Line-Up (Temple Records /Cadiz Music, 2011)
At this time, Battlefield Band is undoubtedly one of the pillars of contemporary Scottish folk music. Although they have been around for many years, their music still sounds fresh and captivating, characterized by fiery dual fiddles and pipes. Line-Up is their new album and it contains an excellent mix of original and rearranged traditional tunes that will please Celtic music fans.
On Line-Up you’ll find vibrant instrumentals and the beautifully crafted melancholic ballads. Battlefield Band go beyond the folk traditions of Scotland, incorporating Irish tunes and even a Scottish adaption of the Otis Redding’s soul classic “That’s How Strong My Love Is”.
The current incarnation of Battlefield Band includes multi-instrumentalists Mike Katz on bagpipes, whistles, bouzouki, guitar, bass, vocals; Alasdair White on fiddle, whistle, bouzouki, bagpipes; Sean O’Donnell on vocals, guitar, cittern; Ewen Henderson on fiddle, bagpipes, vocals, piano. Ewen Henderson is the latest addition to the band. He hails from the Highlands of Scotland.
Line-Up is another superb album by one of the most significant bands in the Celtic music arena.
Buy the album or MP3 downloads:
- In North America: Line-Up. Other recordings available: The Best of Battlefield Band / Temple Records: A 25 Year Legacy, Across The Borders, zama zama – try your luck, Rain, Hail Or Shine, Dookin’, Battlefield Band, Battlefield Band – Live in Concert at the Brunton Theatre, Home Ground – Live From Scotland, The Road of Tears, Leaving Friday Harbor, Happy Daze, Anthem For The Common Man, Home Is Where the Van Is, Time & Tide, Opening Moves, At the Front, Stand Easy / Preview, Threads, New Spring, Live Celtic Folk Music, On the Rise, Battle of the Field, Celtic Hotel, Out for the Night, Quiet Days
- In Europe: Line Up. Other recordings available: The Best of Battlefield Band / Temple Records: A 25 Year Legacy, Across The Borders, zama zama – try your luck, Rain, Hail Or Shine, Dookin’, Battlefield Band, Battlefield Band – Live in Concert at the Brunton Theatre, Home Ground – Live From Scotland, The Road of Tears, Leaving Friday Harbor, Happy Daze, Anthem For The Common Man, Home Is Where the Van Is, Time & Tide, Opening Moves, At the Front, Stand Easy / Preview, Threads, New Spring, Live Celtic Folk Music, On the Rise, Battle of the Field, Celtic Hotel, Out for the Night, Quiet Days
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
