Music with soul moves people and when people venture out to see live music, they want to be moved. Folk music comes from the soul, it is the music of poor working class people who sang to describe stories of their people and traditions and who entertained each other through a love of music and song. They sang from the heart and nothing is louder than the heart in music.
It is very rare that you will go to a folk music gig and not see the audience really engaged. Most people are singing along and dancing. This is the case regardless of the genre of folk being played.
Folk music is a great way to hear unusual instruments and melodies that are not often used in other contemporary music genres. These instruments vary but are usually ancient or traditional style wind and string instruments that give a distinct sound to the folk style being showcased.
If you're seeing folk music, likely you are at a traditional pub or festival or perhaps in someone's home. The beauty of seeing folk music live is the warmth that is shared between audience and players. Often at many a shindig, the players will play in an open circle and everyone can join in. Even if you don't have an instrument in your hand, you will be clapping, singing and encouraged to get up and dance.
In the UK a lot of folk bands include dance as part of their performance. Recently traditional dance has enjoyed a renaissance because of folk bands touring with traditional dance troupes. The sound of the dancers' feet complements the rhythm of the music and gives the whole gig an extra layer of energy and buzz.
This is the beauty of folk, especially when it is live. It is appealing to so many different ages and backgrounds and brings people together to have a wonderful time.
It is very rare that you will go to a folk music gig and not see the audience really engaged. Most people are singing along and dancing. This is the case regardless of the genre of folk being played.
Folk music is a great way to hear unusual instruments and melodies that are not often used in other contemporary music genres. These instruments vary but are usually ancient or traditional style wind and string instruments that give a distinct sound to the folk style being showcased.
If you're seeing folk music, likely you are at a traditional pub or festival or perhaps in someone's home. The beauty of seeing folk music live is the warmth that is shared between audience and players. Often at many a shindig, the players will play in an open circle and everyone can join in. Even if you don't have an instrument in your hand, you will be clapping, singing and encouraged to get up and dance.
In the UK a lot of folk bands include dance as part of their performance. Recently traditional dance has enjoyed a renaissance because of folk bands touring with traditional dance troupes. The sound of the dancers' feet complements the rhythm of the music and gives the whole gig an extra layer of energy and buzz.
This is the beauty of folk, especially when it is live. It is appealing to so many different ages and backgrounds and brings people together to have a wonderful time.
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