Co-produced by esteemed musician/composer Mike Vass, this debut album by Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnghal NicChoinnich reflects their traditional Gaelic roots as well as other musical influences including Nordic, Eastern European and electronica.
Whilst the duo's live sound has been called "ethereal and evocative", the album TÌR has been described as "sophisticated, ambient and cinematic". With layered harmonies, innovative interpretation of ancient Gaelic texts and songs as well as newly written material, Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionghal NicChoinnich have made a unique, high-end production album which would lend itself well to film and television soundtracks.
The duo have collected and written songs from the Highlands dealing with both traditional and contemporary subject matter which is still relevant to life in the Highlands today. They drew inspiration from rich Gaelic folklore as well as current themes which they feel passionate about; land reform, engaging with our environment, questioning of authority and life, love and loss.
To find out more about this acclaimed album please visit the duo's website here.
"The Highland music scene is blessed with a great many composers and musicians whose vision and talent have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the region, and the country as a whole. For over two decades Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie have been at the heart of that movement. TÌR: Highland Life & Lore is their first album as a duet; an album that references folklore, migration, land reform and our natural environment. The rich soundscape created by the duo and producer Mike Vass seems just as perfectly suited to film and television production as does to immersive listening.… destined to become a classic of contemporary folk music. TÌR – Highland Life & Lore is an inspired, beautiful album.”
Neil McFadyen, Folk Radio (Top ten albums of 2018)
TÌR - Nominated Folk Album of the Year at the 2018 International Folk Music Awards
Released August 2, 2018
Brian Ó hEadhra: Seinn, Giotàr 12 teudan, Giotàr Fuaimneach |
Vocals,12 String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Fionnghal NicChoinnich: Seinn | Vocals
Mike Vass: Dealbhadh Fuaim, Giotàr Tenor, Fìdheall, Faram | Sound Design, Tenor Guitar, Fiddle, Percussion
Keith Morrison: Meur-chlàr, Beus, Faram | Keyboard, Double Bass, Percussion
Innes White: Giotàr Fuaimneach, Mandoilin | Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin
Anna Murray: Cùl-seinn | Backing Vocals (Cha Bhi Mi Buan)
Órla & Róise Ní Eadhra: Cùl-seinn | Backing Vocals (Togamaid Bothan & Cauldron)
Air a riochdachadh le | Produced by:
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnghal NicChoinnich, Mike Vass
Air a chlàradh le | Recorded by:
Keith Morrison, Wee Studio, Steòrnabhagh, Eilean Leòdhais
Mike Vass, GloWormRecording, Glaschu
Air a mheasgadh agus a dheasachadh le | Mixed and Mastered by:
Iain Hutchison, GloWormRecording, Glaschu
Rianachadh-ciùil le | All songs arranged by:
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnghal NicChoinnich
Sgead-dhealbhan | Illustrations:
Rachel Cush, Crafty Marten Art and Illustration
Dealbhachadh | Design:
Anna Rothach, Graficanna
Supported, with thanks, by Creative Scotland - Open Project Fund.