The best part about this tape is the wide variety of Scottish
traditional music represented. The recording, directed by Barbara
McOwen, is a compilation of music from members of ceilidh bands
from both coasts, The players reassort in various instrumental
combinations providing dance sets, a song, Shetland reels and
creative arrangements of standard tunes.
Selections include: Gay Gordons, Lord Huntly's Cave, Katie Bairdie,
Brochan Lom, Polly Put the Kettle On, Some Say the Divil's Deid,
The Stool of Repentence, Balmoral, The Iron Man, Kirrie Kebbuck,
Reel of the Royal Scots, Lexy McAskill, Sound of Sleat, Kiss the
Train Goodbye, Mountain Skies, Jeannie Shock da Bairn, Jack Broke
da Prison Door, Boannie Isle o'Whalsey, Lord Blantyre, High Road
to Linton, Hay for the Hielan' Body, Reel of the Blackcocks, Drops
of Brandy, Frolicksome Paddy, Brose and Butter, and The Far Awa'
Wedding.
This tape is essential for the Scottish music listener's collection,
and would be an excellent reference recording for up and coming
dance musicians. I've played the recording over and over, with
every listening providing more pleasant surprises with the fine
musicianship.
Folk Arts Center, 42-R West Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 781-662-6710