Artist description Ancient Hype is a fun project attempting to try alternative ways of interpreting irish and scottish folk music.

Music Style Folk / Pop

Musical Influences irish and scottish folk music

Similar Artists Planxty, Dubliners, Christy Moore, Bothy Band, Steeleye Span, Pogues, Fairport Convention, Nick Drake

Group Members U.Rink, cittern, mandolin, banjo, guitars, vocals, J.J.Heinlein, vocals, bodhran, percussion, W.Klemenz, fiddle, saxophone, R.Lange, background vocals, U.Heinlein, keyboards, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, octave mandola, percussion, vocals.

Instruments cittern, banjo, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, fiddle

Albums recorded, endless tunes, best and worst

Press Reviews "Irish folk with a Nick Drake-sounding man singing little folkie ditties over a traditional backline of Celtic stringed instruments. The additional sounds are more diverse than the myriad collection of marshmallow treats in a box of Lucky Charms breakfast cereal." (Listen.com)"Forget everything about celtic folk before you listen - they are truly unique!" (CelticWays)"Leezie Lindsay" is a lovely balladic rendition of the song, and a delight to listen to. (Murrday Fisher, AMG All Music Guide)CD Endless Tunes: "Casual listeners will find this album to be another mellow, easy-on-the-ears collection, while fans will appreciate it for offering more of the Celtic variations that Ancient Hype does so well. (AMG All Music Guide)CD: "Best and Worst of Ancient Hype" is a bit of a tongue-in-cheek misnomer because there's nothing on the album to qualify as a "worst." This album serves as an effective introduction to Ancient Hype's out-of-the-ordinary sound. (AMG All Music Guide)CD Recorded: "Casual listeners will enjoy this album as a pleasant and easygoing collection, while fans will value it as an introduction to an out-of-the-ordinary Celtic band, with its own unique takes on the genre. (AMG All Music Guide)

Location Cologne, NRW - Germany

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