Old Tunes Fresh Takes
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The podcast where we learn old tunes, record fresh takes of them, and encourage you to do the same. This is for musicians of all styles and abilities
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Lyke Wake Dirge // Martin Green - pt 2
September 26, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 174 MBWe’re back with Martin Green to chat through your fantastic takes of Lyke Wake Dirge, an ancient funeral poem detailing a soul's journey through purgatory into the beyond. If you haven’t already, definitely go and check out part one of this episode where we introduce the song. Listen: Part 1 of Lyke Wake Dirge Also, check out Martin on tour with Lau from late October. /// YOUR TAKES /// Listen to the playlist here. We’ve got 15 brilliant versions of Lyke Wake Dirge to share, hug...
Lyke Wake Dirge // Martin Green - pt 1
August 29, 2021 23:33 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis episode we're joined by Martin Green who is challenging you to reimagine Lyke Wake Dirge, an ancient funeral chant about the soul’s journey through purgatory. Martin is a multi-award winning musician and composer who has collaborated with many artists and musicians including the likes of Eliza Carthy, Joan Baez, Anais Mitchell and Aidan Moffatt. As a member of Lau he has won four BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Group and in 2015 he was nominated in the Best Musician category. In 2019 h...
Iwe Kiko // Olugbenga Adelekan - pt 2
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBWe’re joined once again by Olugbenga Adelekan to listen through your incredible takes of Iwe Kiko, a traditional Yoruba children’s song about remembering tradition in a modernised world. If you haven't already, we really recommend you go and listen to part one where Olugbenga introduces the tune to us. Listen: Part 1 of Iwe Kiko Also, check out Olugbenga and Seye Adelekan’s project Obalende Sector here. /// YOUR TAKES /// We’ve had an incredible response, with 11 takes in the play...
Iwe Kiko // Olugbenga Adelekan - pt 1
July 26, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThis episode we're joined by Olugbenga Adelekan who is asking you to reimagine Iwe Kiko, a traditional Yoruba song about agriculture and remembering tradition in an increasingly urbanised world. Olugbenga is a Brighton based DJ, producer and musician, perhaps best known as the bassist in Metronomy and a one half of 'sleek, sci-fi influenced pop' duo Eku Fantasy. He's worked with the likes of Damon Albarn, Paloma Faith and La Roux as well as remixing tracks for Laura Marling, Janelle Monae...
Child Owlet // Debbie Armour - pt 2
July 19, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 183 MBDebbie is back again as we listen through your brilliant takes of Child Owlet, a harrowing tale of a hapless lad’s grisly execution at the hands of the jaded Lady Erskine and Lord Ronald. If you haven't already, we recommend you go and listen to part one where Debbie introduces the tune to us. Listen: Part 1 of Child Owlet /// YOUR TAKES /// Listen along to the full playlist of takes here. We’ve had an incredible response, with 20 takes in the playlist. A huge thanks to every...
Child Owlet // Debbie Armour - pt 1
June 20, 2021 23:12 - 49 minutes - 115 MBThis episode we're joined by Debbie Armour who is asking you to reimagine the dark tale of Child Owlet, with themes of incest, cuckoldry and grisly execution. Debbie is a Glasgow based musician, working primarily with traditional song. Broadly, her work is motivated by ideas of persistence, resonance and deep cultural roots. In her primary project, Burd Ellen, she uses British and international traditional song to explore women's narratives. She is also a founder member of critically acclaim...
Willie O' Winsbury // Stewart Lee - pt 2
May 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBStewart Lee joins us again to listen through your takes of Willie O' Winsbury. This story sees a king return from prison to find his daughter pregnant and after throwing a bit of a wobble, unexpectedly takes something of a shine to her dashing suitor. If you haven't already, we recommend you go and listen to part one where Stewart introduces the tune to us. Listen to part 1 here. /// YOUR TAKES /// Listen along to the full playlist of takes here. There was a phenomenal response to Stew...
Willie O' Winsbury // Stewart Lee - pt 1
April 19, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBThis episode we're joined by the comedian Stewart Lee who is asking you to reimagine Willie of Winsbury, an odd tale of illicit love, a pansexual ghost, and denunciation of property rights. Stewart unpicks some of the rich symbolism at the heart of this beguiling popular folk song and we explore how one man’s accident in the mid-20th century may (or may not) have come to dominate the song’s recent history of interpretation. Check out Stewart’s documentary King Rocker here. Watch Stewart’s ...
