News [11-08-2008] Listen to all the original songs as per below from the album Enter the woods You can download the complete album on www.magnatune.com (only the original songs made by Minstrel Spirit ) New album will be available soon. Read interview with David Braic on http://www.blackmoresnight.no [05-03-2007] New Minstrel Spirit album "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" soon available. See more information and listen to the new song "Into the light" from the forthcoming album on http://www.myspace.com/minstrelspirit Illustration concept: Sam Sohlberg New minstrel Spirit production is on its way... initially a limited edition CD including complete artwork will be available for purchase through this site, it will also be possible to download the album. More information to follow soon.... [04-10-2006] Endless hours of work is not enough.. forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album will be available in october/november (2006) main reason to the slight delay is that some songs are very demanding in regards of production, but we can assure you that it's worth the wait, this album is very special..... On Friday 10 november Minstrel Spirit will do a live performance on Swedish Radio, station :Radio Kronoberg P4, the performance will be broadcasted and aired live between 10.00 -- 12.00 pm [07-07-2006] Minstrel spirit will perform a 30 min. outdoor concert in Linneparken, Växjö monday 24 july att approx 6 pm. Some songs from the forthcoming album will be performed. [30-06-2006] Minstrel Spirit : New album "Higher Hopes will touch the earth and sky" available in august 2006 Photo: Charlotta Lindwall The fortcoming CD album with Minstrel Spirit titled" Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" is in the final stages of editing and mixing. The album contains eight tracks blending all sorts of musicstyles within the area of world music, new age, medieval, folk music, oriental, spanish,celtic and so on. Tracklist: Into the light 6:48 The tavern 3:30 Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky 5:09 Horizon over Andalucia 5:20 Golden Fields 4:40 Three dances 4:39 Dark Nights in Marrakech 10:50 A whisper from the others 3:50 (bonus track) Photo: Charlotta Lindwall pP o[17-04-2006] Minstrel Spirit recording sessions are progressing and so far five backing tracks has been laid down. The tracks are titled: Into the light, Golden Fields, Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky, Horizon over Andalucia and Dark nights in Marrakech. The tracks gives a perfect blend of medieval, celtic/irish and swedish folkmusic as well as oriental passages even including electric guitar and furthermore the excellent instrumental "Horizon over Andalucia" blending spanish flamenco with Irish folkmusic !! see pictures from recent session below and stay tuned for further updates.... David with his beloved Alhambra guitar, april 2006 Hardworking engineer and co-producer Per Klintberg in full flight.., april 2006 [04-04-2006] Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on tuesday 11:th april (2006) at 19:00. Location :Växjö, Musikhuset. Update regarding new recordings Due to several problems in finding a proper studio to record in, changes have been made which have caused delays, however recordings have now started and Per Klintberg is initially chosen as engineer and co-producer for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album titled "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" We will keep you informed about the proceedings regarding the recording.... Recommendations: don't forget to purchase the new Blackmore's Night album titled "The village lantern" [12-12-2005] Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on a private party 15 december, and due to the upcoming season some christmas songs may be added to the set.. Preparations for new recordings are in full flight, stay tuned for further updates regarding the new Minstrel Spirit album which is scheduled to be ready april 2006. Minstrel Spirit hereby also wishes everyone a peaceful & joyful Holiday season. [24-11-2005] Minstrel Spirit had a great gig 8 november, 2005 playing for an enthusiastic international audience with people from Russia, Greece, UK and Sweden. Following songs were performed: Intro/Winds are cryin, Golden Fields, Still a chance, Into the light, Firedance, The lonely minstrel Memories from this summer.....Minstrel Spirit with family & friends from Eggersberg, Germany 8 august, 2005 [18-11-2005] Sorry