> Folk Music > Records > Fiona Mackenzie: Duan Nollaig
Fiona Mackenzie: Duan Nollaig
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Duan Nollaig Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX320D (2 CD, UK, November 2007) |
Produced by Irvin Duguid;
Recorded by Alan Harfield at Unity Recording Studio, Auldearn;
Mixed and mastered by Calum Malcolm;
Photography: Monster Street Party, Inverness, 12 January 2007, courtesy of Highland 2007;
Photo of Fiona and Katie Mackenzie by C. Stewart;
Design by Ronan Martin
Musicians
Fiona Mackenzie: lead vocals;
Irvin Duguid: piano, synthesiser, Hammond organ,
vocals [19, 30];
John Goldie: acoustic guitar;
Jim Drummond: drums, percussion;
Ed McFarlane: bass;
Karen Matheson: vocals [6, 33];
Katie Mackenzie: clàrsach,
vocals [6, 9, 12, 18-19, 26, 33];
Maggie Macdonald: vocals [8];
Anna Massie: bouzouki, banjo, mandolin;
Gary Innes: accordion;
Ronan Martin: fiddle [20, 22, 28-29, 35];
Mark Thomson: vocals [9];
Hamish Napier: whistles, bamboo flute;
James Graham: vocals [12, 18-19, 25, 28, 30, 35];
Simone Welsh: fiddle [2-3, 8, 13, 16, 19, 21, 30-33],
vocals [23];
Morven Macleod: vocals [9];
Charles V. Clark: didgeridoo
Tracks
CD 1
- Leanabh an Àigh (The Blessed Infant / Morning Has Broken) (3.07)
- A Righ nan Righrean (King of Kings) (2.26)
- Oran Na Nollaig (Song of Christmas) (2.46)
- Bha Buachaillean an Dùthaich Shear (There Were Shepherds in an Eastern Country) (3.06)
- Pàiste am Betlehem (Child of Bethlehem) (2.01)
- Ciùin an Oidhche (Silent Night) (5.08)
- Nuair dh`èirich grian na Fìreantachd (When Rose the Sun of Righteousness) (2.14)
- Aoibhneas Mòire Mhin (Mary’s Joy) (3.13)
- Tàladh Chriosda (Christ Child’s Lullaby) (2.09)
- Seall thall tighinn bhon Ear (Look, Coming from the East / The Dark Island) (3.41)
- Reul Thorach an Àigh (Bountiful Star of Joy) (2.49)
- Biodh an Trionaid ga moladh – lesum Dominum (Praised Be the Trinity) (3.41)
- Anns an Dùbhalachd Gheamhraidh (In the Bleak Midwinter) (3.54)
- Laoidh Mhoire Mhaighdeann (The Virgin Mary’s Hymn) (4.57)
- Oidhche Nollaige Mòire (Great Christmas Night) (3.09)
- Nach glòrmhor an naidheachd (How Glorious the News) (1.55)
- Oran na BhliadhnÄ Uir (New Year Song) (3.21)
- Alleluia (Halleluiah) (2.37)
CD 2
- Duan Nollaigh (Christmas Song) (2.12)
- An Rionnag (The Star) (2.45)
- Losa Bu Choir a Mholadh (Praise Christ) (2.23)
- Fàilte, Fàilte! Dh'aon Mhac Dhè (Welcome, Welcome the Only Son of God) (1.58)
- Naoidhein Prìseil (Precious Thing) (2.58)
- Bà mo Leanabh Bà (Sleep My Baby Sleep) (3.00)
- Tàladh Chriosda (Christ Child’s Lullaby) (3.52)
- Fada cian ann an stàball (Away in a Manger) (2.30)
- Bodach na Nollaig (Father Christmas) (1.48)
- Prèasantan (Presents) (2.01)
- Rinn sinn bodach sneachd an diugh (We Made a Snowman Today) (1.31)
- Tha e tighinn ann an cabhag (He is Rushing – She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain) (1.54)
- Air a chiadh latha den Nollaig (Twelve Days of Christmas) (3.47)
- Tha e tighinn (He Is Coming – Brochan Lom) (1.54)
- Am Brù-dheargh (The Robin) (2.05)
- Seall an Sneachda (Look at the Snow) (1.29)
- Nollaig Chrìdheil (We Wish You a Merry Christmas) (1.17)
> Folk Music > Records > Fiona J. Mackenzie: A Good Suit of Clothes
Fiona J. Mackenzie: A Good Suit of Clothes
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A Good Suit of Clothes (Deagh Dheis Aodaich) Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX339 (CD, UK, July 2009) |
Produced by Irvin Duguid;
Recorded by Keith Bird at Park Lade Studio, Glasgow,
Nick Turner at Watercolour Music, Ardgour, and
Bryan Smith at Liverpool Court Studios, Ottawa;
Mixed and mastered by Calum Malcolm;
Cover design and Artwork by John Slavin;
Additional photography by Kristine Ristesund and Donald Mackenzie
Musicians
Fiona J. Mackenzie: lead vocals;
