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Brian Ó hEadhra - An t-AlltReleased January 2011 on Brechin All Records
Buy From Brechin All Records, Music Scotland or Music in Scotland. Available on iTunes, Amazon 12 tracks: Fathainn * Trì Rionnagain Beaga * Take This Moment * Peigi is Peadar * Caidil Ri Mo Thaobh * Tha Mi Nam Shuidh' * Now You're Gone * Cha Tig Mòr Mo Bhean Dhachaigh * Fonn Fhinn/Fionn's Tune * Kjeti;'s Song * Crìonadh an Là/Dimming of the Day * Is Truagh Nach d' Rugadh Dall Mi Brian launched his second solo album "An t-Allt" on the Brechin All Records early 2011. An t-Allt (Scottish Gaelic for 'burn' or 'stream') consists of songs written by Brian in Scottish Gaelic and English as well as a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs from Scotland and Ireland. An t-Allt was recorded by Richard Werner (B&B Studios) in Edinburgh in October and November of this year and has some of the country's finest musicians and singers accompanying Brian including Sandy Brechin (accordion), Chris Agnew (bass), and Fiona Mackenzie (vocals), Pat McGarvey (5 string banjo). As well as Brian's own compositions, the album has a song by Brian's wife Fiona Mackenzie, Richard Thompson's “Dimming of the Day” in Gaelic, two Irish traditional songs translated into Scottish Gaelic, and finally two traditional Scottish Gaelic songs. |
MacGregor, Brechin & Ó hEadhra - SonasNovember 2008 - Brechin All Records
BUY FROM BRECHIN ALL RECORDS DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES 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 - LifeDecember 2005 - Anam Communications
BUY FROM MUSICSCOTLAND or Music in Scotland. Download from iTUNES. 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 GhealMarch 2000 - Linn Records
Buy from Amazon 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 Seo Dorcha Anam were formed in Dublin in 1992 by singer/songwriter Brian O hEadra. This is their fifth album. In 12 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 "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 |
Anam - Riptide1999 - Linn Records
Buy from Amazon I have listened to this album and being a lover of traditional music and an accomplished musician myself, I cannot fault this recording. I found it very easy to listen to and also found that it was not only a compilation of trad music (Irish, Scottish) but it seemed to combine various other cultures together. There is something in this album for everyone, whether you prefer instrumental or vocal, this album is simple voice and guitar to almost pub session complexity. I would strongly recommend it. Amazon Reviewer |
Anam - First Footing1998 - Linn Records
Buy from Amazon I saw Anam live when this cd first came out. I was well impressed with the performance and decided to buy what was at the time their latest release. Still love it as much now as then. Tight performances, inspiring songs and great instrumentals. Amazon Reviewer |
Anam - Saoirse1996 - Anam Communications
Download from Amazon or iTunes Anam's second album featuring the voices of Aimee Leonard and Brian Ó hEadhra. 1. Lowlands of Holland, 2. Distant Brother, 3. Leaboy's Lassie, 4. Buachaill on Eirne, 5. After the Storm, 6. Trooper & the Maid, 7. November, 8. Wild Mountain Thyme, 9. Forever Free, 10. Rosemary Lane, 11. To Be With You, 12. Hush, Hush, Time To Be Sleeping |
Anam(1994) 10 tracks
Buy from MUSIC SCOTLAND Download from iTUNES. The first album from Anam, this recording has an instrumental selection of reels, jigs, songs and a set dance, Down The Hill. Brian's gentle, rich vocals give a very traditional sound to the songs, some old and some written by Brian himself, in Irish and English. Brian O hEadhra (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Myles Farrell (bouzouki), Steve Larkin (fiddle) and John Connolly (button accordion). |
Anam - Box Set2002 - Linn Records
Buy from Amazon A special box set of Anam's last three releases; Tine Gheal, Riptide, First Footing. |
Various - The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill vol 2March 2010 - Brechin All Records
Buy from BRECHIN ALL RECORDS 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. |