for not keeping up in updates... time is the problem David has composed 7 new songs and Carolina has composed 3 new songs for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album. Recordings will begin in January 2006 and the album is scheduled to be ready in April 2006. David and Carolina are anxious to record the new songs as they feel this will be a great album in the context of Minstrel Spirit. Some new songs titled "Into the light" and "Golden fields" has already been performed live and they came out very well. Working title for the album is "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky". You can now listen to one new instrumental song titled "A whisper from the others" composed by David on this link:http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/spirit-woods/ It's a nice mellow composition which will be included in the forthcoming album. Thanks to Per Klintberg for helping me to record this song. [16-8-2004] Many new photos in the photosection, check it out !!Articles, reviews and photos from Minstrel Spirits performance in Stockholm 8 june, 2004 will be featured togehter with articles on Blackmore's Night in the upcoming issue of the Swedish magazine " Monster Magazine". The magazine will be out 14 september. see www.monstermagazine.nuSee Davids reviews from five Blackmore's Night concerts on www.blackmoresnight.nu ( reviews section)Participate in Daniels Blackmore's Night competition on www.blackmoresnight.se , you can win a promotional CD of the forthcoming Blackmore's Night album "Beyond the sunset"On the left, Jannike & Candice Veldenstein, Germany, 20 july 20004, on the right Jannike, Ritchie and David, Abenberg, Germany 3:d august 2004. [2-7-2004] There will be a performance in Linnéparken, Växjö on monday evening. David, Carolina and Jannike in the company of Eva Blomqvist-Bjärnborg on violin will take the stage around 6 pm. Stockholm 8-6-2004. Photo by Johan Persson, Monster Magazine. [19-6-2004] Minstrel Spirit opened for Blackmore's Night in Stockholm 8th June. Listen to soundclips of the performance, including the brand new song Still a chance and a brilliant extended guitar solo on Distant Dreamland! We also got photos from the event, check it out! [16-6-2004] Smålandsposten recently did another article on Minstrel Spirit. (Swedish only) We're currently having some problems with the guestbook, work is under way. [4-6-2004] Minstrel Spirit will be supporting Blackmore's Night!..at Chinateatern, Stockholm, June 8th. Tickets available from Ticnet.se or Chinateatern ticket sales (+46 08-566 323 50) Minstrel Spirit will perform as a three piece featuring David Braic, Carolina Lindwall and Tommy Braic on bass and backing vocals. Check out 11 moments from the releaseparty for Enter the woods. ..Someone's 40th birthday was also celebrated. [11-5-2004] Check out some shots from a recent photo session[30-3-2004] At this moment you can preview the liner notes and cover layout (in .pdf)Please check back for samples and further information. [1-12-2003] David has until now written and arranged 7 new songs for the forthcoming CD, some songs are original and some songs are based on traditional tunes.The recordings will take place in Staffan Stavert’s ”Studio Gul” during december 2003—january 2004. Staffan Stavert is a very talented and complete musician (main instrument keyboard) and has worked with David on many projects since the beginning of the eighties. Staffan is also a regular member of David’s rockband ”Mandrake Root”. More information about Staffan Stavert will soon follow. Staffan will contribute as engineer, producer and musician on this Minstrel Spirit project. Possible release of the new Minstrel Spirit CD would be sometime in february 2004. One song called ”Grapes for wine” ( music: David Braic lyrics: Goran Edman) will feature the talented male singer Goran Edman on lead and backing vocals. The song has an irish/celtic feel which suits the context of Minstrel Spirit. The song also includes electric guitar !!For those of you who don’t know - Goran Edman has worked with musicians such as Yngwie Malmsteen and John Norum to name a few..) Other worktitles on songs are: Spanish fantasy, Distant Dreamland, Clock strikes, Memories of Rabenstein to name a few.
News
[11-08-2008]
Listen to all the original songs as per below from the album Enter the woods
You can download the complete album on www.magnatune.com
(only the original songs made by Minstrel Spirit )
New album will be available soon.
