Name: Hedonism
Brand: Bellowhead

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2011-11-24

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NAVIGE42

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5052442001423

2010-10-04

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5052442000198

2010-09-30

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5052442000204

Artist

Bellowhead

Label EU

Navigator

Genre EU

Folk

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Navigator has established itself as a trusted platform for both established and up-and-coming artists, providing them with the necessary resources and support to showcase their talent to a wider audience. The label's roster boasts an impressive array of *artists* who have gained recognition for their unique sound and artistic vision.

With a focus on innovation and creativity, Navigator continuously explores new musical territories, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions. From electronic beats to soulful melodies, the label offers an eclectic mix of genres that cater to diverse musical tastes.

Bellowhead is an eleven-piece folk-big-band that was formed in 2004 by the duo Spiers & Boden. They quickly gained recognition and went on to headline various prestigious festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival, The Big Chill, Summer Sundae, and Roskilde Festival. Their captivating live performances earned them the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Live Act in 2005.

Starting with a self-released demo called "E.P.onymous" in October 2004, Bellowhead's popularity soared as it made its way onto the folk charts. This success led to their first full studio album, "Burlesque," released in October 2006, followed by "Matachin" in September 2008.

The band continued to make waves with a live DVD release in 2009 and their critically acclaimed third album, "Hedonism," produced by John Leckie, which hit the shelves in October 2010. They further delighted fans with albums like Broadside (2012) and Revival (2014). Although they initially disbanded after a tour in 2015, they reconnected during the lockdown of 2020 and performed an online concert that December. A recording of this concert was released in 2021. In November 2022, Bellowhead embarked on a live tour but sadly without Paul Sartin who had passed away earlier that year.

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anyone who thinks folk can't rock has obviously never attended a bellowhead concert. although deeply steeped in the age-old history of the genre, what sets this unique group apart is the range of other influences they weave into their sound. jazz, funk, english music hall, new orleans marching bands - they're all present in this 11-strong big band's riotous, hugely entertaining performances, which invariably transform their audiences into a kind of medieval mosh pit. 'hedonism' - their third lp - is another masterpiece. tracks like new york girls and broomfield hill are quintessential bellowhead romps, with soaring fiddle, frenzied percussion, some huge brass riffs and, in the latter's case, the rarely heard english bagpipes. yarmouth town and instrumental cross-eyed and chinless superbly showcase the sheer musical virtuosity of the ensemble, able to shift pace, mood and textures effortlessly in faultless display of playing that's sometimes breathtakingly complex yet always totally cohesive.

Hedonism

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