{"title":"Spiro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiro is an American songwriter and record producer, born on March 28, 1957 in Seattle, Washington. With a unique blend of folk and contemporary music, Spiro has captivated audiences worldwide with their mesmerizing melodies and heartfelt lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to *Sam Sweeney*, *Lady Maisery*, and *Spiers \u0026amp; Boden*, Spiro's music transcends genres and creates a truly immersive experience for listeners. Drawing inspiration from traditional folk music as well as modern influences, Spiro's sound is both timeless and innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a discography that includes collaborations with renowned artists such as *Bellowhead* and *Lau*, Spiro has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Their unique soundscapes have earned them critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kaleidophonica","title":"Kaleidophonica","description":"\u003cp\u003e'kaleidophonica', like 'lightbox', was recorded live in the studio with no overdubs. it is more densely composed than 'lightbox' - the mesh and interplay between the instruments has been developed to create the \"halls of mirrors\" where the sound is made up of parts that are so enmeshed you can't hear who's playing what, creating a bigger, almost orchestral, sound. the music is composed using a combination of playing, imagination, and use of systems. the arrangements are constructed like an intricate piece of machinery, wound up and played out - with no ornamentation, no vibrato. most of the tracks are completely original compositions, with a handful based on traditional folk tunes. 'kaleidophonica' is an album of extremes - where chilled tracks, sit alongside some more intense acoustic dance music. sprio's music is moving, exciting, and transporting - a musical illusion that it is much more than the sum of its parts, and which gets off the ground and almost takes flight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50410175463755,"sku":"348346","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/65aa6d83-bbaa-4e67-8199-1f7a77b288a2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726639602"},{"product_id":"lightbox","title":"Lightbox","description":"\u003cp\u003espiro are the most exciting quartet you're likely to hear. their unique brand of music is sweeping, majestic and cinematic - essentially english, beautifully brilliant. they might bear the tools of the folk musician and be partial to the odd traditional tune, but spiro claim to have closer affinities to the worlds of contemporary classical and dance music than they do to the folk scene. this four-piece contemporary ensemble take a meticulous approach to composition and performance, creating a sound much greater than their parts (accordion, mandolin, acoustic guitar and violin) would suggest. their music - as heard on lightbox, their new album for peter gabriel's real world records - is sweeping, majestic and cinematic, marking them out as kindred spirits with steve reich, michael nyman and the penguin caf orchestra. it's a unified but never uniform sound, one made by four virtuosic musicians pulling in the same direction and keen to provoke an emotional response in anyone within earshot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real World","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50443739103563,"sku":"314693","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/43d1a95b-50be-43a4-a141-b26b413631c4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727019631"},{"product_id":"welcome-joy-and-welcome-sorrow","title":"Welcome Joy and Welcome Sorrow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey might bear the tools of the folk musician (accordion, mandolin, acoustic guitar and violin) and be partial to the odd traditional tune, but Spiro have closer affinities to the worlds of contemporary classical and dance music. The acoustic instrumental four piece create multi-layered soundscapes, intricate yet full of momentum, echoing the work of Steve Reich, Michael Nyman and the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. But kindred spirits aside, this is the music of Spiro - essentially English, beautifully brilliant. Their albums consistently receive rave reviews, described as \"dazzling\", \"magnificent\", \"intense and minimal\", \"soulful\", \"passionate\", \"breathtakingly moving\". Spiro's approach to composition and performance unlocks an extraordinary emotional response, both on record and in live performance. 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With tracks selected from their four Real World albums \u003ci\u003ePole Star \u003c\/i\u003e(1997), \u003ci\u003eLightbox\u003c\/i\u003e (2009), \u003ci\u003eKaleidophonica \u003c\/i\u003e(2012) and \u003ci\u003eWelcome Joy And Welcome Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), \u003ci\u003eRepeater\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the exquisite sound of these four brilliant musicians whose aim is to combine the multi- layered complexity of classical music with the melodic strength of traditional folk tunes and the simplicity and groove of modern loop-based music. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real World","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50494677647691,"sku":"1000771","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/03a6555f-357b-4237-bc50-2e85fdd200ab_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727707343"},{"product_id":"the-vapourer","title":"The Vapourer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those already familiar with Spiro's thoroughly modernist take on generations-old English tunes, 'The Vapourer' presents something a little different. With tracks recorded by Portishead's Adrian Utley - two arranged by Adrian for Moog synthesizers - and three live recordings, the new mini album spotlights this highly unique quartet's approach to music making. The three tracks recorded at WOMAD Charlton Park 2012 capture the sheer energy and dazzling musicianship of the live Spiro experience, described by The Arts Desk as \"hypnotic and fluid enough to have a distinctly physical effect\" and by The Scotsman as \"gorgeous melodies and grooves - iridescent vitality and rigorous technical precision - with a sprinkling of mischief.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50997538586955,"sku":"369002","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/93cf626f-c94b-44d2-8277-87cd7cb2e21a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1734762670"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_acb12568_thumbnail_4096_c498a2f3-b928-47b5-a116-636d722310a7.jpg?v=1726639584","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/spiro.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}