Capercaillie -
Choice Language

The band moves its unique brand of fusion and crossover to another level.... samples, loops and strong grooves are used extensively alongside the familiar mix of instrumentation - fiddle, whistle, uilleann pipes... and, of course, the mesmerising voice of Karen Matheson. There is a maturity and confidence about 'Choice Language'... a new 'feel' to the music, created around a stronger-than-ever rhythm section - drummer Che Beresford, bassist Ewen Vernal and percussionist David 'Chimp' Robertson. The 'usual suspects' that form the backbone of the band are also in fine form - the band's founder, accordion/ keyboard player Donald Shaw, fiddler Charlie McKerron, bouzouki player Manus Lunny and the flute and pipe playing of the ubiquitous Michael McGoldrick.

cat no: VERTCD006

Capercaillie -
Nądurra

This recording features their "marriage made in heaven" (Mojo) line-up from their last 2 years of touring with Donald Shaw on accordian and keyboards, Charlie McKerron on fiddle and Manus Lunny on bouzouki and guitar, joined by flute player extraordinaire Michael McGoldrick on whistles and uillean pipes, top bass guru Ewen Vernal, and the stunning and ubiquitous James Mackintosh of Shooglenifty, on drums and percussion.

With 'Nadurra', co-produced by the band and Calum Malcolm (Blue Nile & Prefab Sprout) Capercaillie are furthering their ambition to break new ground whilst at the same time preserving the rich musical tradition that is their heritage.

cat no: SURCD 025

Capercaillie -
Glenfinnan (Songs of the ‘45)

Featuring songs recorded in the summer of 1995 for a specially commissioned TV programme made by BBC Scotland. This marked the 250th Anniversary of the last Jacobite rebellion, and was filmed at Glenfinnan where the standard was raised on the 11th August, 1745.

These songs, many written at the time, retrace the steps of those who came down from the mountains 250 years ago to follow Prince Charles Edward Stewart. Despite the attempted annihilation of a culture and a people, Gaelic endures.

"Celtic music is enjoying a well deserved popular revival, partly due to the excellence of Capercaillie. Those with an internet connection or SAE will be handsomely rewarded: 7 Gaelic songs, of which 'An Fhideag Airgid' stands out as an almost perfect ballad, and a high degree of musical invention which helps them pull off that most difficult of tricks - to make a musical and emotional connection which transcends the barrier of language."
Q Mag****

cat no: CAP 6

Capercaillie -
Get Out

Released 1992 this collection of live tracks and rare songs, including a storming live version of 'Coisich a' Ruin', the first Gaelic song to break into the UK Top 40, and some exclusive mixes from the classic gold status, Delirium album. It is being re-issued and now includes 5 bonus tracks of rare and exclusive material, and new artwork. Available for the first time in over 2 years, and featuring the only substantial live material in the Capercaillie catalogue.

"A terrifically gutsy performance, Get Out has all the spark and vitality that a Capercaillie live set can engender."
Q Mag

cat no: SURCD 016

Capercaillie -
The Blood is Strong

This 25 track album contains music written especially for three television programmes:
'The Blood is Strong', a series about the world-wide legacy of the Gaels.
'A Prince Among Islands', A documentary about Prince Charles' return to the Isle of Bernaray.
'Highlanders', a programme celebrating the history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands narrated by Sean Connery in which he described Karen as having a voice 'Surely touched by the hand of God'.

Wonderfully atmospheric, this album evokes the subtle moods and ever changing beauty of their native Scotland and has been awarded a silver disc for over 60,000 UK sales.

cat no: SURCD 014 / SURMC 014

Capercaillie -
Delirium

This is the groundbreaking album, produced by Donal Lunny, that took the band from folk clubs into the national spotlight, recently certified Gold, with over 100,000 UK sales.
It is now recognised as a classic roots album where the band first created their blend of the modern and traditional that has since become their trademark.
Key tracks include; 'Coisich a Ruin', the first Gaelic Top 40 single, and 'Breisleach', featuring a stunning vocal performance from Karen.

"a delightful shimmering collection of traditional & Gaelic music, given a modern twist and funky undercurrent."
The Times

"Earthy Celtic funk echoing ancient yet vibrant Gaelic dynamics. In Karen Matheson we have an angel who can stir the emotion of any devil. Their music is cool, modern, slicked back and constantly evolving."
City Life Magazine

cat no: SURCD 015 / SURMC 015

Capercaillie -
Secret People

Released in 1993, this record has been certified as a silver album with over 60,000 UK sales.
The band are captured here in full flight, the performances and playing are spectacular and a number of the tracks here remained in the band's live set over the years.
Notable songs include Manus Lunny's 'Grace and Pride' which was used on the million selling 'Celtic Moods' album, and 'Tobermory' a powerful driving rhythm backing Karen's dramatic Gaelic chant.

