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Isla Ratcliff: The Castalia

Isla Ratcliff: The Castalia (Isla Ratcliff ISLAR01CD)

The Castalia
Isla Ratcliff

Isla Ratcliff ISLAR01CD (CD, UK, 19 November 2021)

Isla Ratcliff: Tune for Annabelle (Isla Ratcliff)

Tune for Annabelle
Isla Ratcliff

Isla Ratcliff (DL single, UK, 15 October 2021)

Only in Cape Breton
Isla Ratcliff

Isla Ratcliff (DL single, UK, 5 November 2021)

Isla Ratcliff: Only in Cape Breton (Isla Ratcliff)
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Produced by Marie Fielding;
Fiddle, cello and piano [1-7, 9-13] recorded by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios, Scotland;
Stepdance [3-4, 8, 11] recorded by Charlie Pilzer at Tonal Park, Takoma Park, Maryland, USA;
Piano [3, 5-6, 13] recorded by Michael Shepherd at Lakewind Sound Studios, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada;
Mixed by Stuart Hamilton and Marie Fielding at Castlesound Studios;
Mastered by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios;
Photography and design by Elly Lucas

Musicians

Isla Ratcliff: fiddle [1-7, 9-13] piano [10];
Ellen Gira: cello [1-5, 9-10, 12-13];
Annabelle Bugay: stepdance [3-4, 8, 11];
Adam Young: piano [3, 5-6, 13]

Tracks

  1. The Three Mile Bridge: The Three Mile Bridge / The Chorus / The Scotch Style jigs (3.50)
  2. Only in Cape Breton: Turkey Soup / The Jello Bass / Never Trust Google Maps (4.40)
  3. Lively Steps: Killiecrankie march / Athole Brose strathspey / Julia Delaney / Lively Steps reels (6.10)
  4. Tune for Annabelle F major slipjig (4.09)
  5. Memories of Cape Breton slow air (4.56)
  6. The Blue Mist: Isla Ratcliff / Ten Hugs for Paul Cranford / Isla Ratcliff / Laybourn’s Hornpipe (5.20)
  7. Kilts on Fire: Kilts on Fire / Còta Mòr Ealasaid (3.50)
  8. Thinking on My Feet (1.03)
  9. Dusky Meadow: Dusky Meadow / Captain Campbell / Munlochy Bridge / Maggie Cameron strathspeys (3.34)
  10. Canadian Cousins: The Castalia / Chrissy Ogilvy / Canadian Cousins (6.59)
  11. Carol and Mario: Eat Drink and Be Mario / Carol’s Concerto (3.29)
  12. Lament for Owen Christy (5.33)
  13. Isla Be Home for Christmas: Isla Be Home for Christmas / Carnie’s Canter / West Mabou Reel / Wissahickon Drive reels (4.42)

Tracks 1ab, 3ac, 6d, 7a, 9bcd, 13c trad.;
Track 1c Andy Dejarlis;
Tracks 2ac, 4-5, 6b, 10abc, 11ab Isla Ratcliff;
Tracks 2b, 6a Paul Cranford;
Track 2b Abraham MacIntosh;
Track 2d Jerry Holland;
Track 6c Doug MacPhee;
Track 7a Brenda Stubbert and Howie MacDonald;
Track 8 Annabelle Bufay;
Track 9a Donald MacLellan;
Track 12 Jim Stewart;
Track 13a Peter Corfield;
Track 13b James Scott Skinner;
Track 13d Liz Carroll

Promo Video

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Isla Ratcliff: The Scottish Four Seasons

Isla Ratcliff: The Scottish Four Seasons (Isla Ratcliff ISLAR02CD)

The Scottish Four Seasons
Isla Ratcliff

Isla Ratcliff ISLAR02CD (CD, UK, 14 November 2025)

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Produced by Anna Massie;
Rrecorded and mixed by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios, Scotland;
Mastered by Sam Proctor at Lismore Mastering, England;
Photography, artwork and design by Elly Lucas

Musicians

Isla Ratcliff: fiddle 1;
Kristan Harvey: fiddle 2 [1-6, 14];
Megan Henderson: fiddle 2 [7-13];
Lauren MacColl: viola;
Natalie Haas: cello;
Charlie Stewart: double bass;
Iona Reid: piano

Tracks

  1. The Meltin o the Snaw (Spring 1) (2.42)
  2. The Flower’s Lament (Spring 2) (3.34)
  3. Frisking Lambs (Spring 3) (5.28)
  4. To a Midge (Summer 1) (4.41)
  5. The Living Mountain (Summer 2) (3.27)
  6. Heatwave (Summer 3) (2.51)
  7. Autumn Leaves (Autumn 1) (2.11)
  8. Red Autumn Moon (Autumn 1.5) (3.33)
  9. The Rut (Autumn 2) (2.26)
  10. The Rowan Tree (Autumn 3) (5.19)
  11. Winter Storm (Winter 1) (4.17)
  12. The Hogmanay Waltz (Winter 2) (3.37)
  13. Pining for Snow (Winter 3) (4.38)
  14. Four Seasons in One Day (4.23)

Musical compositions, arrangements and poetry by Isla Ratcliff