Ainslie is a formidable presence on the Scots Trad scene, from Treacherous Orchestra, Salsa Celtica and his work with Ali Hutton, Jarlath Henderson and many others, it is hard to find a band, act or performance that Ainslie?s pipes, whistles and writing hasn?t been involved with over the last few years. Such ubiquitousness can cause exhaustion though, and this was the route Ainslie found himself on. The retreat provided Ainslie with some very much needed time to reflect and recover after an increasingly hectic few years and spurred him on to record and release his latest album, named appropriately after the retreat itself. 'Vana' is the final product of a reflective journey towards self-preservation.
Tracks:
1. SCIENCE OF LIFE 05:19
2. WOUNDED FOREST 04:16
3. RAPA NUI 04:11
4. ABSINTHE IN ARANYA 05:07
5. EMERGENCY OPERATION 03:42
6. CROSS OF THREADS 04:17
7. HAPPY HIDEAWAY 02:41
8. GIFT OF GODS 04:39
9. WISDOM IN THE CHAOS 03:47
10. HOPE IN THE CHAOS (Album Version) 04:14
11. VANAVASA 03:45
12. CONCRETE JUNGLE 03:40
13. MAYBE ANOTHER TIME 07:17
