Neil Pearlman - Refractions (2023)

On stage I often describe my improvisations around traditional melodies as “looking at a tune through a prism”. Each time the tune is repeated it appears in a different light, highlighting facets previously overlooked, expanding one motif, glossing over another. This album is a collection of traditional melodies that inspire me, many from the Scottish Gaelic song tradition and a few from the related bagpipe and fiddle repertoires. Each melody is refracted in its own way through me and the Yamaha CX7 grand piano at Simpson Street Studios. Recording a solo piano record has been an incredibly powerful experience, allowing me the freedom to explore my musical voice in isolation while also requiring a deep self-examination that hasn’t always been comfortable. I have come out of it a better musician and artist than when I started and I am very excited to share the journey with you.
–Neil

Tracklist:
1.01 - Neil Pearlman - O, Is Àlainn an t-Àite / Biodh an Deoch Seo 'n Làimh Mo Rùin (5:58)
1.02 - Neil Pearlman - Tha Mi fo Churam (3:47)
1.03 - Neil Pearlman - Oran a' Chaiora (5:12)
1.04 - Neil Pearlman - George McHardy / The Rock and The Wee Pickle Tow (4:09)
1.05 - Neil Pearlman - Saoil an Till Mi Chaoidh (4:35)
1.06 - Neil Pearlman - Reel For Carl (3:54)
1.07 - Neil Pearlman - Cumha Iain Garbh (5:40)
1.08 - Neil Pearlman - John MacDonald of Coll View (2:28)
1.09 - Neil Pearlman - S I Mo Cheist An Gille Donn (2:56)