Three of Cups

I LOVED loved loved loved the Three of Cups and their presentation. I thought their music was lovely, not too contrived but still polished in a folksy type of way. I was amazed at how full their songs could sound with just a few simple instruments and harmony.

I particularly loved their Round from the 19th century. It just blew me away at how intricately that melody could overlay itself and sound so beautiful. It made me wonder if it was only two part or if a third or fourth could come in as well.

I hope to have some of their songs posted here that I recorded in class: some Sacred Harp, some "Hard Times," some bawdy. I loved hearing the lilting, peppy "Outlandish Knight" that I had only heard in class, one-voice, to a slower tune before. The fiddling was wonderful, the singing was phenomenal, and the way both women really got into their stories made the songs entertaining to a degree that I don't think I've seen yet.

All in all, I thought this presentation was a great way to see how folk music is not dead, can change your life and your friendships, and be used to bring joy into the lives of others.

You can see their schedule and hear a few clips of music form Three of Cups here.