The Wife of Usher's Well // Anna RG - pt 2
April 11, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe’re back with Anna Roberts-Gevalt to listen through your takes. Anna set us the challenge of interpreting The Wife of Usher’s Well, a ghostly story of a mother’s grief as she’s visited by her three departed sons. If you haven’t already, we recommend you listen to part 1 where she introduces the tune and the major themes. Listen: Part 1 of The Wife of Usher’s Well /// YOUR TAKES /// LISTEN to the full takes here. We were once again bowled over by the incredible sensitivity and variety ...
The Wife of Usher's Well // Anna RG - pt 1
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBWe’re kicking off the second series with the brilliant Anna RG who’s introducing us to The Wife of Usher’s Well, a ghostly story of a grieving mother visited by her 3 deceased children. Conversation touches on unexpectedly diverse topics such as the life of the British immigrant in America and the often overlooked patchwork of traditions which make up the country. Anna goes on to talk about how we can expand the ways of interpreting traditional music today with the huge variety of techniques ...
Young William
September 21, 2020 02:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIn our final episode of the first series, we look at Young William otherwise known as 'Kiss me in the Dark'. Perhaps the most challenging song of the series, listeners be warned that this episode has some uncomfortable subject matter concerning sexual assault and humiliation. Still, our contributors have taken the dive and come up with some amazing responses which we discuss in depth. We're totally emotional about finishing our first series but fear not as we've got big plans for the future....
Episode #6 // Young William
September 21, 2020 02:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIn our final episode of the first series, we look at Young William otherwise known as 'Kiss me in the Dark'. Perhaps the most challenging song of the series, listeners be warned that this episode has some uncomfortable subject matter concerning sexual assault and humiliation. Still, our contributors have taken the dive and come up with some amazing responses which we discuss in depth. We're totally emotional about finishing our first series but fear not as we've got big plans for the futur...
Episode #5.5 // Jon Wilks on 'Geordie'
August 21, 2020 12:09 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MB/// BONUS EPISODE /// We had such a great chat with Jon we had to share the full version with you! Jon goes in depth on tales of eccentric song collectors, the intercontinental history of 'Geordie', and why books of folk songs may have more in common with Youtube playlists than you think... Make sure to check out Jon's show The Old Songs Podcast here. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot Check our latest regular episode here. // GET INVOLVED // If you want to take part in epi...
Jon Wilks on 'Geordie'
August 21, 2020 12:09 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MB/// BONUS EPISODE /// We had such a great chat with Jon we had to share the full version with you! Jon goes in depth on tales of eccentric song collectors, the intercontinental history of 'Geordie', and why books of folk songs may have more in common with Youtube playlists than you think... Make sure to check out Jon's show The Old Songs Podcast here. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot Check our latest regular episode here. // GET INVOLVED // If you want to take part in epi...
Geordie
August 17, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBWe pick up the conversation about Geordie with writer, musician and self-confessed traditional music geek Jon Wilks. Then we discuss our takes on this desperate tale of one woman's quest to save her husband from the gallows. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Young William, a light-hearted romp with some slightly questionable ethics. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot Keep your...
Episode #5 // Geordie
August 17, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBWe pick up the conversation about Geordie with writer, musician and self-confessed traditional music geek Jon Wilks. Then we discuss our takes on this desperate tale of one woman's quest to save her husband from the gallows. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Young William, a light-hearted romp with some slightly questionable ethics. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot Keep your...
The Brisk Lad
July 20, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 115 MBWe discuss our takes on The Brisk Lad, a bleak character portrait of a man driven to sheep-stealing in order to feed his family. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Geordie, a ballad about a woman's fight for her husband's freedom. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to The Brisk Lad - 1:40 Jack's Version - 2:30 Tim's Version - 8:08 Submissions - 14:17 ...
Episode #4 // The Brisk Lad
July 20, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 115 MBWe discuss our takes on The Brisk Lad, a bleak character portrait of a man driven to sheep-stealing in order to feed his family. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, Geordie, a ballad about a woman's fight for her husband's freedom. Hosted by Tim Woodson and Jack The Robot // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to The Brisk Lad - 1:40 Jack's Version - 2:30 Tim's Version - 8:08 Submissions - 14:17 ...
