CAIRDEAS/KINSHIP
Centaur Records CR5024 - October
2000
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Cairdeas (kear'-jus;
Scots Gaelic, noun) 1. connections; 2. kinship
An album of connections and kinship - it has
been a time of rediscovery for the trio and a time of amazing progress. Frang
has become an integral part of the basic sound and the energy on stage has
resulted in a stronger presentation of our beloved music. Our Margaret Beag
sings on the disc, and brother Bob (a former member) returns for some studio
work. Songs cover love and passion, marriage, accepting death, honoring
promises, love of the land/country/village, friendships, defending one's own,
as well as recognizing and accepting the blessings one has.
Glen Logie (Traditional), Robi Donna Gorach/Nae Mehr We’ll Meet Again (Traditional); ‘S Ann An Eile (Traditional); Leis An Lurgainn (Traditional); Kirkton Burn/Field of Fairies/Baile Chaill Na-Iola (D-B.Smith); Mo Nighean Donn Bhoidheach/Nut Brown Maiden (Traditional); I Wad Walk The Hielans (Jan & Dudley-Brian Smith); Nutmeg’s Wellys (Jan Smith); West Highland Waltz/Swept Away (Jan & Dudley-Brian Smith); ‘S Fliuch An Oidhche (Traditional); Catriona (D-B.Smith); An Ataireachd Ard/The Eternal Surge of the Sea (Traditional); Fire In The Glen (D-B.Smith); Apainn, Mo Chridhe/Appin, My Heart (D-B.Smith); Scotland, Fair Scotland (D-B.Smith); May The Road Rise To Meet You (Traditional); Na Drochaide Jubilee/The Jubilee Bridge (D-B.Smith).
Produced by Dudley-Brian Smith
Executive Producers: Victor Sache & Daniel Cassin
Recorded & Mastered by J. David Praet at Praet Recording, Alexandria, LA
Cover Photograph by Tim R. Gordon, © 1997, used by permission from the book,
Turas Triomh Alba, available from Wanderings & Wonderings, Carthage, MS
Band Photography by Jim Zietz
Graphics by Aimee Doyle
Smithfield Fair: Jan Smith (Vocals,
Accordion, Guitar), Dudley-Brian Smith
(Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Scottish Smallpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes,
Recorders, Percussion), Frang Bladen (Vocals, Bodhran, Dumbek, Percussion)
…with Margaret Claire Smith (Lead Vocal on ‘S Ann An Eile) and Bob Smith
(Guild Acoustic Bass Guitar, Additional Vocals).
All songs traditional, arranged by
Smithfield Fair, ©1999, except where
noted ©1994-99 by the composer.