Irvin Duguid: piano, harmonium;
John Goldie: guitar [4-5, 11];
Mary Ann Kennedy: clàrsach;
James Mackintosh: percussion [11];
Anna Massie: cittern and guitar [2, 9, 12];
Ed McFarlane: double bass;
Mr McFall's Chamber (Clare Sterling, Robert McFall: violins;
Jane Atkins: viola; Su-a Lee: cello);
Ian Muir: accordion;
Guy Nicolson: percussion [1-2, 5, 9, 12];
Simone Welsh: fiddle;
Darren Maclean: vocals [5, 11];
Katie Mackenzie: vocals [12];
Sineag MacIntyre: vocals [2, 10, 12];
Cathy Ann MacPhee: vocals [12]
Tracks
- Dùthaich MhicAoidh (Mackay Country) (4.05)
- Òran a’ Chianalais (Song of Homesickness) (2.23)
- Dèan Cadalan Sèmhach (Sleep Quietly) (3.34)
- Tha thu Beò nam Anamsa (You Are Alive in My Soul) (5.22)
- ‘Illean Bithibh Sunndach (Boys Be Happy) (3.40)
- A’ Choille Gruamach (The Gloomy Forest) (3.39)
- Òran Cuantireach (A New Zealand Song) (3.44)
- Cuir Cùlaibh ri Asainte (Leaving Assynt Behind) (2.24)
- Dùthaich nan Craobh (Land of the Trees) (3.54)
- O Mo Dhùthaich (O My Country) (4.01)
- Eilean an Àigh (Island of Happiness) (3.44)
- Tilleadh an Eilthirich (Return of the Wanderer) (3.57)
All tracks trad. arr. Irvin Duguid except
Track 2 Ian Archie MacAskill;
Track 4 Willie Angus Matheson, Dr. Margaret Mackinnon;
Track 11 Blair Douglas;
Track 12 Archie Mackenzie
> Folk Music > Records > Fiona J. Mackenzie: Archipelago
Fiona J. Mackenzie: Archipelago
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Archipelago Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX368 (CD, UK, July 2012) |
Produced by Graeme Duffin, Sandy Jones and Davie Lyon;
Recorded and mixed by Graeme Duffin and Sandy Jones at The Foundry Music Lab;
Additional recording by Keith Morrison at Wee Studio;
Mastered by Graeme Duffin;
Artwork by Jenny Hallahan;
Photography by Donald Mackenzie;
Layout by John Slavin
Musicians
Fiona J. Mackenzie: vocals [1-7, 9, 11],
backing vocals [8, 10];
Morven Macleod: backing vocals [1];
Màiri Chaimbeul: clàrsach [1, 3, 11];
Yvonne Lyon: shruti box [1, 11],
backing vocals [5];
David Lyon: keyboards [1-4, 6, 11],
acoustic guitars [2, 4, 6, 8, 10],
accordion [2, 8],
bouzouki [8],
piano [8, 10],
Hammond organ [8];
Iain MacKinnon: backing vocals [2, 6];
Graeme Duffin: programming [2-3, 8, 10-11],
electric guitars [3],
bass guitar [8],
acoustic guitar [10];
Sandy Jones: programming [2-6, 8, 10],
samples [2-3, 5-7, 10],
bass [6],
electric guitars [6, 10];
Mairi Campbell: viola [3],
backing vocals [3];
David Francis: acoustic guitar [3];
Gillian Frame: fiddle [4, 6];
Alex Hodgson: vocals [8];
Tracks
- [Raasay] Cumha Iain Ghairbh Mhic Gille Chaluim Tarharsair (The Lament for John Garge Macleod of Raasay) (4.27)
- [Hiort / St Kilda] Iorram Suirghe (A Courtship Rowing Song) (3.42)
- [Orkney] The Great Selkie of Sule Skerry (Roud 197; Child 113) (6.55)
- [Arran] Arran Boat Song / Journey Back to Arran (5.47)
- [Shetland] The Unst Boat Song (2.47)
- [Lewis] An Eithireach (The Exile) (4.13)
- [Skye] Crònan na Caililich 'sa Bheinn Bhric (The Old Woman's Croon on tghe Speckled Mountain) (6.25)
- [Ailsa Craig] Smuggler (4.36)
- [Eriskay] Gràdh Geal Mo Chridh (The Eriskay Love Lilt) (3.43)
- [Canna] Marion’s Lament (5.30)
- [South Uist] Na Lilidhean (The Lilies) (4.47)
All tracks trad. except
Track 4a words Fiona J. Mackenzie, tune trad. arr. Fiona J. Mackenzie;
Track 4b Gill Bowman;
Track 5 John Stickle (1879-1957) arr. Graeme Duffin, Sandy Jones, David Lyon, Fiona J. Mackenzie;
Track 6 Iain MacKinnon;
Track 7 Angus Macphee;
Track 10 Alex Hodgson, Gaelic lyrics Fiona J. Mackenzie;
Track 11 Fiona J. Mackenzie
> Folk Music > Records > Brian Ó hEadhra, Fiona Mackenzie: TÌR
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fiona Mackenzie: TÌR
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TÌR Anam Communications CACD006 (CD, UK, 2 August 2018) |
