Haltadans are a group of some of Shetland?s finest folk musicians: Maurice Henderson, Ewen Thomson, Lois Nicol, Grant Nicol and John Clark. The band formed three years ago for the Shetland Folk Festival, with the aim of giving a new lease of life to long-forgotten old tunes from the archives of the Shetland fiddle tradition. Since then the band have been performing regularly in the Shetland folk scene, playing in rural halls on islands such as Fair Isle, Foula and Fetlar. The band have now begun to introduce their own compositions to their sets, which have drawn inspiration from their travels around Shetland. Whilst mindful of their traditional roots, they approach tunes old and new in a fresh, yet sensitive manner. Layered and intricate harmonies and arrangements sit alongside fired-up dance tunes and fresh new compositions to form a stylish and entertaining performance.
Tracks:
1. Haltadans 5:57
2. Old Hoose O'Tarrarit 5:14
3. Reel Sisimiut 5:28
4. Polskas 7:54
5. TQ2 2:56
6. Osteroy Sunday Morning 3:21
7. Doon Da Rooth 5:17
8. 2:33 Ristie Time 4:32
9. Light Ida Lum 4:19
