"A 44-page journey through the life, melodies, and inspirations of Scotland’s youngest accordion legend."
Released by Pan Records (Wick), The Story So Far is a high-gloss, 44-page publication that offers an intimate look at Brandon McPhee’s career. It bridges the gap between a traditional memoir and a functional music book, making it a "must-have" for both casual fans and fellow musicians.
The book chronicles Brandon’s life from his first few notes at the age of ten, influenced by his Grandad Donald, to his history-making win of the Jimmy Shand Shield at seventeen—the youngest winner ever and the first button accordionist to take the title in 27 years.
Key Features
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Autobiographical Narrative: Brandon shares personal stories of his life in Caithness, his involvement with the Royal Family (including performances for King Charles III), and his collaborations with legends like Daniel O’Donnell and Foster & Allen.
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Music Book Integration: Contains the sheet music for 22 of Brandon’s original compositions. Each tune is accompanied by Brandon's personal description of the inspiration behind the melody.
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Never-Before-Seen Photography: The book is packed with exclusive, high-gloss photographs from Brandon’s personal archive, documenting his evolution from a schoolboy prodigy to a professional entertainer.
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Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Includes details on his transition into country singing and his experiences as a television presenter on the Keep It Country channel.
Book Specifications
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Title: The Story So Far
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Author: Brandon McPhee
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Format: Softcover / High-Gloss Paper
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Page Count: 44 pages
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Item ID / Catalog Number: 9790900248008
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Publisher: Pan Records (Wick, Scotland)
Content Highlights
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Early Years: The influence of Grandad Donald McPhee and the purchase of Will Starr's legendary accordion.
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Competitions: A timeline of his dominance in the Scottish music festival circuit.
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The "Shand" Legacy: His passion for preserving the style of Sir Jimmy Shand and his collection of world-class instruments.
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Original Compositions: A functional music resource for accordionists looking to learn Brandon’s unique repertoire.
Collector's Tip: This book is the perfect companion to the CD "Brandon's Brand" (CDPAN055), as it provides the written music and backstories for many of the tracks featured on that album.