'interesting' - Tom Morton, BBC Radio Scotland
'admirable' - Robert McNeil, The Scotsman
'beautiful' - Neil Riddell, The Shetland Times
'finger-picking' - Chris Catley, The Skinny
'girl' - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Pre-order the new album 'Before The Wind', released 01.05.2008. Paypal link below - if you don't use Paypal, send a message and we can work out an alternative payment method. The album contains 10 songs and comes packaged in a very beautiful case made from recycled cardboard.
Jordan Ogg was born close cliff edge in the Shetland Islands in 1982. Here he grew up among 96,473 amorous sheep, 4 angry ponies, 6 sheepish hens, and 1 sexually confused collie.
His debut album, Before The Wind is released on the 1st May 2008. Recorded live with only 1 vintage microphone, the album was completed in Jordan’s Edinburgh flat during 3 late night sessions in April. The result is a very intimate affair, with only Jordan, his guitar and some sprinkling of harmonica and piano on the 10 tracks.
Shying away from the conventional radio friendlyness, Before The Wind is a treasure-trove of lovingly crafted songs that conjure up tales of wishing wells; gothic romance; a fight between spring and summer; ghosts in the floorboards; and time travel back to the haze of 1970’s New York.
Now based in, and gigging regularly in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Jordan's musical career has so far marked many wonderful experiences, the most recent of which include a live session on Tom Morton’s BBC Radio Scotland show, and playing the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.
Live Videos:
The Prettiest Birds
Before The Wind and the 2006 debut EP, 'Deep Sea Fishing' can be bought in MP3 format by clicking on the image below:
Carrier Waves Studios are running a 25% discount promotion for the whole of December. Book now to get money off on recordings in one of Glasgow's best studios.
Hey Jordan, Great to hear from you. Sorry I didn't get a chance to get back to you straiggt away, the last few days have been crazy-busy. The radio thing sounds cool and I am definitely up for that. I think you mentioned Thursday; only thing is that I am teaching a Creative Writing class (well, two of them) and so I would need to leave at about ten to 7. Would that be okay? Let's meet for coffee some time soon. K
Hello Jordan, many thanks for the add and a big welcome to CAL support. It's a pleasure to have you "on board" as a friend. Best wishes to you and many greetings, Elke
Hi der Jordan, Blyde tae see your at da Johnsmas Foy. Nixt spree on da Cultural Shetland Calendar! Lets hoop dat tropical climes r back by dan. It's been amazin here...weel maybe get a song tagidder at Michaels een o' da nights! Tak care x
Hiya Jordan. Good to hear from you. Aye, been away down south all week but still got enough energy left for a beer and a singsong ! Ha ha ! Good to see you too - loved you sets. Catch you around soon I'm sure. Cheers :-)
Ogg you musical genius, how's the head? I have to listen to your music on myspace since that eunson lass stole your CD and is holding it hostage until I return her glasgow street guide. Aberdeen was some laugh eh? Stay cool.
Lovely to meet you @ SFF Jordan! Great music to caress my ears here. Mmmmm... Shame we didn't catch up in Edinburgh, but there's always next time! All the best & keep in touch. K xx
We were fragile too - well, that's an understatement! Sat in the sun in the graveyard waiting for the pub to open at 11. Doug turned up later and bought us lunch and nursed us better! Boat was hilarious - my mate Frances joined us and Matt bumped into a pal of his who then 'forgot' to get off in Orkney and came to spend his hangover in Lerwick! Back to work now - the nightshift - never that cool! Just read the write up for your album in the ST - you must be feeling good about it - and quite rightly, it's great! See you soon. Rachel x
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