A Northerly Land
Iain Copeland
Scottish
Skye Records
Released: 2nd December 2013
Catalogue Number: SRCDX002
Barcode: 5031642634723
Running Time: 55 mins.
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Thrilling solo debut from top Scottish drummer/producer/composer Iain Copeland. Created during a year-long artist's residency in the furthest North-West corner of mainland Scotland, it draws deeply on the history and lore of the region - known as Mackay Country, after its ancient ruling clan - together with Copeland's own, richly cosmopolitan musical influences, from a career now spanning over 20 years.
1) Halcyon Daze
2) Ailidh Dall Of Lairg
3) Homeward Bound
4) A Northerly Land
5) Family MacBough
6) The History Of The North
7) The Traveller
8) In The Cave of The Yellow Dog
9) Neil Ewart of Ardnamuchan
Thrilling solo debut from top Scottish drummer/producer/composer Iain Copeland. Created during a year-long artist's residency in the furthest North-West corner of mainland Scotland, it draws deeply on the history and lore of the region - known as Mackay Country, after its ancient ruling clan - together with Copeland's own, richly cosmopolitan musical influences, from a career now spanning over 20 years.
Lineup
Iain Copeland: Drums
Nigel Hitchcock - Saxophone
Malcolm Macfarlane - Guitar
Rick Taylor - Trombone
Fiona J. Mackenzie - Vocals
George Gunn - Poet