Also in this edition: Colin Nea, Therese Honey and Enda Seery Plays: saxophone/whistle/kaval/bagpipes/percussion/composition From: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. About: musician, composer and producer. With the excitement of an upcoming album, Fraser Fifield talks to The Celtic Music Fan about music and what makes collaborative musical work interesting. This week’s special attention is given to Scottish musician, composer and producer Fraser Fifield. … Continue reading »
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Monster Ceilidh Band: A Foray Into Electronic Folk
There is no monstrosity here. Just interesting lively music from UK based Celtic electronica band the Monster Ceilidh Band. The website design is really cute. But wait until you listen to one of the tracks. You will be overwhelmed by how much artistry and innovation this band have placed in their compositions. Part Japanese anime music, part … Continue reading »
Margaret Bennett: A Mother’s Lament to Her Son.
The healing power of songs… My friend Christi posted this video and while I was watching I realized the woman singing is Margaret Bennett, the mother of the late Scottish piper who passed away in 2005, losing his battle with cancer. I can’t pretend I know the intensity of the pain a mother suffers when … Continue reading »
Songs of Loss.
“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” ― Mark Twain “Well, now If little by little you stop loving me I shall stop loving you Little by little If suddenly you forget me Do not look for me For I shall already have forgotten you If you think … Continue reading »
October 5:Music that Uplifts
A friend told me that the mother of the dog that he has passed away. On top of that I have this frustration that I find hard to describe except this: the feeling you get being nominated several times but not bagging even just one award. So what to do? Nothing. But the feeling of … Continue reading »
Scottish And Manx Music For Your Start Of The Week.
Pipedown is a band from Scotland under Greentrax records. It’s the same record label that brought us the wonderful vocals of Fiona J Mackenzie. If you like your Scottish pipe music as quirky and upbeat, then this band will satisfy your cravings. The extensive use of poly-rhythms and solid harmonies make them a force in … Continue reading »
Damien Dempsey In A New Book
The Irish Lion is featured in a new book along with other news.. Damien Dempsey is among those featured in a new book called With Love, From Me…To Me Letter to my sixteen year-old self here . About the book: With Love, From Me…To Me gathers these words of advice, reassurance, admonition, praise and comfort. … Continue reading »
Karen Matheson and Fiona Kennedy
For lack of any news today,I am featuring two wonderful Scottish singers.What attracted me to this song is the rapid firing of Gaelic language. I think more than the music, it is the language that defines the authenticity of the rt. Without it, then Celtic music would be incomplete. That is why I admire singers … Continue reading »
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham in Scottish Tradition.
the rest: link2 link3 link4 I was typing keys away and lazily browsing the Internet when I came across these four videos in You Tube which originally appeared in 1997 from St Andrew’s Night Concert and other venues. I have been a follower of Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham since they collaborated with Connie Dover’s … Continue reading »
Retro: Farewell and Remember Me by Boys of the Lough
Track listing: “Sean But/ Tommy People’s/ The Lark in the Morning” (jigs) (All traditional) “The Leitrim Queen” (song) (Ian Burns) “Lucky Can Du Link Ony/ Pottinger’s/ Billy Nicholson” (reels) (Trad/ Tom Anderson/ Trad) “Farewell and Remember Me” (song) (J Chalmers) “Angus Polka no 1/ Angus Polka No 2/ Donegal Barn Dance” (All trad) “An Spailpin … Continue reading »
Phil Holland Sings of Ancient Greece and the Celts (An Interview)
(pictures courtesy of her Myspace site) Turn off the lights, open your windows. Above the ceiling are glow stars. Outside the crescent moon hangs like a golden boat. The scent of night flowers permeates the air and the stars twinkle above Van Gogh’s indigo sky . A gentle soprano glides accompanied by the majestic harp ,singing about people … Continue reading »
Uam:New Album by Julie Fowlis
Good new Julie Fowlis fans. The Scottish folk diva will be releasing a new album on October 26 this year. “Uam” in Scottish Gaelic means “From Me“. Of course there will be tour dates and TV performances . You can check the full details at her newly refurbished website : http://www.juliefowlis.com. Track listing from the … Continue reading »
I’m going to see Ewan MacGregor .
Irish Independent:The 38-year-old McGregor plays Camerlengo Patrick McKenna, an ultra-zealous Irish papal deputy determined to defend the Church from malign forces. My favorite Scottish actor Ewan MacGregor is back for the sequel to The Da Vinci Code.I am looking forward to this movie. My friends have seen it and they said Ewan’s character in … Continue reading »