Produced by Brian Ó hEadhra, Fiona Mackenzie, Mike Vass;
Recorded by Keith Morrison at Wee Studio, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis,
and Mike Vass at GloWorm Recording, Glasgow;
Mixed and mastered by Iain Hutchison at GloWorm Recording, Glasgow;
Illustrations by Rachel Cush, Crafty Marten Art and Illustration;
Design by Anna Rothach, Graficanna
Musicians
Brian Ó hEadhra: vocals,12 string guitar, acoustic guitar;
Fiona Mackenzie: vocals
with
Mike Vass: sound design, tenor guitar, fiddle, percussion;
Keith Morrison: keyboard, double bass, percussion;
Innes White: acoustic guitar, mandolin;
Anna Murray: backing vocals [4];
Órla & Róise Ní Eadhra: backing vocals [6-7]
Tracks
- An Long Èireannach (3.34)
- Deus Auribus / Glèidh m' Anama (4.48)
- Beannaich a Thriath nam Flath Fial (3.10)
- Cha Bhith Mi Buan (2.43)
- In O (4.14)
- Cauldron (4.00)
- Togamaid Bothan (3.20)
- Iomraibh Eutrom (3.08)
- Chan Ann Ach Thu / Mo Chraobh Ubhla Dhubh (3.13)
- Maria (3.02)
- Tha Mi Dol Dhachaigh Leat (3.37)
- Mar an Fhiadh (5.14)
Tracks 1, 4, 8, 9b trad.;
Track 2 words trad., music adapted from tradition by Fiona Mackenzie;
Tracks 3, 11 words trad., music Brian Ó hEadhra;
Tracks 5-6, 10 Fiona Mackenzie;
Tracks 7, 9a Brian Ó hEadhra;
Track 12 words Brian Ó hEadhra, music Fiona Mackenzie
> Folk Music > Records > Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich: Càirdeas
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich: Càirdeas
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Càirdeas Anam Communications CACD007 (CD, UK, 24 April 2021) |
Produced by Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich and Innes White;
Recorded by Innes White, engineered remotely during lockdown in various
locations throughout Scotland and Ireland;
Mixed by Iain Hutchison, GloWorm Recording, Glasgow;
Mastered by Alan Douches, West West Side Music;
All songs arranged by Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich and Innes White;
Illustrations by Rachael Forbes;
Landscape photography by Mairead NicIllinnein;
Design by Stevy McKenzie
Musicians
Brian Ó hEadhra: vocals, 6 & 12-string acoustic guitar, ukulele;
Fionnag NicChoinnich: vocals;
Órla Ní Eadhra: lead vocals [12],
co-lead vocals [2],
backing vocals [2, 7, 9];
Ró Ó hEadhra: backing vocals [1-2, 7-9, 12],
co-lead vocals [2];
Innes White: acoustic guitar, mandolin;
Ewen White: accordion, synthesiser;
Euan Burton: double bass;
Alistair Iain Paterson: harmonium;
John Lowrie: piano [3-4, 9, 11-12];
Anna-Wendy Stevenson: fiddle [3];
Rosie Munro: fiddle [4, 6];
Alex Tearse: piano [6];
Anna Murray: co-lead and backing vocals [10],
smallpipes;
Eilidh Mackenzie: backing vocals [2, 6, 10];
Donald Barker: backing vocals [2, 6, 10],
co-lead vocals [6];
Peigi Barker: backing vocals [2, 6, 10],
co-lead vocals [6];
Gillie Mackenzie: backing vocals [6];
Aidan and Joyce O’Hara: backing vocals [1]
Tracks
- Pat Murphy's Meadow (Roud 31471) (2.59)
- Copper Kettle (3.13)
- Eadar Breith agus Bàs (2.51)
- The Pink, the Lily, and the Blooming Rose (Roud 2307) (2.50)
- Hò Rò Gun Togainn air Hùgan Fhathast (2.45)
- An Tèid Thu Leam a Mhàiri (3.09)
- Níl Sé Ina Lá (3.08)
- An t-Uisge - The Water (3.32)
- My Singing Bird (Roud V43884) (3.50)
- Càit’ na Dh’fhàg Thu ‘n Fhichead Gini (2.52)
- Bheir mo Shoraidh Thar Ghunnaigh (3.31)
- Soraidh Leis a’ Bhreacan Ùr (4.40)
Track 1 words J.M. Devine (1930s), music Peter McNulty;
Tracks 2, 4, 7, 9-12 trad.;
Track 3 Brian Ó hEadhra;
Track 5 Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir;
Track 6 Iain Mac an Rothaich;
Track 8 Johnny Flynn, Gaelic translaition Brian Ó hEadhra
> Folk Music > Records > Fiona Mackenzie
Other records with Fiona Mackenzie
Various Artists,
The Scottish Diaspora,
2 CD, Greentrax CDTRAX380, 2014
Various Artists,
Scotia Nova,
CD, Greentrax CDTRAX387, 2016