#martyn bennett

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maybe don’t watch this one if you’re afraid of heights

the backing track from this is ‘blackbird’ from martyn bennett’s album GRIT, which remixes Scottish folk singers into...what this is. and it’s awesome.

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Martyn Bennett GRIT

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Martyn Bennett -Ud the Doudouk

Bothy Culture (1998)

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Martyn Bennett -Tongues of Kali

Bothy Culture (1998)

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Martyn Bennett GRIT

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Martyn Bennett - Blackbird

The track "Blackbird" contains part of 'What A Voice, What A Voice' sung by Lizzie Higgins (courtesy of Lismor Recordings). Lizzie, also a well-known traveller, learned most of her ballads from her mother Jeannie Robertson (see track 7). Although sadly no longer with us, I will never forget the first time I heard her sing this song. I was about 12 years of age and couldn't believe that a person could make such an amazing sound. During his short but extraordinary career, Martyn Bennett was simply one of the most exciting, daring and innovative musicians working in Scotland, or anywhere, and he leaves a musical legacy of stunning brilliance. GRIT was to be the final album he released before his untimely death in 2005.

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Lizzie Higgins – What a voice, what a voice (I wish, I wish / Blackbird)

Lizzie, a well-known traveller, learned most of her ballads from her mother Jeannie Robertson. Although sadly no longer with us, I will never forget the first time I heard her sing this song. I was about 12 years of age and couldn't believe that a person could make such an amazing sound.