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The Northern Isles Suite

by Miguel Girão

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I Movement - Da Day Dawn 05:13
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II Movement - The Deerness Reel / Shelders Geo 05:05
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III Movement - The Standing Stones of Stenness 02:55
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IV Movement - Da Trowie Burn 04:53
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The Northern Isles suite is a collection of traditional tunes from Orkney and Shetland arranged for solo acoustic guitar. This piece of music draws influence from classical music, having a compositional/musical structure that has been used by composers, for a multitude of different musical works and genres across the centuries.

It is also inspired by contemporary music, exploring new harmonies, inclusion of compositional passages at times stemming from fragments of traditional melodies, or sometimes introducing foreigner musical elements to the overall musical arrangement. It brings together several musical worlds such as trad, jazz, classical, and modern music through my own creative lens.

It embodies my love and interest for the culture of the Northern Isles of Scotland, and the musician’s quest to create an artifact that will contribute to the preservation and renewal of their cultural heritage.

The making of this EP was partially funded by the Martyn Bennett Memorial Trust and by Miguel’s Kickstarter campaign backers.

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released February 9, 2024

All tracks arranged and performed by Miguel Girão
Recorded in Studio A at RCS by Bob Whitney
Mixed and Mastered by Scott Turnbull
Artwork and Design by Chloe Keppie

The making of this EP was made possible by the support of a Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign and the Martyn Bennett Memorial Trust.

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Miguel Girão Glasgow, UK

Originally from the Portuguese Midlands and now based in Glasgow, Scotland, Miguel is a musician exploring the musical traditions of different corners of the world and fusing them with hints of classical and contemporary aesthetics.

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