The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high a… Read Full Bio ↴The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.
With the release of their debut album Waterbound in early 2012, which features their fresh styles, compositions, as well as collaborations with singers Ruth Moody and Norah Rendell, the quartet grabbed the attention of critics and fans across many genres. This recording fueled a busy summer of festivals across Canada, a month long tour of Germany in the fall, and world wide sales and radio play. The year was capped with 3 awards, bringing the album, and the band further into the public eye; Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Fretless walked away with both Ensemble of the year, and Instrumental Group of the Year. Most recently, The Fretless' album 'Bird's Nest' won Canada's most prestigious music award; the 2017 JUNO Award for Instrumental album of the year.
In 2016, Ben Plotnick joined the group, replacing Ivonne Hernandez who had moved on to pursue other musical projects.
Musically, the goals of the group are to expand the rhythmic, harmonic and structured arrangement style of the many folk genres they play using only string instruments. There are countless fiddle styles across Canada and around the globe that have been stagnating over time, and The Fretless is working to incorporate a new approach and a new audience. As a band, all four members have come from very different traditional and contemporary backgrounds, and are influenced by a vast array of art. However they are unified in their goal to continually develop their amalgamated sound in order to push traditional music as far as possible.
The Fretless is an innovation in music that must be heard. They harbor all the energy of fiddle tunes, while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance.
With the release of their debut album Waterbound in early 2012, which features their fresh styles, compositions, as well as collaborations with singers Ruth Moody and Norah Rendell, the quartet grabbed the attention of critics and fans across many genres. This recording fueled a busy summer of festivals across Canada, a month long tour of Germany in the fall, and world wide sales and radio play. The year was capped with 3 awards, bringing the album, and the band further into the public eye; Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Fretless walked away with both Ensemble of the year, and Instrumental Group of the Year. Most recently, The Fretless' album 'Bird's Nest' won Canada's most prestigious music award; the 2017 JUNO Award for Instrumental album of the year.
In 2016, Ben Plotnick joined the group, replacing Ivonne Hernandez who had moved on to pursue other musical projects.
Musically, the goals of the group are to expand the rhythmic, harmonic and structured arrangement style of the many folk genres they play using only string instruments. There are countless fiddle styles across Canada and around the globe that have been stagnating over time, and The Fretless is working to incorporate a new approach and a new audience. As a band, all four members have come from very different traditional and contemporary backgrounds, and are influenced by a vast array of art. However they are unified in their goal to continually develop their amalgamated sound in order to push traditional music as far as possible.
The Fretless is an innovation in music that must be heard. They harbor all the energy of fiddle tunes, while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance.
Bird's Nest
The Fretless Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Bird's Nest' by these artists:
Jordaan Mason & the Horse Museum My mouth is filled with his ovaries I hold them here…
Painted Shield Last night I had the same old dream I was running…
The Garden I'm waking up in a bird's nest I'm waking up in…
WARHOL.SS Ayy, woah, ayy, woah ayy, ayy, ayy, brr, ayy Ayy, ayy,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Fretless:
Alaska I was walking through icy streams That took my breath away,…
Dirty Work Times are hard You're afraid to pay the fee So you find…
My Moon My Man My moon, my man, so changeable and Such a lovable lamb…
Stay Waiting for the time to pass you by Hope the winds…
Troubled Mind I can't take the heat, guess I got a troubled…
Waterbound I went late one night The moon and stars were shining…
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Heather Luton
I mean.. damn!! Have I been living under a rock!?! Where did these guys come from?! This is one of the best string ensembles I have heard in years!
Invisible Inkling
You are by far at the top of my list of favorite musical groups! Great talent with the best instruments produces high quality music. Nothing else will do for me. Thanks!
Rommy BR
I don't know why this video doesn't have more views !!! This quartet is freaking awesome! Greetings from Chile
B. Bailey
i love what they do with playing with rhythms -such tight musicianship!
Botanical Bird
Just caught your performance a couple of hours ago in Tucson, just amazing! I bought 2 of your CD's. Thanks so much for coming to Tucson and please come back soon!
Steve Riseborough Music
Saw these guys in London a few nights ago. Fantastic musicians and mesmerising arrangements. Go and see!
desertpir8
Fantastic!! You all are amazing musicians.
Rodrigo Calmanowitz
Fantastic Sound! Beautiful melodies, so peaceful. Thank you.
LisADreamerArt
Lucky to have seen this performed in concert last evening!! Such talent.
Catpiper & Drumkitten
This is absolutely Brilliant, Is this an original tune? Is the score available or I should I learn it by ear? :-) fly you beautiful bird!