Offa Rex - The Queen of Hearts

Offa Rex -- the new project from Olivia Chaney and The Decemberists -- performs "The Queen of Hearts," the title track to their 2017 debut album. Get the album now: offarex.lnk.to...
Video directed by Alex Chaloff

[@NeilYockey]

I'm ready for another Offa Rex album.

[@folkpine]

Yes we can

[@dr.arikgreenberg25]

Or ten....

[@lukeminton-schwarzmanschol1943]

still waiting :/

[@reneask79]

Please - make another album - still listening in 2021 - and in 2040

[@marklar5334]

Olivia Chaney is THE powerhouse voice of modern folk.

[@untalentedclod]

There simply isn't enough music out there that induces goose bumps from it's sheer beauty. Wow. This reminds me of Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span. I'm old enough to remember Steelye Span and Pentangle. This is spectacular and the Decemberists are the perfect choice to align herself with.

[@paonkero3159]

Yeah pal, you said it. I caught this on the radio and thought I was hearing remastered Steeleye Span.

[@ChristopherDLewis]

A Baldwin electric harpsichord! How deliciously retro.

[@witoldregulski924]

She reminds me of Anne Briggs, Joni Mitchell and other great women of folk music. Love her voice, beautiful and strong. It's nice to hear Olivia again. Very good song.

[@tonyhamid802]

That old troubadour spirit of the Decemberists had to go somewhere. Here's where it's landed up.

[@simplemade1]

Harpischord and pop goes hand in hand since The Kinks in 1966 (Face To Face). Beautiful!

[@jeffdurand2452]

The Kinks (probably the best pop band) and The Left Banke. "Pretty Ballerina", released in 1966, is a beautiful song (and the album is a masterwork too).

[@evansmith3589]

The Strawbs as well!

[@icutmyownhairs]

ohmygod, it's a baldwin electric harpsichord!! they are *so very* fun to play!~

[@linabumoable]

Que hermosa canción! ❤ Suena etérea ls voz de Olivia. Wonderful!!! Can't stop listening

[@markr9640]

Sooooo perrrrfect....

[@meluvcheese22]

To the queen of hearts, he's the ace of sorrow He's here today, and he's gone tomorrow Young men are plenty, but sweethearts few If my love leaves me, what shall I do? Had I the store in yonder mountain Where gold and silver is had for counting I would not count for the heart of thee Mine eyes so full, I could not see My father left me both house and land And servants many at my command At my commandment, they ne'er shall be I'll forsake them all, and go with thee To the queen of hearts, he's the ace of sorrow He's here today, and he's gone tomorrow Young men are plenty, but sweethearts few If my love leaves me, what shall I do?

[@editorjuno]

Olivia needs to tour with her own electric band, completely with harpsichord. Colin & Co. proved the concept, and IMO that's the natural next step for Olivia.

[@fionnmccueil]

Love that little break in her voice every so often. This is excellent, and happily reminiscent of Steeleye Span and Maddy Prior in so many good ways!

[@svandyke111]

This is beautiful. Fills my soul.

[@conikey968]

懐かしくて　懐かしくて　３０年以上探していました。 ありがとう　感謝。

[@ParcelOfRogue]

I've been playing this constantly and playing the album to people and it's going down tremendously. The Album is my favourite for many years as a folk rock aficionado. Also try Richard Thompson, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, Show of Hands, Figgy Duff, Tarras, Oyster band, Fotheringay, Steeleye Span, Albion Band, Rattle on the Stovepipe, Great Big Sea, Plankerdown band, Bushwackers band, Redgum, Spririt of the West, Morris On, Renaissance, Lindisfarne, Jack the Lad (70's ), Five Hand Reel, Clan Alba, Runrig, Moving Hearts, Silly Wizzard, Easy Club, Pamela Morgan, Dick Gaughan, Lenahan, Rawlins Cross, Horslips, Sweeneys Men etc etc.

[@ParcelOfRogue]

I forgot "Little Johnny England" and "Trad Arr".

[@dougdavis8986]

Read the interview with Colin meloy in issue 45 of The Fretboard Journal.

[@meluvcheese22]

Thanks for this comment!

[@davidb2095]

Blows me away. So original yet familiar, this music sounds to my ears.

[@stephenm5004]

I first heard Olivia about two years ago and I had to just sit in the car transfixed by her voice and by her songs on "The Longest River". It is still one of my favourite albums and her voice is ..well what can you say? I love this new collaboration - especially "the old churchyard". Not so keen on "Blackleg miner"

[@thomashermann2785]

An absolutely amazing collection of music! I'm captivated. Go to bed and wake up listening to this Offa Rex album.

[@ParcelOfRogue]

Thank you to Gordon Roberts of MD, USA for introducing this to me. Very reminiscent of Sandy Denny and early Fairport Convention.

