COMD2054 Mac-talla - Mairidh Gaol Is Ceol

Mac-talla - Mairidh Gaol Is Ceol
Alison Kinnaird
Christine Primrose
Mac-talla
Arthur Cormack
Eilidh MacKenzie
Blair Douglas
COMD2054

Mac-talla have leapt to the fore in the burgeoning gaelic scene - not surprising when you look at the pedigree of the band. Arthur Cormack from Skye, Eilidh Mackenzie and Christine Primrose, are outstanding Gaelic singers in their own right and they are joined by two of the finest musicians working in their fields, Alison Kinnaird, on harp and cello, and Blair Douglas, from Skye, on keyboards and accordion.

SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY - Spiralling bewitchingly together ... This has to be THE Gaelic showcase outfit for the 1990s.

Q MAGAZINE - The phrase lost all credibility in rock circles, but the Gaelic song tradition has found its first supergroup. Although true to their roots, the music and harmonies more often than not transcend the language barrier.

LIVING TRADITION - If you buy one CD or cassette this year, make sure it is this one - it will be an experience that will become part of your life.

Track list

1. Illean Bithibh Sunndach (Boys Be Happy)
2. Seann Oran Seilge (An Old Hunting Song)
3. Griogal Cridhe (Beloved Gregor)
4. Puirt-a-beul (Mouth Music) (Eadaraibh a huinn o/Domhnall dubh an Domhnallaich/Nighean rudh bhan/Meal do bhrogan/Ciamar a ni mi an dannsa direach)
5. Crodh an Tailleir (The Tailors Dowry)
6. Barcelona
7. Ailein Duinn (Brown Haired Alan)
8. Mrs Jamiesons Favourite
9. Puirt-a-beul (Mouth Music) (Dhfhaibhainn sgiobalta/Fhuair mi nead a ghurra-gug/Fear a bhios fada gun phosadh/Ruidhlich na coillich dhubha)
10. A Chailin Aluinn (The Beautiful Girl)
11. Togail Curs air Leodhas (Setting a course for Lewis)
12. Braigh Uige (Uig Brae)