Shovel Dance Collective / C Joynes - Betwixt & Between 7

Betwixt & Between 7 is a split between the nine member group Shovel Dance Collective and the incredible C Joynes from Cambridge, UK. With three songs each per side, this composition takes listeners to the foundations of traditional folk and the edges of modern creativity. As with previous Betwixt and Between releases, we are treated to the deep sentiment of artists exploring sonic heritage and the places their consciousnesses take them. 
 
Shovel Dance Collective starts everything off with the dirge like "My husband's got no courage in him". An absolutely beautiful lament of a women who finds how passion changes with the knowledge of who someone really is. This version is haunting and drones into life's sorrows. The second track picks up tempo resonating with a more traditional approach to "Merrily kissed the Quaker / Johnny's so long at the fair". Shovel Dance Collective's last selection a version of The Foggy Dew. A beuatifully sung and played story of the transition from innocence rolling in the foggy dew to family and responsibility. Shovel Dance Collective amazingly brings these traditional songs to ears with patience and passion. Absolutely keep them in focus for future recordings and shows.

C Joynes has three tracks titled "First Medley", "Second Medley" and "Tigers and Lions". The first selection features guitar pouring out rhythms behind an intricate lacing of a higher understanding of playing styles. This is followed by a long walk in the string patterns C Joynes provides the tour through. A swing in time through C Joynes mind. The last track pulls a little more from traditional blues. Played with pace and clarity, hints of Mississippi John Hurt drift through thoughts. Another incredible display of talent and creativity. 
 
So, i was slow to describe Betwixt & Between 7 and now there are no physical copies remaining from the label. This release could have been the fastest selling, but could be a mute point since every piece of music from the label is sold out in physical form. There is a re-run of Betwixt & Between 7 offered on the Shovel Dance Collective's bandcamp page. These tapes are in a green version and there are not many left as this is written. Fortunately digital exists and this composition can be downloaded as a generously offered name you price amount. Thank you Jacken for all the time and hard work to get these beautiful sounds out into the world.


 
 

Links
Betwixt & Between Tapes - bandcamp - facebook
C Joynes - bandcamp
Shovel Dance Collective - bandcamp
 








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