St. Kilda Wedding
Ossian · 1978
37 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Scottish folk, weaving intricate melodies with rhythmic reels and heartfelt ballads.
Top tracks — play these first
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The St. Kilda Wedding / Perrie Werrie / The Honourable Mrs. Moll'S (Reels) — This opening track showcases Ossian's technical prowess and deep connection to traditional Scottish music through complex reel structures that set an energetic tone for the album.
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Dean Cadalan Samhach — This Gaelic lullaby highlights the band's ability to convey emotion through simplicity, featuring delicate harmonies that resonate with listeners and establish a serene atmosphere.
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Farewell to Whisky — As a slow air, this track captures a poignant sense of nostalgia, using subtle instrumentation to create a reflective mood that contrasts with the more upbeat reels on the album.
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Gala Water / Major David Manson — This song and reel combination exemplifies Ossian's skillful transitions between lyrical storytelling and lively dance rhythms, showcasing their versatility as performers.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The St. Kilda Wedding / Perrie Werrie / The Honourable Mrs. Moll'S (Reels) 4:28
- 2 Gie Me a Lass Wi a Lump o' Land (Song) 2:25
- 3 Iomramh Eadar Ll' a's Uist (Rowing From Islay to Uist) / The Source of Spey (Slow Airs) 4:07
- 4 Dean Cadalan Samhach (Gaelic Lullaby) 3:43
- 5 Gala Water / Major David Manson (Song / Reel) 4:09
- 6 's Gann Gunn Dirich Mi Chaoidh (Gaelic Song) 3:10
- 7 Farewell to Whisky (Slow Air) 4:21
- 8 My Love Is the Fair Lad / The Forth Bridge / Pretty Pegg (March /Strathspey / Reel) 3:39
- 9 The Braes o' Strathblane (Song) 4:35
- 10 More Grog Coming / Tilley Plump / Da Foostra (Reels) 3:17
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