#dark bluegrass

[dancingandsingingintheforest]

The ever-growing playlist. I add a couple of more songs spontaneously.

[kitquinlanart]

Old Number 7, inspired by the song of the same name by The Devil Makes Three. Watercolor.

[franollie]

im gonna have to start gatekeeping country music and i really dont want to do thatttt

[theparanoid]

Panopticon - The Scars Of Man On The Once Nameless Wilderness I And II

(2018, full double album)

[Atmospheric Black Metal, American Folk Music, Post-Rock, Americana, Dark Folk, Bluegrass, Melodic Black Metal]

[barbietrailerpark]

shots of storm clouds while moving

[cavedwellermusic]

An Intro Guide to Gothic/Dark Country, Bluegrass and Americana

James presents a introductory guide to one of his favourite areas of the music world, the realm of gothic/dark country, bluegrass and Americana. This is a world that doesn't get nearly enough attention, despite the amazing amount of talent and originality to be found. For many of you who don't like country, this style can serve as a way to bridge the gap between darker and heavier music and other styles of the genre, So dive on in and find out just what you've been missing out on.

[infinityof6]

New split with my friends Perdu Point • called A Ghost’s Note.

1. Infinity Of 6 - Azure Pastures 3+6 04:40 2. Infinity Of 6 - Mandolunstrrrung Finger Wall 02:41 3.  Infinity Of 6 - The Pit Crew Left The Hose In The Tank... But I Kept On  Rollin' Baby You Know What Time It Is 00:31 4. Infinity Of 6 - Well Of Hate 02:24 5. Infinity Of 6 - Earning The Collier's Pay 02:20 6. Infinity Of 6 - Milt Jackson's Rare Banana Sticker Collection 02:50 7. Infinity Of 6 - I Suppose Death Would Be The Answer 00:57 8. Perdu Point • - In Our Defence I 06:59 9. Perdu Point • - In Our Defence II 07:48 10. Perdu Point • - In Our Defence III 06:03 11. Perdu Point • - In Our Defence IV 06:07 12. Perdu Point • - In Our Defence V 06:45

Listen/purchase: A Ghost's Note by Infinity Of 6/Perdu Point •

[girderednerve]

well i love the rumble and i love the dark i love the cool of the slate

[vivalasthedas]

the ai that titles the spotify daylists really really needs to be taught a new term instead of calling that genre 'dark folk'.

like i know that its normal to call the more gothic/melancholic country 'dark country' - although southern gothic is also used from what i've seen - and obviously things like dark wave and other genre titles that use it don't have this issue. But this one specific use case MAYBE maybe we DONT

[sonic-emporium]

We've seen the best and we've seen the worst Yeah, we been blessed and we've been cursed Your mamas know that I love you both, but They won't tell you that I tried I try every day of my life

And it's been a test to make it here My hope's faded through the years But I've been holding on to the prayer and I hope that some day soon God sees my efforts and my pain Shows me my efforts aren't in vain

And I've played the part and I've played the fool, and I've been used And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you For what it's worth, I never meant you any pain Just so you know, I love you both just the same

We've seen the best and we've seen the worst Yeah we been blessed and we've been cursed But it's all been worth it, just to watch you grow boys And I'll be a daddy 'til I die When I die I'll keep the angels by your side

Well, I've played the part and I've played the fool, and I've been used And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you For what it's worth, I never meant you any pain Just so you know, I love you both just the same

Well, I've played the part and I've played the fool, and I've been used And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you For what it's worth, I never meant you any pain And just so you know, I love you both just the same

[berryhoneypie]

Let go of the pain and hold onto the rhythm, it’s consciously held back in you

[filosofablogger]

♫ Islands in the Stream ♫

My ‘good people’ post this morning, featuring Dolly Parton, naturally put me in the mood for one of her songs!  I only had one in my archives, but it is one of my favourites!  I have added an additional clip that I really think you’ll enjoy! I have a feeling that not too many of you are country music fans, and quite honestly I’m not terribly fond of most country music, either.  I absolutely…

[zkzm500a2]

call me brick butterfly because i'm a hardcore gobbler and a long time guzzler of hydrogenated crap

[theparanoid]

Panopticon - Collapse

(2009, full album)

[Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal, Bluegrass, Neofolk, Dark Folk]

[steddieas-shegoes]

At ten years old, Eddie’s mama gets a raise at work just in time for Christmas. This is the same year Wayne works enough to set aside almost $200 for Eddie’s Christmas presents.

Eddie doesn’t know this, and he’s a kid who knows better than to expect more than a few things in his stocking and one or two “bigger gifts” -usually books or tapes- so it’s a surprise when his stocking is overflowing and there’s a huge box under the tree Christmas morning.

Even more surprising is that it’s labeled from Santa, and Eddie hasn’t believed in Santa for nearly three years despite everyone in his classes still believing. He bounces on his feet while he waits for Wayne to get his coffee, for his mama to finish making their special hot chocolate.

The year he gets his first guitar is also the year he finds out his mama can sing like a rock star.

It’s the year he finds out Wayne used to play bluegrass at a bar back home and probably could’ve made it big if he was willing to leave his sister.