Read interview with David Braic on http://www.blackmoresnight.no [05-03-2007] New Minstrel Spirit album "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" soon available. See more information and listen to the new song "Into the light" from the forthcoming album on http://www.myspace.com/minstrelspirit Illustration concept: Sam Sohlberg New minstrel Spirit production is on its way... initially a limited edition CD including complete artwork will be available for purchase through this site, it will also be possible to download the album. More information to follow soon.... [04-10-2006] Endless hours of work is not enough.. forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album will be available in october/november (2006) main reason to the slight delay is that some songs are very demanding in regards of production, but we can assure you that it's worth the wait, this album is very special..... On Friday 10 november Minstrel Spirit will do a live performance on Swedish Radio, station :Radio Kronoberg P4, the performance will be broadcasted and aired live between 10.00 -- 12.00 pm [07-07-2006] Minstrel spirit will perform a 30 min. outdoor concert in Linneparken, Växjö monday 24 july att approx 6 pm. Some songs from the forthcoming album will be performed. [30-06-2006] Minstrel Spirit : New album "Higher Hopes will touch the earth and sky" available in august 2006 Photo: Charlotta Lindwall The fortcoming CD album with Minstrel Spirit titled" Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" is in the final stages of editing and mixing. The album contains eight tracks blending all sorts of musicstyles within the area of world music, new age, medieval, folk music, oriental, spanish,celtic and so on. Tracklist: Into the light 6:48 The tavern 3:30 Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky 5:09 Horizon over Andalucia 5:20 Golden Fields 4:40 Three dances 4:39 Dark Nights in Marrakech 10:50 A whisper from the others 3:50 (bonus track) Photo: Charlotta Lindwall pP o[17-04-2006] Minstrel Spirit recording sessions are progressing and so far five backing tracks has been laid down. The tracks are titled: Into the light, Golden Fields, Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky, Horizon over Andalucia and Dark nights in Marrakech. The tracks gives a perfect blend of medieval, celtic/irish and swedish folkmusic as well as oriental passages even including electric guitar and furthermore the excellent instrumental "Horizon over Andalucia" blending spanish flamenco with Irish folkmusic !! see pictures from recent session below and stay tuned for further updates.... David with his beloved Alhambra guitar, april 2006 Hardworking engineer and co-producer Per Klintberg in full flight.., april 2006 [04-04-2006] Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on tuesday 11:th april (2006) at 19:00. Location :Växjö, Musikhuset. Update regarding new recordings Due to several problems in finding a proper studio to record in, changes have been made which have caused delays, however recordings have now started and Per Klintberg is initially chosen as engineer and co-producer for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album titled "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" We will keep you informed about the proceedings regarding the recording.... Recommendations: don't forget to purchase the new Blackmore's Night album titled "The village lantern" [12-12-2005] Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on a private party 15 december, and due to the upcoming season some christmas songs may be added to the set.. Preparations for new recordings are in full flight, stay tuned for further updates regarding the new Minstrel Spirit album which is scheduled to be ready april 2006. Minstrel Spirit hereby also wishes everyone a peaceful & joyful Holiday season. [24-11-2005] Minstrel Spirit had a great gig 8 november, 2005 playing for an enthusiastic international audience with people from Russia, Greece, UK and Sweden. Following songs were performed: Intro/Winds are cryin, Golden Fields, Still a chance, Into the light, Firedance, The lonely minstrel Memories from this summer.....Minstrel Spirit with family & friends from Eggersberg, Germany 8 august, 2005 [18-11-2005] Sorry for not keeping up in updates... time is the problem David has composed 7 new songs and Carolina has composed 3 new songs for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album. Recordings will begin in January 2006 and the album is scheduled to be ready in April 2006. David and Carolina are anxious to record the new songs as they feel this will be a great album in the context of Minstrel Spirit. Some new songs titled "Into the light" and "Golden fields" has already been performed live and they came out very well. Working title for the album is "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky". You can now listen to one new instrumental song titled "A whisper from the others" composed