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Persian Omelette by Juliette Lemoine

‘Persian Omelette’ is the first single to be released from my debut album ‘Soaring’, which celebrates and explores the theme of freedom. I chose the title ‘Persian Omelette’ as it was a much sought-after dish at the popular Cafe Hula in Glasgow’s city centre. The cafe had walls covered in local art and a weekly […]

Wishful Thinking by The Professors of Logic

Wishful Thinking is a fiddler’s fantasy romance with a Cajun twist. It is part of the band’s first album, The Professors of Logic Come of Age, which can be streamed or downloaded on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Tunes. The CD can be bought on Bandcamp. (professorsoflogic.bandcamp.com) There are 18 tracks in all, and […]

Pondering On Perth Road by Chris Amer

‘Pondering On Perth Road’ was written by Chris Amer after a week-long stay in the West End of Dundee in February 2017. Dundee’s situation on the Tay estuary gives it a coastal atmosphere; in February, this meant a combination of expansive skies, cold fresh air, and winter light. All guitars played by Chris Amer. This […]

The Silent Spring by James Lindsay

Oldmeldrum, a town in the North-East of Scotland not far from where I grew up, is home to one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries and produces the well known whisky, Glen Garioch (Garioch being the name given to this committee area in Aberdeenshire). Despite its success today, full production at the distillery had to be ceased […]

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. […]

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