Ebb and Flow
All the nitty gritty
All tracks written by 3 Daft Monkeys except Dance of the Old Man of Storr by Athene Roberts
1-01
Nothing
A lament to our old band, from which 3 Daft Monkeys was formed. The end of one chapter and the beginning of a new exciting journey.
Taken from the BROUHAHA E.P. (2000)
Recorded in Cornwall with the band's original line-up
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Vocals, Violin
Rich Mulryne - Drums & Percussion
1-02
We Be
A gentle love song celebrating the freedom and adventure that playing music together gave us as we toured around Europe in our purple Dodge van, busking in every village, town and city.
Taken from the album OOOMIM (2002)
Recorded by Thomas Sawannia, Germany
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals
Athene Roberts - Violin, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
1-03
Bubbles
Next time we go to the Isles of Scilly we’ll take a fungus identification book with us!
Taken from the album HUBBADILLIA (2004)
Recorded at Presshouse Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Bass Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
1-04
The Man
In memory of Tim’s dad John Ashton.
Recorded in the back of the van, on a day too nice to be in the studio
It just sprung out of nowhere. We loved the organic feel of it, you can even hear the birds singing in the background
Taken from the album HUBBADILLIA (2004)
Recorded at Presshouse Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Cittern
Athene Roberts - Violin, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar, Percussion
1-05
Go Tell The Bees
We were inspired by the old Cornish tale that if you have important news, you go whisper it to the bees, and they will gently spread the word. This is our optimistic whisper to the bees that together we’ll find a way to save our beautiful planet.
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Kick Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Piano
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Colin Seddon - Bass Drum, Marraccas, Cymbals
Rebecca Jackson - Cello
1-06
Monkey & The Slippers
A whimsical tale about an ill-prepared and rather naive day trip to Morocco
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Kick Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Colin Seddon - Percussion
1-07
Dance of the Old Man of Storr
Athene was moved to write this eerie instrumental piece during a visit to the awe-inspiring Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. We still have the book of walks, with the tune written on the back in pencil
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Athene Roberts - Violin, Piano
1-08
Doors of Perception
A story of a young friend lost in their own dream world. The song is a gentle nudge to sometimes check in with reality and be thankful for what you have.
Taken from the album THE ANTIQUATED & THE ARCANE (2010)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Bass Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Rich Mulryne - Percussion
Patrick Roberts - Oboe
1-09
Time to Evolve
It would make all the difference in the world if we gave each other time, time to evolve.
Taken from the album THE ANTIQUATED & THE ARCANE (2010)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Penny Whistle
1-10
Love Life
This epic song is a celebration of love and life. It was such a joy to record with the choir, it still brings tears to our eyes.
Taken from the album THE ANTIQUATED & THE ARCANE (2010)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
(Choir recorded at Troon Community Primary School, Cornwall)
Mixed and Produced by Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Bass Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Rich Mulryne - Bass Drum, Djembe, Darabuka, Cymbals, Hi-Hat, Drum Kit, Noisy Cricket
Colin Seddon - Caxixis, Talking Drum, Bongos, Triangle, Darabuka, Surdo, Brekate, Shakers and Bell
Ingleheart Singers - Chorus
1-11
Jenny & The Changeling
It was once believed that 'spriggans' stole babies and left changelings behind to feed on the mother's milk. Making life unpleasant for the changeling was thought to force the spriggan to return the real child. Couldn't all babies be mistaken for 'changelings' occasionally?
Taken from the album OF STONES & BONES (2013)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Produced by 3 Daft Monkeys and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drum Kit, Darabuka, Percussion
Lukas Drinkwater - Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar
Arlo Zachy Ashton - Vocals
1-12
Morwenna
There are many tales of the allure of the sirens of the sea and the downfall of their victims to a watery end. But isn't it possible that they too are the victims of their own passions?
Taken from the album OF STONES & BONES (2013)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Produced by 3 Daft Monkeys and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Electric Guitar, Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drum Kit, Darabuka, Percussion
Lukas Drinkwater - Double Bass, Vocals
1-13
Tale of the Laziest Pirate
A whimsical and fictional tale of a reluctant wannabe pirate
Taken from the album OF STONES & BONES (2013)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Produced by 3 Daft Monkeys and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Banjolele, Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drum Kit, Darabuka, Percussion
Lukas Drinkwater - Double Bass, Vocals
1-14
Look to the Stars
Inspired by Hesham Moadamani, a young journalist who swam across the Aegean Sea at night from Turkey to Greece whilst fleeing his homeland of Syria. I heard his story on Radio 4’s Short Cuts, and was deeply moved by his description of how, at the point when he thought all was lost, he looked up to the stars as he floated in the icy sea, and admired their absolute beauty.
Taken from the album YEAR OF THE CLOWN (2017)
Recorded at Cube Recording Studios, Cornwall
Produced by Gareth Young and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Guitar, Penny Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, vocals, Whistle
Rich Mulryne - Drums, persussion, vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass guitar, vocals, Low D Whistle
Jen Dyer - Viola
Ben Sutcliffe - Violin
1-15
We Are Revolution
After helping set up a home-education collective, we were blown away by the openness, enthusiasm and wonder at the world exuberantly shown by the young people we worked with. If they are our future, then we are optimistic.
