We played at a Burns Night in a Gormet pub and were served with what I can only describe as a Gormet Haggis neaps and tatties. It was so tasty and probably the best Burns meal I have ever tasted. The experience is honoured with this tune. Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: […]
Back Row Johnny composed by Tony Davis
A recent trip to the Windward Islands revealed the term "Back Row Johnny". It was the name given to the slaves who were eventually allowed into the church to sit at the back while their very "decent and Christian " masters sat in the front. This wistful jig reflects the hypocrisy of that period in […]
Grin and Bear It composed by Tony Davis
Whatever life throws at you just grin and bear it that's my attitude Composer website: http://banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
The Lady of the Lake composed by Tony Davis
This is one of a set of tunes I composed for a dance I wrote called "The Posh Folks Waltz". We perform it regularly at our ceilidh it is popular with the more "mature" audience . It is the second tune in the set after the original "Posh Folks Waltz" notation of which is elsewhere […]
Discord on the Border composed by Tony Davis
There has often been discord on the border between Scotland and England. This tune has a slight discord on the border between the A part and the B Part Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link […]
Talking Turkish composed by Tony Davis
I discovered a directory of old Scottish words and "talking Turkish" meant talking a load of rubbish. I am often accused of "talking Turkish "………wonder why Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Strathspey Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no […]
Going Home composed by Tony Davis
I wrote this strathspey after some research around WW1 and the effect the end of the war had on some soldiers. Many had little to go home to and after their experiences on the battlefield the prospect of no job and hardship after all they had endured was quite daunting Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune […]
The Orkney Cog composed by Tony Davis
A wedding party of island folk introduced me to the Orkney Cog a traditional home made cocktail of all sorts of alcoholic beverages. It would appear each member of the family has their own mixture and it is served up in a wooden bowl with two or three handles. Certainly makes the wedding go with […]
The Feral Goat composed by Tony Davis
I was driving through Scotland and I spotted a herd of different looking goats further investigation revealed that they were Feral Goats. Hence this jig. Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Jig Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact […]
The Rolling Hills of Scotland composed by Tony Davis
A lively reel inspired by the beauty of Scotland Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
Heavens Fields composed by Tony Davis
Inspired by the poem of Leonard Clark about a beautiful view I am fortunate enough to share. So much peace is found by such vistas Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Air Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact […]
Daniel Laidlaws composed by Tony Davis
I read about Daniel Laidlaw VC who was known as the Lone Piper of Loos. During WW1 Laidlaw won his VC by removing his gas mask during a gas attack and piping his regiment out of the gas filled trenches and onto the battlefield it is such an inspiring story about a mans courage and […]
The Cinder Path to Sabhal Mor composed by Tony Davis
I had the pleasure of attending a fiddle course on the Isle of Skye at Sabhal Mor Ostaig being lead by Ewen Henderson. We walked along the cinder path to the canteen every morning for breakfast. This tune came to me during one such walk. Great Course lovely college. Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: […]
The Mistery Cloak on the trees composed by Tony Davis
A pleasant march through the mist gathering around the trees hence the mistery I do know how to spell Mystery but this type imagery always has an element of haunting mystery to it Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: March Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If […]
The Copper Bracelet composed by Tony Davis
Inspired by reading about our Celtic heritage Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
The Mooter composed by Tony Davis
I came across this old Scottish word and this tune is the result Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.ok Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
Posh Folks Waltz composed by Tony Davis
I write tunes and dances to perform at our many ceilidh this is one of them Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Waltz Listen: http://https://youtu.be/nWdJRL65Eds If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
Its the way I wear my hat composed by Tony Davis
A lively reel inspired by comments made about my headwear Composer website: http://www.banshee.org.uk Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
The Mist Coming into the Hills composed by Tony Davis
a 6/8 march inspired by watching mist coming into the hills Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: March Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.
Ceilidh House composed by Tony Davis
We have recently renamed our house this is a lively reel to celebrate Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address.