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« Thread Started on Jul 25, 2008, 10:00pm » | |
UPDATED ON DECEMBER 23
new CD in final stages media distribution, release date late winter. ?Feb.?
The CD will include two songs composed by Fiona; other songs are a mix of instrumentals and vocals
One song mentioned -
Gordon Lightfoot's song "Your Love's Return" (Song for Stephen Foster)
listen to Gordon Lightfoot and view the lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtPKtGUEpNw
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Quote:| “I’ve been a Lightfoot fan for years and we just found the perfect song that hadn’t been as well known as some of his other works and did an arrangement of it and I personally was very excited to try that because I was such a great follower of his.” |
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Quote:| Some of the tracks on the new CD feature The Cottars’ acoustic accompaniment backed by Toronto Symphony strings (and solo cello). The Lightfoot song and Fiona’s originals have some of that rich string backing -- and sound just great! |
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« Reply #1 on Aug 9, 2008, 12:41am » | |
Any chance we'll have an opportunity to get a sneak listen to these angelic tunes?
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« Reply #2 on Aug 9, 2008, 1:23am » | |
Aug 9, 2008, 12:41am, eabreslin wrote:| Any chance we'll have an opportunity to get a sneak listen to these angelic tunes? |
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I'm hoping so...they may have been performed at one of the recent festivals. I'll keep checking their official site and MySpace page.
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« Reply #3 on Sept 26, 2008, 8:28pm » | |
According to an article describing The Cottars upcoming concert at the Cohn Theatre, The Cottars' upcoming album is due out this winter, with an exciting mix of traditional Cape Breton music with elements of Americana and bluegrass.
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« Reply #4 on Oct 25, 2008, 4:05pm » | |
From today's The Chronicle-Herald newspaper:
"The new album, to be released on Rounder Records in the U.S. and through Universal in Canada, is slated for release after Christmas."
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« Reply #5 on Aug 18, 2009, 6:30pm » | |
Hi all,
Still no updates on The Cottars next CD.
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« Reply #6 on Aug 26, 2009, 6:49pm » | |
hmm I assume they started on it, I wonder what the delay is. I wonder if it is a legal issue, or perhaps they want to wait for a future tour to release it.
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« Reply #7 on Aug 26, 2009, 8:00pm » | |
Aug 26, 2009, 6:49pm, mott wrote:| hmm I assume they started on it, I wonder what the delay is. I wonder if it is a legal issue, or perhaps they want to wait for a future tour to release it. |
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I think part of it may be due to government cuts in arts funding 
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« Reply #8 on Aug 27, 2009, 9:06pm » | |
maybe...but lots of local musicians have released CDs recently anyway...
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« Reply #9 on Aug 28, 2009, 4:45pm » | |
I forgot there was another one in the horizon, hopefully soon? I wish we could find out if it was actually coming or not
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« Reply #10 on Nov 26, 2009, 7:01pm » | |
November 24, 2009
ROUNDER RECORDS TO RELEASE FEAST
The new album from Cape Breton quartet The Cottars to be released February 9th.
Burlington, MA – Canadian Celtic sensation, The Cottars, will release Feast February 9 on Rounder Records. Featuring the traditional Gaelic song “Goodnight to You” (Oidhche Mhath Leibh), the contemporary folk tune “Song for Stephen Foster” by Gordon Lightfoot, and two new original compositions, “On a Pier” and “Hymn for N” by founding band member Fiona MacGillivray, Feast creates a bridge from the deep Scottish and Irish beginnings of Cape Breton Celtic music to a new emerging roots music; one that blends American folk music with Celtic overtones as well as age old instrumental and vocal material with fresh new compositions. With an undeniably solid musical base and the vibrancy that comes with The Cottars’ youthful artistry, Feast leads the way in an evolving genre.
Since Forerunner, their successful 2006 Rounder album, the band has undergone changes, and returns with a solid roster, including original members Ciarán & Fiona MacGillivray on vocals, piano, guitar, tin whistle, Irish bouzouki, Irish flute, bodhrán, and Celtic harp (not to mention step-dance), as well as new members 18-year old Claire Pettit on violin, viola, vocals, compositions and dance, and Bruce Timmons, one of the most respected accompanists in the Maritimes today on lead guitar.
Track Listing:
1. Overture
2. Fare Thee Well, Northumberland
3. Seagull
4. The Munster Suite
5. Song For Stephen Foster
6. Young Munro
7. The Contradiction Set
8. Leave Tomorrow Till It Comes
9. On A Pier
10.The 23rd of June
11. Hymn For N
12.Goodnight To You (Oidhche Mhath Leibh)
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« Reply #11 on Nov 26, 2009, 7:48pm » | |
Hi all,
Let's find some info on these songs.
1. Overture - sounds exciting!
2. Fare Thee Well, Northumberland - was recorded by Mark Knopfler on his album "Ragpicker's Dream" http://new.music.yahoo.com/mark-knopfler....erland--2035218
3. Seagull - a maritime tribute to the birds of the sea?
4. The Munster Suite - Munster is one the four provinces in Éire.
5. Song For Stephen Foster - see the first above for info.
6. Young Munro - a poem perhaps http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/young-munro-the-sailor/
7. The Contradiction Set - could be any of a number of pieces, most likely a fiddle solo.
8. Leave Tomorrow Till It Comes - title's good anyway
9. On A Pier - one of Fiona's compositions
10. The 23rd of June - we all know that one
11. Hymn For N - another work composed by Fiona
12. Goodnight To You (Oidhche Mhath Leibh) A classic way to end a ceilidh... http://www.lyricskid.com/lyrics/celtic-f....ibh-lyrics.html
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« Reply #13 Today at 2:29pm » | |
"Seagull" is several possibilities. I am hoping it is the Bad Company tune from their first album, back in the early 70s. There is also a Steeleye Span song called "Seagull" (they also did "Calling On Song"). I'm not familiar with that song, but I would bet that's the version the Cottars did.
And it could totally be something else, there are lots of Seagull songs. 
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Great Big Sea recorded an original composition on one of their earlier CDs called "Seagulls" but I highly doubt it's the same song...it would be neat if it was though, it's really catchy 
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