[@Benjamin98225]

Le clips et vraiment génial

[@littleloader2191]

I'll be having this on auto-repeat for a while... simply wonderful

[@dustymusic448]

Great Work & sound!! Been writing music all my life. And this is great vibe!!!

[@jessicanusse1027]

Can't wait for the album to come out!

[@MrBarakurda]

Гарна музика та жіночий спів!

[@kathleenjanisheck4984]

gorgeous song

[@speedrodom]

For a second I believe I was hearing Mellow Candle. Beatiful.

[@philbytaylor]

Fabulous stuff - hope you'll be touring the album in Europe!

[@summerinspringville-hill]

Ok Olivia is beyond talented and amazing to be playing that complicated harpsichord part and singing.

[@PhilRemington]

Sounds great! It's got a 'The Courage of Others'-era Midlake feel, with Beach House-esque vocals.

[@folkpine]

Wow I was just listening to that album a few minutes ago, after some years

[@chan6586]

ファンになりました^ ^ これからも楽しみにしてます

[@josephschembri]

I can't get enough of this!

[@SteveCostaMesa]

They have got to be children of a Renaissance Faire parents and had a harpsichord just laying around the campsite. I always thought the harpsichord was a lame instrument until I heard this song. Amazing songs and I think all the hipsters have a new favorite and their playlist

[@bluebird28tl]

Timeless... beautiful.

[@David_T]

Jenny Conlee must be in hog heaven: She is a big fan of 'Songs from the Wood' era Jethro Tull.

[@QuistJam]

Love it.

[@johnfedele9104]

Delicious. Can't wait for more.

[@dadadavinci8450]

Exactly what I been waiting for ♥️

[@zachroberts6068]

This is outstanding.

[@opeth61]

Stunning!!!!

[@86wfrancis]

folkalley.com brought me here! Greetings from Brazil!

[@SilverWolfMoon]

Really enjoying this - reminds me very much of Mellow Candle, particularly their songs 'Heaven Heath' and 'Sheep Season'

[@Vintagegirl3]

Love her voice !! Beautiful song :)

[@petemasters5818]

Come to London with this....

[@johnpluck6126]

Watch for her in the future!

[@oceanside8034]

how lovely!! can't wait to see what's next

[@webuymusic]

Wonderful!!!

[@bronny2000]

Beautiful guys x

[@patrickdevaal8948]

Bought the record! Absolute must have! Greetz,P(a diehard Metal fan & Some)

[@sherrienickerson9524]

Wow! I like your music! Never heard of your work before now, but will definitely be checking it out further.

[@lordmurphy4344]

Love it

[@amysaysgetbent]

YES!

[@justinleonard8503]

Great looking video

[@hang-sangitch]

Very cool

[@DontBeAfraidFFVIII]

I'd like an instrumental version of this to hear the melody

[@andrejzlatkov2249]

this is fucking amazing!!!

[@psychedelicumpire3174]

Reminds me of Vivienne McAuliffe and the Principal Edwards Magic Theater. Very nice!

[@stevefrye3749]

lareena mckennit a bit in there I hear!!

[@rfz84]

I am a simple man.. I hear harpsichord, I like

[@NickJHenderson]

Any idea what Jenny Conlee is playing?

[@wildnaturalskincare]

God it's so beautiful

[@pptthik]

This is far better than Fairport Convention or Steeleye Span.

[@williamestrada6007]

Sparkle pony

[@sethaldarith6778]

What keyboard is that at the beginning!?

[@johnpluck6126]

Definetly Fairport in source! Brilliant, brilliant singer. You want the best, go to the........Cecil Sharpe!

[@LordGreystoke]

Interesting. Might take repeated listening before I finally sign off on it and recommend to others.

[@KilianSchindler]

Anyone else getting "Mellow Candle" vibes? Anyway, if you like this you might want to check them out.

[@fredenika]

High caliber here

[@brimstonereign6229]

For becky hollifield. Hopefully it will remind u of me

[@joeylantis22]

I see Collin playing an acoustic guitar but I can't hear it at all in the song!

[@editorjuno]

Listen harder -- it's there and very effectively recorded.

[@sgregg5257]

Offa Rex Totius Anglorum Patriea

[@mikefat6773]

幻想的

[@robertbuhler2950]

sounds a bit like Judee Sill

[@davestreeter2]

Eat your heart out Albion Band. I love you but Offa Rex takes it.

[@brendanrogers1990]

Holy Shit, who kept this quiet from me?!?

[@adietrichringle]

the olde church yard

[@zane_sporrer_design]

am I the only one who would rather more new Decemberists stuff than this?

[@jimknight7352]

Me too, as nice as it is. The Decembristss are a great band

[@dianaojedarevah849]

No, this is the perfect combination. Decemberists with a vocalist with a nice voice.

[@rogerthomas7382]

No, one other cloth eared pillock has also chimed in

[@ilyaborschuk2114]

I'm ready for another Offa Rex album.