Taken from the album YEAR OF THE CLOWN (2017)
Recorded at Cube Recording Studios, Cornwall
Produced by Gareth Young and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Violin, vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drums, persussion, vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass guitar, vocals
Jen Dyer - Viola
Arlo Zachy Ashton - Vocals
Matilda Young - Vocals
1-16
The Prison Song
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, D Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Hand Percussion, Drum Kit, Sound Effects, Vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Big D Whistle, Back Vocals
1-17
This is My Call
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, D Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Hand Percussion, Drum Kit, Sound Effects, Vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Big D Whistle, Back Vocals
Jen Dyer - Viola
Elowen Waters - Violin
1-18
Ebb and Flow
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Vocals:
Athene Roberts
Chris Dennis
Dave Trevena
Elowen Waters
Jamie Graham
Jen Dyer
Lara Tatam
Niall
Penny
Sal & Foz Forsdike
Tim Ashton
2-01
Wonderful
Taken from the BROUHAHA E.P. (2000)
Recorded in Cornwall with the band's original line-up
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Vocals, Violin
Rich Mulryne - Drums & Percussion
2-02
Global Junkie
Taken from the BROUHAHA E.P. (2000)
Recorded in Cornwall with the band's original line-up
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Vocals, Violin
Rich Mulryne - Drums & Percussion
2-03
Faces
Taken from the album OOOMIM (2002)
Recorded by Thomas Sawannia, Germany
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Whistle, Bass Drum
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Recorder, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar, Percussion
2-04
Hubbadillia
Taken from the album HUBBADILLIA (2004)
Recorded at Presshouse Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys.
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Whistle, Bass Drum, Cittern
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Recorder, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar, Percussion
2-05
Astral Eyes
Taken from the album HUBBADILLIA (2004)
Recorded at Presshouse Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys.
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Whistle, Bass Drum, Cittern
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Recorder, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar, Percussion
2-06
Paranoid Big Brother
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Kick Drum, Penny Whistle
Athene Roberts = Violin, Vocals. Recorder, Piano
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
2-07
Social Vertigo
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Kick Drum, Penny Whistle
Athene Roberts = Violin, Vocals. Recorder, Piano
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Colin Seddon - Hi-Hat, Brushes
2-08
Let 'Em In
Taken from the album SOCIAL VERTIGO (2008)
Recorded at Green Room Studios, Devon
Produced by Mark Tucker and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - 12 String Guitar, Vocals, Kick Drum, Penny Whistle
Athene Roberts = Violin, Vocals. Recorder, Piano
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Colin Seddon - Brekete, Caxixis, Cymbals, Caixa
2-09
The Antiquated & The Arcane
Taken from the album THE ANTIQUATED & THE ARCANE (2010)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Penny Whistle, Bass Drum, Banjolele, Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Accordian, Piano, Percussion
Jamie Waters - Bass Guitar
Rich Mulryne - Bass Drum, Djembe, Darabuka, Cymbals, Hi-Hat, Drum Kit, Noisy Cricket
Colin Seddon - Caxixis, Talking Drum, Bongos, Triangle, Darabuka, Surdo, Brekate, Shakers and Bell
2-10
Days of the Dance (Re-Recorded)
2011 re-recorded single version, mixed by Jim Lowe
Original version from the album THE ANTIQUATED & THE ARCANE (2010)
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Electric Guitar, Banjolele, Penny Whistle Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals, Piano
Lukas Drinkwater - Double Bass, Electric Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Rich Mulryne: Drums & Percussion
2-11
World on its Head
Taken from the album OF STONES & BONES (2013)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Produced by 3 Daft Monkeys and Mark Ellis
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Electric Guitar, Banjolele, Penny Whistle Percussion
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drum Kit, Darabuka, Percussion
Lukas Drinkwater - Double Bass, Electric Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Matt Truen - Saxophone
2-12
Year of the Clown
Taken from the album YEAR OF THE CLOWN (2017)
Recorded at Cube Recording Studios, Cornwall
Produced by Gareth Young and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Violin, vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drums, persussion, vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass guitar, saxophone, vocals
Simon Dobson - Trumpet
Jen Dyer - Viola
2-13
1000 Years
Taken from the album YEAR OF THE CLOWN (2017)
Recorded at Cube Recording Studios, Cornwall
Produced by Gareth Young and 3 Daft Monkeys
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, 6 String Guitar
Athene Roberts - Violin, vocals
Rich Mulryne - Drums, persussion, vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass guitar, saxophone, vocals
Simon Dobson - Trumpet
2-14
Power to the Peaceful
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, D Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Hand Percussion, Drum Kit, Sound Effects, Vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Big D Whistle, Back Vocals
Jen Dyer - Viola
Elowen Waters - Violin
2-15
Message to Authority
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, D Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Hand Percussion, Drum Kit, Sound Effects, Vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Big D Whistle, Back Vocals
2-16
Roses
Taken from the album INFORMATION CAMOUFLAGE (2024)
Recorded at Propagation House Studios, Cornwall
Mixed and Produced by Mark Ellis, Tim Ashton and Athene Roberts
Tim Ashton - Vocals, 12 String Guitar, D Whistle
Athene Roberts - Violin, Vocals
Rich Mulryne - Hand Percussion, Drum Kit, Sound Effects, Vocals
Jamie Graham - Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Big D Whistle, Back Vocals