Epona

Epona

Track Listings

1. Interceltic Set: Dominic McGowan/Neil Anns A' Bhata/Tha Toll Air A' Bha

2. When the Ky Come Hame/Munlochy Bridge

3. Lord Drummond

4. Braes O'Glennifer

5. Great Ships

6. Carronside Set: Carronside/Miss Grace Hays/Miss Sarah MacFayden

7. Rich Man's Silver

8. McGregor of Rora Set: McGregor of Rora/Port an Righ/Bogallan/Malcolm TH

9. Craigieburn Wood

10. Loch Tayside Set: Superscot/Am Breamatain Tobhain Dubh/Charms of Whiske

11. Westlin' Winds

12. Robin Tamson's Smiddy/Highland Kitty

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Named for poet Robert Tannahill from the textile town of Paisley (just outside Glasgow), the Tannies have put out more than a dozen records of new and traditional Scots music since 1976, and have never really changed their course radically. They always look to the song first, whether it's a set of reels with a roaring bagpipe and fiddle duet or a romantic ballad with four voices in harmony. It is this respect for the material and the heritage that begot it that has always marked this band as distinctive. Epona continues down that path, with lively tunes--both familiar and newly composed--and some great songs, including a fine turn on Robert Burn's oft recorded "Westlin' Winds," and a sad story about the changes the oil industry has brought to Scotland, "Rich Man's Silver" written by Roy Gullane. The solid musicianship listeners have come to expect is here in spades, on pipes (Duncan J. Nicholson), whistles (Phil Smillie), bouzouki (Les Wilson), guitar (Gullane), strings (John Martin), voices, and bodhran. There is nothing to make them the "next big thing." They don't need to be. They have been there and back. --Louis Gibson

Tracks:

Interceltic Set
When The Kye Come Hame
Lord Drummond
The Braes O' Gleniffer
The Great Ships
Carronside Set: Carronside/Miss Grace Hays/Miss Sarah MacFadyen
Rich Man's Silver
McGregor Of Rora Set: McGregor Of Rora/Port An Righ/Bogallan/Malcolm The Tailor/The Primrose Girl
Craigieburn Wood
Loch Tayside Set: Superscot/Am Breamatain Tobhain Dubh/Charms Of Whiskey/Loch Tayside Reel...
Westlin' Winds
Robin Tamson's Smiddy: Robin Tamson's Smiddy/Highland Kitty

Amazon.com

Named for poet Robert Tannahill from the textile town of Paisley (just outside Glasgow), the Tannies have put out more than a dozen records of new and traditional Scots music since 1976, and have never really changed their course radically. They always look to the song first, whether it's a set of reels with a roaring bagpipe and fiddle duet or a romantic ballad with four voices in harmony. It is this respect for the material and the heritage that begot it that has always marked this band as distinctive. Epona continues down that path, with lively tunes--both familiar and newly composed--and some great songs, including a fine turn on Robert Burn's oft recorded "Westlin' Winds," and a sad story about the changes the oil industry has brought to Scotland, "Rich Man's Silver" written by Roy Gullane. The solid musicianship listeners have come to expect is here in spades, on pipes (Duncan J. Nicholson), whistles (Phil Smillie), bouzouki (Les Wilson), guitar (Gullane), strings (John Martin), voices, and bodhran. There is nothing to make them the "next big thing." They don't need to be. They have been there and back. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Epona, The Tannahill Weavers.......2007-02-23

This has become my favorite CD by the Tannahill Weavers. It is just the best of the best!

Fantastic Album.......2005-05-27

I listened to this cd repeatedly for several days...mostly because I was in a typical drunken stupor....yet with each listening I enjoyed it more and more. The female lead vocalist is beautiful to listen to. Defintely a must have if you enjoy celtic music.

the best of the old and the new.......2003-08-29

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

the best of the old and the new.......2003-08-29

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

the best of the old and the new.......2003-08-29

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

The Eve of St. Agnes
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The Eve of St. Agnes

Manufacturer: Epona
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FTBAKU
Release Date: 2006-01-01