Ryan Young - In the Quiet After (2026) [Hi-Res]

In the Quiet After is the third studio album by award-winning Scottish fiddler Ryan Young, produced by Irish traditional music legend Martin Hayes (The Gloaming). Recorded live-in-the-studio alongside sound engineer Patrick Phillips, the record features nuanced guitar textures from Stuart McCallum (The Breath, Cinematic Orchestra) and Louis Campbell, with Hayes contributing guest fiddle on two tracks. Rather than delivering fast-paced virtuosic sets, Young deliberately reshapes traditional Scottish and Irish tunes by dramatically slowing down their tempos. This approach strips away ornamental clutter to highlight expressive pitch-bending, delicate bow control, and harmonic space. The release marks a pivotal moment in Young's discography, showcasing a relaxed and introspective mindset where technical rivalry gives way to atmospheric storytelling and subtle, song-like phrasing.

Tracklist:
1. Ryan Young - The Skylark’s Ascension
2. Ryan Young - Jenny Dang the Weaver
3. Ryan Young - I Na’er Shall Wa’en Her / The Mist Covered Mountain
4. Ryan Young - The West Clare Reel / Joe Bane’s
5. Ryan Young - The Lads of Mull / The Countess of Sutherland / Johnny’s Wedding
6. Ryan Young - The Blackout
7. Ryan Young - The Drover Lads
8. Ryan Young - Ca' hawkie Through the Water / Julia Delaney’s
9. Ryan Young - The Ships in Full Sail / Gallagher’s Frolics
10. Ryan Young - Loch Torridon