Lots of traditional players but really likes John McCusker, Duncan Chisholm, Michael McGoldrick, Kate Rusby, Nic Jones, Flook, Session A9, Julie Fowlis, Sean Keane(singer that is), Tony McManus and the list goes on and on and on............................... Most recently has developed real passion for Swedish traditional music.
Heavily influenced by his parents CD collection as a large part of it has ended up in his room! All that's left are empty cases. Still that's better than empty bottles at his age!
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A fiddle player and pretty reasonable at that too!
Born in Tasmania, Australia with a strong Scottish heritage Malcolm grew up listening to the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland through his parents playing and recordings. At the age of 12 he won his first fiddle competition at Westbury Irish festival. His talent was recognised by many musicians including Scottish guitarist Tony McManus, Irish singer Sean Keane and Irish fiddle player, Liz Doherty. Whilst in Australia he worked with Australia's foremost exponent of the Scottish fiddle, Chris Duncan and in 2003 at the age of 13 toured Scotland with Australia's premier Celtic band "Tantallon" and drew critical acclaim for his mature playing at such a young age. He appeared at numerous festivals in Australia and Tasmania and acted as support act for a number of touring UK artists in Tasmania. In 2005 Malcolm moved to the UK with his parents and in 2006 quickly became part of the tradtional music scene in Newcastle, Northumberland where he quickly established himself as one of the regions finest young fiddle players. Malcolm joined the north-east's young folk ensemble, "Folkestra" early in 2006 and is currently in his last year. In the same year he performed at "festivale interceltique de Lorient" in Brittany, France. In 2007 he was a member of SNAP 07, a music group from the North Pennines, Sweden and Brittany and with them performed at venues across Sweden and France. He has also been part of support acts in the North-East for Scottish based trio LAU and Tony McManus as well as performing a set with Tony. In 2008 he toured Spain with Folkestra and performed with Folkestra in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert hall in front of a sold out audience. Since arriving in the UK Malcolm has worked and studied with Aidan O'Rourke, Shona Mooney, Sophy Ball and is currently studying with Stewart Hardy (ex John Wright Band).
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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.
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..?
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.
well, it has been a long and winding road, and an even longer time coming, but my debut CD, I Remember, is FINALLY HERE!!! YAY!!!!!
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we have a bunch of exciting things planned to kick this whole thing off, and we need to get a better picture of who our friends are, so the FREE DOWNLOAD form will ask you a few questions, like, what is your country and nearest major city. it all takes maybe 15 seconds.
Hi Malcolm! Hows the form? Just got back from Japan so im a bit knackered! We had a great time. Yes its Fiddlers' Bid thats playing in Alnwick. Be good to see ya if you can make it. Hope your well, Kev
Hi Malcolm, thanks for the friendship here. There is also a great finnish violin microphone you should check out: www. auele. com -thats what I use and it works just fine ;-) See you, /Kristian
A Friend is a Treasure A friend is someone we turn to, when our spirits need a lift. A friend is someone we treasure, for our friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives, with beauty, joy and grace. And make the world we live in, a better and happier place.
Hi Malcolm! Hows the form? It was a DPA mic but I dont know the model number. I will try and find out for you. There is also a guy in Sweden that makes really good mics for fiddles. I will get you that info too! Cheers for now, Kev
The festival I'm going to? Shrewsbury? =P 's the St. Ives Fringe festival methinks...
Hahahaha you mean like - knock me out? Tranquilise me? Although Ethno does sound quite tempting tbh...so possibleh. I'll just cling to the seats for dear life is all.
Aww, well at least you can say you've played it! That's SERIOUSLY impressive stuff. I still need to see you and Seth gig sometime!
Haha you sure about that? =P They'll go up on here when I gets more of 'em I'm sure.
Errr no - SHREWSBURY OWNS. And FOLKWORKS! ;)
Iiii've been in Yorkshire with "The Clan" which was mint, followed by a wedding photography job which was also pretty nifty =) And various other artsy / photo-ey things. And I'm going to be living in Cornwall from August 31st to October 4th *hurrah!*
MALKO my lovely! I was going to text you tomorrow when I actually got my texts top up heh =)
I'm not bad at all thanking you kindly! Just been on a photoshoot in which I was actually in front of the camera rather than behind it *shock horror* - was well good fun!
Hey there Malcolm! Cheers for the kind words! Your stuff sounds awesome too!
Just thought I'd let you know, with the EP FINALLY(!) on the way I've just uploaded one of the tracks set to be on it into my Myspace player. Its called "Half A Guy" and it was recorded yesterday! So check it out! See what you think, hope its all worth the wait!
Also I've finally managed to upload the live full band performance vid of "All I Am" onto Youtube and Myspace. Check it out on my page!
Keep in touch and thanks so much for all the support!
