Songs
The tune that inspired the Manx National Anthem
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Videos
Barrule performing a set of traditional Manx jigs on the BBC Radio 3 Stage at WOMAD 2013
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- country:Isle of Man
- style(s):Celtic, Folk
- label:Easy On The Records
- type:Band, Trio
- gender:male
- instrumentation:instrumental, vocal
- artist posted by:Barrule
Line up
- Adam Rhodes (Bouzouki)
- Jamie Smith (Piano Accordion & Vocals)
- Tomás Callister (Fiddle)
Links
The unique sound of traditional Manx music: the Celtic world's best kept secret until now Stand by for the arrival of Barrule, an exciting new trio hell bent on taking the Isle of Man's music to a wider world.
Named after the famous Manx summit, where legend says the ancient Celtic God Manannan Mac Lir stalked his mighty fortress, Barrule fuses three distinct musical forces Mabon frontman and accordion wizard Jamie Smith, gifted 20 year-old fiddle-player Tomas Callister and versatile accompanist Adam Rhodes on bouzouki. Together this compact but versatile acoustic unit create a powerful and wholly distinctive sound to put the small island in the Irish Sea firmly on the map.
With bold but sensitive arrangements, Barrule's fresh take on traditional and contemporary Manx music evokes an atmosphere that reflects the diverse natural beauty of the island and the lives of its inhabitants.
Their eponymous debut album, released in May this year, showcases a rich collection of material from rousing marches, jigs and reels to sorrowful slow airs and beautiful songs sung in both English and the Manx Gaelic language.
Elevating the Isle of Man's native music to a new level of performance and musicianship, the trio with the big band sound have already overjoyed audiences at internationally renowned festivals such as WOMAD and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany.
Download their free single at www.barruletrio.com.
"An exciting sound real zest and quality" The Telegraph
"Players of conviction and passion" The Scotsman
