Announcing Spell Songs’ Third Studio Album: In Thin Air

We are delighted to announce that our third studio album In Thin Air will be released in September 2026! It is inspired by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane's latest collaboration The Book of Birds.

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Spell Songs

Conceived and commissioned by Folk by the Oak festival, Spell Songs is a musical evolution of both The Lost Words & The Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning illustrator Jackie Morris; creating a listening experience that intersects music, literature, language and art, as a call to reawaken our love of the wild.

“Undoubtedly one of [The Lost Words] most thrilling transformations ... [the Spell Songs ensemble] have together taken The Lost Words and turned it into something diverse, hopeful, moving and new”
Robert Macfarlane

Praise for Spell Songs Live
“One of the best live experiences I’ve ever seen at Birmingham Town Hall”
Chris Proctor, Head of Programming, Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall
"the art, the music, the sheer, ravishing beauty of the language... one of the greatest concerts we've ever had at Hay."
Hay International Literary Festival

The Lost Words Blessing

The Lost Words: Spell Songs album concludes with The Lost Words Blessing. It is offered both in hope and light, and in grief for the losses and dark times yet to come. We are proud and delighted to share this beautiful video of the creative journey.

Filmed by Elly Lucas Photography and edited by Ben Davis.

Our first album - The Lost Words: Spell Songs (2019)

Our first album CD is presented in a beautiful mixed media format featuring ‘Spells’ from both The Lost Words and The Lost Spells and iconic new artwork by  Jackie Morris. Tracks include Heartwood, Selkie Boy and The Lost Words Blessing

Praise for The Lost Words: Spell Songs
"Capturing the imagination of folk music's finest, ...gently reflective collection of original songs" Mojo
“rapturously received” - BBC Music Magazine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“a work of vision and brilliance” - fRoots ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“complex and beautiful and an absolute joy from start to finish”- RnR ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 
“exquisite musical reimaginings and settings … an outstanding production and keepsake” - Songlines ★ ★ ★ ★
“beguiling”- The Sunday Times ★ ★ ★ ★ 
“a delightful homage to nature” - The Times ★ ★ ★ ★ 
“A brave and magical creation” - The Observer

Spell Songs II: Let The Light In (2021)

Our second album draws inspiration from the creatures, art and language in both The Lost Words and The Lost Spells giving voice and presence to yet more birds, animals and flora such as Swallow, Red Is Your Art (from the Red Fox spell) and Bramble. 

Also available as a double gatefold LP. Both the CD and LP are adorned with the extraordinary illustrations of Jackie Morris, exceptional photography of Elly Lucas
and insightful musings of the artists.

“A glorious blend of music and pictures” BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
“it’s the group’s collective vocals that ace it.” The Observer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“a testament to the interplay between the musicians” Financial Times ★ ★ ★ ★
“Enchantment indeed” Songlines ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Graceful and mighty” The Scotsman ★ ★ ★ ★

Gifts of Light - digital live album (2023)

Hand-picked tracks from our 2022 Birmingham Symphony Hall performance and our livestream recording within the awe-inspiring Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum in 2021. Unique to this recording and a highlight of our live shows, Gifts of Light features Jackie Morris speaking the Otter Spell surrounded by 'Otter' music!

“A triumphant collaboration” Songlines ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“yet another breathtaking album... collaborative music-making at its very finest” KLOF Mag
“a joyous listening experience” Bright Young Folk
"a work of art and hope that adds to the joy in the world" Roots World
“One of the best live experiences I’ve ever seen…” Chris Proctor, Head of Programming, Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall
“To hear Spell Songs’ music reverberating through the Natural History Museum was a moment of pure joy. It was a truly incredible experience” Katy Payne, Head of Special Events at the Natural History Museum.

Spells Songs Choral Songbook - Now Available!

10 beautiful new choral arrangements of Spell Songs tracks such as Goldfinch, Jay and The Blessing are now available to download, individually or as a Songbook.

We are so grateful to composer, musician and author Dr Kerry Andrew for creating these beautiful arrangements which expertly combine sublime choral music, intriguing vocal sounds and rhythmic body percussion. Each download contains detailed rehearsal tracks for those who prefer to learn by ear.