Scarborough Fair - Celtic Whistles Collection Vol.8 Front Cover

Scarborough Fair - Celtic Whistles Collection Vol.8

Sho Koshikawa & OriverMusic

Release Date

2026-04-03

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"Scarborough Fair" is a traditional English ballad, a folk song dating back to before the 17th century. Its allegorical lyrics feature lovers setting each other impossible tasks, with some interpretations suggesting it's the words of a deceased knight's spirit speaking to a traveler. The recurring herbs-parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme-are said by some to be a charm to ward off spirits. Popularized globally by Simon & Garfunkel in the 1960s, it became an icon of the folk revival. "Scarborough" refers to a market town in North Yorkshire. The traditional melody, more rustic than the modern version, differs slightly and continues to be performed by artists worldwide in various styles.

Artist Profile

  • Sho Koshikawa

    Composer, arranger, songwriter, videographer, and Celtic wind instrumentalist. Born on August 20, 1984 in Nagasaki, raised in Katsushika (Tokyo), originally from Ibaraki, and currently based in Tokyo. During his studies in composition and orchestration at a music school in Tokyo, he discovered the Irish traditional instrument "tin whistle". Since late 2022, he has been active as a composer/arranger with Co-Writing Farm. He also performs as a player of Celtic wind instruments, including the tin whistle and Irish flute. He runs the independent label "OriverMusic" (artist name: Oriver), which is centered around Celtic music and orchestral sound. I love cats.

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  • OriverMusic

    An independent label founded by Oriver (Sho Koshikawa), specializing in orchestral and Celtic-inspired music, featuring instruments such as the tin whistle and the Irish flute.

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