My favourite music, ranging from early music and Medieval inspired to goth, folk and rock. (Some of my posts contain affiliate links (see each post for details), which means I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Don'...
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Early Music
Medieval Inspired
Acoustic
Celtic
Folk
Folk Rock
Early Music
My favourite Early Music tunes (mostly Medieval).
Saltarello live, performed by the early music group Ensemble Unicorn. Big fan of these guys!
Saltarello - Ensemble Unicorn - YouTube
Saltarello #2 by Ensemble Unicorn.
Unicorn Ensemble - Saltarello #2 - YouTube
A lovely version of Miri It Is While Sumer Ilast by Ensemble Belladonna.
Miri it is while sumer ilast - YouTube
One of my favourite early music pieces from one of my favourite early music albums.
Romance fronterizo: Cerco de Baeza - Anónimo, Cancionero de Palacio - Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI - Youtube
A lovely instrumental piece.
Propiñan del Melyor (Instrumental) - Anónimo, s. XV - Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI - Youtube
Medieval Inspired
My favourite Neo-Medieval songs and bands.
Mediaeval Baebes is a British ensemble who sing music inspired by the Medieval period. I've loved this group since I was a teenager.
I Am Eve - Medieval Baebes - YouTube
Another fantastic album from Medieval Baebes. Think ethereal vocals, gothic sounds, and beautiful melodies. (Affiliate link.)
The Rose - Mediaeval Baebes
A wonderful album from the vocal ensemble Medieval Beabes. (Affiliate link.)
Mediaeval Baebes - Worldes Blysse CD (1998) Audio Quality Guaranteed
My favourite Mediaeval Baebes album! (Affiliate link.)
Mediaeval Baebes - Undrentide (CD album 2000) - Used
The website for Medieval Baebes.
Mediæval Bæbes Website
Faun is a neo-Medieval German band that combines traditional instruments to create a unique sound.
FAUN - Ne Aludj El (Live Video) - YouTube
A song from Buch der Balladen by Faun.
Herr Heinerich - Faun - YouTube
Acoustic
My favourite acoustic artists.
Tamino is a Belgian-Egyptian singer songwriter who creates deep, beautiful songs.
Tamino - The First Disciple - YouTube
I love Tamino! His music is emotional and melodic. (Affiliate link.)
Tamino : Sahar (CD, 2022) Brand New Sealed - Indie Rock, Pop, Ballad
Celtic
My favourite Celtic artists.
Loreena McKennit is a Canadian singer-songwriter who creates Celtic and world music. She's one of my favourite singers.
The Mystic's Dream by Loreena McKennitt - YouTube
Folk
My favourite folk songs and bands from Britain, Scandinavia and beyond.
A Bulgarian folk ensemble. What an incredible sound!
Erghen Diado (Song Of Schopsko) With 'tapan And Spoons by Bulgarian State Television Female Choir - YouTube
A version of The Two Sisters / Cruel Sister traditional ballad by 70s Norwegian folk rock band Folque.
Harpa - Folque - YouTube
A song by the 70s Swedish-Norwegian folk rock group Folk och Rackare.
Vänner och fränder by Folk och Rackare - YouTube
A song from a new-to-me group Solgleikr.
Friar fra nord - Songleikr - YouTube
Folk Rock
My favourite folk rock songs and bands.
Garmarna is a Swedish Medieval folk rock group that combines traditional and modern instruments to create a sound all their own. I love them so much! (Fun fact: I'm learning Swedish just so I can understand their lyrics.)
The first track I head from the Nordic folk rock band Gåte.
Bannlyst - Gåte - YouTube
Ulveham from the fantastic Nordic folk rock band Gåte.
Gåte - Ulveham | Norway 🇳🇴 - YouTube
Rock
My favourite rock songs and bands.
Coheed and Cambria are an American progressive rock concept band. I first heard them in the mid 00s and they've remained in my top three bands since then.
Coheed and Cambria - Shoulders (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube
TOOL is an American prog rock band featuring four incredibly talented members. They've been in my top three bands since the 00s.
TOOL - Schism (Official Audio) - YouTube
A great song by Puscifer.
Puscifer - The Humbling River with Lyrics - YouTube
Lovely tune. Found in the game Alan Wake.
The Poet and the Muse by Old Gods of Asgard - YouTube
I love this song!
Old Gods of Asgard - Herald of Darkness (Alan Wake 2 | Official Music Video) - YouTube
Electronica and Art Rock
My favourite electronica, electropop, art pop and art rock artists.
AURORA is an electropop, folk singer-songwriter from Norway. I love her music!
AURORA - Everything Matters (Lyrics) ft. Pomme - YouTube
The Tron: Legacy OST by Daft Punk is one of my favourite soundtracks, epecailly when I need something epic for when I'm working.
The Game Has Changed - YouTube
Goth
My favourite goth songs and bands.
Lacuna Coil is an Italian goth rock / metal group from Italy. Love them!
LACUNA COIL - Within Me (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - YouTube
Our Truth by the goth rock / metal group Lacuna Coil.
LACUNA COIL - Our Truth (HIGH QUALITY) - YouTube
Classical
My favourite Classical pieces.
The beautiful ‘How Sweet the Moonlight’ by the English composer Jocelyn Pook.
Merchant of Venice - How Sweet The Moonlight (Jocelyn Pook) - YouTube
My favourite piece of music from the LAU Tomb Raider trilogy.
