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A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people.<\/p>\n
Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and hypnotic melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s third studio album Fable<\/em><\/strong>; a musical journey weaving tales of the water horse, the Cailleach and other enchanting legends, through the mystical realms of Trad Gaelic, Scots and heartfelt originals.<\/p>\n Inspired by the rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and its resilient people, Fable<\/em> vividly evokes tales from the West Coast and across Scotland. Celebrating oral traditions and the passing on of storytelling and moral lessons, each song is as a modern interpretation, or reflection, of timeless themes, and boldly showcases Hamill\u2019s identity as a Gaelic Scots artist.<\/p>\n \n The first single (released on 29 December) O\u0301 Ho – Ro\u0301 ‘Ille Dhuinn<\/em><\/strong> is a poignant tale of Highland soldiers leaving their homeland behind for the chaos of battle. The self-penned second single (released on 10 January) Machir Bay<\/em><\/strong> shares a haunting and otherworldly beautiful day spent on the Isle of Islay at Machir Bay. Sinnerman \/ Pheacaiche<\/em><\/strong> (third single released 17 January) explores the powerful spiritual themes in Nina Simone\u2019s Sinnerman<\/em> and how they connect with Gaelic culture and tradition.<\/p>\n One of the UK\u2019s most distinctive and versatile singer songwriters, Hamill\u2019s soulful stirring voice, and passion for merging traditional Scottish folk with a modern touch, has earned her a number of plaudits including BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist, and Gaelic Singer of the Year Finalist at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.<\/p>\n Ainsley said: “Fable<\/em> is a journey into the heart of Scotland’s folklore, weaving ancient tales with contemporary soundscapes to create something both timeless and fresh. It\u2019s my love letter to the stories that shaped me.”<\/p>\n Produced by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Sam Kelly<\/strong> of ‘Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys’ Fable<\/em> also features Alistair Iain Paterson<\/strong>, Toby Shaer<\/strong>, Signy Jakobsdottir<\/strong> and Euan Burton<\/strong> – a sonic adventure and collaboration of folk legends in their own right.<\/p>\n Ainsley launches Fable<\/em> at Celtic Connections in Glasgow on 30 January 2025, with a tour to follow in the Spring.<\/p>\n -ENDS-<\/strong><\/p>\n KEY DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n 29th December: Release of the first single (Track 10) \u00d3 ho r\u00f3 \u2018ille dhuinn<\/em> TRACKLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 – Ailein, Ailein, ‘s Fhad An Cadal<\/em> (4:15 mins) MUSICIANS<\/strong><\/p>\n Lead vocals – Ainsley Hamill PRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n Produced by Sam Kelly Artist website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.ainsleyhamill.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Single title:<\/strong> \u00d3 Ho – R\u00f3 ‘Ille Dhuinn Search Terms:<\/strong> {Search terms:18}<\/p>\n\n Follow these topics: contemporary<\/a>, Featured News<\/a>, Gaelic language songs<\/a>, Newsletter<\/a>, Releases<\/a><\/p> A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people. 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\n17th January: Album release
\n10th January: Release of the second single (Track 2) Machir Bay
\n<\/em>30th January: Launch gig at Celtic Connections, Glasgow
\nDate tbc after official album: Release of third single (Track 6) Sinnerman \/ Pheacaiche<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2 – Machir Bay<\/em> (3:28 mins)
\n3 – Dh’e\u0300irich Mi Moch Madainn Che\u0300itein<\/em> (3:09)
\n4 – Cumha An Eich \u2013 Uisge<\/em> (3:09)
\n5 – The Angels’ Share<\/em> (3:37)
\n6 – Sinnerman \/ Pheacaiche<\/em> (4:02 mins)
\n7 – Leave Her Johnny<\/em> (3:40 mins)
\n8 – The Cailleach<\/em> (5:03 mins)
\n9 – Beamer Puirt<\/em> (4:41 mins)
\n10 – O\u0301 Ho – Ro\u0301 ‘Ille Dhuinn<\/em> (3:47 mins)
\n11 – What Can A Young Lassie<\/em> (4:33 mins)<\/p>\n
\nBacking vocals – Ainsley Hamill [1] [3] [7] [8] [10]\nBacking Vocals – Sam Kelly [3] [4] [8] [10]\nAcoustic Guitar – Toby Shaer [1] [2] [3] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]\nCittern – Toby Shaer [3]\nWhistle – Toby Shaer [3]\nFiddle – Toby Shaer [4] [8] [9] [11]\nFlute – Toby Shaer [9] [10]\nGuizouki – Toby Shaer [11]\nE-Bow Guitar – Toby Shaer [1] [4] [7] [8] [9] [10]\nElectric Guitar – Sam Kelly [1] [5] [6] [8] [9] [10]\nAcoustic Guitar – Sam Kelly [5]\nSynths – Sam Kelly [5] [8] [10]\nBass – Sam Kelly [5] [10]\nPiano \/ Keyboards \/ Rhodes – Alistair Iain Paterson [1] [2] [3] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]\nHarmonium – Alistair Iain Paterson [4] [7] [10] [11]\nPercussion – Signy Jakobsdottir [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]\nBass – Euan Burton [1] [2] [3] [6] [7] [8] [9] [11]\nBouzouki – Sam Kelly [2] [3] [7] [9] [11]\n
\nEngineered by Euan Burton at GloWormRecording, Glasgow
\nMixed by Euan Burton at Carrier Waves, Glasgow
\nMastered by Josh Clark of Get Real Audio
\nArtwork by Silverlace Creative
\nFront cover inspired by photography by Alleksana Photography<\/p>\n
\nAlbum title:<\/strong> Fable
\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 17\/01\/2025
\nSingle artist:<\/strong> Ainsley Hamill
\nSingle duration:<\/strong> 3:47
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\nWriters:<\/strong> Ainsley Hamill
\nPublishers:<\/strong> PRS \/ MCPS
\nExplicit?: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"