Downriver by Karen Matheson
Recorded in the serene setting of Crear Studios on the West Coast of Argyll, the album evolved from live sessions with James Grant (guitar), James MacKintosh (percussion), Donald Shaw (piano/accordion), Ewen Vernal (double bass) and Donal Lunny.
Tracklist
| 1. | Chi Mi Bhuam | 4:28 |
| 2. | Cronan Bleoghainn | 5:02 |
| 3. | Gleann Baile Chaoil | 4:26 |
| 4. | I Will Not Wear The Willow | 5:35 |
| 5. | O Mhairi’s Tu Mo Mhairi | 5:09 |
| 6. | Laoidh Fhearchair Eogainn | 4:05 |
| 7. | O Nach Eiśdeadh | 3:36 |
| 8. | Singing In The Dark | 3:25 |
| 9. | Puirt A Beul | 3:45 |
| 10. | Luadh An Toraidh | 3:19 |
| 11. | Crucan Na Bpaiste | 5:13 |
Credits
released October 24, 2005
Produced by Donald Shaw.
Recorded at Crear studio in Kilberry, Argyll over a few long summer days in June 2005.
Additional recording and mixing at PawPaw studios in Glasgow. Engineered by Paul McGeechan and Iain Graham and Donald Shaw.
Strings recorded at the RSAMD, Glasgow. Engineered by Kim Planert.
Album mixed by Paul McGeechan and Donald Shaw.
Mastered by Paul McGeechan at MasterCD Ltd.
Strings arranged by Mark Sheridan and Donald Shaw except for Cruacan na bpaiste which was arranged by Kevin McCrae.
Produced by Donald Shaw.
Recorded at Crear studio in Kilberry, Argyll over a few long summer days in June 2005.
Additional recording and mixing at PawPaw studios in Glasgow. Engineered by Paul McGeechan and Iain Graham and Donald Shaw.
Strings recorded at the RSAMD, Glasgow. Engineered by Kim Planert.
Album mixed by Paul McGeechan and Donald Shaw.
Mastered by Paul McGeechan at MasterCD Ltd.
Strings arranged by Mark Sheridan and Donald Shaw except for Cruacan na bpaiste which was arranged by Kevin McCrae.
License
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As a solo performer, Karen has been involved in various projects of collaboration worldwide including the award winning BBC series Transatlantic Sessions, where over the last decade she has filmed tracks with artists like James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, The McGarrigle Sisters, Nanci Griffith, and a host of respected Scottish musicians.