Newcomer by Gráinne Brady
The music for this album was inspired by Irish writer Patrick MacGill’s second novel The Rat-Pit. Set at the turn of the 20th century, it tells the story of Norah Ryan who emigrated from Donegal to Scotland in search of a better life. A devout and intelligent young woman, Norah was nevertheless vulnerable to poverty, sexual exploitation, and great emotional loss.
Tracklist
| 1. | Turn of the Tide | 5:10 |
| 2. | The Bansho | 3:49 |
| 3. | By and By | 4:08 |
| 4. | Onwards | 3:44 |
| 5. | In the Lane | 3:55 |
| 6. | Unfulfilled | 3:50 |
| 7. | Newcomer | 5:22 |
| 8. | Abyss | 4:36 |
| 9. | The Bootless Bairn | 3:57 |
| 10. | Atone | 4:56 |
Credits
released March 26, 2021
All music composed and arranged by Gráinne Brady (PRS/MCPS) except Buttermilk Mary (traditional) on track 10
All words written by Patrick MacGill except By and By written by Gráinne Brady
Produced by Gráinne Brady and Mike Vass
Engineered and mixed by Mike Vass
Recorded at Gloworm Recording, Cailín Studios and Rusty Squash Horn Studios
Mastered by Peter Beckmann at TechnologyWorks
Artwork by Somhairle MacDonald
Gráinne Brady – fiddle | vocals
Michael Biggins – piano
Seonaid Aitken – violin
Sarah Leonard – viola
Su-a Lee – cello
Christine McGinley – French horn
Steve Forman – percussion | sound effects
Innes White – guitar
Andrew Waite – piano accordion (2, 4, 5, 10)
Tina Jordan Rees – flute (7, 8)
Claire Hastings – vocals (6)
Jack Houston – spoken word (1, 2, 7, 10) | fiddle (10)
A huge thank you to my wonderful, ever supportive family and friends. Special thanks to Creative Scotland, without whom this project would not have been possible. Thanks a million to all the supporters of my Indiegogo campaign.
All music composed and arranged by Gráinne Brady (PRS/MCPS) except Buttermilk Mary (traditional) on track 10
All words written by Patrick MacGill except By and By written by Gráinne Brady
Produced by Gráinne Brady and Mike Vass
Engineered and mixed by Mike Vass
Recorded at Gloworm Recording, Cailín Studios and Rusty Squash Horn Studios
Mastered by Peter Beckmann at TechnologyWorks
Artwork by Somhairle MacDonald
Gráinne Brady – fiddle | vocals
Michael Biggins – piano
Seonaid Aitken – violin
Sarah Leonard – viola
Su-a Lee – cello
Christine McGinley – French horn
Steve Forman – percussion | sound effects
Innes White – guitar
Andrew Waite – piano accordion (2, 4, 5, 10)
Tina Jordan Rees – flute (7, 8)
Claire Hastings – vocals (6)
Jack Houston – spoken word (1, 2, 7, 10) | fiddle (10)
A huge thank you to my wonderful, ever supportive family and friends. Special thanks to Creative Scotland, without whom this project would not have been possible. Thanks a million to all the supporters of my Indiegogo campaign.
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Irish musician and composer from Co. Cavan.
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