Moot

Song: Droghad Keeill Eoin (St John's Bridge)

Lead vocalist Aalin wrote this song in English about nationalist action in the 1970s and 80s. The tune
is based on a loop which gives the song a sense of urgency, of running through the night.

Moot is made up of three friends from the Isle of Man, who draw
inspiration from the Manx music that they were brought up with; Gaelic
songs of fishing and farming, love and loss. Their music does not
remain in the folk tradition - not initially a conscious decision - just the
result of drawing inspiration from somewhat eclectic record collections.
Aalin's 'soaring, jazz-tinged vocals' are complemented by Breesha's
mellifluous flute, driven along by Robert's dub-tinged looping
soundscapes and random percussion!

Moot enjoys performing and meeting musicians from other cultures
and has featured at various music festivals such as the Festival
Interceltique de Lorient (2002&2003) and the Liet-Lavlut international
song contest for minority languages, Sweden (finalists 2006).

In 2006, Moot's second CD, Holdfast, appeared. It features original and traditional songs in Manx and
English. Moot can also be heard on the compilation of contemporary Manx music The Lighthouse,
and on the debut album Uprooted.

For more information on booking this band for your festival please contact mhfmusic@mhf.org.im.

Filmed by the Manx Heritage Foundation for the promotional DVD Manx Music & Dance/ Kiaull as Rinkey

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[completelyyoung]

this is interesting :D