this was played as my daughter walked down the aisle at her wedding. Perfect and very moving....LK = our initials and 24+3 =27th the date of the wedding. She had feathers on her dress...her version of a swan. Thank you Catriona.
She played at my wedding just over 10 years ago. Stunning player. This song is on her recent Starfish album but she's been playing it for years. The Swan is a very old restored fishing boat that sails out of Lerwick in Shetland and the letters LK 243 is the boats recognition sign, LK is for Lerwick and the boat is number 243. Catriona also plays with the Shetland band Fiddlers Bid and duets with an excellent fiddler called Chris Stout
Catriona took part in the "Tall Ships Race". The boat she sailed in, the "SWAN LK 243", inspired her for this composition. Quite a vision, Catriona playing away on her harp whilst sailing along on a tall ship - out into the sunset!
Good music is easy to appreciate when its played at this standard beautiful music together with Micheal Rooney they bring the Harp back to where it should be to the fore in traditional music brill
You are so fortunate to have heard Catriona live. It must have been a real thrill, much like discovering a small underground river untouched by human hands. Music like this only reaches a small audience, and this strikes me as sad. In my country of the United States our culture does not value beauty, only money.
Good news. Transatlantic Sessions Series 4 starts TV transmission on BBC 2 Scotland (only) on Sunday 13 September 2009 at 22:50 BST (CD and DVD will follow).
So, who do I have to bribe to get a job as a roadie for the next transatlantic sessions? I'd give quite a bit to be in the room when music like this is being recorded. -jcr
Just heard it yesterday, and went to bed thinking of it and woke up with it in my head; I am hard at work to learn it, and it will be one of those special tunes; heartbreaking and reassuring too, with lots of yearning, and the sound of the boat rocking on the water, as well as the feel of sailing through the water; Thanks Catriona for this special performance. May I post it on youtube when I have it, with credit to you for the composition?
I guess Im randomly asking but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@Torin Quinton thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
this was played as my daughter walked down the aisle at her wedding. Perfect and very moving....LK = our initials and 24+3 =27th the date of the wedding. She had feathers on her dress...her version of a swan. Thank you Catriona.
This remains wonderful. Super special to watch such accomplished musicians work together. More please
Life is worth living just for songs like this..........
She played at my wedding just over 10 years ago. Stunning player. This song is on her recent Starfish album but she's been playing it for years. The Swan is a very old restored fishing boat that sails out of Lerwick in Shetland and the letters LK 243 is the boats recognition sign, LK is for Lerwick and the boat is number 243. Catriona also plays with the Shetland band Fiddlers Bid and duets with an excellent fiddler called Chris Stout
Catriona took part in the "Tall Ships Race". The boat she sailed in, the "SWAN LK 243", inspired her for this composition. Quite a vision, Catriona playing away on her harp whilst sailing along on a tall ship - out into the sunset!
One of my all time favourites - still trying to master it
Just heard this on Radio 3. Sublime, unforgettable.
So have I. I agree completely.
Truly magical!
Fantastic. Was at harp heaven in Glasgow tonight where Catriona was playing and her and the rest of the harpists were excellent!
Like the best of harp music , swings, is in time, and lets the tune take over from just the mechanics of making it.
An inspired creation.
Saw this harper live last year. Wonderful!! The atmosphere was amazing! She blew everybody away at Termonkeckin..
Good music is easy to appreciate when its played at this standard beautiful music
together with Micheal Rooney they bring the Harp back to where it should be to the fore in traditional music brill
I saw Catriona play this piece live and fell in love with it. It's absolutely gorgeous!
You are so fortunate to have heard Catriona live. It must have been a real thrill, much like discovering a small underground river untouched by human hands. Music like this only reaches a small audience, and this strikes me as sad. In my country of the United States our culture does not value beauty, only money.
Beautiful. In a lovely key.
Worth emigrating for.
Cosy meditation music...and very well played !! Thanks for uploading ! Phalaina
This is so gorgeous. I return time and time again. All the best, Helen
beautifull sound, puts in mind for a pint of harp
Thank you for posting such beautiful music!
Love this tune so much!
Good news.
Transatlantic Sessions Series 4 starts TV transmission on BBC 2 Scotland (only) on Sunday 13 September 2009 at 22:50 BST (CD and DVD will follow).
This is classy. Time to go get a copy.
Very very good
bellissima melodia...i miei pensieri vagano alla ricerca di paesaggi sconfinati, verdi pianure, e scogliere sul mare..
So, who do I have to bribe to get a job as a roadie for the next transatlantic sessions? I'd give quite a bit to be in the room when music like this is being recorded.
-jcr
Just heard it yesterday, and went to bed thinking of it and woke up with it in my head; I am hard at work to learn it, and it will be one of those special tunes; heartbreaking and reassuring too, with lots of yearning, and the sound of the boat rocking on the water, as well as the feel of sailing through the water; Thanks Catriona for this special performance. May I post it on youtube when I have it, with credit to you for the composition?
I guess Im randomly asking but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@Andres Brysen instablaster =)
@Torin Quinton thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Torin Quinton it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@Andres Brysen no problem xD
Lucky you!
-jcr
What a beautiful performance. Anyone know who composed the tune?
-jcr
Catriona MacKay
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