DOWN THE LANE (2019)
In making this recording, we decided to prioritize trying to capture the energy we aim for when we play live. It is a studio recording, but the basic tracks of all the instrumental selections were done playing together in the same room, without separation, without headphones, just rolling the tape (or whatever the digital equivalent is) and playing. We generally did three or four takes of each set of tunes and then picked the best. Other instruments, such as bodhrán or pipes, were added to the mix after we did the base recording. Recording the songs is a somewhat different process, as the vocals need to be recorded separately from the instruments. Certain “bits of tarnish” were left for the sake of honesty, as that was the best take we could get. We think the result captures the energy of our group dynamic, and sounds like us on a good night. We hope you enjoy it!
Below, you’ll find short excerpts from each piece, along with credits and notes about the tunes and songs. For dancers, we have included the tempo (beats per minute) after each of the instrumental tracks.
Includes unlimited streaming of Down the Lane
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
...more
ships out within 3 days
Purchasable with gift card
$15USDor more
about
"Safe Home was written by singer/songwriter John Smith and is a lovely snapshot of many a night of playing tunes for dancers and listeners, into the wee hours, then finding your way home. Our good friend Becky told us about this song, saying “you guys should learn this!” Her instincts are generally right on, so I learned the song, and the lads put together a beautiful setting.” (Don)
lyrics
We’ve come through the valleys, we’ve come through the fields,
We’ve cross over rivers, to find ourselves here.
We sang songs of sorrow, we sang songs of love,
Let’s sing one more together, to send ourselves off.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go.
May the light of the moon shine down on your road.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go,
Until I next see you, safe home will you go.
We’ve laid down our worries, our troubles, our fears,
Like shells on the strand washed by laughter and tears.
But the tide has returned now, to lift us away,
Back to our houses and families we pray.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go.
May the light of the moon shine down on your road.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go,
Until I next see you, safe home will you go.
Now the fiddles are quiet, the whistles all still,
Only echoes remain from the jigs and the reels.
The dance floor is empty, our farewells all said.
Now it’s time to be going, till we all meet again.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go.
May the light of the moon smile down on your road.
Safe home, safe home, safe home will you go,
Until I next see you, safe home will you go.
credits
from Down the Lane,
released July 1, 2019
By John Smith (Copyright: More Me Gusta Music o/b/o Blue Pine Music)
Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary
sources. Coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical interests, they bring together their common passion for Irish music, good humor, mutual respect and friendship into a show that will be enjoyed by any Celtic music fan....more
From Cork, Ireland, Lewis Barfoot writes mystic, majestic songs derived from regional folk, with an ambient music aura. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 11, 2023
The latest LP from Brigid Mae Power is gorgeous and ghostly, setting Power’s voice against soft brushes of guitar, piano, & shuffling drums. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 17, 2018
Celtic-inspired instrumentation, delicate harmonies, and reflective lyrics abound on the sisterly indie-folk duo's debut album. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 26, 2023
Scottish harpist and singer Rachel Newton brings an innovative, intensely emotional touch to traditional music on this dreamy LP. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 17, 2020
Bright and skipping songs that foreground the sound of the banjo and fingerstyle guitar in music that feels timeless. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 5, 2020
The Alabama duo's fifth album exults in dusty Americana, showcasing rich vocal harmonies alongside blissful folk instrumentation. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 31, 2024
More contemplative folk from the Minnesota singer-songwriter, sustained by raw full-band arrangements and philosophical lyrics. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 28, 2024