Beautiful Wasteland

Folk · 1997 · 12 tracks

Beautiful Wasteland

Pristine Gaelic vocals floating over sophisticated, mid-90s studio arrangements. The sound of the Scottish Highlands meeting the clarity of a high-end mixing desk.

1997 · Rykodisc

A serene and dignified exploration of heritage through a modern, polished lens.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks

01

M'Ionam

5:37

02

Inexile

4:27

03

The Tree

4:02

04

Am mùr gorm (The Blue Rampart)

5:39

05

Beautiful Wasteland

4:31

06

Co Ni Mire Ruim (Who Will Flirt With Me)

4:25

07

Shelter

5:14

08

Hebridean Hale‐Bopp

4:29

09

KeppleHall / 25 KTS

5:21

10

Thiocfadh leat fanacht

4:25

11

Finlay's

4:27

12

Sardinia

4:23

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition in 'M'Ionam' where the traditional Gaelic lilt is suddenly underpinned by a sophisticated, syncopated drum groove.

The title track's bridge where the lyrics confront the 'wasteland' label against a backdrop of shimmering, expansive synthesizers.

The rhythmic interlocking of the fiddle and percussion on 'Finlay's' that feels both ancient and meticulously modern.

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