TUATH is a musical and cultural exploration of the connections between the Gaels and their nearest Atlantic neighbours.
This stunning album, released February 2020, includes traditional songs as well as new material by Ó hEadhra & NicChoinnich, sung in Scottish Gaelic, Danish, Norwegian, Irish Gaelic and Galician.
The music speaks to our past, present and future, ranging from the simple voice to expansive arrangements and exquisite sound design by composer/musician Mike Vass.
Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich have, once again, delivered an inspiring work of beauty, honesty and integrity.
To find out more about this acclaimed album please visit the duo's website here.
"As its predecessor, Tuath may take a moment to settle with you. But take some time, let it sink in and do put on your better headphones – this audio labyrinth is best navigated with good equipment. What Ó hEadhra and NicChoinnich are doing is not only great music; they seem to be on a rare mission to create their very own, bold vision of this particular tradition. What they have so far come up with is challenging, and it is gorgeous."
Released February 14, 2020
Brian Ó hEadhra: Seinn, Bodhran / Vocals, Bodhran
Fionnag NicChoinnich: Seinn / Vocals
Mike Vass: Dealbhadh Fuaim, Giotàr Tenor, Fìdheall, Faram / Sound Design, Tenor Guitar, Fiddle, Percussion
Innes White: Giotàr Fuaimneach, Mandoilin | Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin
Tom Gibbs: Piàna, Meurchlàr / Piano, Keyboards
Órla & Róise Ní Eadhra: Cùl-seinn / Backing Vocals (Sìne Bhàn)
Air a riochdachadh le | Produced by:
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich, Mike Vass
Air a chlàradh le | Recorded by:
Mike Vass, GloWormRecording, Glaschu / Glasgow
Air a mheasgadh le | Mixed by:
Iain Hutchison, GloWormRecording, Glaschu / Glasgow
Air a dheasachadh le | Mastered by:
Diz Heller
Rianachadh-ciùil le | All songs arranged by:
Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich, Mike Vass
Sgead-dhealbhan | Illustrations:
Rachel Cush, Crafty Marten Art and Illustration (duilleag aghaidh / front cover)
Freya Cumming (ealain taobh a-staigh / inlay artwork)
Le taing do dh’Alba Chruthaichail airson a’ mhaoineachaidh.
With thanks to Creative Scotland for grant assistance.