TraditionalFest - John Riley, by cuthbert

[cuthbert]

Following in the tradition all my own , here's my late submission for TraditionalFest...  

John Riley is a traditional English folk ballad traced back to around the 17th century, about a fair young maid waiting for her betrothed to return from over the sea, while trying to keep the wolves at bay.

I first heard this song on the Rainy Day compilation by various artists from LA's Paisley Underground back in the 80s, and later, the cover by The Byrds. I guess I drew inspiration from both sources...

Done mostly on acoustic instruments, this recording marks the debut of my box tanpura that I got a while ago, which is a modern (and smaller, and much cheaper) version of the classical Indian tanpura. Played non-classically by me, of course.  

box tanpura (apologies for the logo...it's not mine)

Thanks for listening,
cuthbert

John Riley
traditional

performed by: cuthbert
instruments used:
acoustic guitars
electric mandola
ukuleles
box tanpura

recorder: recorded and mixed with Boss Micro BR, final-mixed and mastered in Audition.

[Oldrottenhead]

wow the mix of all the different stringed instruments is fabulous. braw tell yer maw.

[Redler]

Excellent, cuth!! As expected, you've done brilliant job on each way! The harmonies are awesome. You've panned every instrument perfectly!! Loved the tranquil feel here. Piepod bound!

[Farrell Jackson]

Fantastic cuthbert! The rich acoustic instrument strings mixed with the rich vocals equals a top notch recording...well done!

Farrell

[Hilary]

Oh definitely worth the wait

[chapperz66]

Marvelous - a thing of some beauty.

[Hook]

Tremendous my brother, what a sophisticated soundscape and those vocals are out of this word good. I love it!
Rock On!

[Gnasty]

I don`t know the song but this is incredible good. The instruments stop me in my tracks. This is a serious
production. Your vocals are so good and original to me.

Always love hearing your stuff Cuth. Gonna download this gem for piepod. 

[fenderbender]

Cuthbert
2 words Brilliant -brilliant
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lovely blend of instruments
great recording


Tommy

[Groundy]

Yes Cuthbert, This is bloody great, love the acoustics..
Alex