1. SKYDANCERS 2. NEW HARMONY 3. ALAN TYNE OF HARROW 4. TOM SHERMAN'S BARROOM 5. LOWLANDS/BILLY WATERS 6. ROGER'S CASCADE 7. FRAGILE WATER 8. CHERRY TREE CAROL 9. DEPORTEE 10. DONAL OG 1. LEAVES OF LIFE (LIVE) 2. YEW PINEY MOUNTAINS (LIVE) 3. BUCKETS OF RAIN (LIVE) 4. DONAL OG (LIVE) 5. RIDGEWAY (LIVE) 6. IN THE PINES (LIVE) 7. FLASH COMPANY 8. CACTUS TREE
Number of discs:
2
Description:
"Skydancers" is a captivating CD by acclaimed British guitarist and folk singer Martin Simpson, released under the renowned Topic Records label. This album showcases Simpson's exceptional fingerstyle guitar technique and his deep connection to traditional and contemporary folk music. "Skydancers" features a blend of original compositions and thoughtfully arranged covers, highlighting themes of nature, migration, and human experience. Martin Simpson has been celebrated for decades as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world, with multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to his name. His previous albums have received critical acclaim for their emotional depth and technical brilliance. Topic Records, established in 1939, is one of the oldest independent record labels specializing in folk music; it has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting traditional music from Britain and beyond.