COMD2034 Battlefield Band - Home Ground

Battlefield Band - Home Ground
Battlefield Band
Alan Reid
Dougie Pincock
Brian McNeill
Alistair Russell
COMD2034

This live album was recorded in Aberdeen during Battlefield Bands Scottish tour in Spring 1989. It is made up of about a 50/50 split of old favourites which are regularly asked for at concerts and new live, previously unrecorded material.

MUSIC WEEK - Although they may draw heavily on traditional folk themes, the Battlefield Bands vibrant eclectic mix of diverse instrumentation and original presentation always suggests far greater things. This splendid live album provides a fine taste of their talents.

THE GUARDIAN - The admirable Battlefield Band first live album shows just why they have become Scotlands most consistent and popular band over recent years. A fertile imagination and a wealth of instrumental ability are married to a sturdy, gutsy style of performance. Good songs are combined with a style of presenting dance-tune medleys, which is second to none in its originality and instrumental variation.

Track list

1. HOME GROUND
Skinners Compiments to Dr. MacDonald
The Ivory ReelTuireadh Iain Ruaidh
Ladies From Hell
The Roes Among The Heather
Islays Charms
The Banks Of The Allan
2. The Yew Tree
3. AFTER HOURS
Whiskey In The Jar
The Green Gates
The Ship In Full Sail
4. PINCOCKS PLEASURE
Lady Carmichaels Strathspey
Laird ODrumblair
The High Road To Linton
Conways Farewell
Andy Renwicks Ferret
5. The Dear Green Place
6. Fare Thee Well Whisky
7. THE HORNPIPES
John MacKenzies Fancy
Dr John McInnes Fancy
The Train Journey North
8. The Rovin Dies Hard
9. BAD MOON RISING
Rising Moon Reel
10. THE FOUR MINUTE WARNING
The Tides Out
James MacLellans Favourite
Dougies Decision
The Ferryman
Lady Doll Sinclair
11. Farewell Johnny Miner
12. BAND OF A THOUSAND CHANCES
Land Of A 1000 Dances
The Dashing White Sergeant
Donald Wheres Your Trousers
The Fairy Dance
Lets Twist Again
Mrs McLeod of Raasay
With A Little Help From My Friends
The Atholl Highlanders
13. Peace And Plenty