During my formative years, I generally listened to trance and trip hop. It was a bit of a revelation to be (re)introduced to folk music in my mid-twenties.There’s something about the rawness and purity of the sound and the lyrics that I love.
This picture was taken at the Cadgwith Cove Inn during our recent trip to Cornwall for my cousin’s wedding. The pub holds a lot of history for my family: my mum’s parents used to run it, and it’s been the heart of the community for as long as I can remember. This was the first time we’d actually made it down for their famous folk night though. It was rammed with locals and tourists, and at its core was a group of people making music together, laughing and loving life. Arthur was in the sling, nodding his head and tapping his feet. It was way past his bedtime but it was definitely worth it.
Because there’s something very special about watching and listening to people making music for music’s sake, connecting with a community of listeners who in that moment are all there for the same reason, tapping into a sense of satisfaction and pleasure that is as old as time. F is for folk.
Joining in with The Alphabet Photography Project over at PODcast.
This is a beautiful photo because you’ve somehow captured the spirit of the evening in it!
Thanks – I was pretty pleased with how it managed to capture the atmosphere!
Sounds like you guys had a lovely time! I do like a bit of folk music too. My dad likes folk music. Grew up listening to Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Nick Drake etc… Like that bit about how your mum’s parents used to run the pub, that’s really interesting 🙂 #alphabetphoto.
My parents loved that music too – I don’t remember listening to it as a kid but I’m sure I must’ve done before the dance music phase kicked in!
This photo really captures the sharing of music in a community. Love it when we make it to evenings like this. #AlphabetPhoto
It was great. Definitely need to do it more often!
Looks like a great night. You really captured the moment
Thanks 🙂 It was great fun.
Great photo, I bet it was a great evening, I love folk music. #alphabetphoto
It was fab 🙂
Oh wow I bet the atmosphere here was amazing! Seems like such a wonderful place and so friendly too. Such a lovely post again, thank you so much for sharing with #alphabetphoto. Apologies for commenting a bit late, BritMums has delayed me somewhat! Will have letter G up just after midnight until Tues x
It was quite the atmosphere 🙂 Don’t worry at all about being late – I’m so hectic at the moment it’s really hard to keep on top of everything… X
Oh awesome it looks like so much fun and I love music like this, no electronics or gadgets just raw talent
Exactly – so different to most mainstream music at the moment!