Greentrax Recordings

Various Artists - The Music And Song Of Edinburgh (Celtic Collections vol 13) (CD)

CDGMP8013 (released November 2008)

category: Celtic Collections

A collection of music, song and one poem from Edinburgh by Scotland's finest artistes.

With some track changes and a new running order this very popular album (previously CDTRAX090) is re-released on the Greentrax Celtic Collections Series as vol 13.

The album has been brought up to date with the substitution of some recent and previously unavailable recordings, while the running order was altered to make the new release a much more balanced compilation.

Some of the songs catalogue important historical events while others paint a picture of the many interesting aspects of the City and others are simply humorous observations. There are also some fine instrumental pieces played on pipes, fiddle, concertina and the unusual Jaw Harp.

This is a very listenable album and a lasting musical memory of a visit to Edinburgh.

'A genuine attempt to gather a collection of material that reflects the rich musical and cultural history of Edinburgh.' (Q Magazine)

'A tribute to Edinburgh's impressive music scene' (Sing Out, USA)

'A wistful reminder of the grand old town' (Dirty Linen, USA)

'Not only salutes a musically gifted city but a culturally rich one' (John O'Regan)

'Tourists and locals alike will lap this up' (Sunday Post)

'Another immaculate Greentrax production' (Living Tradition)

'…..where quality control has been in overdrive' (Fife Free Press)