Scythian, Live Vol. 1

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1.	New Reel 02:56	info	buy track
2.	New York Girls 03:12	info	buy track
3.	Cubicles and Tylenol 03:33		buy track
4.	Malabar Train 03:17		buy track
5.	Dance All Night 03:56	info	buy track
6.	Wisemaid Set 03:54		buy track
7.	Hey Mama Ya 04:49	info	buy track
8.	Gypsy Fiddle (free) 05:26	info	download
9.	Devil Went Down to Georgia 03:12		buy track
10.	If Ever You Were Mine 03:31		buy track
11.	Boyko Dream 08:08		buy track
12.	Pirate Day 00:23		buy track
13.	My Son John (free) 03:13		download
14.	Kesh Jigs 05:08		buy track
15.	Hava Nagila 05:42		buy track

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Scythian, hailing from Washington, DC, presents an eclectic mix of Celtic, Polka, and Gypsy music fused with other musical styles. Scythian has released a collection of live recordings spanning the last year that were culled from various festival and theater performances. The selections on the album are infectious, high-spirited, and likely to inspire random jigs, the consumption of Irish beer and liquor, and a jovial mood.

The Fedoryka brothers, Alexander (guitar/violin/mandolin) and Danylo (guitar/accordion) are joined in the outfit by Josef Crosby on violin / bass, and Mike Ounallah on drums and percussion. There is a definite rowdiness and fun spirit on display in many of their songs, as evidenced by the playful banter that is captured throughout the recording.

The album begins with the Celtic strains of “New Reel,” which features syncopated violin and a rollicking cadence. The audience is encouraged to do a polka dance for “New York Girls,” which was recorded at The Big Jig on St. Patrick’s Day last year. Wistful fiddle sets the introduction and tone for “Cubicles and Tylenol,” only for the song to transform into an energetic romp that gallops like a thoroughbred. The exotic “Malabar Train” was recorded during one of their 2009 Merlefest sets and features exquisite violin work. “Dance All Night” is a warm sing-along that encourages dancing by firelight and is reminiscent of good times, moonshine, and nights of hilarity. The “Wisemaid Set” is another energetic workout, and sets the stage for accordion and the light-hearted mirth of “Hey Mama Ya.”

The yearning strains of “Gypsy Fiddle” are juxtaposed against a blistering rendition of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” This rendition rages like blitzkrieg, joyful in its execution. The fireworks of a fun cover song are then contrasted against the haunting, melodic strings of “If Ever You Were Mine.” The two songs serve as stark comparisons to one another, as we transition from Charlie Daniels and the land of outlaws into the quiet of a respectful recital hall. “Boyko Dream” begins in similar registers but transports the listener to the mountain ranges of Europe and beyond. This song accelerates from subtle beginnings to organized confusion. Frantic drum work mingles with loose open-ended jams to create a varied, sonically interesting track. The “spirit of Stonehenge” is invoked for “Kesh Jigs” and the song ventures forth energetically on the strength of violin and enthusiastic crowd participation. The crowd is also encouraged to participate with “synchronized leg kicks” for “Chava Nagila,” which was recorded at the Lake Eden Arts Festival in North Carolina on 10/18/08. As with all of the recordings on this “live” collection, the crowd responds warmly.

The album, which has featured a seemingly endless number of moods in its hour-long presentation, closes with a sense of finality. This is a wonderful album for lovers of violin and dramatic music or for those who fancy a good beer-soaked jig. I saw Scythian in Greensboro earlier this year (around the time many of the tracks were recorded) and I was amazed with their sense of presentation and charisma. This recording combines classical music chops with a rowdy spirit for truly remarkable results.

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released July 1, 2009

Produced by Scythian and Nathan Rudolf
Mixed by Scythian and Nathan Rudolf

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Scythian Washington D.C., D.C.

Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian is "what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling," says Nashville's Music City Roots. iHeartRadio's Arroe Collins praises new album Jump at the Sun for "reinvent[ing] folk rock in America." Scythian merges thunderous energy, technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance, rock concert experience. ... more

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shows

Apr 19

Phoenix Fest

Harpers Ferry, WV
Jun 7

Rams Head On Stage

Annapolis, MD
Jun 29

Bank Of America Performing Arts Center

Thousand Oaks, CA
Jul 5

Grey Eagle Music Hall

Asheville, NC
Jul 18

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Oak Hill, NY
Jul 19

Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival

Middleburg Heights, OH
Oct 16

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Manteo, NC
Feb 2

Sky Princess

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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