Aly Bain

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Aly Bain

Background information
Born 15 May 1946 (1946-05-15) (age 62)
Origin Lerwick, Shetland
Genre(s) Folk
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Fiddle
Years active  ????-present
Associated acts Boys of the Lough

Aly Bain MBE (born 15 May 1946 in Lerwick, Shetland) is a Shetland fiddler who learned his instrument from the old-time master Tom Anderson. Now considered one of the finest fiddlers in the Scottish tradition, he became nationally prominent as a founding member of Boys of the Lough, with whom he played for 30 years. He has worked on several international television series, regularly collaborates with prominent musicians from across the globe, and occasionally records as a solo musician. In 1993 his autobiography "Fiddler on the Loose" was published by "Mainstream". It was written with Alastair Clark. He received an MBE in 1994 for his musical accomplishments. He also has received four honorary Doctor of Music (DMus) degrees, including ones from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and from the University of St Andrews (in 2003) In addition, on the 27th November 2007, Aly - along with Phil Cunningham - were awarded Doctor of Letters from Glasgow Caledonian University for their contributions to music and to the education and encouragement of young musicians [1]. In 2006, he was inducted into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame. In 2007, he and Phil celebrated their 20th anniversary of touring as a fiddle and accordion duo.

Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Solo albums

  • Aly Bain (First Album) (1984)
  • Lonely Bird (1992)
  • The Shetland Sessions vol 1 (1992)
  • The Shetland Sessions vol 2 (1993)
  • Down Home vol 1
  • Down Home vol 2
  • Aly Bain Meets The Cajuns (1994)
  • Aly Bain and Friends (1994)
  • Aly Bain and Young Champions (2005)

[edit] With Mike Whellans

  • Aly Bain - Mike Whellans (1971)

[edit] With Tom Anderson

  • The Silver Bow (1995)

[edit] With Phil Cunningham

  • The Pearl (1995)
  • The Ruby (1997)
  • Another Gem (2000)
  • Spring The Summer Long (2003)
  • Best of Aly and Phil (2004)
  • Roads Not Travelled (2006)

[edit] With Ale Möller

  • Fully Rigged (1999)
  • Beyond The Stacks (2007)

[edit] With Tellef Kvifte and Leiv Solberg

  • North Sea Music (2006)

[edit] With BT Scottish Ensemble

  • Follow The Moonstone (1995)

[edit] DVDs

  • Another Musical Interlude (2004) (with Phil Cunningham)
  • The Transatlantic Sessions Series 3 (2007) (various artists)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Graduation Honorary Awards : News Headlines : Glasgow Caledonian University

[edit] External links

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