by David on this link:http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/spirit-woods/ It's a nice mellow composition which will be included in the forthcoming album. Thanks to Per Klintberg for helping me to record this song. [16-8-2004] Many new photos in the photosection, check it out !!Articles, reviews and photos from Minstrel Spirits performance in Stockholm 8 june, 2004 will be featured togehter with articles on Blackmore's Night in the upcoming issue of the Swedish magazine " Monster Magazine". The magazine will be out 14 september. see www.monstermagazine.nuSee Davids reviews from five Blackmore's Night concerts on www.blackmoresnight.nu ( reviews section)Participate in Daniels Blackmore's Night competition on www.blackmoresnight.se , you can win a promotional CD of the forthcoming Blackmore's Night album "Beyond the sunset"On the left, Jannike & Candice Veldenstein, Germany, 20 july 20004, on the right Jannike, Ritchie and David, Abenberg, Germany 3:d august 2004. [2-7-2004] There will be a performance in Linnéparken, Växjö on monday evening. David, Carolina and Jannike in the company of Eva Blomqvist-Bjärnborg on violin will take the stage around 6 pm. Stockholm 8-6-2004. Photo by Johan Persson, Monster Magazine. [19-6-2004] Minstrel Spirit opened for Blackmore's Night in Stockholm 8th June. Listen to soundclips of the performance, including the brand new song Still a chance and a brilliant extended guitar solo on Distant Dreamland! We also got photos from the event, check it out! [16-6-2004] Smålandsposten recently did another article on Minstrel Spirit. (Swedish only) We're currently having some problems with the guestbook, work is under way. [4-6-2004] Minstrel Spirit will be supporting Blackmore's Night!..at Chinateatern, Stockholm, June 8th. Tickets available from Ticnet.se or Chinateatern ticket sales (+46 08-566 323 50) Minstrel Spirit will perform as a three piece featuring David Braic, Carolina Lindwall and Tommy Braic on bass and backing vocals. Check out 11 moments from the releaseparty for Enter the woods. ..Someone's 40th birthday was also celebrated. [11-5-2004]
Read interview with David Braic on http://www.blackmoresnight.no
[05-03-2007]
New Minstrel Spirit album "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" soon available. See more information and listen to the new song "Into the light" from the forthcoming album on http://www.myspace.com/minstrelspirit
Illustration concept: Sam Sohlberg
New minstrel Spirit production is on its way... initially a limited edition CD including complete artwork will be available for purchase through this site, it will also be possible to download the album. More information to follow soon....
[04-10-2006]
Endless hours of work is not enough.. forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album will be available in october/november (2006) main reason to the slight delay is that some songs are very demanding in regards of production, but we can assure you that it's worth the wait, this album is very special.....
On Friday 10 november Minstrel Spirit will do a live performance on Swedish Radio, station :Radio Kronoberg P4, the performance will be broadcasted and aired live between 10.00 -- 12.00 pm
[07-07-2006]
Minstrel spirit will perform a 30 min. outdoor concert in Linneparken, Växjö monday 24 july att approx 6 pm. Some songs from the forthcoming album will be performed.
[30-06-2006]
Minstrel Spirit : New album "Higher Hopes will touch the earth and sky" available in august 2006
Photo: Charlotta Lindwall
The fortcoming CD album with Minstrel Spirit titled" Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" is in the final stages of editing and mixing. The album contains eight tracks blending all sorts of musicstyles within the area of world music, new age, medieval, folk music, oriental, spanish,celtic and so on.
Tracklist:
Into the light 6:48
The tavern 3:30
Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky 5:09
Horizon over Andalucia 5:20
Golden Fields 4:40
Three dances 4:39
Dark Nights in Marrakech 10:50
A whisper from the others 3:50 (bonus track)
pP
o[17-04-2006]
Minstrel Spirit recording sessions are progressing and so far five backing tracks has been laid down. The tracks are titled: Into the light, Golden Fields, Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky, Horizon over Andalucia and Dark nights in Marrakech. The tracks gives a perfect blend of medieval, celtic/irish and swedish folkmusic as well as oriental passages even including electric guitar and furthermore the excellent instrumental "Horizon over Andalucia" blending spanish flamenco with Irish folkmusic !! see pictures from recent session below and stay tuned for further updates....
David with his beloved Alhambra guitar, april 2006
Hardworking engineer and co-producer Per Klintberg in full flight.., april 2006
[04-04-2006]
Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on tuesday 11:th april (2006) at 19:00. Location :Växjö, Musikhuset.
