Release Date: 22 November 2004
Label: Green Linnet
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 048248122924
Description
A new holiday album featuring a star-studded line up of traditional musicians from Scotland and the North of England. Organized by Rory Campbell (Old Blind Dogs, Deaf Shepherd), the project was recorded live at a benefit concert at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on December 21, 2003, with proceeds going to a leading cancer charity.
The talented artists included Eliza Carthy, Rory McLeod, Mary MacMaster (the Poozies, Sileas), Aaron Jones (Old Blind Dogs), singer Karine Polwart (Malinky) and harpist Corrina Hewat, under the artistic direction of Edinburgh pianist David Milligan. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland last Christmas Day.
The repertoire is an eclectic collection of styles from traditional to contemporary. There are carols "Lullay Lullay" and "Christ Child's Lullaby" with harp and vocals, and a powerful a cappella performance by Eliza Carthy of the traditional "Dives and Lazarus." Also a rollicking version of Shane MacGowan's "Fairytale Of New York," Rory McLeod's take on John Prine's "Christmas in Prison" and a delightful instrumental "Little Drummer Boy", with Campbell's Border pipes leading the way.
Tracklisting
Kevin Burke & Micheal O'Domhnaill
Paddy O'Brien
Capercaillie
Lunasa
Kevin Burke
Patrick Street
Liz Carroll
The Tannahill Weavers
various artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
