‘Wander Through The Land’ is one of two of my own songs from my debut album ‘Neath the Gloaming Star’. The song took shape between 2016/17 after I graduated from the RCS in Glasgow. 2016 saw Brexit and Donald Trump come to the fore and after originally feeling optimistic about the future post graduation, the […]
The Mermaid by Kim Richards
The song was inspired by the folktale ‘The Mermaid Wife’. The tale tells the story of a man who falls in love with a mermaid who was found exiled on the shore. He offers her his hand in marriage and they have several children. However, she cannot escape her desire to be back in the […]
Manus Mo Rùin by Cruinn
In 1115 Earl Magnus (Manus) of Orkney was killed by his jealous half brother Earl Hakon. St Manus has had devotional followers to this very day. This poem is from the wonderful collection of folklore, Carmina Gadelica, by Alexander Carmichael. This track has been nominated for Traditional Track of the Year for BBC Radio 2 […]
Tàladh Dhòmhnaill Ghuirm by Kim Carnie
A Traditional Gaelic waulking song; a lullaby to Donald of Sleat. The mother describes the ship which comes into the bay, with three masts of willow, a golden helm, and a well of wine. She wishes the strength of bulls and storms upon her son. The track features the live line up: guitarist Innes White, […]
Mazurkas by Alistair McCulloch Trio
Two Mazurka style tunes – Leaving Brittany composed by Johnny Cunningham and the Humours of Flinn written by Tim O’Leary The ‘Alistair McCulloch Trio’ annual summer Scottish tour has become a firm fixture on the folk music calendar. Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind […]
Guise of Tough by Iona Fyfe
‘Guise of Tough’ by Iona Fyfe – Available Now Taken from the album ‘Away From My Window’ out 24th March 2018 Pre-order the full album: www.ionafyfe.bandcamp.com Produced by Jani Lang (www.dallahanmusic.com) Iona Fyfe – vocals Luc McNally – guitar Tim Edey – melodeon, nylon guitar Jani Lang – fiddle Graham Rorie – mandolin Charlie Stewart […]
The Flytin o Life an Daith by Lori Watson
The Flytin o Life an Daith from new album Yarrow Acoustic Sessions (**** Guardian Folk Album of the Month). 4 stars “Watson has stitched together poetry and traditional songs from the Yarrow border country where she grew up with her own piercing melodies, arrangements and effects. The results are rich, multi-layered and giving.” (The Guardian) […]
Banks of Inverurie by Iona Fyfe
‘Banks of Inverurie” by Iona Fyfe – Available Now Taken from the album ‘Away From My Window’ out 24th March 2018 Pre-order the full album: www.ionafyfe.bandcamp.com Produced by Jani Lang (www.dallahanmusic.com) Iona Fyfe – vocals, harmonium Luc McNally – guitar Charlie Grey – fiddle Simon Gall – piano Callum Cronin – double bass Video by […]
Wi a 100 Pipers by Christine Weir
This song was attributed to Lady Caroline Nairne. This rendition is by my band, Christine and The Kilts. Christine Weir was born in Paisley. She was raised in South Africa but retains a love of Celtic culture and music. You can listen to her own compositions by visiting Soundcloud, Bandcamp or Reverbnation. This is her […]
Smile or Cry by Mairi Campbell
Written by David Francis and Mairi Campbell. This song won the Burnsong writers competition and has been covered by others too. It’s about seeing two sides to every situation. Campbell’s reputation as an influential Scottish musician has grown steadily throughout her career. In recent years she has been awarded ‘Scots Singer of The Year’ and […]