About this ItemThe item format is a CDuk, 2013This specific sale is a new release, shipped direct from the manufacturerThe Artist Name is Alasdair Roberts,Robin RobertsonThe Title is Hirta SongsThe Catalog Number is STR-006CDCondition NewOther CommentsNew Store StockThe Media Condition is NewThis is new and unplayed The Sleeve Condition is NewNew unplayed We Use Stock ImagesBecause we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. The Sleeve When we describe the sleeve we are describing the printed paper cover or booklet that is included inside the case. The case is not part of the sleeve. CD Version CD's are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, demonstration (demo), not for sale, promotional (promo), special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The CD you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling before you buy it. This CD Inner and Outer Sleeve For this specific sale the CDs sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing. While we ship all items with some outer casing, such as a digipak, jewel case, cardboard casing, or plastic sleeve, for this specific sale we are selling only the inner paper sleeve and CD only, as specifically outlined in the description of this listing. (we make t
B**S
Incredibly moving
I bought this after reading a piece in The Guardian by Robin Robertson about how the project came about. This triggered memories of a visit to Lewis and Harris, talking to people there about their family histories, visiting a local museum and its displays about the diaspora, and subsequent readings about The Clearances...The album itself, being settings of Robertson's poems inspired by a visit to St Kilda arranged by Alisdair Roberts and played and, mostly, sung by him and a selection of excellent Scottish musicians (including an appearance by Robin Williams), is wonderful, very sensitively played and sung throughout.The stand out, the centre piece of the album, its emotional heart, is Robertson himself reciting Leaving St Kilda. For me this one alone is worth the price of admission: no eye in the house left dry...Beautiful and moving modern folk music.ETA I have just returned from the Outer Hebrides, which included sitting on a shore on North Uist looking out at St Kilda and Boreray off on the horizon...The closing lines of "Exodus" ran through my head as I looked out..."We are all sure-footed, But we fall"
M**R
Music for Atlantic Isles
If you want to relax in the tranquil beauty of the Celtic harp and the Gaelic language this is for you. Guaranteed to lower the stress levels
S**R
Beautiful
Could anything capture the magic of St Kilda ?This collection makes a fine stab at it.Robin Robertson's poems are beautiful in their simplicity,and so evocative....in "Leaving St Kilda" his list of placenames as he circumnavigates the islands becomes a love song.I'd never heard any Alastair Roberts before..took me a couple oflistens to get used to his unusual voice.. but it is just perfect for the songs and his rendition of "Exodus" is sublime.Don't be put off if it's not what you expected at first listening..you'll come to love it..it's a real grower!Love it Love it
C**H
Bit disappointing if you wanted genuine St Kilda stuff as ...
Bit disappointing if you wanted genuine St Kilda stuff as most of it is in English and newly written. One standout track which lists the placenames of St Kilda/Hiorta does make it a reasonable buy.
J**E
Four Stars
Haunting
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