Mobile Phone Recording @ University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, 15/10/24 (Pedals used: 2 x Line 6 DL4, Boss Delay, Eventide Harmoniser)
I've very much enjoyed the role of Traditional Artist in Residence, working within the Celtic and Scottish Studies Department of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh. A huge thanks to all in the department, both front of house and kitchens, so to speak, and to the fascinating and varied array of guests who collaborated with me.
The page was constructed in reverse chronological order, so, if you prefer to start at the beginning, please scroll to the end, I hope you enjoy browsing here.
Inchcolm | Photography by Archie MacFarlane (www.foto.scot)
Click the poster to go to the eventbrite page (The Inchcolm Antiphoner Tickets, Thursday, June 18 • 7 PM - 9:30 PM | Eventbrite)
Jack Taylor, Piping Live Festival, 2019
Eliza Ross Manuscript | Reimagined!
26/02/2023 Reid Concert Hall
Eliza Ross Manuscript Re-imagined
Fraser Fifield with Dave Milligan
Only recently published (2016) - the notion that some of these melodies jumped from early 1800s Raasay to Reid Hall, Edinburgh, 2023, is striking... a pleasure to have chance/reason to call on Dave's huge talents.
The Elizabeth Ross Manuscript was compiled on the Isle of Rassay in 1812 and is the earliest known manuscript of Highland music. In 1954, the collection was secured by the School of Scottish Studies and subsequently published by Musica Scotia.
Fraser Fifield first became aware of the manuscript in his role as Traditional Artist in Residence at the University of Edinburgh. The collection struck a chord, and together with acclaimed pianist Dave Milligan, he presented the music in exciting contemporary settings, belying the music’s ancient origin.
Elizabeth Ross was a competent transcriber and her settings represent the wide range of Hebridean music known to the islanders and in Raasay House, home of James MacLeod, laird of Raasay - Elizabeth’s uncle and guardian.
The manuscript, including detailed commentary and translations, is freely available as a PDF on the University of Edinburgh's website.
