Patricia Murray’s greatly anticipated recording, Primrose is a groundbreaking mix of
contemporary and traditional folk songs that weave the listener through stories of love, loss, and passion. The recording highlights Murray’s powerful, award-winning voice, and is supported by equally commanding and energetic arrangements.
Recorded at Inception Sound in
Toronto, and produced by Juno award winner Chad Irschick (The Rankins, Bruce Guthro, Susan Aglukark and Natalie MacMaster), Primrose firmly establishes Murray on the forefront of the new generation of modern Celtic singers.
To draw inspiration for Primrose, Murray traveled North America and Scotland, studying under the great folk and Gaelic singers of today. Her love of storytelling and appreciation for songs passed down through generations are the driving force behind this musical collection.
Primrose encompasses original songs based on rich Celtic tales (Yonec, Hag at the Churn), the tradition of folksong writers (Caledonia - Dougie MacLean, School Days Over - Ewan MacColl), and ancient Gaelic airs (A’ Bheairt-Fhiodha, Fear A Bhata).
An early belief promised that if you rubbed the flower Primrose over your eyes you would be able to see the fairies of the Otherworld. Let these songs and stories open your eyes to the world that Patricia Murray has created for you.
Song Lineup
- Yonec [mp3 - 3,122Kb]
- A 'Bheairt-Fhiodha [mp3 - 2,149Kb]
- Caledonia [mp3 - 2,848Kb]
- Schooldays Over [mp3 - 2,759Kb]
- Lowlands of Holland
- Fear a bhata
- My Johnny
- I courted a wee girl
- The Lake
- Hag at the Churn [mp3 - 3,312Kb]
- Auld Lang Syne
