Pillowfish
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Pillowfish are a progressive folk duo comprising Tom Drinkwater (vocals, Irish bouzouki
, guitar
) and Helen Bell (viola
and fiddle
).
Formed in mid 2005 in York, UK, they released their first album, 'Common Knowledge' in 2006.
They are stylistically eclectic and draw on a variety of influences in their original material, which is mainly a mix of political song, whimsical absurdity and folk-influenced instrumentals.
Drinkwater's acerbic vocal style seems to polarise reviewers, and has been likened to Tymon Dogg
, Robin Williamson
, and Ian Anderson (musician)
Track listing:
1. Seven Stolen Stars
2. The Revolution will be in Colour
3. The First Bonfire / Pillowfish
4. Addiction
5. The Ice Sculptor
6. The World to Mend
7. Cruel Sea
8. Move your Money
9. Hunting the Off-Licence / Trip to Heligoland
10. She's So Dark
11. Fingerprints and Smudges
'Common Knowledge' has been reviewed by David Kidman in Netrhythms, Tim Moon in Tykes News, Tim Carroll of Folkwords, Mike Wilson on Folking.com, Fiddle On magazine, and Rock'n'Reel magazine.
Irish bouzouki
The Irish bouzouki is a development of the octave mandolin adapted for Irish traditional and other folk music from the late 1960s onward.-Adoption for Celtic music:...
, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and Helen Bell (viola
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
and fiddle
Fiddle
The term fiddle may refer to any bowed string musical instrument, most often the violin. It is also a colloquial term for the instrument used by players in all genres, including classical music...
).
Formed in mid 2005 in York, UK, they released their first album, 'Common Knowledge' in 2006.
They are stylistically eclectic and draw on a variety of influences in their original material, which is mainly a mix of political song, whimsical absurdity and folk-influenced instrumentals.
Drinkwater's acerbic vocal style seems to polarise reviewers, and has been likened to Tymon Dogg
Tymon Dogg
Tymon Dogg is a highly idiosyncratic English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, violin, guitar, oud and a harp of his own invention...
, Robin Williamson
Robin Williamson
Robin Williamson is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band.-Career:...
, and Ian Anderson (musician)
Ian Anderson (musician)
Ian Scott Anderson, MBE is a Scottish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work as the leader and flautist of British rock band Jethro Tull.-Early life:...
Discography
'Common Knowledge' (2006) (Pillowfish PFCD0601)Track listing:
1. Seven Stolen Stars
2. The Revolution will be in Colour
3. The First Bonfire / Pillowfish
4. Addiction
5. The Ice Sculptor
6. The World to Mend
7. Cruel Sea
8. Move your Money
9. Hunting the Off-Licence / Trip to Heligoland
10. She's So Dark
11. Fingerprints and Smudges
'Common Knowledge' has been reviewed by David Kidman in Netrhythms, Tim Moon in Tykes News, Tim Carroll of Folkwords, Mike Wilson on Folking.com, Fiddle On magazine, and Rock'n'Reel magazine.