Julie Fowlis, Eamon Doorley, Zoe Conway, John McIntyre - Allt II: Cuimhe - MACH011

Julie Fowlis, Eamon Doorley, Zoe Conway, John McIntyre - Allt II: Cuimhe - MACH012

Allt II: Cuimhne

Julie Fowlis, Eamon Doorley, Zoe Conway, John McIntyre

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Cat No: MACH011

Release Date: 13 December 2024

Label: Machair Records Ltd

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5060358924071

Genres: Folk Scottish Folk

Release Date: 24 January 2025

Label: Machair Records Ltd

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5060358924088

Genres: Folk Scottish Folk

Description
Allt II: Cuimhne is a collection of newly composed settings of Irish and Scottish Gaelic poems and tunes - This recording forms the highly anticipated second release from the quartet featuring Julie Fowlis, Eamon Doorley, John McIntyre and Zoe Conway.

Cuimhne, the Gaelic word meaning a memory, a record, a memorial or a recollection, is a fitting title for this work, as the quartet are taking inspiration from the memories of Gaelic tradition and reworking and reframing them into a contemporary setting.

Poetry has been the dominant medium of art in Gaelic culture for hundreds of years and aligned with it is a tradition of setting music to poetry. Inspired by this, the quartet have created melodies which add an extra dimension to the lyrics that allows us to experience the emotional power of language.

With the addition of newly composed instrumental music, this album truly takes us on a journey of the shared heritage of Ireland and Scotland, Eire is Alba, and showcases the immense beauty of our traditions.

Description
Allt II: Cuimhne is a collection of newly composed settings of Irish and Scottish Gaelic poems and tunes. This recording forms the highly anticipated second release from the quartet featuring Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, John Mc Intyre and Zoë Conway.

Cuimhne, the Gaelic word meaning a memory, a record, a memorial or a recollection, is a fitting title for this work, as the quartet are taking inspiration from the memories of Gaelic tradition and reworking and reframing them into a contemporary setting.

Poetry has been the dominant medium of art in Gaelic culture for hundreds of years and aligned with it is a tradition of setting music to poetry. Inspired by this, the quartet have created melodies which add an extra dimension to the lyrics that allows us to experience the emotional power of language.

With the addition of newly composed instrumental music, this album truly takes us on a journey of the shared heritage of Ireland and Scotland, Éire is Alba, and showcases the immense beauty of our traditions.
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