Twelve Scottish Country Dances in Strict Tempo

This first release from Red Thistle Music contains a recording for the popular modern dances The March Hare and The Scallywag, as well as new settings for Peat Fire Flame, Wha’s at the Window, and Bill Little’s Strathspey. Throw in favourites such as The Reel of the 51st Division and The Highlandman’s Umbrella and you have a winning collection! The March Hare features the playing of pianist Andy Imbrie and violinist Susan Worland Bentley with contributions from Michael Bentley on bodhran and whistle, and Sherryl Fawx on recorders.

More information about the Red Thistle Dancers can be found at www.redthistledancers.org. Also from Red Thistle Music, The Breakdown CD.

Musicians: Susan Worland Bentley (violin), Andy Imbrie (piano), Michael Bentley (bodhran; whistle & vocals on Peat Fire Flame), Sherryl Fawx (soprano and alto recorders on The Hibiscus Waltz)

1. The March Hare (6X32 Reel) 3:35 MP3 excerpt
   
   
2. EH3 7AF (8X32 Jig) 4:39 MP3 excerpt
   
   
3. Bill Little’s Strathspey (8X32 Strathspey) 8:46 MP3 excerpt
   
   
4. Whigmaleeries (8X32 Reel) 4:42
   
   
5. The Scallywag (8X40 Jig) 5:59
   
   
6. The Highlandman’s Umbrella (4X32 Reel) 2:27
   
   
7. Royal Wedding (8X32 Strathspey) 8:32
   
   
8. Peat Fire Flame (8X40 Reel) 5:49
   
   
9. Wha’s at the Window (5X40 Jig) 3:42
   
   
10. Drumelzier (4X32 Strathspey) 4:13
    
    
11. The Reel of the 51st Division (8X32 Reel) 4:40
    
    
12. The Hibiscus Waltz (4X32 Waltz) 5:21