Martin Carthy - Transform Me Then Into A Fish (2025) [Hi-Res]

Transform Me Then Into A Fish is an album that marks the return of legendary folk musician Martin Carthy to his seminal 1965 debut. It reimagines classic tracks with fresh arrangements, infused with the wisdom and experience of a six-decade career. The album features traditional English ballads like Scarborough Fair and High Germany, alongside contributions from guests—Carthy’s daughter, Eliza Carthy, on fiddle and vocals, and Sheema Mukherjee on sitar. The music conveys profound emotional depth and storytelling prowess, staying true to British folk traditions while offering a contemporary perspective, making it both poignant and relevant.

Tracklist:
1-1 Martin Carthy - The Trees They Do Grow High [4:36]
1-2 Martin Carthy - Ye Mariners All [3:17]
1-3 Martin Carthy - Lovely Joan [3:05]
1-4 Martin Carthy - Dream Of Napoleon [5:44]
1-5 Martin Carthy - Eighteenth of June [6:17]
1-6 Martin Carthy - The Handsome Cabin Boy [3:00]
1-7 Martin Carthy - A-Begging I Will Go [3:52]
1-8 Martin Carthy - High Germany [3:51]
1-9 Martin Carthy - The Famous Flower Of Serving Men [7:13]
1-10 Martin Carthy - Scarborough Fair [4:09]
1-11 Martin Carthy - The Ballad Of Springhill [3:58]