Martin Carthy marks the 60th anniversary of Scarborough Fair with a new version on his first solo album in over two decades, Transform Me Then into a Fish. The album, released on Carthy's 84th birthday, features sitar backing from Sheema Mukherjee, enhancing the song's haunting qualities. Carthy reflects on the song's significance, its connections to his musical history, and his love for folk lyrics. He also shares his home and memories with family, emphasizing the deep roots and collaboration within the folk tradition.
That's the kind of a song it is. Try not to be scared of it, said Carthy, whose sleeve notes when he first recorded the song provided a reminder that parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme were herbs traditionally associated with death.
I was interested in what Sheema could do with it, and she responded as a wonderful musician will respond.
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