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Saltfishforty : Goose Music
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An energy-packed debut from this Orkney duo featuring traditional Orcadian music and original compositions. Combining fiddle, guitar, mandola and gutsy vocals, this is an alchemical blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2003
Goose Music
Saltfishforty
Record Label: Cellar Records
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1. Karaoke Carol: Portsmouth Hornpipe / Karaoke Carol / Reel For Carl 2:56 + MP3 $0.99
2. Red Diesel Reels: Red Diesel / Mutton Bannocks / The Silver Penguin 3:16 + MP3 $0.99
3. Song For Ali: Song For Ali / Tune For Ali 3:37 + MP3 $0.99
4. Short Day Blues 3:43 + MP3 $0.99
5. Orkney Reels: The Orkney Hornpipe / Hattie Man O' Ree 2:22 + MP3 $0.99
6. Watersound Shore 2:52 + MP3 $0.99
7. Highland Park: Highland Park Reel / Highland Park Song / The Breck 3:03 + MP3 $0.99
8. The Sisters: Marie / Amy 3:08 + MP3 $0.99
9. Twelve Bar In G 2:15 + MP3 $0.99
10. Tongadale Stroganoff: Tongadale Reel / Star O Munster 4:31 + MP3 $0.99
11. Tabasco Twist 2:11 + MP3 $0.99
12. Woolypigjigs: Woolypigjig / Olson's Wedding Jig / A Birsay Haddock 4:09 + MP3 $0.99
13. Closing Time: Closing Time Song / Closing Time Tune 2:05 + MP3 $0.99
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An energy-packed debut from this Orkney duo featuring traditional Orcadian music and original compositions. Combining fiddle, guitar, mandola and gutsy vocals, this is an alchemical blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force.

For more about Saltfishforty, visit www.saltfishforty.co.uk.

"Every note is in place, every word is clear, every touch is totally professional ... Goose Music is a class act from start to finish."
Living Tradition (Alex Monaghan)

"... an eclectic hybrid of styles, rooted in traditional folk but also drawing on bluegrass, blues, jazz and cajun ... an impressive instrumental combination."
***** The Scotsman (Kenny Mathieson)

"Their sound reveals a fluency across [a] range of styles, and a dab dual hand at knitting them all together, all propelled by a punchy drive ... An alchemic blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force."
**** The Sunday Herald (Sue Wilson)

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