CALEDON  

Caledon

& The Tree Shanty Jig,

Colleen,

World of Green,

Galway

& The Reel Miss Fit,

Freetime.

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Debut EP of Badenoch a song-based band featuring the two main writers / composers from 'The Picts' Douglas McQueen Hunter - vocals / acoustic guitar and Jeremy Stirling - Keyboards. They are joined by James Gorgon - drums / percussion from the 'Cutting Edge';

Roddy Gourly - lead guitar / backing vocals and Fionn MacArthur - fiddle.

Also appearing - 'The Pict's' Dougie Caird - accordian and Nico - bass.

Immediately the atmosphere is created by the opening track 'Caledon' a song charting the demise of the great forest of northern Scotland, deep drums, swelling guitars, eerie fiddles and moody vocals - then with an explosion of sound the rock kicks in. The song is ended with Jeremy Stirling's fast and furious Tree shanty jig.

The Atmosphere is then transformed into optimism, warmth and tenderness with Colleen and World of Green, two romantic, heartfelt love songs. The one instrumental track is “Galway” and “The Reel Misfit”, grooving and funky with irresitable rhythms. Finally there is “Freetime” a bouncy, summery song of love and escapism to finish what is an excellent debut EP, which will leave listeners craving for more. The quality of Caledon is rich throughout, the music colourful the songs moving, the sound powerful and the arrangements flawless.

All tracks on Caledon are original.