What Scotland Taught Me

Huge, bombastic synth pop—it's been done right? But Scotland's Chvrches have reached a higher plain, able to find new ways of adding fresh luster to their admittedly heard-it-before grand pop rumbles. Some of their appeal comes from Iain Cook, Martin Doherty and Lauren Mayberry's ability to write actual melodies with hooks as opposed to rhythms and washy synth riffs that might somehow become a cohesive song. As oxymoronic as it sounds, their brand of synth pop conveys real messages in its lyrics and despite all the digital wonders, manages to sound very human. Chvrches' superpower though lies with Mayberry, whose incandescent voice, assertive presence and nimble, intelligent lyrics are what separates the band from its legion of competitors. Mayberry sells these tracks in undeniably convincing ways. She is a star in the most expansive sense of that fraught term, another of the talented women whose brains and hearts are leading popular music today.

Frankie sets off on a stand-up tour of Scotland. On four trips to four gigs, he meets a heady mix of people and places, filtering his nation's past and present through his unique mind.

Nine-CD box set featuring expanded editions of the albums recorded for Decca and Deram by the English progressive rock band between 1970 and 1975. Also included are a selection of BBC performances and a live album. Contents: Disc 1: 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You' (1970); Disc 2: 'In the Land of Grey and Pink' (1971); Disc 3: 'Waterloo Lily' (1972); Disc 4: 'For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night' (1973); Disc 5: 'Caravan & The New Symphonia: The Complete Concert' (1974); Disc 6: 'Cunning Stunts' (1975); Disc 7: 'Live At the Fairfield Halls, 1974'; Discs 8 and 9: 'The Show of Our Lives: Live At the BBC 1970-1975'.

A collection of intimate, observational portraits of leading artists, revealing unique insights into their working lives and creative process. From Norman Ackroyd's etchings of the British landscape to Frank Quitely's superhero creations, and from Polly Morgan's explorations in taxidermy to Antony Gormley's new work Tanker Field, this series of films explores what it means to be an artist working today. Featuring additional films and exclusive BBC Arts Online interviews and features.

by Marcus Felson (Author),‎ Mary A. Eckert (Author)

'Short pieces' are what generally dominate the second half of the traditional recital. They are meant to be diverse and cover a lot of musical territory in a short amount of time. As the particular pieces on this album are also programmatic, 'Short Stories' became the title of my ninth album of chamber music. Though my parents have since passed on, the remaining family members who were playing on the first album are represented here: my wife Tanya on viola and violin and my uncle Harold on doublebass. We are also joined by Greg Diehl and Kaila Graef, the two other members of the American Viola Quartet.

Amy Elizabeth Macdonald (born 25 August 1987) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and musician. She has sold over 12 million records worldwide. Macdonald released her debut album This Is the Life in 2007. The singles "Mr. Rock & Roll" and "This Is the Life" from it were chart hits. The latter charted at number one in six countries, while reaching the top 10 in another 11 countries. The collection includes 'This Is the Life' & 'A Curious Thing' in a double disc deluxe editions and 3-disc live album 'Love Love: UK & European Arena Tour LIVE 2010'.

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