A Sense of Place
Scots songs, old and new, of Land and Nature presented mainly by Geordie whose lifetime involvement in hillwalking reflects this theme and in his songwriting.
Children's Songs and Games : Collecting in the '70's
Alison recalls her experiences and shows her 20 minute film of the time. From this source she recorded ' The Funny Family' with musicians John Tams and the Derek Pearce band acompanying her in this influential collection of songs,games; also presented Listen With Mother introducing a whole new generation to traditional music.
Willie Scott: Songs of a Border Shepherd
His life, philosophy and work reflected in his repertoire
through video film/audio tape/live singing and photographs
With Alison McMorland
Duration: 1 hour 15mins
Ballads of the Uncanny
An exploration of some supernatural ballads and their enduring fascination and
significance as a major part of the 'narrative heart' of the Scots singing tradition.
With Alison McMorland and Geordie McIntyre
Duration: 1 hour
Fruitful Co-existence / Two Way Traffic
The importance of the relationship between printed and oral sources in
song/ballad repertoire.
With Geordie McIntyre
Duration: 1 hour
In Celebration of Hamish Henderson
Either informal or a Concert-type format.
This would be presented or hosted/compered by Alison and Geordie and embrace
His life, songs, poetry and major contribution(s) as the 'father-figure' of the Scots
Revival.
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