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, […]
Oblique by DOSCA
Dosca’s debut release, DOSCA EP, has gathered steam in the folk and traditional scene throughout 2015. The EP has received a note worthy amount of airtime on numerous podcasts and radio stations in and around Glasgow, and has even been performed live on STV. The fifth track ‘Oblique’ has become a fan favourite. After bursting […]
Fir Chlis by Willie Campbell
Creative Scotland, BBC Alba/Scotland and Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce that songwriter Willie Campbell from Lewis has won through to the Liet International European Minority Language Song Competition. His song Fir Chlis was judged by the panel to be an excellent fit for the competition and a great song! Willie Campbell […]
The Coffee House by David Grubb
A fiddle led observation of the customers who come and go in a coffee shop and their characters. Slide Guitar, Double Bass, Piano and percussion give the piece a lasting jazz feel, however the dominant fiddle melody keeps the track rooted in traditional territory. “An album of wondrous beauty from start to finish” – Folk […]
Problem by Ross Ainslie
Problem is a track from Ross Ainslie’s debut album “Wide Open”. Playing pipes, whistles and cittern, Perthshire’s Ross Ainslie is one of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and composers. He is a member of the acclaimed trad/fusion bands Treacherous Orchestra, Salsa Celtica and India Alba, plays in a duo with Irish Uilleann piper Jarlath Henderson, and […]
The Grackle by Mec Lir
Recorded at the Nunnery in the Isle of Man in 2014, “The Grackle” consists of three jigs: Lisnagun Jig by Brendan Ring, The Grackle by Malcolm Stitt, John Stenson’s No. 2 Musicians: Tomás Callister (Fiddle), Adam Rhodes (Guitar Bouzouki), David Kilgallon (Keys), Greg Barry (Drums & Percussion). Mec Lir are a brand new group formed […]
Bleecker Street/The Busker by David Grubb
The single is heavily influenced by large cityscapes, most significantly New York. Bleecker Street is a vibrant passage in the centre of Manhattan full of interesting music and art. This first melody features an unusual 5/4 time signature which continues to develop as the track progresses. We then transition into The Busker using polyrhythmic footsteps. […]
The Naughty Step by Peatbog Faeries
Recorded in 2011 and released on the bands 7th album that year. Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are one of Scotlands the best known names in contemporary folk music. In 2012 they were a nominee for “Best Live Act” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, having already twice won “Live […]
The Wing by Shooglenifty
The Wing remixed by Quee Macarthur is taken from Disc 2 of the band’s epic double album Murmichan (2009). Shooglenifty’s new album The Untied Knot will be released in December 2014. Shooglenifty’s sound springs from traditional Scottish dance music, energised by the beats and bass line of something altogether more contemporary. It is not a […]
The Rut by Skerryvore
‘The Rut’ is an instrumental track written by Skerryvore piper Martin Gillespie from the bands latest album ‘Chasing The Sun’ Inspired by sun-filled summers spent on Tiree that were the springboard for the band forming, ‘Chasing The Sun’ is the fifth and arguably most mature sounding Skerryvore album. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle […]
