Tune written for a family yacht owned by the Vass family of Nairn (Mike Vass). Recorded by Blazin Fiddles on their new album ‘key’ (2018) and Eabhal on their debut album (2019). Also performed by Plockton High School pupils. Can also be played more rounded (less jagged) with a ‘jiggy’ feel to make it sound […]
Strathspey
Frank’s Spifflicated Strathspey composed by Heather McAslan
I wrote this sitting in a pub garden after a ceilidh gig. I didn't have my mandolin with me so I borrowed a guitar, and this was what grew out of me trying to play the melody to John McCusker's Frank's Reel on an instrument I don't play! Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Strathspey Listen: […]
The Big Grey Man of Eilean Ban composed by Susan Phillips
Written for our good friend and long time chairman of the Eilean Ban Trust, Mr Hugh Davies. He's tall, grey haired and he puts a great deal of effort into looking after Eilean Ban island. Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Strathspey Listen: If you have a question for Susan Phillips you can contact them here. […]
THE OLD MEN & THEIR SHOES composed by Claire Gullan
May has been the month for composing strathspeys for me. That's a good place to be! The tune is named to add fuel to the banter fire of an upcoming band tour. Composer website: https://www.facebook.com/clairegullanmusic/ Publisher: PRS Tune type: Strathspey Listen: If you have a question for Claire Gullan you can contact them here. If […]
CAPTAIN SKENE & HIS HIGHLAND DANCE BAND REEL composed by claire Gullan
A reel as part of a strathspey/reel medley composed for Màrtainn Skene of the The Màrtainn Skene Highland Dance Band, which I am lucky enough to get a tune with. We're excited for the upcoming MSHDB May 2018 tour of Skye! Composer website: https://www.facebook.com/clairegullanmusic/ Publisher: PRS Tune type: Strathspey Listen: If you have a question […]