Steve
McDonald
Steve
McDonald, born in New Zealand, has built a reputation for innovation and
excellence in his music. He is a remarkable musician. His music truly
pulls at your heart and Celtic soul. In the early '90s he became interested
in his ancestry. He was so taken by the powerful history of the whole
clan system, that he decided to put the history to music. He traveled
to Scotland to do research, and to find his roots...
DAYS OF OLDEN GLORY NEWAQ 12129
EAN 600525212928
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On Days of Olden Glory Steve McDonald presents a musical reflection back to a time when war and peace in Scotland walked hand in hand. The lyrics are kept in line with looking back over the past, but with an awareness of the present. Steve’s deepest wish is seeing Scotland march into the future in charge of her destiny with the dignity deserved of this great Nation. The songs and his vocals radiate soulfulness as we are used to from his other albums.
His awareness of the present is being also reflected by using modern drum kits rather than traditional drums. Enjoy a gentle yet dynamic musical journey through history and present of the Highlands.
HIGHLAND
HEARTBEATAQ 12121
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On Highland Heartbeat Steve McDonald skillfully chooses a selection of 16 of his most favorite songs from his musical fundus. The listener will join a musical journey through the powerful history of the whole Scottish clan system. The outcome is an album of modern Celtic music which explores specifically the ancestral heritage of the McDonald Clan of Scotland. It’s an intense and emotional trip in music. Enter the time machine…
BALLADS
& BATTLES
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12107
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Like
no other, Steve McDonald is honouring the dramatic history of the Scottish
Highland Clans with his music. After a couple of years of a creative retreat
in New Zealand, he releases, long awaited "Ballads and Battles"
finally. Steve McDonald's compositions became even more mature and sophisticated
over time. With his warm sounding voice he is getting access to the listener's
emotions instantly, connecting us with the feelings and moods of the ancient
Highland people. On „Land of Our Dreams" which had been nominated
as theme for Peter Jackson's movie „Lord of the Rings" we hear
his daughter Hollie Smith singing along. Steve's interpretation of the
old Emerson Lake and Palmer hit „Lucky Man" is absolutely gorgeous.
Instruments on this album are bagpipes, bodhran, cello, violin, guitars,
keyboards and percussion.
WINTER
IN SCOTLAND
- A HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS
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12100
EAN 4015749821003
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This
year Santa Clause is wearing a kilt. Steve McDonald, at his playful best,
presents a sure holiday
classic. Special guest, 17 year old Hollie Smith lends her graceful vocal
stylings to Winter in Scotland….a joyous blend of traditional favourites
complemented by Steve McDonalds award winning celtic flavour.
Steve also contributes a new and magnificent song celebrating this special
time of the year. From Bells to Bodhran, Highland Christmas delivers where
others don’t. Steve McDonald just added a bit of spice to your holiday
catalog.
HIGHLAND
FAREWELL
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12099
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In this follow-up to „Album of the Year“ winning Sons of Somerled
and Stone of Destiny, Steve McDonald
explores the soul-touching history of the demise of the Highland Clans.
“The Clearances” saw Scots travel to places such as Canada (where
they created Nova Scotia), various parts of the United States, and onwards
to Australia and New Zealand. For many, born as a result of those dramatic
times, the Highland Farewell will be a striking revelation into who you
are. Features special guest artist Hollie Smith.
LEGEND
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12101
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Legend
is a gripping continuation of the story of the Highlands. The music is
both dramatic and beautiful,
with Steve’s stunning vocal chorus highlightning this profound and
musically rich tale. Cinematic in scope,
you will travel into the heart of the Celtic tale and live the journey
of the Celtic soul. As the culmination to this amazing series, Legend
lives up to everything all of its predecessors shared, the story of a
people and a spirit that will forever live on.
STONE
OF DESTINY
AQ
12102
EAN 4015749821027
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Steve McDonald continues sharing the history of Scotland and the Celtic
culture through music. Stone of Destiny is the follow -up to this award
winning Celtic album of the year, Sons of Somerled.
The Stone of Destiny…is the very symbol of Scotland‘s nationhood.
This 336lb block of yellow sandstone is said to be the stone which, in
biblical times, Jacob slept upon and received messages from God. Irish,
Scottish and English monarchs have been enthroned upon the stone since
400AD. Taken from Scotland by King Edward in 1296, the stone was returned
to Scotland in 1996. It now sits in Edinburgh Castle.
SONS
OF SOMERLED
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07018
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Eine
packende musikalische Reise zu den Legenden des sagenumwogenen schottischen
Highland-Clans der McDonalds. Von kriegerisch bis mystisch erstreckt sich
die Bandbreite dieses Gesangsalbums. Keltische Musik vom Feinsten mit
historischem Tiefgang.