An alternative (and occasional) music posting highlighting something out of the ordinary.
Perhaps of limited appeal, unconventional, experimental or just far-out !
Call it what you like (or switch it off, if you don't like). 

In 2011 a multi instrumentalist, best know for playing the hurdy-gurdy, named Nigel Eaton composed a catchy schottische melody while teaching a workshop at the idyllic Halsway Manor in Somerset. (A 'schottische' is a partnered county dance that originated in Bohemia. While Halsway Manor is the home of the National Centre for Folk Arts.) 

'The Halsway Schottische', later became a Carol, when Nigel's friend, another hurdy-gurdy player Iain Frisk, wrote seasonal winter lyrics for the melody and 'The Halsway Carol' was born.

So on the Winter Solstice, not exactly Midweek I know, but then the shortest day didn't fall as such, I bring you a Carol “Sing for the coming of the longest night”  [full lyrics]

There are many recordings, this one is sung by Jackie Oates, from her album 'The Spyglass & the Herringbone' >

Check out the original 'Halsway Schottische' by Nigel Eaton, and also Peter Knight & John Spiers recording, which was my introduction to it. And "So dance in the shadows of a winter's night".