Nordic and Celtic folk Scottish one-man band An Tuagh announced the release date of its first album, Bard and Skald.
The album will explore Bardic and Skald storytelling traditions of Scotland and its Northern neighbors.
Bard and Skald will be released on June 4th, but you can already pre-order/pre-save it on major digital platforms.
Bard and Skald | An Tuagh
Jamie Keddie, the man behind An Tuagh, talked about the background of the project:
Story time…
I lost a very dear and close friend almost a year ago now. The two of us had grand ideas when our heads came together. One of the bigger ideas we had always discussed was researching, exploring and then creating a modern twist on the sounds of Ancient Scotland, the Gaels, the Picts and our Norse neighbours. His passing put me into a lull. I thought all of the creative dreams and ambitions might be lost. But, after some time it sprung me into action on this project – taking the negative energy generated and converting it into creative fire. Keeping the dream of two souls alive.
What started as a few cover songs turned into a soundscape, an adventure and a research trip with more questions raised and doors opened than closed. I realised both of our voices and spirits were in each an every note of the music made. And this debut album is the result of that “fire in the head”.
It’s been a long road getting here. I feel completely connected to and full of energy from the land, stories and people that have surrounded me during and after completing this project. I hope you love it as much as I loved working on it.
Slàinte mhòr ❤️
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