The album was recorded completely live and without edits, in Brittany, with special guest Jacky Molard (fiddle, viola). We overdubbed a couple of string parts and one alto flute part on a piece called “One Fine Day…” , but other than that it’s totally organic, honest and live!
For those who’ve been interested in the new flute I’ve been working with - I’ve used a Rudall & Carte, cocus wood 8 key, simple system on cylindrical bore flute, exclusively - Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s totally changed my approach to flute playing, and I feel I’ve found my voice with her.
The repertoire represents a musical discourse between Wooden Flute and DADGAD guitar, in and out of Scottish, Breton, Scandinavian, contemporary-traditional genres.
Did you read the OP, Jason? Calum wrote a little bit about the flute - and it doesn’t appear to be an edit! There’s a little more info on the album sleeve. And anyway, the flute itself isn’t quite a stranger to C&F…
The album is quite superb - I’ve had my copy about a week now and absolutely love it. Get it, everyone! You won’t regret it. (And whole you’re at it, if you haven’t already, buy Calum’s debut solo album, Earlywood!)
For those who’ve been interested in the new flute I’ve been working with - I’ve used a Rudall & Carte, cocus wood 8 key, simple system on cylindrical bore flute, exclusively - Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s totally changed my approach to flute playing, and I feel I’ve found my voice with her.
I’ll be ordering a copy. Calum was along playing a charity gig in Aberdeen about a month ago as part of the band “Manran”, and his playing was superb - one of the most exciting performances of traditional music played on wooden flute I’ve ever heard.
@Jason,
Yes as Jem mentioned, the album is recorded using a Rudall Carte original, 8 key on a cylindrical bore.
@Kenny,
It was great to see you in Aberdeen and thanks for the kind words. I was hoping to catch you at the Lampie for a tune afterwards, but we must have just missed each other! Next time for sure!
I seem to be playing way more Uilleann Pipes in Mànran than Wooden Flute - it seems to be a much more popular sound in group setting, and on stage. I can’t decide if I agree or not and don’t fully understand why!! But anyway, it’s still great craic whipping the flute out to play along with Ewen on Highland Pipes, as the Uilleann Chanter complains a little too much in Bb!
pour les francais!
Il y a un lancement (de le album) ce soir, sur Les Fougerets (pas trop loin de Redon), dans le eglise.
Vous êtes le bienvenue, venez!
For anyone in Brittany at the moment, there will be a launch of the new album, tonight, in Les Fougerets, near Redon. We’ve decided to play acoustically, to take advantage of the natural acoustics in the church.
Calum
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Thanks.