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Spring the Summer Long
Spring the Summer Long: Phil wrote this tune originally for the Northumbrian pipes.
Captain Carswell / Mrs. MacDonald of Dunach: Both tunes written by Pipe Major William Lawrie.
Enviken's Waltz: Aly learned this lovely waltz from an album of his friends, Swedish fiddlers "Svardsjo Spelmanslag".
The Voice of the Borders: Phil composed this tune for Sports commentator Bill McLaren on the occasion of his retirement in 2002.
Michael Coleman's Jig / The Gingerhog's No 2 / Give Me A Drink of Water / Jiggy Jig: This set starts with an Irish jig, followed by a pipe tune written by Phil (whose nickname is "The Gingerhog!")
The Colours of Cape Breton: Phil wrote this during his first visit to Cape Breton.
Mrs. Crawford's Favourite / James Cameron's March / Drew Tulloch's Magic Cupboard / Lord Gordon's Reel: This set begins with a beautiful slow strathspey from the late Robert Petrie.
Boo Baby's Lullaby: A lovely waltz from Cape Breton fiddler Jerry Holland.
Eleanor of Usan: Phil has dedicated this tune to the memory of Mrs. Eleanor Pullar, with love from her husband Dave.
Western Lilt / The Harsh February / Far From Home: Aly learned the first reel from the great Irish button box player Sharon Shannon, the 2nd was written by Phil and the last is an old favourite - a tune which everbody knows, but have no idea where they learned it.
Captain Carswell / Mrs. MacDonald of Dunach: Both tunes written by Pipe Major William Lawrie.
Enviken's Waltz: Aly learned this lovely waltz from an album of his friends, Swedish fiddlers "Svardsjo Spelmanslag".
The Voice of the Borders: Phil composed this tune for Sports commentator Bill McLaren on the occasion of his retirement in 2002.
Michael Coleman's Jig / The Gingerhog's No 2 / Give Me A Drink of Water / Jiggy Jig: This set starts with an Irish jig, followed by a pipe tune written by Phil (whose nickname is "The Gingerhog!")
The Colours of Cape Breton: Phil wrote this during his first visit to Cape Breton.
Mrs. Crawford's Favourite / James Cameron's March / Drew Tulloch's Magic Cupboard / Lord Gordon's Reel: This set begins with a beautiful slow strathspey from the late Robert Petrie.
Boo Baby's Lullaby: A lovely waltz from Cape Breton fiddler Jerry Holland.
Eleanor of Usan: Phil has dedicated this tune to the memory of Mrs. Eleanor Pullar, with love from her husband Dave.
Western Lilt / The Harsh February / Far From Home: Aly learned the first reel from the great Irish button box player Sharon Shannon, the 2nd was written by Phil and the last is an old favourite - a tune which everbody knows, but have no idea where they learned it.
| Released: | 2002 |
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| Formats: | CD |
| Genre: | Scottish Folk / Irish Folk / Celtic |
| Studio/Live?: | Studio |
| Guest Musicians: | Malcolm Stitt (acoustic guitar, bouzouki) Stuart Nisbet (acoustic guitar, dobro, pedal steel) |
| 1 | Spring the Summer Long |
|---|---|
| 2 | Captain Carswell / Mrs. MacDonald of Dunach |
| 3 | Enviken's Waltz |
| 4 | The Voice of the Borders |
| 5 | Michael Coleman's Jig / The Gingerhog's No 2 / Give Me A Drink of Water / Jiggy Jig |
| 6 | The Colours of Cape Breton |
| 7 | Mrs. Crawford's Favourite / James Cameron's March / Drew Tulloch's Magic Cupboard / Lord Gordon's Reel |
| 8 | Boo Baby's Lullaby |
| 9 | Eleanor of Usan |
| 10 | Western Lilt / The Harsh February / Far From Home |
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