Joanne McIver & Christophe Saunière - Ecosse De Glenfinnan à Glasgow

The landscapes and memories of a nation provide a solid inspiration for the compositions of Joanne McIver and Christophe Saunière, which are strongly linked to the musical traditions of the west coast of Scotland. The poignant songs tell of the harsh reality of Scotland’s arduous past. Joanne also offers us lively dancing music on the bellows-blown small pipes and flutes, leaning more towards Ceol Beag [light music] than the more classical Ceol Mor [great music] typically associated with the great highland bagpipe. Christophe Saunière’s technique on the concert harp shows proof, as always, of a passionate inventiveness, and his arrangements exploit all the possibilities of his instrument. These two musicians have produced an album of astounding musicality.

01. The Herring Fishers 3'39

02. Scottish Inventors 6'00

03. The Whaler 4'15

04. Cottiers 3'16

05. Glenfinnan To Glasgow By Night 5'15

06. Corrie Capers / Brodick Highland Games 4'50

07. The Land And The Crops 3'15

08. The Clearances Lullaby 2'22

09. The Claddach Bay Seals 2'29

10. The Illegal Distillery 2'21

11. Blantyre 1877 5'29

12. Sauchiehall Street 4'05

13. The Clydeside Dockyards 3'12

Joanne McIver : grande cornemuse, petite cornemuse, tin whistle, voix, flûte traversière, piccolo
Christophe Sauniere : harpe, basse, guitare, piano, voix, perussions

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Joanne McIver & Christophe Saunière - Ecosse De Glenfinnan à Glasgow