Update regarding new recordings
Due to several problems in finding a proper studio to record in, changes have been made which have caused delays, however recordings have now started and Per Klintberg is initially chosen as engineer and co-producer for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album titled "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky" We will keep you informed about the proceedings regarding the recording....
Recommendations:
don't forget to purchase the new Blackmore's Night album titled "The village lantern"
[12-12-2005]
Minstrel Spirit will perform an accoustic set on a private party 15 december, and due to the upcoming season some christmas songs may be added to the set..
Preparations for new recordings are in full flight, stay tuned for further updates regarding the new Minstrel Spirit album which is scheduled to be ready april 2006.
Minstrel Spirit hereby also wishes everyone a peaceful & joyful Holiday season.
[24-11-2005]
Minstrel Spirit had a great gig 8 november, 2005 playing for an enthusiastic international audience with people from Russia, Greece, UK and Sweden. Following songs were performed:
Intro/Winds are cryin, Golden Fields, Still a chance, Into the light, Firedance, The lonely minstrel
Memories from this summer.....Minstrel Spirit with family & friends from Eggersberg, Germany 8 august, 2005
[18-11-2005]
Sorry for not keeping up in updates... time is the problem
David has composed 7 new songs and Carolina has composed 3 new songs for the forthcoming Minstrel Spirit album. Recordings will begin in January 2006 and the album is scheduled to be ready in April 2006. David and Carolina are anxious to record the new songs as they feel this will be a great album in the context of Minstrel Spirit. Some new songs titled "Into the light" and "Golden fields" has already been performed live and they came out very well. Working title for the album is "Higher hopes will touch the earth and sky".
You can now listen to one new instrumental song titled "A whisper from the others" composed by David on this link:http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/spirit-woods/
It's a nice mellow composition which will be included in the forthcoming album. Thanks to Per Klintberg for helping me to record this song.
[16-8-2004]
Many new photos in the photosection, check it out !!Articles, reviews and photos from Minstrel Spirits performance in Stockholm 8 june, 2004 will be featured togehter with articles on Blackmore's Night in the upcoming issue of the Swedish magazine " Monster Magazine". The magazine will be out 14 september. see www.monstermagazine.nuSee Davids reviews from five Blackmore's Night concerts on www.blackmoresnight.nu ( reviews section)Participate in Daniels Blackmore's Night competition on www.blackmoresnight.se , you can win a promotional CD of the forthcoming Blackmore's Night album "Beyond the sunset"On the left, Jannike & Candice Veldenstein, Germany, 20 july 20004, on the right Jannike, Ritchie and David, Abenberg, Germany 3:d august 2004.
[2-7-2004]
There will be a performance in Linnéparken, Växjö on monday evening. David, Carolina and Jannike in the company of Eva Blomqvist-Bjärnborg on violin will take the stage around 6 pm. Stockholm 8-6-2004. Photo by Johan Persson, Monster Magazine.
[19-6-2004]
Minstrel Spirit opened for Blackmore's Night in Stockholm 8th June. Listen to soundclips of the performance, including the brand new song Still a chance and a brilliant extended guitar solo on Distant Dreamland! We also got photos from the event, check it out!
[16-6-2004]
Smålandsposten recently did another article on Minstrel Spirit. (Swedish only) We're currently having some problems with the guestbook, work is under way.
[4-6-2004]
Minstrel Spirit will be supporting Blackmore's Night!..at Chinateatern, Stockholm, June 8th. Tickets available from Ticnet.se or Chinateatern ticket sales (+46 08-566 323 50) Minstrel Spirit will perform as a three piece featuring David Braic, Carolina Lindwall and Tommy Braic on bass and backing vocals. Check out 11 moments from the releaseparty for Enter the woods. ..Someone's 40th birthday was also celebrated.
Check out some shots from a recent photo session[30-3-2004]
At this moment you can preview the liner notes and cover layout (in .pdf)Please check back for samples and further information.
