An energy-packed debut from this Orkney duo featuring traditional Orcadian music and original compositions. Combining fiddle, guitar, mandola and gutsy vocals, this is an alchemical blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.
For more about Saltfishforty, visit www.saltfishforty.co.uk.
“Every note is in place, every word is clear, every touch is totally professional … Goose Music is a class act from start to finish.”
Living Tradition (Alex Monaghan)
“… an eclectic hybrid of styles, rooted in traditional folk but also drawing on bluegrass, blues, jazz and cajun … an impressive instrumental combination.”
***** The Scotsman (Kenny Mathieson)
“Their sound reveals a fluency across [a] range of styles, and a dab dual hand at knitting them all together, all propelled by a punchy drive … An alchemic blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.”
**** The Sunday Herald (Sue Wilson)
Goose Music (2003)
£12.00
Saltfishforty's critically-acclaimed debut album.
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An energy-packed debut from this Orkney duo featuring traditional Orcadian music and original compositions. Combining fiddle, guitar, mandola and gutsy vocals, this is an alchemical blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.
For more about Saltfishforty, visit www.saltfishforty.co.uk.
“Every note is in place, every word is clear, every touch is totally professional … Goose Music is a class act from start to finish.”
Living Tradition (Alex Monaghan)
“… an eclectic hybrid of styles, rooted in traditional folk but also drawing on bluegrass, blues, jazz and cajun … an impressive instrumental combination.”
***** The Scotsman (Kenny Mathieson)
“Their sound reveals a fluency across [a] range of styles, and a dab dual hand at knitting them all together, all propelled by a punchy drive … An alchemic blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.”
**** The Sunday Herald (Sue Wilson)