Alasdair fraser is known for his work on the last of the mohicans 1992, treasure planet 2002 and gloria 1999. Highland center for the arts cancelled or rescheduled. Alasdair fraser and natalie haas in the moment cd alasdair fraser and paul machlis skyedance cd allan macdonald and margaret stewart colla mo run cd. Artists all celtic music scottish music irish music. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Alasdair released several critically acclaimed albums as dawn dance 1996 and legacy of the scottish fiddle, volume one 2001. Alasdair fraser fiddle, viola mick linden fretless bass peter maund. The musical partnership between alasdair fraser, long regarded as scotlands premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlinglytalented californian cellist natalie haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duos dazzling teamwork, driving rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the scottish tradition of.
He has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional scottish fiddling in his homeland and the. A gifted teacher, alasdair has inspired legions of accomplished and aspiring musicians. Read more at wikipedia this entry is from wikipedia, the usercontributed encyclopedia. The scotsman so the idea of pairing a master fiddler such as alasdair fraser with the sublime cello playing of natalie haas might seem like a stroke of. Listen to your favorite songs from skyedance live in spain by alasdair frasers skyedance now. Alasdair fraser fiddle, viola paul machlis piano, synthesizers tommy hayes bodhran todd philips bass ron wilson drums a classic album with. Alasdair fraser freelance journalist all points north. Skyedance way out to hope street cd music scotland fiddle scottish fiddle alasdair fraser and natalie haas alasdair fraser dawn dance. Eric rigler scottish bagpipes, uilleann pipes paul machlis piano, keyboard.
The scolding wives of abertarff ill break your head for you catch and kiss the romp the haggis. Alasdair fraser and paul machlis together explore the breathtaking harmonic resonances of ancient gaelic airs, with contemporary settings of tunes from the reverend patrick macdonalds 1784 collection of highland vocal airs and captain simon fraser s 1816 edition of airs and melodies peculiar to the highlands of scotland and the isles. Skyedance is a celtic fusion group, founded by fiddler alasdair fraser in 1996. Find the song lyrics for alasdair fraser s skyedance top tracks. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Ancient gaelic melodies are complemented by rich harmonies and spellbinding arrangements with bass, bodhran and drums. Fraser, alasdair frasier, alistair fraser, fraser, paul machlis a559443 artist. Skyedance redo san francisco scottish fiddlers live at freight ports of call. Skyedance live in spain, an album by alasdair fraser s skyedance on spotify. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. He played for the soundtracks of several major films such as the last of the mohicans and titanic. Joxan goikoetxea plays the spark and way out to hope street, with alasdair fraser and skyedance group in the spanish tour in 2000. He also founded the valley of the moon scottish fiddle school, which has been attended by many of todays prominent young fiddlers, including hanneke cassel, laura risk, athena tergis, brittany haas, and lissa schneckenburger.
Alasdair fraser licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of culburnie records. Eilean beag donn a chuain little brown island in the sea skyedance. Click for information on alasdair fraser s skyedance band and their recordings. Buy alasdair fraser s album titled skyedance to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Alasdair s fiery fiddle is matched and mellowed perfectly by natalies rich, sonorous cello. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alasdair fraser at the discogs marketplace.
Join facebook to connect with alasdair fraser and others you may know. Way out to hope street 1997 labyrinth 2000 live in spain 2002 band members. A longtime collaborator with alasdair fraser, with whom he recorded two acclaimed albums, skyedance and the road north, paul machlis has also released solo albums featuring his own compositions. Skye dance youtube alasdair fraser the dawn dance full album duration. Skyedance, issued in 1986, was my first recording with the scottish fiddler. The musical partnership between alasdair fraser, long regarded as scotlands premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlinglytalented californian cellist natalie haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duos dazzling teamwork, driving rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of scottish tunes has helped. He has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional scottish fiddling in his homeland and the u. Skyedance by alasdair fraser and paul machlis on the session. Alasdair fraser is a scottish fiddler who is based in california and runs his own record label, culburnie records. Features alasdair fraser, skyedance, paul machlis, abby newton, laura risk, athena tergis, the cast, chantan, barbara macdonald magone, andy shanks and jim russell. Buy alasdair frasers album titled skyedance to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Alasdair fraser listen and stream free music, albums.
Scots fiddle master alasdair fraser and young american cellist natalie haas have already created a considerable stir in their concert performances a highly engaging session. This album is full of evocative music, excellently arranged, and full of all the phrases and nuances lovers of celtic music so appreciate. Jun 25, 2017 alasdair fraser licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of culburnie records. Guest artists include hanneke cassel piano and eric rigler pipes. Browse alasdair fraser s skyedance tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you.
Scots fiddle master alasdair fraser and young american cellist natalie haas have already created a. Alasdair fraser and paul machlis skyedance 2001, cd discogs. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. After emigrating to california in the 1980s, he became a twotime winner of the open competition of the scottish national fiddle championship, and has since spent his career studying and expanding the musical traditions of his homeland through various performances, solo albums, and highly regarded collaborations. Skyedance live in spain by alasdair frasers skyedance. Complete your alasdair fraser and paul machlis collection. Find alasdair fraser discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Skyedance by alasdair fraser 755997010128 cd barnes. Alasdair fraser, eric rigler, chris norman, paul machlis, mick linden, peter maund.
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An irish traditional music recording with eight tracks. Alasdair fraser wrings torrents of emotion from each note and every bow stroke. Alasdair fraser born 14 may 1955, clackmannan, scotland is a scottish fiddler, composer, performer and recording artist fraser operates culburnie records and is a leading artist on the label. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alasdair s connections and jobs at similar companies. View alasdair fraser s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Features alasdair fraser, skyedance, paul machlis, abby newton, laura risk, athena tergis, the cast, chantan, barbara macdonald magone, andy. A gifted teacher, alasdair has inspired legions of accomplished and aspiring musicians through his concerts, recordings, and workshops. Alasdair fraser stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Fraser operates culburnie records and is a leading artist on the label. Alasdair fraser, director of the camp, excels in expressing the beauty and energy of traditional scottish fiddling and in creating exciting new music informed by that tradition. Skyedance consists of alasdair fraser fiddle, eric rigler scottish and uillean. Alasdair fraser born 14 may 1955, clackmannan, scotland is a scottish fiddler, composer, performer and recording artist.
The event is part of the annual fiddle summer school and alasdair wants the concert to be an entertaining and fun extravaganza event for the course participants as well as the public. Alasdair fraser s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Alasdair fraser college stats college basketball at. Skyedance live in spain, an album by alasdair frasers skyedance on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Alasdair fraser and paul machlis skyedance 2001, cd. Listen to your favorite songs from skyedance live in spain by alasdair fraser s skyedance now. Find alasdair fraser discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. He participated in more than one hundred tv and radio shows in the uk and the usa. For some reason, i never had this one, but once i heard it, i think its his best. Alasdair fraser listen and stream free music, albums, new. Alasdair fraser is worldwide recognized as one of the finest scottish fiddle players. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. One of the greatest scottish fiddlers, alasdair fraser has a huge following and plays to sellout audiences wherever he travels.
Alasdair fraser and paul machlis skyedance discogs. Alasdair fraser is one of scotlands most influential traditionrooted fiddlers. Most of their recordings are available on frasers own label, culburnie records, founded in 1986 with the release of the first frasermachlis duo album, skyedance. While fraser s fiddling is consistently of the highest quality, it is couched in thoughtful and sympathetic backup that showcases machliss many years of. Alasdair fraser biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Brilliant fiddling superbly complimented by pauls piano accompaniment. Alasdair fraser biography, albums, streaming links.
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