James Maccoll -Scottish Bagpipe Tunes -FOWY CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Champion of the Seas / Tarter's Hornpipe / Liverpool Hornpipe (Medley)

1.2 Balmoral Castle / Captain Jack Murray / De'il Among the Tailor's (Medley)

1.3 Wa'll Be King But Charlie? / Bonnie Charlie's Noo Awa' / Up in the Morning Early / Bonnie Gallaway (Medley)

1.4 Money Musk / Brahan Castle / Kessoch Ferry / Birks of Albergeldy / Man from Glengarry / Mrs. Guthrie of Tillerfort (Medley)

1.5 The Hen's March

1.6 The Connaughtman's Rambles

1.7 Anniston Castle / Tulloch Gorm / Mrs. McPherson of Inveran / the Little Cascade (Medley)

1.8 Unnamed / Bobbie Cuthbertson / Liverpool Hornpipe (Medley)

1.9 The Goat Herd / the Irish Washerwoman (Medley)

1.10 Lament for the Children

1.11 Over the Seas to Skye / Fair Young Mary / Dream Angus (Medley)

1.12 Banjo Breakdown / Unnamed / Glendural Highlands (Medley)

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A Highland Gold Medal winner, James MacColl (b. 1928 in Schotts, Scotland) performs a portion of his extensive knowledge of solo Scottish bagpipe music. At the age of twenty-eight, when these recordings were made, he was known as "one of the top four or five pipers in Scotland." the album consists of "piobaireachd," which is an art music mostly associated with the Scottish Highlands, and "ceol aotrom," or small, light music, primarily used for marching or dancing. Liner notes include a biography of James MacColl, a brief history of the bagpipes and the Scottish war pipes, as well as an explanation for each track.

"Scottish Bagpipe Tunes" is a captivating CD that brings the stirring sounds of traditional Scottish bagpipes to life. Performed by renowned piper James Maccoll, this collection features both classic and lesser-known tunes, offering listeners an authentic journey through Scotland's rich musical heritage. James Maccoll is celebrated for his masterful technique and deep understanding of Celtic music traditions; he has won several prestigious piping competitions and performed at international festivals, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The album is produced by FOWY, a respected label known for its dedication to high-quality folk and world music recordings. FOWY consistently supports talented artists who preserve cultural legacies through their artistry.

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FOWY3550.2

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