Sunday, 20 September 2015

PerKelt On The Streets.


You never know what styles of music you'll find on the streets of Cambridge; acoustic guitarists, jazz saxophonists, string quartets, a man on the musical saw....I've seen them all.

 But recently I encountered the music of Pavlína Bastlová playing recorders and Štěpán Honc on guitar. As you might guess from their names they're not from round these parts but hail from the Czech Republic and describe their music as "Medieval Celtic speed folk".

 I couldn't help but interrupt my shopping to listen, stare and after a while record a little video for you all. I really can't understand how other people were able to hurry past without noticing.

 So here they are playing a rather spectacular instrumental....



Quite possibly the best Medieval Celtic speed folk band ever to come out of the Czech Republic!
Take care.


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15 comments:

  1. sweetbriardreams20 September 2015 at 11:18

    This is so haunting. A beautiful setting to let people hear and take time out from the business of shopping. Thanks for sharing this, it was lovely.

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  2. The Furry Gnome20 September 2015 at 13:45

    Amazing music! I really enjoyed that.

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  3. The Weaver of Grass20 September 2015 at 17:07

    Most interesting John - I have never heard sound quite like that before. I am glad you took the trouble to record it.

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  4. Folkways Note Book20 September 2015 at 18:02

    Liked the Celtic spirit of the music! -- barbara

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  5. Anonymous20 September 2015 at 19:03

    I quite agree. Three minutes and six seconds well spent.

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  6. Rose20 September 2015 at 21:31

    Oh, my, that music is haunting! It is wonderful.

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  7. jennyfreckles20 September 2015 at 22:45

    Medieval Celtic speed folk - what a wonderful description

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  8. DeniseinVA21 September 2015 at 13:47

    I have never heard of Medieval Celtic film music before. It is lovely, definitely toe tapping. Thank you for sharing this very talented pair of musicians John. I enjoyed your video very much.

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  9. PerthDailyPhoto21 September 2015 at 13:55

    Absolutely fabulous John, looks like they had a bit of an audience thank goodness, so much talent!

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  10. EG CameraGirl21 September 2015 at 20:10

    Lucky you!

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  11. Cynthia21 September 2015 at 22:24

    Nice videography, John, and the music -- WoW! It certainly lives up to its name.

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  12. Granny Sue22 September 2015 at 01:14

    Excellent! Love this!

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  13. Sara - Villa Emilia22 September 2015 at 11:26

    So beautiful! Thank you for sharing, John!

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  14. Rowan22 September 2015 at 11:48

    They are really good and the sound they make is one that really appeals to me. I wonder if they have any CDs? I know that sometimes street musicians do have them for sale.

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  15. Anonymous22 September 2015 at 16:54

    Wow! You do get to hear some spectacular music there. Fantastic.

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