It seems as if France has no, as in no, artists or groups that took ancient indigenous music and even attempted to replicate medieval instrumentation, let alone embellish it as Renbourn did. I have listened to years' worth of "new folk artists" self-identified as French traditional and/or folk singers. They're not folk singers in the meaning "traditional" or "folk" have in English. Some even sing in English. Those that don't, i.e. La Bottine Souriante, create single-instrument (usually accordion) music quite like polka music, with no attempt at melody.
Interceltique is almost always one long dirge, punctuated with polkas. So: do the French have any folk/traditional groups or solo artists like John Renbourn, Bert Jansch, etc.?
This isn't meant to criticize any singer or group that sings in a genre not even close to "modern" traditional music. It's just that no one seems aware the genre--as exemplified by the '70's-era bands I mention in the thread title--exists. And I'm not interested in overly orchestrated Blackmore's Night/Omnia theater; I'm looking for modern melodic replications of mid-century traditional/folk.
Thank you.
Getting rid of some of my collection. All vinyl are linked to the correct Discogs page.
I am shipping out of Philadelphia, PA. $4 shipping for every three records (that's how many fit in my mailers). I am a top rated seller on EBay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/the_rusty_hoe
I am open to offers and will gladly bundle. I will also answer any questions as well as provide pictures. Grading is Vinyl/Jacket
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I keep hearing good things about this band and they sound like they might be my cup of tea. I'm into a lot of psych and prog stuff. Where do I start?
Getting rid of some of my collection. All vinyl are linked to the correct Discogs page.
I am shipping out of Philadelphia, PA. $4 shipping for every three records (that's how many fit in my mailers). I am a top rated seller on EBay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/the_rusty_hoe
I am open to offers and will gladly bundle. I will also answer any questions as well as provide pictures. Grading is Vinyl/Jacket
James Taylor- Greatest Hits VG+/G+ Jacket split at bottom, Original picture sleeve $5
Steeleye Span- Parcel of Rouges VG+/VG+ Generic Sleeve $3
Steeleye Span- Please to See the King VG+/VG+ Generic Sleeve $5
Leon Russell- Will O' the Wisp VG/VG+ Light surface noise and not the cleanest but plays well, Pink Sleeve $3
Carpenters- Carpenters VG+/VG Generic sleeve. Stain on bottom of jacket but it is all together $2
Seals and Crofts- Diamond Girl VG+/VG $2
Boz Scaggs- Silk Degrees VG/G+ Original Sleeve. Vinyl not super clean but plays well $3
FREE with any purchase (Your Choice)
Cat Stevens- Catch Bull at Four F/G+ Skips once on the first song
Leon Russell- And the Shelter People F/VG+ Skips once on the first song
