Mary Macmaster and Donald Hay - Love And Reason

(November 2009) 11 tracks: Daniel's * Mary Cullen * Fred's * Thograinn Thograinn * Soraidh Leis A Bhreacan Ur * Pibroch * Rinn Mi Moch * Waves * Weary * Reason And Love * Shining Star.

Mary MacMaster (harps, vocals) with Donald Hay (drums, percussion, samples).

A beautiful mix of the old and the new both in material and presentation, with modern tunes and songs written by Sandy Wright, Fred Morrison, Daniel Lapp and Aidan O'Rourke as well as waulking songs and ancient piobaireachd (pipe music). Also featuring Amy MacDougall (vocals).

Mary Macmaster is one of the world's leading exponents and innovators of the metal-strung clarsach and the Camac electro-harp. Through her work with Sileas and The Poozies she has been an integral part of the recent development of Scottish music. Mary has also recorded with, amongst others, Dick Gaughan, Norma Waterson and Kathryn Tickell.

Donald Hay is a drummer and percussionist with an exceptional ability to play with power, empathy, delicacy and drama. Recently he has worked with many top musicians including Jerry Douglas, Aly Bain, Kris Drever, The Unusual Suspects, Martin & Eliza Carthy and Shooglenifty.