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In September 2014 McLennan's 3rd album "Stories Still Untold" was released. Songlines Magazine said, ''"Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene"''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songlines.co.uk/topoftheworld/top-of-the-world.php |title=Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=Songlines Magazine |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> Bright Young Folk commented, ''"Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty"''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brightyoungfolk.com/gigs/stories-still-untold-ewan-mclennan/record-detail.aspx |title=Bright Young Folk review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=[[Bright Young Folk]] |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> and included a lengthy interview with McLennan in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brightyoungfolk.com/gigs/blog/ewan-mclennan-interview-stories-still-untold.aspx |title=Bright Young Folk interview, Sept 2014 |publisher=Bright Young Folk |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> In November, SongLines Magazine said ''"Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene"''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songlines.co.uk/world-music-news/2014/11/album-review-top-of-the-world-ewan-mclennan-stories-still-untold/ |title=Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=Songlines Magazine |date= |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> |
In September 2014 McLennan's 3rd album "Stories Still Untold" was released. Songlines Magazine said, ''"Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene"''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songlines.co.uk/topoftheworld/top-of-the-world.php |title=Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=Songlines Magazine |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> Bright Young Folk commented, ''"Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty"''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brightyoungfolk.com/gigs/stories-still-untold-ewan-mclennan/record-detail.aspx |title=Bright Young Folk review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=[[Bright Young Folk]] |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> and included a lengthy interview with McLennan in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brightyoungfolk.com/gigs/blog/ewan-mclennan-interview-stories-still-untold.aspx |title=Bright Young Folk interview, Sept 2014 |publisher=Bright Young Folk |date= |accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> In November, SongLines Magazine said ''"Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene"''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songlines.co.uk/world-music-news/2014/11/album-review-top-of-the-world-ewan-mclennan-stories-still-untold/ |title=Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014 |publisher=Songlines Magazine |date= |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> |
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In October 2016 McLennan collaborated with author and journalist [[George Monbiot]] to produce the album "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness" which seeks to address the curse of our age: a crowded planet stricken by loneliness. |
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The Guardian called it ''"A powerful, poignant set"''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/20/ewan-mclennan-and-george-monbiot-breaking-the-spell-of-loneliness-review-fellside |title=Guardian review of "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness", 2016|publisher=Guardian Newspaper |date= |accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref>, while Folk Radio described it as ''"an enthralling album"'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.folkradio.co.uk/2016/10/ewan-mclennan-george-monbiot-breaking-the-spell-of-loneliness-featured-review |title=Folk Radio of "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness", 2016|publisher=Folk Radio |date= |accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref>. |
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=== Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness === |
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# "Such A Thing As Society" |
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# "The Child Inside" |
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# "My Time And Yours" |
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# "Reclaim The Street" |
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# "These Four Walls" |
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# "Unknown Lament" |
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# "The Night Desk" |
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# "I'm Coming Home" |
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# "We Shall Overcome" |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 15:43, 28 December 2016
Ewan McLennan | |
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![]() Ewan McLennan, 2014 | |
Background information | |
Born | London | 31 July 1986
Genres | Folk, roots |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano |
Years active | 2010 – present |
Labels | Fellside Records |
Website | ewanmclennan |
Ewan McLennan is a Scottish folk musician and singer-songwriter. Although born in London, McLennan grew up in Edinburgh, and studied classical music on the piano. Later, he took up the guitar and as he had developed a strong interest in folk music, he started playing folk and acoustic music clubs in 2010. That year he was signed to Fellside Records and recorded his first album 'Rags & Robes',[1] which cemented his reputation on the UK folk circuit, and led to him winning the 2011 Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.[2]
His second album, 'The Last Bird To Sing', was released in 2012,[3] and led to further awards... two Spiral Earth Awards[4] and the Alistair Hulett Memorial Prize[5] for Political Songwriting.
Mike Harding, then of BBC Radio 2, said "I was completely and utterly bowled over by Ewan's music. One of the most exciting new voices I've heard in years. Deep commitment and understanding is the bedrock, and there's a sure touch here that runs through the music like iron. He sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he's terrific!", and indeed went on to interview McLennan on his weekly folk show.[6]
McLennan was invited to be part of BBC's Transatlantic Sessions in 2013, which saw him performing and recording alongside internationally renowned musicians from both sides of the Atlantic.[7]
In September 2014 McLennan's 3rd album "Stories Still Untold" was released. Songlines Magazine said, "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".[8] Bright Young Folk commented, "Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty"[9] and included a lengthy interview with McLennan in September.[10] In November, SongLines Magazine said "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".[11]
In October 2016 McLennan collaborated with author and journalist George Monbiot to produce the album "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness" which seeks to address the curse of our age: a crowded planet stricken by loneliness. The Guardian called it "A powerful, poignant set"[12], while Folk Radio described it as "an enthralling album" [13].
Discography
Rags & Robes
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- "Tramps & Hawkers"
- "Jamie Foyers"
- "Arthur Mcbride"
- "Old Man's Song"
- "Jock Stewart"
- "Another Morning's Beggar"
- "Joe Hill"
- "Jer The Rigger Flowers Of Edinburgh"
- "As I Roved Out"
- "A Man's A Man For A' That"
- "Jute Mill Song"
- "I'm A Rover"
- "Yorkshire Regiment"
- "Auld Lang Syne"
The Last Bird To Sing
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- "Rolling Hills Of The Borders"
- "Whistling The Esperanza"
- "Jamie Raeburn"
- "Banks Of Marble"
- "The Last Bird To Sing"
- "Reeling & Staggering / Napolean Crossing The Alps"
- "Lichtbob's Lassie"
- "Joe Glenton"
- "Butcher's Boy"
- "Killyclare"
- "The Lass Of Aughrim / Ae Fond Kiss"
Stories Still Untold
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- "A Beggar"
- "Out On The Banks"
- "The Shearing"
- "Aye Waulkin' O"
- "Song Of The Lower Classes"
- "Tales From Down At The Harp"
- "The Ballad Of Amy Neilson"
- "Rattlin' Roarin' Willie"
- "The False Young Man"
- "Prince Robert"
- "The Granite Cage"
- "Henry Joy"
- "Coorie Doon"
Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness
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- "Such A Thing As Society"
- "The Child Inside"
- "My Time And Yours"
- "Reclaim The Street"
- "These Four Walls"
- "Unknown Lament"
- "The Night Desk"
- "I'm Coming Home"
- "We Shall Overcome"
References
- ^ "FATEA Magazine Review "Rags & Robes"". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Radio 2 – Folk Awards 2011". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Folk Radio Review "The Last Bird To Sing", 2012". Folk Radio. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Spiral Earth Awards 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Alistair Hulett Songwriting Prize 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Mike Harding, 2012". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Transatlantic Sessions - 'Whistling The Esperanza', 2013". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Bright Young Folk review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Bright Young Folk interview, Sept 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ "Guardian review of "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness", 2016". Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ "Folk Radio of "Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness", 2016". Folk Radio. Retrieved 28 December 2016.