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Karen & Colin
Thompson
"Relatively new to the scene, but already making an impact. These two are as good as you'll hear, and different! Super guitar and sensuous vocals. Beautiful traditional sound, revel in it!"
The Hyde Folk Club
MP3 samples from Karen & Colin's current
repertoire, click on icon to download:
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"There are no doubt many fine musical duos on the folk scene but I would venture to say that Karen and Colin can hold their own with the best. They always set a high standard of
presentation in their performances as well as being pleasant approachable people, a quality that shows through their music; to which they are strongly dedicated."
Rod Pendlington Folkwrite Magazine
Reviews from Karen & Colin's CD 'Time & Tide'
"This is Karen and Colin Thompson's debut CD and a sturdy creature it is. He plays; she sings. Karen has a clear voice and an unaffected
style well suited to both lyrical and rhythmical
melodies. What is more, her choice of songs is excellent. As to Colin's guitar playing well, you will hear no better on the British folk scene today."
Mike Raven Freefolk
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Bill the Able Seaman
A song about a ghost of an old seadog, from a poem by John Masefield
Linden Lea
From a poem by John Barnes, tune collected by Ralph Vaughan Williams
I Wonder What's Keeping My True Love Tonight
Traditional
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"Karen does most of the vocal work and has a strong melodic voice that is well suited to their chosen style, which she uses to best effect at all times. Always in total control, she sings with effortless ease which allows the listener to enjoy and
appreciate her well-rounded vocal skills. Add to Karen's vocal power the superbly
intricate guitar playing of Colin and you get a highly listenable album that would grace any CD collection." Folkwrite Magazine
"I had heard good reports on the folk grapevine about Karen and Colin, but had never seen them live, so I was delighted to receive this CD for review. Once again I find myself amazed by the standard and quality of real folk music to be found on independent releases and small labels. This album is a testament to the skill of working folk singers for researching and finding little known traditional ballads and poems and setting them to tasteful music. Mick Quinn produced the album, and it is
an excellent recording. Karen delivers the vocals with warmth and honesty. Colin
provides guitar accompaniment and backing vocals. Originally a classical trained guitarist; Colin plays in styles reminiscent of Martin Carthy and Chris Woods and adds some effective ornamentation.". Peter Massey :Greenman Review
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'F223' by Roy Jones: A song about the decommissioning of fishing boats.
'Maiden of Glaisedale' based on a poem by Mrs George Dawson. about lovers reunited.
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MP3 Samples from
'Time & Tide'
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