Taking Note

Taking Note is a music podcast by Scottish fiddle/piano duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach. Each episode features a unique collaboration and conversation with a guest artist from across worlds of folk, classical, jazz and electronica. The podcast is a celebration of new music, creative processes, and a wide range of artistic voices. Produced by Owen SinclairArtwork by Darragh QuinnWith support from: Creative Scotland, the Marchus Trust and Britten Pears Arts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players and composers; Duncan’s music contains the rarest of chemistries, a glorious combination of invention, tenderness and passion. Born and brought up near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan has spent most of his life developing his unique musical voice. Fiddle playing at its best, Duncan’s feather-light handling of dynamics and ornamentation, allied with his pure-distilled tone, lend his characteristic spine-tingling magic to his music.Winner of the 2018 Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Album of the Year’ for his latest studio album Sandwood, Duncan creates music which is sumptuously layered and awash with dazzling colours, textures and rhythms. It is music that requires no introductions or programme notes to carry you on its journey. The sound may be traditional but this is 21st Century traditional music which is sophisticated, exhilarating and meltingly beautiful.Duncan’s well-established musical career has taken him throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, both through his solo work and while playing with other musicians and bands.With such a personal interest in and connection to the Highland landscape that so deeply inspires him, Duncan has worked hard to instil great pride and passion into recording musical masterpieces influenced by Scotland’s wild places.“My creative world widens with each passing year and the possibilities for self-expression are limitless. Enjoy the music.” Duncan Chisholm.Please consider supporting this podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josie’s original songs were receiving airtime on Radio 2 before she even left university, and by the time she had graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, audiences at festivals all over the world, from festival stages in Australia to basements in Glasgow, had come to recognise her as a vital figure within Scottish folk music.The intervening years have led her to become an expert in crafting heart-warming songs which delicately balance traditional idioms and a contemporary outlook. Her own band offers a rich listening experience where captivating and melancholic vocal harmonies melt effortlessly into upbeat, searing melodies.Josie’s Links:Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | BandcampPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josie’s original songs were receiving airtime on Radio 2 before she even left university, and by the time she had graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, audiences at festivals all over the world, from festival stages in Australia to basements in Glasgow, had come to recognise her as a vital figure within Scottish folk music.The intervening years have led her to become an expert in crafting heart-warming songs which delicately balance traditional idioms and a contemporary outlook. Her own band offers a rich listening experience where captivating and melancholic vocal harmonies melt effortlessly into upbeat, searing melodies.Josie’s Links:Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | BandcampPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quee is one of the most creative people we know. We first met and worked with him making music for an outdoor theatre show in the woods in the North East of Scotland, and have been lucky to continue hanging out and playing together since. He’s a member of acid-croft legends Shooglenifty, and a composer of music and soundscapes for dance and theatre.Quee’s Links:Website | BandcampPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, we released our fourth album, titled Spiorachas - A High Place. We wrote and recorded it in the winter, the quiet of the world around us gave us time and space of mind to really get into the music, to find ways of playing as freely and honestly as we could - chasing these qualities that define our music-making together.For these episodes we thought we’d do a listen through of the album, with some introductions to and background about the music on there. Website | Facebook | Instagram | BandcampPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, we released our fourth album, titled Spiorachas - A High Place. We wrote and recorded it in the winter, the quiet of the world around us gave us time and space of mind to really get into the music, to find ways of playing as freely and honestly as we could - chasing these qualities that define our music-making together.For these episodes we thought we’d do a listen through of the album, with some introductions to and background about the music on there. Website | Facebook | Instagram | BandcampPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky is an incredible singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and human. He’s been a pal of ours for years, and it was a total pleasure to record this session with him. Nicky's Links:Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Listen/ShopPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blair Coron is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Springfield, a small village in Scotland. His music blends modern classical, folk and poetry, with nature, people, time and place being common themes throughout. Blair’s primary intention is to create enchanting atmospheres that sets course for introspection and meditation.After the success of his debut album ‘On The Nature of Things’, which saw frequent airplay on BBC Radio 3, 4 & 6 and the following UK wide tour, Blair released his second album titled ‘Cairn’ on March 25th 2022. It is a celebration of Scottish heritage, a thank you to all it has given so far, containing new music set to archival interviews of those living in the Highlands and Islands during the early 20th century discussing local legends, childhood reminiscences and traditions long forgotten.An accompanying film was created to support the upcoming album, available via YouTube.Blair's Links:Facebook | Instagram | Listen/ShopPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a number of months of recording these podcasts with a wonderful array of guest artists, we thought we’d make an episode just the two of us, talking about what lies behind our music making as a duo, and making a new piece of music. Please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairi Campbell is a pioneering musician receiving critical attention for her remarkable singing, powerful concerts and unique solo music theatre productions that push the boundaries of Scottish traditional music. Her music, which combines voice and viola, has a rooted quality, encompassing wide-ranging interests from Scottish dance music to soundings and improvisations.Mairi’s voice has been heard worldwide thanks to her version of Auld Lang Syne, with David Francis as the Cast, being used in the pivotal New Year’s Eve scene of the blockbuster movie Sex and the City. Her portfolio encompasses concerts, music theatre productions and education work. In 2019 Mairi was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.Please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie is a wonderful musician and actor, as well as being a great pal of ours. It was brilliant to get together with her to catch up and make some music togetherPlease consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie is a wonderful musician and actor, as well as being a great pal of ours. It was great to get together with her to catch up and make some music together.Please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our pilot episode! We recorded this way back in autumn 2020, whilst in residency at Snape Maltings supported by Britten Pears Arts. We spent a week testing ideas and basically figuring out how the Taking Note podcast would work.Our guest and guinea pig for the week was the wonderful Owen Sinclair. A talented multi-instrumentalist, and member of the bands Tannara, Inyal and Westward the Light, he helped us shape the podcast into the form you’ve heard over this series. Eventually, Owen became the podcast’s producer, and played a huge role in its creation - thanks Owen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.