Described as “a collaboration of the most promising young Scottish Musicians”, and fronted by one of the world’s leading young bagpipers, the band features finalists from the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year and BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competitions. In 2014, they achivements were recognised when they were nominated as ‘Folk Band of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards.
They have collectively toured the world with bands such as: Mànran, Wolfstone, Skerryvore, Rura, The Mischa MacPherson Trio, Fat-Suit and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and band’s large and diverse following has already seen them entertain at many major festivals throughout the UK and Europe.
Released on Oak Ridge Records, Upsurge was recorded in February 2015 during a 5 day residential at Castlesound Studios, Scotland. Containing primarily their own Scottish styled compositions, influences of Jazz, Pop, Rock and World can be heard throughout, and a new sound for the bagpipes has been identified. Producer, Calum MacCrimmon (Breabach and Man’s Ruin), insisted on recording the album in a live setting, to capture the raw performance energy of the band. Virtuoso Electric Guitarist Davie Dunsmuir lay down a awe-inspiring solo on the track ‘McCready’s’, and a string quartet of Classical/Folk musicians enriched 3 tracks on the album. Scott travelled to Ann Arbor, Michigan to witness the record be mixed by one of his biggest idols and sonic mastermind, Tyler Duncan (the olllam, Ella Riot).
Barber Ave.
– Dr. Alasdair Mackenzie (Allan MacDonald)
– Barber Ave. (Scott Wood)
Scott Wood – Bagpipes/Vocals
Mhairi Mackinnon – Fiddle/Violin 2/Vocals
Ron Jappy – Guitar/Vocals
Angus Tikka – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Mark Scobbie – Drums/Percussion/Vocals
Davie Dunsmuir – Electric Guitar
Graham Mackenzie – Violin 1
Liam Brolly – Viola
Alice Allen – Cello
Calum MacCrimmon – Vocals
CREDITS
All tracks arranged by Scott Wood Band.
String arrangements by Mhairi Mackinnon.
Produced by Calum MacCrimmon and Scott Wood.
Recorded by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios.
Additional Recording and Engineering by Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds.
Mixed by Tyler Duncan.
Mastered by Devin Kerr.
Artwork, Photography and Design by Somhairle MacDonald.
Artist website: http://www.scottwoodband.com
Single title: Barber Ave.
Album title: Upsurge
Release Date: 14/08/2015
Single artist: Scott Wood Band
Single duration: 4:09
Record Label: Oak Ridge Records
Catalogue No: ORR01CD
Writers: Allan MacDonald, Scott Wood
Publishers: MCPS
Explicit?: No
Search Terms: Modern Folk, Scott Wood Band, Glasgow, Electric Guitar, Strings, Upsurge
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