A beautiful unusual and ethereal track from Kaela ‘s debut Solo Album, Menagerie, released on Shoogle Records in June 2014 Described by Folkwords thus: “Listening to this album will do you so much good the medical profession should prescribe it” Tim Carrol , Folkwords: 13/06/2014 “..A powerfully unique album” Norman Chalmers Scotland on Sunday:08/0614**** “Sensuous […]
Jute Mill Song/Song For Mary by The Shee
Song for Mary was written by Karine Polwart for the band as part of our ten year anniversary project Continuum. We are grateful to the School of Scottish Studies for the permission to use Mary Brooksbanks’ voice on the recording. Karine wrote the following for our sleeve notes: “I love Rachel’s singing and playing and […]
Cold Iron by Mike Vass
In 1937, Neil Gunn quit his job at the Customs Office in Inverness to pursue his writing career full time. The first thing he did was to sell his house and buy a boat in the North of Skye. He spent a summer sailing Scotland’s beautiful West Coast, seeking inspiration for his writing. May 2014 […]
Price of a Pig Set by Elinor Evans
I love the way that traditional music has the power to break down barriers and inspire people. I wanted to play with other musicians and this set acted as the spur for me to do that. Price of a Pig is a well known Scottish fiddle tune and was one of the first traditional tune […]
The Bothy Lads by Claire Hastings
The Bothy Lads features on Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and Railway’ released 29th April 2016 on Luckenbooth Records. Produced by Ali Hutton, recorded by Keir Long at Carrier waves Studio. Vocals – Claire Hastings Guitar & vocals – Jenn Butterworth Accordion – Andrew Waite Fiddle – Laura Wilkie Bass – Duncan Lyall Percussion – […]
Moose on the Loose/Night Ride to Armagh by The Routes Quartet
Moose on the Loose: Composed by Emma Tomlinson, Arranged by The Routes Quartet Night Ride to Armagh: Composed by Brian Finnegan, Arranged by The Routes Quartet Groovy rhythms and exciting arrangements. The Routes Quartet brings together folk and classical traditions with new arrangements of folk tunes and original compositions. The quartet members bring influences from […]
Chase The Ace by Mec Lir
All tunes written by Tomas Callister, arranged by Mec Lir. Recorded and Mixed by Andrea Gobbi at Carrier Waves Studio, Glasgow – http://www.andreagobbi.co.uk/ Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering – http://www.electricmastering.com/ Formed in 2014, Mec Lir have had audiences up on their feet from their home turf of Scotland and the Isle of Man, […]
B I G by John Mulhearn
B I G is a dark, intense, electro-acoustic instrumental – thick, heavy bass underpins a combination of crunchy acoustic and classic electronic drum sounds. These are balanced against delicately layered samples and powerful whistle and piano performances that draw inspiration from a rich traditional heritage and build to a fierce climax. John Mulhearn is an […]
Maraiche feat. Kathleen MacInnes by Niteworks
Maraiche has established itself as a firm favourite on Niteworks’ debut album NW. It’s a song with striking energy as witnessed when performed as the opening number of the recent 2015 Scottish Trad Awards. Featuring a mesmerising rendition of Màiri NicEalair’s Am Maraiche ‘s a Leannan by the renowned Kathleen MacInnes, it is sure to […]
The Trees They Grow Tall by Sarah Hayes
I learned the Trees They Grow Tall many years ago from the singing of Joe Heaney of Connemara. I wrote a new melody and arranged it as part of my Celtic Connections New Voices commission, Woven, which was performed in Glasgow in January 2014. I’ve since recorded Woven with the same band (Fiona MacAskill on […]
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