Fancy Folktronica

Fancy Folktronica

Minds And MusicRef. MAM088

Modern instrumental stories told by an eclectic fusion of acoustic folk instruments, orchestral ensembles and electronic elements.

16 tracks33:58Released 30/06/2023

Songwriters and composers

William HurionMax Silverson

Minds And Music

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Hang On To Your Hat

Life's a bumpy road, and the wind can blow you in all kinds of directions that you never imagined. But there are some things you can always rely on. Don't let go. Fast-paced acoustic guitars and banjo, interspersed with dobro and pizzicato viola and supported by synths, bass and percussion.

2:07 · 128 BPM

Feeling So Much Better

Even when you feel at your lowest, sometimes all you need is a talk with a good friend, or a day in the sun to recharge your batteries, and things don't seem quite so bad anymore. Melancholic, yet optimistic acoustic guitars, piano and bass, supported by gentle strings, percussion, handpan, vibraphone, harp and vocal pads.

1:54 · 124 BPM

How Are You My Friend

We've known each other for so long. Even if we don't see each other as often as we used to, I'm here for you. You can always talk to me. Warm, heartfelt acoustic guitars, banjo and mandolin, supported by lush strings, bass and light percussion.

2:11 · 60 BPM

Headstart

Not everyone gets an unfair advantage. But if you do, you had better put it to good use - for yourself, as well as those around you. Pulsing electric guitars with thoughtful slightly serious undertones, interspersed with charango, mandolin, bass, keys and chamber orchestra, together with light percussion backing.

2:13 · 120 BPM

My Origami Heart

The heart is not a static object. It can fold itself into many shapes depending on its mood, from a delicate, sensitive crane to a fierce paper tiger. Moody Asian-inspired piece featuring muted guitars, bouzouki, valiha and guzheng, supported by piano, organ, bass and drums.

2:06 · 108 BPM

Save All My Souvenirs

These are not just things to me. Every object represents a memory from my life, something I experienced that made me who I am. Keep them safe. Nostalgic strummed guitars and plucked banjo over a bed of synth vocal pads, bass, pizzicato strings and light drums, joined later by soaring electric guitar and glockenspiel.

2:46 · 108 BPM

Space Dreams

Weightlessly drifting through your subconscious. You've never felt so relaxed and at peace. This is one dream you don't want to wake up from. Blissful, tranquil guitars and lush lap steel, resting on a soft bed of piano, organ, bass, strings and light percussion, interspersed with vocal pads.

1:48 · 90 BPM

Anywhere In The World

If you could go anywhere you wanted, would you be able to choose? Is the world a big enough place that you could just keep exploring for ever and never get tired of it? A solo viola over light acoustic guitars and strings, supported by gentle bass and drums.

2:03 · 66 BPM

Inside Your Head

Sometimes your thoughts go a mile a minute. Sometimes they slow to a crawl. But they are always your thoughts. That's what makes you special. Gentle, pensive electric guitar and banjo, backed by strings and synth pads and interspersed with dobro, piano, celesta and occasional bass drum.

2:29 · 69 BPM

Loosen It Up

When you're uptight, letting loose can be the only answer. Get into a groove and you can move all your worries away overnight. Disco-inspired track with funky guitars, bass and drums, supported by keys, synths, classic string stings and vocal effects.

2:04 · 122 BPM

The Big Secret

What's everyone whispering about? Seems like the latest intrigue is the talk of the town. How will we get to the bottom of this? Quirky kalimba and toy piano, backed by mysterious strings, breaks into a bass and drum groove with electric guitars, synths and gentle horns.

1:52 · 130 BPM

In The Fluff

Life on Cloud Nine isn't everything you thought it would be. From way up here, everything and everyone you used to know feels a little too far away. Pensive, slightly melancholic electric guitar, drifting over subtle piano, keys and strings.

2:11 · 60 BPM

Strong Will

Life is full of hard knocks and tough surprises. You've got to be made of tough stuff yourself to overcome the challenges and rise above them. Drifting piano, synths and strings set the scene for a guitar, bass and drum groove, building into a more energetic rhythm.

2:16 · 132 BPM

Disillusioned

In life, everything is not always what it seems. Be careful of looking too closely behind the curtain - you might not like what you find there. Nostalgic strings and horns, together with gentle guitars and piano, supported by bass, kalimba and vocal pads.

1:40 · 91 BPM

The First And Last Time

Some connections are lifelong. And some disappear as quickly as they appeared. In the end, are we all just leaves in the wind? Heartfelt, nostalgic piano and strings, building in emotion and supported by subtle acoustic guitar, banjo, bass and drums.

2:12 · 116 BPM

Self Reflect

Can you look into your own inner mirror and admit your own faults, instead of blaming others? This is the sign of true consciousness. Emotional electric and acoustic guitars and strings, interspersed with subtle handpan, piano and bass.

2:06 · 68 BPM