Description
A welcome re-release of 2008s Too Long Away from acclaimed Scottish folk songstress Emily Smith. With her third studio album Emily presented five traditional tracks alongside five self-penned songs cementing her success as one of Scotlands finest interpreters of traditional song but also as a leading songwriter in the Scottish music scene. This album sees Emilys writing develop and mature whilst maintaining her integrity as a traditional singer leading to her being voted Scots Singer of the Year at the 2008 Scots Trad Music Awards. Much of the inspiration for this album comes from her move back to rural South West Scotland where she continues her use of local history and folklore as a source for her writing in tracks such as Old Mortality and The Mermaid of Galloway. Dumfriesshires ever changing landscape also plays a part sparking her inspiration to create the beautiful Winter Song and thought provoking Audience of Souls written in a local graveyard. Unlike previous albums there are no instrumental tracks on Too Long Away but Emilys accordion and piano still feature on several songs including her folk-rock take on the ballad May Colven and upbeat version of Tony Cuffes Caledonia. Guest musicians include long time collaborators Jamie McClennan on fiddle guitar and backing vocals and Duncan Lyall on double bass. There are also contributions by Luke Plumb on mandolin Alyn Cosker on drums and Ross Milligan on guitar and banjo. Come Home Pretty Bird is the only co-write on the album written with David Scott during a residential songwriting retreat. It was written after a conversation between Smith and Scott about the ups and downs of life on the road.
Track Listing
Sunset Hymn
Caledonia
Audience of Souls
As I Was A Wand'ring
May Colven
The Mermaid of Galloway
The Bleacher Lassie o' Kelvinhaugh
Come Home Pretty Bird
Old Mortality
Winter Song
Details
- Genre: Folk & Country
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Barcode: 5060099430176
- Release Date: April 15, 2016
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Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
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How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
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