061: Ross Ainslie - LAS (new album)

<p>Ross needs no introduction, I’m sure.  He’s an amazing piper, whistler, tunesmith, and I hear he’s a decent baker as well! Along with the totally-talented Brìghde Chaimbeul and the superbly-skilled Steven Byrnes, Ross has gifted us with another unique collection of music in the new album, “LAS”.  For C-Smallpipe enthusiasts everywhere, this has been much-anticipated, as Brìghde and Ross did the whole thing on C-smallpipes.  And whether you care a lot about the key of the pipes or it makes no difference to you at all: this album is a horizon-broadening, joy-bringing, excitement-inducing musical trip and I could not recommend it enough.  In the last 48hrs I think I’ve listened it through some 9 times, and some of the tracks, (especially The Badger & The Weasel,) many more times than that, and it’s not getting old in any  way.  Stream it, buy it, share it with friends - get copies to hand out for the Holidays, this is good music.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tune into this episode to hear Ross totally shut-down my suggestion that World’s ought to include a Grade 1 Cabaret Competition…</p> <p> </p> <p>Here are the links! As of today, there’s a single track of the album available, but the whole album will drop on September 2nd. Spotify: <a href='https://open.spotify.com/album/1F6NvB43HUErNBJMGzBS5j?si=TwydsrbuQQOMOa8NusSj2A'>https://open.spotify.com/album/1F6NvB43HUErNBJMGzBS5j?si=TwydsrbuQQOMOa8NusSj2A</a></p> <p>As of posting the episode, I don’t have a BandCamp link yet, but for sure consider purchasing a copy to support these amazing artists.  One easy way to do that is via BandCamp. Here’s Ross’ BandCamp Profile: <a href='https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/'>https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/</a></p> <p>Here’s Brìghde’s: <a href='https://brighdechaimbeul.bandcamp.com/'>https://brighdechaimbeul.bandcamp.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>And if you’re interested, here are some YouTube videos related to this new album: Album sampler: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COPSjIhoU6E'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COPSjIhoU6E</a><