It’s the year Eddie finds out he can play by ear and uses it to his advantage to learn all his favorite songs as soon as he figures out the chords.

And for years, he is quick to pull out his acoustic to learn something new, even when he manages to buy his electric with money from helping fix cars at the shop where his uncle’s friend works.

After he saves Hawkins, and his hands stop shaking enough for him to play, he asks Steve to bring his acoustic to the hospital so he can entertain himself. Steve shares a look with Wayne, then his mama.

“It, uh, didn’t survive…everything.”

Nothing broke his heart quite like hearing that.

He pretends it’s okay though, doesn’t want his mama and Wayne to feel worse than they already did about everything.

He tables his emotions until he’s alone that night, shortly after dinner when everyone goes home to get some rest before the next day of volunteering, and cleaning, and visiting.

He’s woken up in the middle of the night by the door opening, and even though the person coming in is trying to be quiet, the door creaks from the building settling funny during the “earthquake.”

“Steve?”

Steve turns and even in the dark, Eddie can see his blush.

He’s holding something.

Something big and guitar shaped.

“What have you done?”

Steve walks over to him and gently sets the guitar case in his lap.

Eddie opens it and sees a gently used acoustic with Eddie’s name now engraved on the side.

“Steve.”

“You can have nice things. You should have nice things. We don’t have many options right now, but at least you won’t get rusty.”

Eddie cried.

Steve held him.

And after Steve wiped his tears away and kissed his forehead—which was something they’d be talking about as soon as Eddie could focus on something other than the guitar in his lap— he played slower songs, songs that even Steve could recognize, until a nurse realized Steve was here past visiting hours and kicked him out.

When his mama saw it the next morning propped by his bed, she smiled knowingly.

“I see the boy followed through.”

“What?”

“He asked me all kinds of questions about guitars and what your old one looked like and if a used one would be okay. Don’t know how he found one so quick.”

“He’s pretty determined when he sets his mind to something.”

“I think he’s set his mind on you, baby.”

Eddie thought maybe she was right.

[tantei-chan01]

Animals Continued

Xxxxx

Once the World Tour is taken care of, with the rock trolls agreeing to help with the damages, the rest of the tribes return to their respective territories. There's just one issue, the wild life have gotten bolder.

Since the attack, many of their defenses have been destroyed, causing the local wildlife to get closer to the residents. There haven't been any attacks, but it does make the citizens nervous.

Techno trolls have sharks, eels, and large squid that are their natural predators. It's also the time of year for the giant mana ray migration, so they need to figure out a way to redirect them without their tech.

The Classical trolls have large preditory birds to worry about, and they're having trouble getting their eighth goats under control.

The Country trolls have many poisoness animals in the desert. Their cattle have been scared off so many times that they won't get close to the town.

The Funk trolls have to stay grounded until repairs are done on the ship, since they haven't been on the ground for so long, they're not quite sure how to deal with many of the creatures.

The Rock trolls also have a problem, with so many of the citizens in different territories to help with repairs. They've neglected their own issues with the lava crocs and boulder buzzards.

When Poppy learns of this, she sends in the one troll who can help them.

Enter Branch.

At first, Branch was a little apprehensive to leave the village, they still have some repairs to do, and it's mating season for the puffalo. The Snack Pack tell him that they can handle the reconstruction and Milton can help with the puffalo. So he packs up his bags and starts heading toward the other tribes.

Xxx

Branch spends a month in each tribe to do his job. He tackles the predators first, spending two weeks studying their habits and memorizing their sounds. Once he finds a pattern in the communication or an exploitable weakness, he makes a strategy and collaborates with the other trolls on how to best go through it. Some animals he was able to convince to move areas, others he had no choice but use force.

Once the predators are taken care of, he gets to the domestic animals. Like before, he memorizes the habits and sounds. Once he has a form of communication going, he'll ask them what they need. He then relays the message to the trolls, and they start making accommodations.

The other tribes notice how their pets and livestock seem much calmer around the once gray troll. Even the more temperamental of their creature become putty in his hands. Many have called him the 'Animal Whisperer', and the more romantic types call him an Angel.

To say thanks for helping them, each tribe gives him an animal.

Techno gave him a Low beat Turtle, similar to Suki's bugs, the have a turntable on their back. They can move on land and can create a low vibration sound that has a calming effect.

Classical gave him three eighth goats as they do better in a herd than by themselves. Their wool is fluffy and warm, making incredible blankets, pillows, and sweaters. They also have a melodious bleat.

Country gave him a dairy Bluegrass Buffalo, they're a sandy blue color cow. They make a delicious and nutritious milk and are very gentle.

Funk gave him a snug-a-lug since Branch can talk to them. He can figure out how to hug it without multiplying. And yes, Branch can make that cute little warble it does.

Rock gave him a Lava Snake, they vary in color from dark red to an ashy gray. Their hide is very tough while their underbelly is quite soft. They can withstand extremely high temperatures, and their skin can be melted to create many things once they shed. The young one likes to sleep in the fireplace.

The animals in Pop village take them under their tutelage to become Branch's bodyguards, unbeknownst to him.