Nine Branches, by Drumspyder

Nine Branches

by Drumspyder

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Levi-5th Ive enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing your gift. I grew up surrounded by these sounds. And both my mother and sister are Celtic singers. Ive always been into underground sounds, electronic, and bass heavy breakbeat and garage. This has elements of all of these styles and more to explore. I'll certainly be back for more. Favorite track: Source of Spey.

fawnlily The best reinterpretation of traditional celtic music I've heard since the acid-folk movement of the 1970's. Ancient wisdom, made new for this era.

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1.	The Butterfly 04:30		buy track
2.	Source of Spey 04:26		buy track
3.	Pilgrimage 04:54	info	buy track
4.	John Barleycorn 04:24		buy track
5.	Glenlivet Reel 04:22		buy track
6.	Trinity 04:32	info	buy track
7.	Juniper 04:48	info	buy track
8.	The Monaghan 04:38		buy track
9.	Arran Boat Song 04:40		buy track

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The Music : In this album I explore nine melodies of old times and interpret them as a drummer and instrumentalist, offering them to present-day dancers to inspire movement and play. Tunes from Scotland, Ireland, England and medieval Germany ride on the rhythmic energy of frame drums, tamborines, and deep bass. It is my most organic and “earthy” music to date, and contains nothing sampled or remixed - all sounds herein are my own work with acoustic and virtual instruments.

The Cover and Title : Inspired by the runes Beorc (Berkano, birch tree) and Ing (Ingwaz, Frey) the cover has nine birch leaves around interlaced branches. In the center is a fusion of the two runes, both symbols of new life, creation, and rebirth. The title comes from the (highly recommended) “Runes” app by Kari Tauring; in describing the birch-tree rune she writes: “If you climb nine branches high, you can talk to the spirits”

May all beings have their renewal and rebirth - blessed be.

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released December 13, 2019

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Drumspyder Berkeley, California

For over a decade, Scott Sterling has been weaving rhythm, melody, and line as Drumspyder, exploring the Celtic and British Islands folk ways in vital contemporary expressions.

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