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there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

This Scottish band has been around since the 70s-- the lineup has shifted around some, but Roy Gullane's evocative singing is a constant, and his voice has mellowed and deepened through the years as if it is a fine wood! This band is known for its rousing classics (like "Johnnie Cope") and always has a piper, and there are some great instrumentals on this album too... but the real standout numbers are original pieces by Les Wilson-- who set poet Robert Tannahill's (for whom the band is named)"Brae's O'Glennifer" to a haunting, beautiful melody-- and by Roy Gullane, whose "Great Ships," an uptempo number, laments the passing of the shipbuilding industry. "Westlin' Winds" is a rhythmic, gorgeous version of the Burns tune. Many of the instrumentals are reflective, even mellow and the album is easy to listen to over and over again. "Robin Tamson's Smiddy" is a comic number in broad Scots that is very catchy. An unusual outing for this band, and not to be missed by lovers of Scottish folk music!

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

I've been a fan of this group since 1980, and I have to say that for me this, along with Cullen Bay, must be their best. If you enjoy their slower, more melancholy tunes and songs, this is for you.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.

there are some scottish groups that do traditional scots and gaelic music wonderfully, and then embarrass themselves with modern material that is less sophisticated, less adult, less well done than the worst of the old.

not so the tannahill weavers. consistently, any new material on their albums is first rate and will probably become 'tradtional' in its own right. besides having one of the best male voices around, roy gullane is an excellent songwriter. original contributions by other band members are equally good.

the traditional work is equaly well done. some of the tannies' arangements of the classics have never been bettered and only rarely equalled. thier musicianship is unrivalled.

they are also fantastic performers. if their reels don't get you up on your feet, and you aren't singing along with the choruses, ye're deid, mon.