Near Far by The Lasses

Scotland is a special country for the both of us. Sophie spent a semester there when she was a student, Margot’s first visit was only for a weekend. But it doesn’t really matter how long you stay. You can fall in love with the country, the people and the music in no time. Maybe even in the time it takes to listen to our album.

A very big thank you goes out to Janos Koolen for all his work on this album. He plays multiple instruments, recorded, mixed and mastered it and we feel fortunate that he also plays with us live very often. Many thanks to Stijn van Beek for playing beautiful low whistle and pipes, to Paula Klee for the cover art, to Joost Abbel for making that art into the artwork. And thank you dear fans, patrons and followers for supporting our music!

Tracklist

1.	Fisher Lassies	1:56

2.	Lang Road Doon	4:25

3.	The Farewell	5:21

4.	Rivers Run	2:54

5.	Mingulay	4:21

6.	Falkirk	2:56

7.	Jock o'Hazeldean	4:19

8.	Star of the Bar	2:19

9.	Fear a'Bhàta	4:21

10.	Skye Boat Song	3:31

11.	Lads Among Heather	2:36

12.	May or May Never	2:16

Credits

released October 27, 2023

Vocals, guitar, ukulele, bodhrán, shrutibox: Margot Merah & Sophie Janna
Harmonica: Margot Merah
Low whistle, uilleann pipes: Stijn van Beek
All other instruments, vocals: Janos Koolen

Cover art: Paula Klee at wildriverarts
Graphic design: Joost Abbel at Studio Hudson
Recording, mixing, mastering: Janos Koolen at Studio Doornenburg

Traditional ~ 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12; Steve Byrne ~ 2; Margot Merah (music) & Robert Burns (lyrics) ~ 3; Karine Polwart ~ 4; Brian McNeill ~ 6; Davie Robertson ~ 8; Síne NicFhionnlaigh ~ 9.

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