Today I wanna talk about this guy, David, who makes folk music. I stumbled upon his stuff and it got me thinking about how these old songs stick around.
So, I started digging into David’s music. I mean, I went through a bunch of his albums and tracks. One song that caught my ear was “Imthtim.” It’s simple, but there’s something about it that just gets you, you know? It’s like he’s telling a story without saying much.
Then I found this other one, “Diamonds & Rust” by Joan Baez, but it reminded me of David’s style. It’s got that same kind of vibe, telling a whole story in just a few verses. This got me diving deeper into folk music in general.
- I listened to a bunch of other folk artists.
- Checked out some of David’s older stuff.
- Even looked up some traditional folk songs to see where it all comes from.
I was curious about this one song, “David of the White Rock.” Turns out, it’s an old Welsh tune. I found a version by David Lloyd and gave it a listen. Man, it’s like stepping back in time. You can almost feel the history in the music.
What is folk music
I started reading up on the history of folk music. It’s wild how many different things have influenced it over the years. It’s like a mix of everything—different cultures, different times, all coming together to make this music that just sticks with people.
And then there’s this guy, David Mallett, and his song “Garden Song.” I heard that Pete Seeger covered it, which is a big deal in the folk world. It made me realize how these songs get passed around, from one singer to another, each adding their own touch.
This whole thing got me thinking about how folk music is really about people’s stories. It’s like the music of everyday life, passed down from one person to the next. No fancy stuff, just real stories and real feelings.
So, yeah, that’s what I’ve been up to—exploring David’s music and getting into the whole folk scene. It’s been a pretty cool journey, learning about where these songs come from and how they’ve stayed alive all these years.