"Afro percussion, dancefloor synth zaps, funky soulful organ, and shaftular wah-wah, reeling fiddles and whistles overlaid with the poised and elegant voice of Karen Matheson."
Q Mag

"Few women fronting any kind of British band possess a voice to touch Karen Matheson's, remarkable in English but breathtaking when she draws on Hebridean roots to sing in Gaelic."
Daily Telegraph

cat no: SURCD 017 / SURMC 017

Capercaillie -
Capercaillie

1994 found the band working with Soul II Soul member Will Mowat after they heard his work with African diva Angelique Kidjo.
This album produced a unique blend of African rhythms and Celtic music, making it the original Afro-Celt recording.
This album includes the extraordinary 10 minute 'widescreen' version of 'When You Return' and 'Alistair Mhic', a pulsating version of a Gaelic waulking song the band originally recorded in 1988.

"Capercaillie's vibey music has been tweaked and cajoled into even more entrancing places. Karen Matheson's vocals are the coolest - swirling and slamming - amazingly dynamic... Capercaillie are cutting their own groove with ingenuity and aplomb - mixing the traditional with the futuristic in a commendably funky way."
NME

"A potent Highland stimulant, mixing sophisticated accompaniments, good original songs and Karen Matheson's enthralling singing."
The Daily Telegraph

cat no: SURCD 018 / SURMC 018

Capercaillie -
To the Moon

The band spent the early part of 1995 writing music for and appearing in the Hollywood movie, Rob Roy and then began work on the album.
They enlisted the help of Fred Morrison, the Scottish champion piper and the band's sound took another huge step forward.
The album contains 'Ailean Duin' the theme song from Rob Roy which features the renowned piper Davy Spillane, and 'Claire in Heaven' a powerful song from Manus with an electrifying instrumental section from Charlie McKerron on fiddle, Marc Duff on whistles and Fred on pipes.

"Capercaillie have emerged as the Gaelic band most likely to... it's hard to see how they or anyone else can do better than this."
Q Mag****

"Matheson's gorgeously heart sore vocal, and the song's mystical ambience and drifting cadences evoke a deep sensation of yearning rarely found in other strands of popular or folk music."
The Times

cat no: SURCD 019 / SURMC 019

Capercaillie -
Beautiful Wasteland

In early 1997 the band shipped their studio from Glasgow to a villa high in the Andalucian mountains to begin work on a new album.
The band recruited Wilf Taylor and David Robertson on drums and percussion and in brought former BBC young musician of the year - the multi-talented Michael McGoldrick on pipes and whistles.
The band once again raised their musical horizons even further incorporating contemporary grooves featuring the evocative African chants of Hijas del Sol and the vocal duo from Guinea.

Keys tracks include 'Inexile' and 'Hebridean Hale - Bopp'.
This was the album of the year in both Folk Roots and Mojo.

"From whichever angle you look at it, it's a diamond - the most satisfying thing that Capercaillie have ever turned their hand to."
Folk Roots

"An exceptional record, one that transcends the genre of traditional and celtic music from which it springs - truly the crossover album of the year."
What's On

"Exceptionally stirring... their finest work."
Q Mag

cat no: SURCD 021 / SURMC 021

Capercaillie -
Dusk Till Dawn: The Best of Capercaillie

The Best of Capercaillie draws on material from their last six albums and includes the best known of the bands songs - among them the Gaelic single, 'Coisich a Ruin', the first Gaelic Top 40 single, the Youth remix of 'Miracle of Being', the theme song from Rob Roy, 'Ailein Duinn', a 1998 version of 'Inexile' featuring the African vocalist Sibeba, and a very rare live version of 'Breisleach', a track used much by television.
With 17 tracks and just under 80 minutes of music the record captures the full breadth of the band whose musical quest has always been to stretch the boundaries of Celtic and World music.
The musical prowess of Donald Shaw on accordion and keyboards, Manus Lunnyon Bouzouki and Charlie MacKinnon on fiddle is matched only by the peerless voice of Karen Matheson.

cat no: SURCD 023 / SURMC 023