Description
Battlefield Band and Alison Kinnaird - Music In Trust Vol One – Vinyl Record
Music In Trust Vol One is an album by the Scottish folk band Battlefield Band in collaboration with the renowned Scottish harpist Alison Kinnaird, released in 1986. This collaboration brings together the traditional sounds of Scottish folk music with the ethereal quality of the harp, offering a unique and enriching listening experience that combines both modern and ancient Celtic influences.
Early in 1985 Battlefield Band, Alison Kinnaird and Robin Morton were asked to prepare and record music for a television series about the work of the National Trust for Scotland (who own and protect a wide range of the natural and man-made heritage of Scotland).
This first album of soundtrack music (Music In Trust – Vol I) proved so popular that it was followed with a second volume
Battlefield Band, known for their innovative approach to traditional Scottish music, uses a variety of instruments such as bagpipes, fiddles, and synthesizers. Alison Kinnaird is celebrated for her expertise in playing the Scottish harp (clarsach), and her contributions add a distinctive, lyrical quality to the album. The music on ‘Music In Trust Vol One’ includes a mix of instrumental pieces and songs that draw from Scottish folk traditions, often telling stories of historical events, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
The album is highly regarded within folk music circles for its authentic representation of Scottish music and its innovative blending of traditional and modern elements. Fans of Celtic music appreciate the album for its craftsmanship and the seamless integration of the harp with the band’s dynamic sound.
Music In Trust Vol One has contributed to the appreciation of Scottish folk music on a global scale, showcasing the depth and richness of Scotland’s musical heritage. Battlefield Band’s collaboration with Alison Kinnaird on this project is an example of how traditional music can be preserved and refreshed through innovative partnerships and interpretations.
For enthusiasts of folk music, especially those with a particular interest in Celtic and Scottish traditions, this album is a significant work that captures the essence of Scottish musical traditions while also pushing the boundaries of what traditional music can encompass.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with jacket slit
Temple Records TP022 Distributed by Flying Fish Records
Track Listing
The Sweet Maid Of Mull
Frideray
Cro Cinn t-Saile/ The Kilbarchan Weaver
Lady Haddo
The Silver Darlins
The Duchess Of Gordon
The St Kilda Girls Lament/ The St Kilda Wedding March
Anster Market/ The East Neuk Of Fife
Brodick Castle
Dunkeld Steeple/ Killiekrankie
Mo Run Gael Og
Glenfinnan Highland Gathering/ Lady MacKenzie Of Gairloch/ The Five Sisters
Held In Trust
