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A little irony in the title as folk *cruiserweights* Peter Knight and John Spiers know no other way than to deliver perfectly in tune. Whether you hang onto every strike of Knight's majestic fiddle, fawn at each vaunted pitch from Spiers's melodeon or savour the way both musicians effortlessly blend their distinctive talents, fans of prime time instrumental folk music are in for a real treat. BOTH IN TUNE is the second album release from this unlikely duo who saw their project first flower at Folk East festival in 2016. This new offering takes a stab of re-interpreting ten traditional and assorted self composed tunes with the ultimate Knight and Spiers stamp. From a somewhat quirky rendition of the widely known and played 'Scarborough Fair' to other tunes not necessarily on the horizon of everyday listeners, the playing teases and tantalises those unafraid to hang their ears on a bout of classical meets folk. Instrumental albums often head into niche forests. If you stumble upon this album on your woodland rambles expect to stop in your tracks and soak up what these legendary performers can conjur when fiddles and squeeze boxes collide.
*why cruiser not heavy, well it's best to leave a smidgeon to attain*