to appear in many regions of Britain and Northern Europe from late autumn to early spring. Its specific lore appears in many guises, varying by locality and culture. In my cover image, the leader of the hunt is Woden (Odin) on his 8-legg...

While the winter winds are still blowing, I offer you my latest single, “Wild Hunt” The Wild Hunt is a ghostly ride through the stormy night skies of winter, said to appear in many regions of Britain and Northern Europe from late autumn to early spring. Its specific lore appears in many guises, varying by locality and culture. In my cover image, the leader of the hunt is Woden (Odin) on his 8-legg...

My musical journey of the past year : 14 tracks from 2 albums, “Green Mantle” and “Oak and Ash”, plus 1 remix. I hope you enjoy the flow - blessed be! Tracklist (All by Drumspyder unless otherwise noted) 00:00 The Morning Dew (Ambience) 01:28 Drums of the Pucas 05:43 Green Mantle 10:48 The Oak and the Ash 14:53 The Templehouse 19:04 Apples in Winter 23:26 Silver Spear 28:05 Flitter Dance 31:46 The...

Based on a Manx dance tune. Also includes the Irish reel "Rolling in the Barrel" The first track on my forthcoming album "Oak and Ash"

The second track on my forthcoming album "Oak and Ash"

From my forthcoming album "Oak and Ash" . Based on A.A. Cameron's strathspey and the Irish jig "Three Little Drummers"

Based on A.A. Cameron's Strathspey (Scottish) with an interlude of the Irish jig "Three Little Drummers" This mix leaves out the electronic beat, using framedrum and tamborine for the rhythm.