Drumspyder

Flitter Dance (Forest Mix) 21.11.2024 3:45 ↓

Based on a Manx (Isle of Man) dance tune. Also includes the Irish reel "Rolling in the Barrel". This mix leaves out the electronic beat, emphasizing framedrum, tamborine, whistle and melodion.

The Morning Dew (Atmosphere Mix) 21.11.2024 3:55 ↓

Based on an Irish reel. This mix has no drums or rhythm parts at all, focussing on the melody and sweeping atmosphere.

Paddy on the Erie / The Toormore 21.11.2024 4:07 ↓

Based on the Irish/American tune "Paddy on the Erie" (or "Paddy on the Railway") plus an Irish slide "The Toormore".

Apples in Winter 21.11.2024 4:16 ↓

A slowly-swaying, deep-bass version of an Irish jig, played on low whistle.

Apples in Winter (Snowdrift Mix) 21.11.2024 4:05 ↓

Based on an Irish jig; a mostly-acoustic and ethereal version.

The Oak and the Ash 21.11.2024 4:06 ↓

An instrumental version of the English folk song, with a melody dating back to the 1600s.

Island Air (Meditation Mix) 20.11.2024 4:09 ↓

Based on the Irish slow air "Donal Og". This version has no drums or rhythm parts - just relax, breathe, and let your thoughts drift away...

Island Air 19.11.2024 4:09 ↓

Based on the Irish slow air "Donal Og"

The Mooncoin 13.03.2024 4:08 ↓

An Irish jig

Silver Spear 13.03.2024 4:10 ↓

An Irish reel

In the Woods & By the River 13.03.2024 4:12 ↓

Based on two Irish tunes : "Maggie in the Woods" (polka) and a popular song, "The Waxie's Dargle". The latter title refers to an excursion to the river Dargle near Dublin, an area inhabited by cobblers ("waxies").

The Humors Of Tullycrine 13.03.2024 4:16 ↓

An Irish hornpipe.

The Templehouse 13.03.2024 4:11 ↓

An Irish reel.

Green Mantle 13.03.2024 4:42 ↓

Based on an Irish song, "Her Mantle So Green" . The vocal part is Iona Leigh, singing part of "The Maid of Culmore" "If I had the power the storms for to rise, I would make the wind blow and I'd darken the skies, I'd make the wind blow high and the salt seas to roar, Till the day that my darling sailed away from Culmore."

Drums Of The Pucas 13.03.2024 4:15 ↓

Based on an Irish slow air, "Port na bPúcaí" ("Song of the Pucas"

Orbis Factor / Nightshade 13.03.2024 4:15 ↓

Based on the medieval chant "Kyrie - Orbis Factor"

Live at Solarpunk Summit "Bifrost" NYE 12.01.2024 1:31:28 ↓

New Years Eve at “Bifrost” Celtic, Medieval and Renaissance folktronica with live percussion I usually don’t record my live sets, but the good people at Solarpunk Summit captured this New Year’s Eve performance from the soundboard at their “Bifrost” 2-day festival in Kingsbury, Texas, 12/31/23-1/1/24. Thanks to ArtIsInformation ( www. ArtIsInFormation.com) for the recording & video, Angel Robinson...

The Earl's Chair (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 4:00 ↓

The Earl's Chair (Acoustic) by Drumspyder

Rose In The Heather (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 3:47 ↓

Rose In The Heather (Acoustic) by Drumspyder

Aandowin At The Bow (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 3:41 ↓

Aandowin At The Bow (Acoustic) by Drumspyder

Of The Mystery Sing (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 4:08 ↓

Of The Mystery Sing (Acoustic) by Drumspyder

A Fig For A Kiss (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 3:36 ↓

Vocals: Iona Leigh

O'Keefe's Slide (Acoustic) 01.08.2023 3:28 ↓

O'Keefe's Slide (Acoustic) by Drumspyder

Cutty Wren (Acoustic) 31.07.2023 3:45 ↓

An "unplugged" preview from my forthcoming album Elfhame. Not exactly raw acoustic, as there are virtual instruments here as well as some synth atmospheres, but "acoustic" was the handiest term I could think of for mixes without the usual heavy beat and bass of the main mixes. I will be releasing the "acoustic mixes" as well as the usual dance mixes on my Bandcamp page. I hope you enjoy this quiet...

Mirie It Is While Sumer Ilast (Acoustic) 31.07.2023 4:00 ↓

An "unplugged" preview from my forthcoming album Elfhame. Not exactly raw acoustic, as there are virtual instruments here as well as some synth atmospheres, but "acoustic" was the handiest term I could think of for mixes without the usual heavy beat and bass of the main mixes. I will be releasing the "acoustic mixes" as well as the usual dance mixes on my Bandcamp page. I hope you enjoy this quiet...