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Mackerel Sky

by John Dew

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electrocelte John knocks it out of the ballpark in Track 9; it is simply beautiful in its development, and resolution.What a ride!! An excellently crafted album from beginning to end. Interesting time signatures and fantastic harmonies throughout. Possibly my favorite piping album of 2021. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏽 Favorite track: Retreat Marches.
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  • 'Mackerel Sky' is John Dew's debut album. This album explores the multiple layering of bagpipes and whistles inspired by the layering of the mackerel sky we so often see in Scotland.

    A mackerel sky is an atmosphere of clouds, displaying an undulating, rippling pattern like scales. This is caused by high altitude atmospheric waves. The mackerel sky appears ahead of a warm front and is a reliable forecaster that the weather is about to change. When these high clouds progressively invade the sky, precipitation is likely. The Mackerel Sky is an indicator for tension and release in our atmosphere.

    Pipes/Whistles - John Dew
    Guitar - Dylan Cairns
    Bodhran - Eoghainn Beaton
    Recorded, mixing, mastering - Chris Waite at Gran's House Studio
    Produced - John Dew and Chris Waite
    Album Artwork - Francesca Rose
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This album 'Mackerel Sky', explores the multiple layering of bagpipes and whistles inspired by the layering of the mackerel sky we so often see in Scotland.

A mackerel sky is an atmosphere of clouds, displaying an undulating, rippling pattern like scales. This is caused by high altitude atmospheric waves. The mackerel sky appears ahead of a warm front and is a reliable forecaster that the weather is about to change. When these high clouds progressively invade the sky, precipitation is likely. The Mackerel Sky is an indicator for tension and release in our atmosphere.

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released August 27, 2021

John Dew - Pipes/Whistles/Composer
Dylan Cairns - Guitar
Eoghainn Beaton - Bodhran
Chris Waite - Recording, Mixing, Mastering at Gran's House Studio
Francesca Rose - Album Artwork
Co-Produced by John Dew and Chris Waite.

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John Dew is a composer and arranger whose work is informed by Scotland's musical traditions and folklore. His background in traditional music has influenced him to combine folk melodies and modes with classical idioms. ... more

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