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“a new EP absolutely drenched with brilliant music”
Mike Harding – The Mike Harding Folk Show #278
“an evocative and uplifting listening experience“
“a kaleidoscopic mix of both traditional tunes from the British Isles and original compositions”
Bright Young Folk Feb 2020
1. Bright Slide Set (4.23)
Johnny O’Learys (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Bright Slide (Taylor)
Baile an tSamhraidh (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes and Fiddle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
2. Tunechasing (5:10)
Tunechasing (Taylor) – Reel/Jig
Sliabh Russell (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes, Anglo and Duet Concertina, Low and High Whistle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
Steve Smith – ‘Tabor’ American Reed Organ
3. Roadfrog – Orkney mix (2:46)
Roadfrog (Taylor Arr Shearer)
The Lass of Dundee (Trad. Arr Taylor/Shearer)
Becky Taylor – Northumbrian Smallpipes
Stewart Shearer – Banjo, Mandolin, Guitars, Piano,
Leigh Stothard – Drums
Hugh Bradley – Fretless Bass
4. The Hairy Slip Jigs (4:18)
Comb your hair and curl it (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Comb your hair and curl it again (Taylor)
The long and the short of it (Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes, Anglo and Duet Concertina, Low and High Whistle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
Hugh Bradley – Fretless Bass
5. Heed the Call (Taylor) (3:57)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes in B
Recording, mixing and co-production by Steve Smith @ Smithsound Sowerby
Stewart Shearer – co-production and part recording on Roadfrog
Mastered by Sam Proctor Music Production
Cover photo by Keelan T Scott
At long last, after several attempts at recording a follow-up to ‘Ireland Bridge‘ over the last few years (which have mostly ended in disaster – story to follow!), I am delighted to say that the new 5 track EP ‘Tune Chaser‘ will be out on the 1st February 2020!
“a new EP absolutely drenched with brilliant music”
Mike Harding – The Mike Harding Folk Show #278
“an evocative and uplifting listening experience“
“a kaleidoscopic mix of both traditional tunes from the British Isles and original compositions”
Bright Young Folk Feb 2020
A mix of five varied traditional and original tracks featuring Uilleann Pipes (Flat set in B and concert set in D), Anglo & Duet Concertinas, Northumbrian Smallpipes, Fiddle and Whistles accompanied by Steve Lacey (Guitar), Hugh Bradley (Fretless Bass), Stewart Shearer (Banjo, Mandolin, Electric Guitars & Piano), Leigh Stothard (Drums). Recorded, mixed and co-produced byl Steve Smith of Kimbers Men fame up at Smithsound Sowerby, who also contributed some American Reed Organ to the mix, and mastered by Sam Proctor Music Production. Cover Photography by Keelan T Scott.
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1. Bright Slide Set (4.23)
Johnny O’Learys (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Bright Slide (Taylor)
Baile an tSamhraidh (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes and Fiddle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
2. Tunechasing (5:10)
Tunechasing (Taylor) – Reel/Jig
Sliabh Russell (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes, Anglo and Duet Concertina, Low and High Whistle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
Steve Smith – ‘Tabor’ American Reed Organ
3. Roadfrog – Orkney mix (2:46)
Roadfrog (Taylor Arr Shearer)
The Lass of Dundee (Trad. Arr Taylor/Shearer)
Becky Taylor – Northumbrian Smallpipes
Stewart Shearer – Banjo, Mandolin, Guitars, Piano,
Leigh Stothard – Drums
Hugh Bradley – Fretless Bass
4. The Hairy Slip Jigs (4:18)
Comb your hair and curl it (Trad. Arr Taylor)
Comb your hair and curl it again (Taylor)
The long and the short of it (Taylor)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes, Anglo and Duet Concertina, Low and High Whistle
Steve Lacey – Guitar
Hugh Bradley – Fretless Bass
5. Heed the Call (Taylor) (3:57)
Becky Taylor – Uilleann Pipes in B
Recording, mixing and co-production by Steve Smith @ Smithsound Sowerby
Stewart Shearer – co-production and part recording on Roadfrog
Mastered by Sam Proctor Music Production
Cover photo by Keelan T Scott
A few action shots of Steve, Steve (it gets confusing!) and Hugh while they put down their tracks…
Our executive producer Callydog is also snapped in her favourite pose, catching a few zzz’s after a busy day Tune Chasing!
