MacGregor, Brechin and Ó hEadhra - Sonas
Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin and Brian Ó hEadhra - Sonas (CD) (November 2008)
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13 tracks: The Droving Lads * Oganaich Mo Chridhe * John Roy Stuart * Taladh Na Beinne Guirme * Goat Island Reel * Waltz In Time * Mo Chaileag Bhon Eilean * Sometimes It Doesn't Work * Jewel Of The Ocean * An-raoir Bha Mi Coiseachd * Source Of The Spey * Sitting On The Stern Of A Boat * A Chailin Alainn.
Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland's finest musicians. The trio in this debut recording comprises Bruce MacGregor (fiddle) from Inverness, Sandy Brechin (piano accordion) from Kirkliston and Brian Ó hEadhra (guitar, harmonica, vocals), originally from Dublin and now resident in Inverness.
Sonas, meaning happiness or bliss in Gaelic, consists of traditional and original tunes and songs, a number of which were written by the artistes themselves. These three seasoned artistes have drawn on a wealth of tunes and songs from the Gaelic and Scots traditions, as well as each being acclaimed composers in their own right.
The trio have been performing in Scotland and abroad over the past year and have wowed audiences with their choice of material and lively stage performances.
"With band credits behind them including Blazin' Fiddles, Burach and Anam, this trio of leading Scottish and Irish musicians brings a wealth of experience to bear on their debut recording together. A sparkling array of instrumentals match drive with delicacy, soul with swing and fire with finesse, potently interspersed with the timeless eloquence of Gaelic song." (Sue Wilson)
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13 tracks: The Droving Lads * Oganaich Mo Chridhe * John Roy Stuart * Taladh Na Beinne Guirme * Goat Island Reel * Waltz In Time * Mo Chaileag Bhon Eilean * Sometimes It Doesn't Work * Jewel Of The Ocean * An-raoir Bha Mi Coiseachd * Source Of The Spey * Sitting On The Stern Of A Boat * A Chailin Alainn.
Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland's finest musicians. The trio in this debut recording comprises Bruce MacGregor (fiddle) from Inverness, Sandy Brechin (piano accordion) from Kirkliston and Brian Ó hEadhra (guitar, harmonica, vocals), originally from Dublin and now resident in Inverness.
Sonas, meaning happiness or bliss in Gaelic, consists of traditional and original tunes and songs, a number of which were written by the artistes themselves. These three seasoned artistes have drawn on a wealth of tunes and songs from the Gaelic and Scots traditions, as well as each being acclaimed composers in their own right.
The trio have been performing in Scotland and abroad over the past year and have wowed audiences with their choice of material and lively stage performances.
"With band credits behind them including Blazin' Fiddles, Burach and Anam, this trio of leading Scottish and Irish musicians brings a wealth of experience to bear on their debut recording together. A sparkling array of instrumentals match drive with delicacy, soul with swing and fire with finesse, potently interspersed with the timeless eloquence of Gaelic song." (Sue Wilson)
Brian Ó hEadhra - Life
(December 2005)
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11 tracks: Lament for the Lonely * Sleep Until I Die * Life * Not As Young * Time For Sleep * People * The Journey * True Love Songs * Live to Love * Nothing Ever Happens * At the End of the Day.
Brian Ó hEadhra has been writing his own material for over twenty years - Life is a collection of these songs, an eclectic mix of folk, blues, rock and ballads, with subjects dealing with love, mortality, politics and society.
On initial airing most listeners to the album are taken with the ease of Brian's singing and the soulful rhythms and sounds of songs such as Life, and People. The songs Time For Sleep and Not As Young have a backroom jazzy feel while Sleep Until I Die and Nothing Ever Happens make comment on social inertia.
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11 tracks: Lament for the Lonely * Sleep Until I Die * Life * Not As Young * Time For Sleep * People * The Journey * True Love Songs * Live to Love * Nothing Ever Happens * At the End of the Day.
Brian Ó hEadhra has been writing his own material for over twenty years - Life is a collection of these songs, an eclectic mix of folk, blues, rock and ballads, with subjects dealing with love, mortality, politics and society.
On initial airing most listeners to the album are taken with the ease of Brian's singing and the soulful rhythms and sounds of songs such as Life, and People. The songs Time For Sleep and Not As Young have a backroom jazzy feel while Sleep Until I Die and Nothing Ever Happens make comment on social inertia.
