Tairm by WHɎTE
The hotly-anticipated second album from award-winning band WHɎTE, following the release of their “absorbing” debut album ‘Fairich’ in 2016 (fRoots).
WHɎTE infuse Gaelic song – original and traditional – with the newest techniques in electronica.
With an interpretation and direction described as being “important for Scottish music in general and Gaelic in particular” (Alun Woodward, Chemikal Underground Records), WHɎTE’s unique sound has been described as “achingly beautiful” (fRoots), “moody and alluring” (Songlines) and “wonderfully evocative” (Scots Whay Hae!).
The duo comprises electronic composer, musician and Scottish Album of the Year-longlisted Ross Whyte (Aberdeenshire) and Gaelic singer, songwriter and twice-nominated Hands Up for Trad Gaelic Singer of the Year Alasdair C. Whyte (Isle of Mull).
The album’s title, ‘Tairm’, is a Gaelic word which can be translated as ‘echo’ or ‘gathering summons’. ‘Tairm’ features a collection of original Gaelic songs, new arrangements of traditional Gaelic songs and instrumental works.
The band represented Alba/Scotland with the first single from this second album, ‘Tairm’, at the Liet International 2018 XXL international new song competition in Friesland.
‘Cionran’, an original Gaelic song from the band’s debut album ‘Fairich’, received the 2017 Hands Up for Trad/Creative Scotland Nòs Ùr Songwriting Award.
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Tracklist
| 1. | Canto | 3:20 |
| 2. | Tairm | 5:11 |
| 3. | Casag | 4:11 |
| 4. | Ailein Duinn | 7:14 |
| 5. | A' Chailleach | 4:57 |
| 6. | Mùthadh | 4:31 |
| 7. | Clìodhna | 6:00 |
| 8. | Èirich | 3:36 |
| 9. | Fidir | 4:49 |
| 10. | Clephane | 4:38 |
| 11. | A’ Chnò Shamhna | 4:42 |
| 12. | Seòmar-cridhe | 4:58 |
| 13. | Siùd | 6:19 |
Credits
WHɎTE: Ross MacIlleBhàin & Alasdair MacIlleBhàin
WHɎTE: Ross Whyte & Alasdair C. Whyte
Le Màrtainn Skene, Una MacGlone, Eilon Morris, Megan NicIlleBhàin, Eachann MacEacharna, Riona NicIlleBhàin & Martin Low
Feat. Màrtainn Skene, Una MacGlone, Eilon Morris, Megan Riona Whyte, Hector MacKechnie, Riona Whyte & Martin Low
Air a riochdachadh, chothlamadh & mhaighstireadh le Martin Low
Produced, mixed & mastered by Martin Low
Dealbhan le Dan Shay
Visuals by Dan Shay
Thaumatrope le Mia Cinelli
Thaumatrope by Mia Cinelli
Le buidheachas do | With thanks to:
Zoe Katsilerou, Alan McIlrath, Barry Reid, Ross Wilson, Creina Jackson, David Dale Gallery & Studios, Tron Theatre, Arteles Creative Center, Cove Park & St. Mary’s Space
Chumadh taic ris a’ chlàr seo le Alba Chruthachail
This album was supported by Creative Scotland
For Jessica
License
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WHɎTE’s unique blend of electronica and Gaelic song has been winning them plaudits at home and abroad since the band’s inception in 2016.
The duo comprises electronic composer, musician and Scottish Album of the Year-longlisted Ross Whyte (Aberdeenshire) and Gaelic singer, songwriter and twice-nominated Hands Up for Trad Gaelic Singer of the Year Alasdair C. Whyte (Isle of Mull).