[OT] Some nice scottish music...

Richard G.

12/07/2007 at 18:58

My other half wants me to put some of my photo's of a couple of Scottish trips onto a DVD. Fine with that, but want to have a suitably evocative soundtrack. Anybody got any recommendations?

Ben Bloggs

12/07/2007 at 19:32

A mate of mine puts on a Runrig CD every time we get to Loch Lomond when driving north to Scotland.

Not recommended.

Scott

12/07/2007 at 19:38

Nice idea, I think. (Edit: the DVD, not Runrig.)

If it's folky-type stuff you're after, then what about The Battlefield Band? I think I had this album on cassette, originally.

;)

They may be slightly less obvious than Dougie Maclean, although the man's a legend, obviously.

Mind you, if you need some humour in your music, I'd go for Hamish Imlach every time. He even looks Scottish.

:0)

"It's psychosomatic. You need a lobotomy. I'll get a saw."

Edited: 12/07/2007 at 19:40

LotC

12/07/2007 at 20:02

Capercaillie. Anything.

Or Andy Stewart and the White Heather Club. ;)
"Donald, where's yer troosers?"

Imperial Dave

12/07/2007 at 20:17

I second Capercaillie

stunning band

think more updated Clannad

utterly evocative and truly Scottish music

BigDug

12/07/2007 at 21:13

Bay City Rollers?

Nice bit of Shang-a-Lang

Sorry Richard :)

Richard G.

12/07/2007 at 22:16

Some...er interesting suggestions there for me to follow up, thanks!

I've used this slightly dodgy CD for some slideshows in the past, but think I need something a bit more, how can I put this...authentic!

Big Kev

13/07/2007 at 09:08

Has to be The Proclaimers :o)

Or maybe the soundtrack fae Braveheart?

Trouble no one about their religion;

respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.

~Chief Tecumseh~

Cush

13/07/2007 at 16:36

Fyre & Sword (yes that is the right spelling) from Fellside recordings.
Cush

Nearly Normal Polar Bear

13/07/2007 at 17:25

Julie Fowlis is one of the best singers I've heard in years - absolutely breathtaking live in particular - http://www.juliefowlis.com/

Ivor Cutler was great as well.

http://www.ivorcutler.org/

Smeg

13/07/2007 at 17:48

Would say the Proclaimers, On My Way song or the 500 miles. Perfect for a walking trip sound track.

Edited: 13/07/2007 at 17:49

Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)

13/07/2007 at 17:51

Bit of a traditionalist me, I like the Skye boat song, but the instrumental only version!

Alan Bellis

13/07/2007 at 18:55

runrig for me to, great lyrics, many about scotland, with a mix of English/ Gaelic/ instrumental.
Also Donnie Munro (ex lead singer of runrig)
and Wolfstone

Bill Mitchell

13/07/2007 at 20:36

I'd like to put a word in for the Corries. They may no longer be in existence but in their hey day they were the best by far.

Marcus Crompton

13/07/2007 at 21:08

Clannad?!!

Try Greentrax Records for all things Gaelic.

Smeg

13/07/2007 at 22:14

Werent Clannard Irish?

Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)

13/07/2007 at 23:02

But it's all Celtic music Gregory, I love the evocative Irish music and I am quite partial to the pipes too, both Scottish & Northumbrian.

I like the Irish instrument, the name of which escapes me at the moment, that played the lament in Riverdance, always brings tears to my eyes when I hear that one!

Edited: 13/07/2007 at 23:02

Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)

13/07/2007 at 23:34

I got it -
it's Caoineadh Cu Chulainn (Lament) by David Spillane on the
Uilleann Pipes.

If anyone doesn't know it click on the ink below to play a small sample.

Caoineadh Cu Chulainn (Lament)

then click on the Caoineadh Cu Chulainn (Lament)link

Edited: 13/07/2007 at 23:35

Smeg

14/07/2007 at 10:57

I'm a big fan of traditional irish music. not so keen on the scottish myself. Tehre is a fair bit of difference to them. Irish is often a lot more upbeat, especially Jigs of course. I'm not too keep on scottish bagpipes, whcih often tend to dominate traditional scottish music. I was in some naff old shop in the scottish boardes playing some really bad scottish bag pipe music, I didnt stay long. It was also full of old biddies pouring out of coaches. Strange place, I cant remember the name for the life of me though.

Much prefer the fiddle and tin whistle of irish music.

Marcus Crompton

14/07/2007 at 21:44

Pipes would dominate a Grand Prix pit area never mind traditional music.

All Scottish Souvenir shops play awful music. The coach parties enjoy it.

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