- Location
- Switzerland
- Name
- Matt
Et ceterum censeo: No pasarán.
M.
Alas, they've disbanded ... There's a kind of continuation, but without the vocals of Iain Scott, it's hard to imagine them still being able to get quite the same kind of sound. Still, I agree - some of their earlier albums count among my favourite music ever: strong, authentic, moving. Oh, and fun.Thanks for this wonderful song, Matt. I've not come across this band so far, but the half-dozen of my favourite songs I've just listened to shows quite clearly: their interpretations of the classic Scottish folk songs count among the best I know. Wonderful singing and playing. BTW, I love the way they pigeonhole themselves: Folk'n'Roll. What a discovery!
Take care Charles! Feel better soon.Sorry, no photo from me today. I have been at the hospital since before 9am today to have the pressure in both of my eyes tested, every hour on the hour, until 4pm. Now that I am home, I am bushed, so after dinner it will be an early night! I'll try to find something tomorrow though.
Et ceterum censeo: No pasarán.
M.
I've been to quite some of their concerts. One of the big names in Scottish Folk, with an excellent piper.I have to echo Walter's comment, Matt - and my thanks as well for this wonderful song from a Scots band I was not familiar with. Great rendition. And I'm sorry they (the band, I mean) are no more.
On the theory that one great Scottish folk tune deserves another, here is one of my favourites from the Battlefield Band, a moving ballad about the disappearance of the working horses which once were common on many small farms; this song commemorates the last day of horses working out in the fields, and their 'last trip home', walking back to their stables.