Alan Reid wrote this song to celebrate the common folk, the workers and in this case the Lothian Miners and the ill fated coal industry in Scotland. Rough Diamonds refers to the “Salt of the Earth”, the honest working man.. Alan Reid and Rob van Sante joined forces in 2001 whilst working with Scotland’s finest […]
Shell Story by Twelfth Day
The title track from Twelfth Day’s new mini-LP Shell Story, out 18 May 2015. Shell Story features three new tracks as well as four remixes from their 2014 album The Devil Makes Three. The title track is based on a short story of the same name by George McKay Brown, from his collection Winter Tales. […]
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 […]
And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle
Eric Bogle’s famous anti-war song which is a modern-day classic “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda”, which confirmed it’s status by appearing as a question in the Australian version of Trivial Pursuit! In Australia every year they have Anzac Day. It’s a very important day in Australia, the whole day is given to remembering the soldiers […]
November Grey by Ian Bruce and Ian Walker
New song written and performed by Ian Bruce and Ian Walker Ian Bruce and Ian Walker are well known songwriters, who recently reformed and are gigging around the UK and are receiving great feedback on their new songs Artist website: http://greentrax.com Single title: November Grey Single artist: Ian Bruce and Ian Walker Single duration: 4:55 […]
The Clasping Sea by Alistair Ogilvy
This is a song called ‘The Clasping Sea’ taken from Alistai Ogilvy’s new album ‘July Moon’ Releasing 4th of May. Recorded at Chem19, the album was produced by Louis Abbott ( Admial Fallow ) This track features special guest Karen Matheson (Capercaillie) it also features Alistair’s core Kieran Heather on electric guitar and Kristan Havey […]
Between the Pines by RURA
With lyrics from acclaimed Scottish singer, Adam Holmes, and a tune from piper and whistle player, Steven Blake (both members of the band), ‘Between the Pines’ is a stirring, anthemic song from RURA’s hotly anticipated second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, released on April 27. One of the most hotly anticipated – and feverishly requested – […]
The House at Rosehill by Top Floor Taivers
The House at Rosehill This sparklingly original song by Claire Hastings features on the 2014 EP by Top Floor Taivers. Top Floor Taivers are a young and fresh Glasgow based band performing traditional and contemporary Scots songs and tunes. Coming from England, Ireland and Scotland, Top Floor Taivers combine vocals with piano, fiddle and clarsach […]
Noise Show by Twelfth Day
Track 1 from Twelfth Day’s 2014 album The Devil Makes Three. Twelfth Day are fiddle player Catriona Price and harpist Esther Swift. They both sing – often in unison, creating a new voice that is neither one nor the other. They both write – together, weaving traditional folk with classical elements to create a music […]
Seer and the Lord by Salt House
Taken from the album ‘Lay Your Dark Low’, an original song based on the legend of the Brahan Seer, words and music by Ewan MacPherson. Acoustic four-piece Salt House is the meeting of four distinct musical minds on the Scottish scene. Their highly current sound is earthy, deep-rooted, yet eagerly progressive, built from grassroots folk […]
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