Live Celtic Folk Music
34 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music
Traditional melodies intertwine with spirited instrumentation, capturing the essence of Celtic folk in a lively live performance setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lord Huntly's Cave / The Lady in the Bottle / Stewart Chisholm's Walkabout — This opening medley exemplifies the band's skillful musicianship and energetic stage presence, effectively setting the tone for the entire album.
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I Hae Laid a Herrin' in Salt / My Wife's a Wanton Wee Thing / The Banks of the Allan — This track highlights a blend of storytelling and humor present in traditional Scottish songs, showcasing the band's ability to engage audiences.
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74th Highlanders' Farewell to Edinburgh / The Cup of Tea — With its poignant historical context, this medley pays homage to Scottish heritage while delivering an uplifting and melodic experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively tunes for social gatherings
- short bursts of energetic joy
- heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
- spirited background for celebrations
- upbeat rhythms for dancing
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective listening
- long, immersive musical journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, Live Celtic Folk Music marked Battlefield Band's first live album and showcased their evolution as one of the leading groups in traditional Scottish music. At this point, they had already established a reputation for blending traditional tunes with contemporary arrangements, solidifying their place in the folk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Altan· Lúnasa· The Chieftains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lord Huntly's Cave / The Lady in the Bottle / Stewart Chisholm's Walkabout 5:26
- 2 The Gallant Grahams 3:08
- 3 I Hae Laid a Herrin' in Salt / My Wife's a Wanton Wee Thing / The Banks of the Allan 3:34
- 4 Blackhall Rocks 2:54
- 5 Athole Highlanders 2:46
- 6 Miss Drummond of Perth / Fiddler's Joy / The Shetland Fiddler 3:10
- 7 The Lads o' the Fair 3:55
- 8 74th Highlanders' Farewell to Edinburgh / The Cup of Tea 4:08
- 9 Joe McGall's Fiddle / Center's Bonnet 5:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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