Tom Anderson,Gibbie Hutchison,Vasen,Capercaillie,Aly Bain,JPP,Annbjorg Lien,Maria Callas,Arvo Part,Turtle island string quartet, Terem quartet,Fiddler`s bid(x)Bruce Molsky, Alasdair Fraser,Mozart and Puccini operas,Davy Robertson,Liz Carroll and my sisters,Webern, Shetland Heritage players............ and many more!
I have just released my second solo album 'over the moon' and I literally am!
You are listening to tracks from it as you read this and hopefully you will be inspired to buy your own copy.I have produced 'over the moon' on my own label and would appreciate if you would support all the hard work involved by buying directly from my website.
A bit about me.........
I`m a fiddler from the Shetland Islands in the far north of Scotland and was brought up surrounded by some of the worlds finest traditional musicians from a very young age. At age 11, I started fiddle lessons with the legendary teacher and fiddler Tom Anderson and soon after became one of the founding members of his fiddle group Shetland`s Young Heritage.
In 1992 I won the "BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition award" and went on to play in a duo with Scottish piano accordionist Ian Lowthian and subsequently in my own trio with David Milligan and Conrad Ivitsky.I have played with Scottish fiddle band 'Blazin` Fiddles' for the last 10 years. In 2000 I created the female fiddle band 'String Sisters' who have performed at Celtic Connections.I have also enjoyed playing with Scotland`s folk big band 'The Unusual Suspects' for the past few years.
I am a core member of teaching staff on the BMus Folk degree at Newcastle University and regularly take part in workshops at a variety of folk festivals and gatherings.
I count myself as one of the luckiest people in the world. Firstly,I play music that I love.Secondly, I get to meet and work with fellow musicians, the world over, who are just as passionate about their own traditions but continue to challenge themselves with new projects and ideas throughout their musical lives.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Hello dears friends :just to inform you that I'd just finished to record in colombia my new album in Colombia... and to share with you this lilte video!
Salut cher amis :juste pour vous informez que je viens de finir d'enregistrer mon nouvel Album en Colombie .. et pour parager cette petit video avec vous!
Hola queridos amigos: solo para informarles de que acabo de terminar de grabar mi nuevo Album en Colombia.. y para compartir este pequeño video con ustedes !
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Catriona! Thought I would just you a wee note to see how your summers going, utterly Fabulous no doubt!! Looking forward to the start of stage 2!! Scott x
Bonjour mon ami, Mon nouveau morceau "My world never die" j'espère qu'il ne mourra jamais... Tu peux faire un commentaire si tu aimes et n'oubli jamais que le monde d'Epsilon ne peut exister sans toi ;) Amicalement Epsilon
Hi my friend, Here my new track "My world never die" and hope it never die... Make a comment if you like and don't forget Epsilon's World cannot exist without you ;) Friendly Epsilon
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta and welcome to our wee world. Wonderful sites and sounds in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be Space m8s.
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