[1-12-2003]
David has until now written and arranged 7 new songs for the forthcoming CD, some songs are original and some songs are based on traditional tunes.The recordings will take place in Staffan Stavert’s ”Studio Gul” during december 2003—january 2004.
Staffan Stavert is a very talented and complete musician (main instrument keyboard) and has worked with David on many projects since the beginning of the eighties. Staffan is also a regular member of David’s rockband ”Mandrake Root”. More information about Staffan Stavert will soon follow. Staffan will contribute as engineer, producer and musician on this Minstrel Spirit project.
Possible release of the new Minstrel Spirit CD would be sometime in february 2004.
One song called ”Grapes for wine” ( music: David Braic lyrics: Goran Edman) will feature the talented male singer Goran Edman on lead and backing vocals. The song has an irish/celtic feel which suits the context of Minstrel Spirit. The song also includes electric guitar !!For those of you who don’t know - Goran Edman has worked with musicians such as Yngwie Malmsteen and John Norum to name a few..)
Other worktitles on songs are: Spanish fantasy, Distant Dreamland, Clock strikes, Memories of Rabenstein to name a few.
More information about Mandrake Root check out : www.blakkrecords.com click further on ”bands” Mandrake Root. Minstrel Spirit featuring Jannike on vocals will perform a pre-christmas concert on a private occasion for 350 people 17:th december. [29-10-2003] Minstrel Spirit will be performing another acoustic set on tuesday 9 december in Musikhuset, formerly Bergendahlska gården, in Växjö. Entrance is free andMinstrel Spirit will go onstage around 19.15. This performance willintroduce the young new spirit Jannike Braic on vocals. [15-8-2003] Lookee here, good things come to those who keep at it. Fridays and publicity, for a start. [14-8-2003] David has posted his biography. Minstrel Spirit will appear in the local newsprint Smålandsposten. Probably the weekend issue, we'll put a direct link to the article if it goes online. [11-8-2003] We've been burning midnight oil around here. We will add content to the new sections as it materializes. The band section starts out with a collection of (you have to admit) invigorating photos from Davids recent renaissance travels in Germany. [26-7-2003] Minstrel Spirit will be performing an acoustic set on monday (28/7) in Linnéparken, Växjö. Entrance is free and Minstrel Spirit will get the stage cue around 18.15. Whether clapping your hands or rattling jewelry, you'll find the park on this map. We hope to put up video clips from this event, stay tuned.Fayre thee well was missing from the mp3 clips. Have a listen now. [14-05-2003] The minstrel telegraph is an announcement list for the bands activities, click here to join.
More information about Mandrake Root check out : www.blakkrecords.com click further on ”bands” Mandrake Root.
Minstrel Spirit featuring Jannike on vocals will perform a pre-christmas concert on a private occasion for 350 people 17:th december.
[29-10-2003]
Minstrel Spirit will be performing another acoustic set on tuesday 9 december in Musikhuset, formerly Bergendahlska gården, in Växjö. Entrance is free andMinstrel Spirit will go onstage around 19.15. This performance willintroduce the young new spirit Jannike Braic on vocals.
[15-8-2003]
Lookee here, good things come to those who keep at it. Fridays and publicity, for a start.
[14-8-2003]
David has posted his biography. Minstrel Spirit will appear in the local newsprint Smålandsposten. Probably the weekend issue, we'll put a direct link to the article if it goes online.
[11-8-2003]
We've been burning midnight oil around here. We will add content to the new sections as it materializes. The band section starts out with a collection of (you have to admit) invigorating photos from Davids recent renaissance travels in Germany.
[26-7-2003]
Minstrel Spirit will be performing an acoustic set on monday (28/7) in Linnéparken, Växjö. Entrance is free and Minstrel Spirit will get the stage cue around 18.15. Whether clapping your hands or rattling jewelry, you'll find the park on this map. We hope to put up video clips from this event, stay tuned.Fayre thee well was missing from the mp3 clips. Have a listen now.
[14-05-2003]
The minstrel telegraph is an announcement list for the bands activities, click here to join.