Anam - Tine Gheal
(March 2000)
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12 Tracks: * The Conundrum * In O * Will You Break My Heart * Beb Dewa * Mhurchaidh Bhig A Chinn A Chonais * Father Tim * S' Gann Dirich Mi Chaoidh * The Seagull * North Americay * Tane An Gove * Nan's Song * Ta An Oiche Sea Dorcha
In 13 tracks Anam manage to convince the listener that they are capable of tackling anything…brilliantly! "Anam are a truly contemporary example of how traditional music can be delivered into the new millennium…Enchanting." Hot Press
Anam were formed in Dublin in 1992 by singer/songwriter Brian O hEadra. This is their fifth album.
"This is an album that keeps you hanging on right to the last note."
Music Maker
"Subtly sophisticated instrumental arrangements, stirring twin lead vocals and well crafted folk/pop…" (Scotsman)
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12 Tracks: * The Conundrum * In O * Will You Break My Heart * Beb Dewa * Mhurchaidh Bhig A Chinn A Chonais * Father Tim * S' Gann Dirich Mi Chaoidh * The Seagull * North Americay * Tane An Gove * Nan's Song * Ta An Oiche Sea Dorcha
In 13 tracks Anam manage to convince the listener that they are capable of tackling anything…brilliantly! "Anam are a truly contemporary example of how traditional music can be delivered into the new millennium…Enchanting." Hot Press
Anam were formed in Dublin in 1992 by singer/songwriter Brian O hEadra. This is their fifth album.
"This is an album that keeps you hanging on right to the last note."
Music Maker
"Subtly sophisticated instrumental arrangements, stirring twin lead vocals and well crafted folk/pop…" (Scotsman)
The Complete Songs Of Robert Tannahill vol 2
(March 2010)
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21 tracks (1h 4mins): Jim Malcolm (My Mary) * Emily Smith (Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa) * Brian O hEadhra (One Night In My Youth) * Nick Keir (Brave Lewie Roy) * Steve Byrne (The Soldier's Adieu) * Emily Smith (While the Grey Pinioned Lark) * Lucy Pringle (Fragment of A Scottish Ballad) * Brian O hEadhra (Bonnie Winsome Mary) * Jim Malcolm (Come Hame Tae Yer Lingels) * Lucy Pringle (Oor Bonnie Scots Lads) * Marieke McBean (Hey Donald, How Donald) * Steve Byrne (The Lomond) * Brian O hEadhra (Peggy O'Rafferty) * Emily Smith (Mine Ain Dear Somebody) * Steve Byrne (O Lassie Will Ye Tak a Man?) * Brian O hEadhra (Kitty Tyrell) * Steve Byrne (O Sair I Rue the Witless Wish) * Nick Keir (Noo Winter Wi His Cloody Broo) * Fred Freeman (Poem: On Seeing A Spider) * Lucy Pringle (The Soldier's Widow) * Jim Malcolm (Bonnie Hielan Laddie).
Second volume in the series celebrating the work of poet and songwriter Robert Tannahill. Much more than an academic exercise, this recording features the outstanding contemporary Scottish folk singers of our time. It draws upon Tannahill's extensive background in Irish as well as Scottish traditional music.
Featuring the interpretations of singers Emily Smith, Brian O hEadhra, Steve Byrne, Lucy Pringle, Jim Malcolm, Marieke McBean and Nick Keir.
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21 tracks (1h 4mins): Jim Malcolm (My Mary) * Emily Smith (Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa) * Brian O hEadhra (One Night In My Youth) * Nick Keir (Brave Lewie Roy) * Steve Byrne (The Soldier's Adieu) * Emily Smith (While the Grey Pinioned Lark) * Lucy Pringle (Fragment of A Scottish Ballad) * Brian O hEadhra (Bonnie Winsome Mary) * Jim Malcolm (Come Hame Tae Yer Lingels) * Lucy Pringle (Oor Bonnie Scots Lads) * Marieke McBean (Hey Donald, How Donald) * Steve Byrne (The Lomond) * Brian O hEadhra (Peggy O'Rafferty) * Emily Smith (Mine Ain Dear Somebody) * Steve Byrne (O Lassie Will Ye Tak a Man?) * Brian O hEadhra (Kitty Tyrell) * Steve Byrne (O Sair I Rue the Witless Wish) * Nick Keir (Noo Winter Wi His Cloody Broo) * Fred Freeman (Poem: On Seeing A Spider) * Lucy Pringle (The Soldier's Widow) * Jim Malcolm (Bonnie Hielan Laddie).
Second volume in the series celebrating the work of poet and songwriter Robert Tannahill. Much more than an academic exercise, this recording features the outstanding contemporary Scottish folk singers of our time. It draws upon Tannahill's extensive background in Irish as well as Scottish traditional music.
Featuring the interpretations of singers Emily Smith, Brian O hEadhra, Steve Byrne, Lucy Pringle, Jim Malcolm, Marieke McBean and Nick Keir.