Episode 3 // Edward
June 15, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBWe discuss our takes on Edward, a chilling account of a son confessing murder to his mother before fleeing on a bottomless boat. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, The Brisk Lad, a gnarly tale of stealing sheep under moonlight. // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to Edward - 1:49 Our versions - 5:53 Submissions - 20:01 Introducing The Brisk Lad - 45:47 // PLAYLIST // Listen to the full versi...
Episode #3 // Edward
June 15, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBWe discuss our takes on Edward, a chilling account of a son confessing murder to his mother before fleeing on a bottomless boat. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, The Brisk Lad, a gnarly tale of stealing sheep under moonlight. // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to Edward - 1:49 Our versions - 5:53 Submissions - 20:01 Introducing The Brisk Lad - 45:47 // PLAYLIST // Listen to the full versi...
Edward
June 15, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBWe discuss our takes on Edward, a chilling account of a son confessing murder to his mother before fleeing on a bottomless boat. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from listeners (check out the playlist of all versions below!) and introduce next month's tune, The Brisk Lad, a gnarly tale of stealing sheep under moonlight. // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to Edward - 1:49 Our versions - 5:53 Submissions - 20:01 Introducing The Brisk Lad - 45:47 // PLAYLIST // Listen to the full versi...
The Bitter Withy
May 18, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe discuss our takes on The Bitter Withy, a mysterious 14th century tune from Hereford where young Jesus gets lashed by his mother for murdering a couple of posh lads. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from the community and introduce next month's tune, Edward, a beautifully simple tale of fratricide and a study in the economy of storytelling. // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to Bitter Withy - 1:35 Tim's version - 4:42 Jack's version - 13:49 Submissions - 23:32 Introducing 'Edward' - 5...
Episode #2 // The Bitter Withy
May 18, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe discuss our takes on The Bitter Withy, a mysterious 14th century tune from Hereford where young Jesus gets lashed by his mother for murdering a couple of posh lads. We then discuss the brilliant submissions from the community and introduce next month's tune, Edward, a beautifully simple tale of fratricide and a study in the economy of storytelling. // TIMESTAMPS // Intro to Bitter Withy - 1:35 Tim's version - 4:42 Jack's version - 13:49 Submissions - 23:32 Introducing 'Edward' -...
Episode #1 // The Cruel Mother
April 20, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBWe discuss our approaches to interpreting the Cruel Mother, a dark and somewhat problematic song with themes of infanticide and ghostly apparitions, as well as incredible submissions from the Old Tunes Fresh Takes community: listen to the full playlist of submissions here. We also introduce the next episode's tune, the Bitter Withy - a 14th Century song from Hereford where we meet a young Jesus drowning a few local posh lads. If you want to get involved and have a go for next month's epis...
The Cruel Mother
April 20, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBWe discuss our approaches to interpreting the Cruel Mother, a dark and somewhat problematic song with themes of infanticide and ghostly apparitions, as well as incredible submissions from the Old Tunes Fresh Takes community: listen to the full playlist of submissions here. We also introduce the next episode's tune, the Bitter Withy - a 14th Century song from Hereford where we meet a young Jesus drowning a few local posh lads. If you want to get involved and have a go for next month's episode...
Introduction
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode 1 coming 20/4 If you want to take part, please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages below. A pack of resources to help get you started can be found here: bit.ly/39GAnfE Can't wait to hear from you! facebook.com/oldtunesfreshtakes twitter.com/oldtunesfreshtakes https://oldtunesfreshtakes.com
Episode 0 - Introduction
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode 1 coming 20/4 If you want to take part, please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages below. A pack of resources to help get you started can be found here: bit.ly/39GAnfE Can't wait to hear from you! facebook.com/oldtunesfreshtakes twitter.com/oldtunesfreshtakes oldtunesfreshtakes.libsyn.com
Episode list and resources
April 06, 2020 10:44This season we'll be covering the following songs: Episode 1 - Cruel Mother Episode 2 - The Bitter Withy Episode 3 - Edward Episode 4 - The Brisk Lad Episode 5 - Geordie Episode 6 - Young William Check this link for resources to get you started learning: https://bit.ly/39GAnfE