Cover painting by Rita Kermack
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Halfway to Summer is a new collection of songs dealing mostly with the joy and challenge of seeking to “be here now” in the present, rather than focusing overmuch on the past and future. While Colin’s fluid acoustic guitar and gentle voice remain at the album’s core, Halfway to Summer features a wide range of instrumentation contributed by a cast of first-class musicians. Previous collaborators from Blazin Fiddles Angus Lyon (keyboards) and Jenna Reid (fiddle) are joined by bandmate Anna Massie (guitar and mandolin). Fellow singer-songwriter travellers Maria Quinn (piano and vocals), Shirley Barr (vocals) and Susy Wall (vocals), are also joined by renowned Scottish trumpeter Colin Steele and Swedish multi-instrumental wizard Gustaf Ljunggren (pedal steel guitars, clarinets and flutes). Finally, Findlay Napier and Uwe Mϋnnich help out on the guitar front. The net result is a compelling new album that takes the listener on an uplifting yet intimate journey through joys and struggles, both personal and universal. The album was produced by Angus Lyon, and mixed and mastered by Chris Waite at Gran’s House Studio, Biggar, Scotland.
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Reviews/Comment
Colin Macduff's graceful guitar and mellow voice front excellent songwriting..............An album that encourages us all to take joy in and relish our quotidian experiences.
Iain Campbell, R&R Magazine 4 star review
It’s an album to listen to so you can revel in its gentle mastery of songwriting and playing – and, if you’re in a bad place, to make you feel good.
Mike Wistow, Folking.com
Delightful and totally feelgood album
Mick Tems, Folk Wales Online Magazine
An absolute joy to listen to. Great songwriting.
Dan James, Blaenau Gwent FM
Offers us both enjoyment and reflection, and a fine companion for a long drive
Damian Liptrot, Folk North West
Colin Macduff's graceful guitar and mellow voice front excellent songwriting..............An album that encourages us all to take joy in and relish our quotidian experiences.
Iain Campbell, R&R Magazine 4 star review
It’s an album to listen to so you can revel in its gentle mastery of songwriting and playing – and, if you’re in a bad place, to make you feel good.
Mike Wistow, Folking.com
Delightful and totally feelgood album
Mick Tems, Folk Wales Online Magazine
An absolute joy to listen to. Great songwriting.
Dan James, Blaenau Gwent FM
Offers us both enjoyment and reflection, and a fine companion for a long drive
Damian Liptrot, Folk North West
Buy the CD
The CD is available from:
BCD Shop: https://www.birnamcdshop.com/product/colin-macduff-3/
Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/2eXQJCY
Amazon US: https://a.co/d/2LPjxri
The CD is available from:
BCD Shop: https://www.birnamcdshop.com/product/colin-macduff-3/
Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/2eXQJCY
Amazon US: https://a.co/d/2LPjxri
Lyrics booklet download
You can download a booklet with the album lyrics directly from here:
You can download a booklet with the album lyrics directly from here:
| Halfway to summer lyrics booklet.pdf |