Product Highlights
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The Dual Artist: A balanced showcase of Brandon’s world-class button accordion playing and his increasingly celebrated vocal delivery.
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A Global Repertoire: Features a refined selection of tracks ranging from the rugged sounds of the North to the polished melodies of international popular music.
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Superior Production: A studio recording of the highest order, where every instrument—from the crisp percussion to the resonant accordion reeds—is captured in vivid detail.
Collector’s Information
For the serious collector of the Pan Records catalogue, Diversity is regarded as a milestone release that highlights the artist's transition into a multifaceted global entertainer.
| Detail |
Specification |
| Catalogue Number |
CDPAN060 |
| Artist |
Brandon McPhee |
| Format |
Compact Disc (CD Album) |
| Title |
Diversity |
| Genre |
Scottish Traditional / Country / Pop |
| Primary Instruments |
Button Accordion and Vocals |
Note for the Collector: CDPAN060 is a pivotal entry in the McPhee discography. It is often used by critics to illustrate the "Diversity" of his talent, moving beyond the strict-tempo dance style into more complex, lyrical arrangements that appeal to a wider international audience.
Album Features
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Instrumental Brilliance: Rousing accordion sets that maintain the high technical standards set in his previous traditional releases.
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Vocal Maturation: A series of vocal tracks that demonstrate a deeper emotional connection to the lyrics, particularly within the Country genre.
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Modern Arrangements: The inclusion of contemporary influences that bring a fresh, 21st-century energy to the Pan Records stable.
Track Listing
1. Scots Abroad
2. Little Did I Know
3. The Farquhars *
4. Mama Played The Organ
5. Ring Of Fire
6. Annie's Song (Instrumental) ft. Robert Cameron
7. King Charles III's Welcome To Caithness *
8. Farewell Party
9 Fred Bremner of South Dunn, Watten / Eighth Black Watch on Passchendaele Bridge
10. The Celtic Cajun
11. How Great Thou Art
12. The Last Shanty
13. Across The Hills Of Home - duet with Daniel O'Donnell
* (self penned Brandon McPhee)