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The Voyage Of The Hector

by Fèis Rois

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Brendan Turbitt
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Brendan Turbitt A really great album. Every tune and song are so apt for giving a real sense of the journey taken across stormy waters.
Beautiful music played so so sweetly.
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fantastic album! I really hope to hear more from this group in the future. Favorite track: Unity / A Distant Line.
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strucker A beautifully atmospheric recording that perfectly captures the essence of the human endeavor, hardship and adventure of historic1773 voyage of the Hector from Ullapool, Scotland to Pictou, Nova Scotia. Bravo Feis Ross and composer John Somerville and all the talented musicians who created this thrilling musical journey.
Kathleen Cameron
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Kathleen Cameron It is, without a doubt,one of the most creative and sensitive pieces of music I have ever listened to. I never tire of it and am now enjoying learning it at John's workshops. I am downloading it now to send to my 6 year old grandson who heard it once in my car and has asked to have it on his Ipod.
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The Storm 06:11
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Jig of Hope 03:48

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The Story of the Hector is one of human endeavour and hardship upon the seas.

In early July 1773 207 passengers, mainly from Wester Ross, boarded the ship in the small Scottish village of Ullapool. The boat, in the end carrying only 180 passengers, finally came to port in the town of Pictou, Nova Scotia in mid-September. The landing was several weeks later than planned.

The journey between the two ports was one of great drama, hardship and suffering.

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released September 20, 2016

All tracks composed and arranged by John Somerville apart from tracks 3 & 7 by John Somerville and Robbie Macleod. Musicians include: John Somerville, Anna Massie, Mischa MacPherson, Rachael Newton, Fiona Dalgetty, Lauren MacColl, Emily MacDonald, Louise Mackenzie, Ronan Martin, Lynsey Payne, Innes White, Ruairaidh Campbell, Alexander Levack, Conal McDonagh and Calum Barker.

Thanks to our funders Creative Scotland, Ullapool Harbour Trust and the Arts & Business Scotland New Arts Sponsorship grant scheme.

Thanks also to the Somerville Family, Robbie Macleod, Kevin Peach, Barry Reid, Chris Waite, Joan Michael, Garry Porch, Somhairle Macdonald, Arlene Petrie and all at Tulloch Castle, Joella Faulds, Dawn Beaton and all at the Celtic Colours Festival, Una McAlinden and all at the National Celtic Festival In Australia.

A very special thank you to all of the musicians who have been involved in this project from the outset.

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Based in Ross-Shire and founded in 1986, Fèis Rois provides opportunities for people of all ages to come together to access, participate in and enjoy traditional music and Gaelic cultural activities.

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