The Meadows, consisting of Melody, Fantasia, Harvey, and Titania, have released their second album ‘Dreamless Days.’ Their sound is a perfect mix of Celtic, fantasy, and just enough of a contemporary feel to make it accessible across genres.

‘Dreamless Days’ will enchant fans with an entirely original tracklist and in fact, only one of the tracks (“Dream You Into Life”) is contributed by another writer. Some of the stand-out tracks include “Merlin’s Oak and Other Tales,” “Dried White Rose” and “There’s You” which could easily become a frequently covered crossover hit.

The music is beautifully blended and was recorded at the sibling’s home which they call ‘Pokey Cupboard Studios.’ Each sibling offers a unique contribution.

Melody plays flute, piano, violin, guitar, whistles, recorder, bodhrán, and also sings. She often switches between instruments mid-song and usually dances simultaneously. She’s a keen cook and also does much of the band’s social media.

Fantasia plays piano, violin, and sings. She has a deep love of musical improvisation and bringing together the classical and the contemporary. She teaches music and also loves literature.

Harvey plays violin, piano, guitar, bodhrán, and also sings. He’s the quiet one of the group and loves tennis, painting, and baking.

Titania is the lead vocalist but also plays piano, violin, percussion, and ocarina. She is a huge fan of musical theatre, writing, and also the outdoors and dressing creatively in historically-inspired clothing!

The Meadows’ understanding and closeness comes from familial ties, of course, but also from having been home-schooled by their creative and spiritual parents. ‘Dreamless Days’ is a melding of the old and the new; these are songs that draw inspiration from history, mythology, nature, and everyday life. These themes come together with a joyous but easily worn musical virtuosity that weaves between foot-stomping reels to rich vocal harmonies. The Meadows specialize in making a connection and taking their audiences on a spellbinding journey as ‘Dreamless Days’ proves, these siblings are in a field of their own.

Rating 4/5 ★★★★

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Highly Recommended for fans of Celtic Woman, Siobhan Owen, Grace Foley, and Aselin Debison

Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.