George N. M. Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I'm starting a new thread so that it can be added to rather than just adding a post regarding shop music. I have been gathering a list of songs and music featuring blacksmiths and blacksmithing for some time. The genres vary from folk to classical to heavy metal. All are available on You Tube. Please add more. This is non-exhaustive. Song/ Piece Artist Hammer and Anvil The Longest Johns The Blacksmith of Brandywine The New Christy Minstrels The Blacksmith Steelye Span Vysache Vorpal Blacksmith Song Japanese Anime When the Hammer Falls Clamavi De Profundus Bal'Kor the Forgemaster Legend Music (instrumental) Song of Hammerdeep Clamavi De Profundus The Blacksmith Stomp Noble Jacks The Blacksmith Song Aspen Forge: Michah (musical version of Longfellow's "The Village Smithy") The Blacksmith Cruachan Two Magicians Steelye Span Anvil Chorus G. Verdi Polka Francaise Op. 269 J. Strauss (performed by Andre Rieu at Feuerfest 1996) Dwarven Forge Clamavi De Profundus Hephaistos Napalm Records Manowar Blackwind, Fire, and Steel Children of the Smith Blind Guardian Blacksmith's Prayer Seth Lakeman Some of these have been familiar to me for 50+ years and some I just found today. I don't know how the spacing and blacking is going to come out when I post this but it was nice and square when it left me. George "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." "By hammer and hand all arts do atand." PS I hope that there are some new ones here that some folk haven't heard yet. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Thanks for the list George. Some I've listened to often but this is the first for many and I really like a couple of the groups. I've been sifting through Noble Jacks, "The Blacksmith Stomp" didn't seem to have much to do with blacksmiths but it was sure a fun piece to listen to, it'd be a blast in concert. Clamavi De Profundus has a lot of songs I like too. Working down your list is a good way to start my day. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Yeah, some of the heavy metal ones where the lyrics are shouted rather than sung leave me pretty cold but I know that some folk enjoy that style although I, personally, can't fathom why. Some of the Steelye Span ones can give me a ear worm since I have been familiar with them for most of my life. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I'm a big fan of Steeleye Span as well. Of course, the traditional song/jig "The Blacksmith" that they do has been recorded by a great many artists (it's a fairly popular Irish music staple), but I heard it from them first. There are a couple of other blacksmith themed instrumental Irish tunes as well including: "The Merry Blacksmith" and "The Blacksmith/Blacksmith's/Blacksmith's Daughter", both reels. I also don't usually care for lyric screaming, but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 I heard Maddy Prior sing a year or rwo ago and although, like all of us, she has aged she still has her pipes. Judy Collins is the same way. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Also loved her in the Silly Sister's group. Look them up if you don't know them. Actually also saw Judy a year ago. She certainly still has the charisma, but that polished voice from the 70's isn't quite there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Given the fact that Judy is 84 the abilty to still sing at that level is fairly amazing. The voice is huskier than 50-60 years ago and I am sure some of the high notes are gone but it is still lovely. There was a time when I had a serious "thing" for her. She is originally from Denver and a friend of a friend knew her. By all reports she was/is a genuinely nice person and in no way is a diva. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Do you know of a solo version of "Amazing Grace" by Judy Collins? Frosty The Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 One of the best versions. Pretty much anything by Judy Collins is high quality for me. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Back in the 70's her album "Recollections" was one of my favorites. I think I still know most of the lyrics by heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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