The Test
Manran
Scottish
Manran Records
Released: 3rd June 2013
Catalogue Number: MAN03
Barcode: 880992147484
Running Time: 50 mins.
You can listen to short samples from some of the tracks on this album using the player below.
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The second album from Manran, bringing their own unique blend of traditional Gaelic and English contemporary songs and tunes.
Formed in 2010 and since then have been growing in popularity & 2012 was another fantastic year. From the New Year house band on BBC ALBA Hogmanay 2012, to a sellout show at Celtic Connections topped by a special performance at the London Olympics.
The band have toured extensively during 2012 with appearances at many festivals including the Shetland, the Hebridean Celtic and internationally to Samso, Tonder Festival, Denmark, Tatihou, Lorient Interceltique Festival, France, Leon Spain and Schotts weekend, Belgium.
"One of the most exciting of the new crop of Scottish traditional bands, they've got it all, the songs and the tunes." Eddie Barcan, Cambridge Folk Festival.
1) MSR: The Homecoming March / Dill O Odilum / Thoir A Nall Ailein
2) Tamhasg (Shadow)
3) Dheanainn Sugradh ( I Would Sport With The Black-Haired Girl)
4) 10k Tattie: 10k Tattie / Fechin Inn / The Road To Apeldoorn
5) Maria: Maria / Kerlou
6) The Test
7) Jigs: Andy Mackinnon's / The Rutland Jig / Trip To Aviles / I Have It Somewhere
8) Tillidh Mi (I'll Return)
9) The Fishing Boat
10) Overtime: Tynes In Overtime / Ward Allen's / John Smeaton / Smelling Fresh.
The second album from Manran, bringing their own unique blend of traditional Gaelic and English contemporary songs and tunes.
Formed in 2010 and since then have been growing in popularity & 2012 was another fantastic year. From the New Year house band on BBC ALBA Hogmanay 2012, to a sellout show at Celtic Connections topped by a special performance at the London Olympics.
The band have toured extensively during 2012 with appearances at many festivals including the Shetland, the Hebridean Celtic and internationally to Samso, Tonder Festival, Denmark, Tatihou, Lorient Interceltique Festival, France, Leon Spain and Schotts weekend, Belgium.
"One of the most exciting of the new crop of Scottish traditional bands, they've got it all, the songs and the tunes." Eddie Barcan, Cambridge Folk Festival.
Lineup
Norrie MacIver - Vocals & Guitar
Gary Innes - Accordion & Keyboard
Ewen Henderson - Fiddle, Highland Pipes,Whistle & Vocals
Ryan Murphy- Uilleann pipes & Wooden Flute
Ross Saunders - Bass Guitar & Vocals
Scott MacKay - Drums & Percussion)
with guest
Phil Cunningham - Keyboards & Cittern.