Inspired by the extraordinary tenth century Aberdeenshire gospel book, Richard Ingham leads an evening of plainsong, reels and electronic soundscapes. The Book of Deer is one of Scotland's most important manuscripts, equally famous for its gospel extracts and for the Gaelic insertions written two centuries later. These insertions give an insight into land grants and the workings of society in North East Scotland at the time, and are the earliest surviving examples of Gaelic literature in Scotland. The book is housed in the library of the University of Cambridge. Richard Ingham's Music for The Book of Deer is in twelve sections inspired by the book itself, the monastery which is believed to have been based in the area, and the local working community. A sonic rollercoaster, with bells.
Tracks:
1. The Light Of Columba
2. Cathals Banquet
3. St Drostan Of Deer
4. This Splendid Little Book
5. Marginalia 1
6. Song Of The River - Bend
7. Marginalia 2
8. Charlies Rant
9. Aikey Brae
10. A Prayer For The Soul Of The Wretch Who Wrote It
11. A Monastery Among The People
12. As Far As The Birch Tree
13. Dancing In The Margin
14. Marginalia 3
15. Still Shining
