'Brandon's Brand' My Scottish Compositions. CD Album Record.

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Building on the success of his traditional tributes, CDPAN055 is a landmark release for Brandon McPhee, representing his first full album dedicated entirely to his own original works. This project marks a significant transition from "interpreter of classics" to "composer of the new Scottish tradition."

Brandon McPhee – Brandon's Brand (CD)

"A personal milestone: 13 original compositions celebrating the people, places, and milestones of Brandon's journey."

Released by Pan Records (Wick) in July 2021, Brandon's Brand showcases McPhee's evolution as a songwriter. Having composed his first tune at the age of 16, Brandon spent years penning melodies to commemorate special events and individuals who supported his career. This album finally brings those disparate pieces together into a cohesive, spirited collection of contemporary Scottish music.

Key Features

  • All-Original Tracklist: Unlike his previous "tribute" albums, every note on this CD was composed by Brandon himself.

  • Commemorative Themes: Many tracks are dedicated to specific people or events, such as "Dawn’s Waltz" (for a Ruby Wedding) and "Scotland's Son of Fun" (for a Golden Wedding).

  • High-Level Musicianship: Brandon leads on accordion and acoustic guitar, supported by a seasoned ensemble:

    • Manson Grant: Piano, Bass, and Strings.

    • Alastair MacDonald: Second/Harmony Accordion.

    • Robert Cameron: Drums.

  • The "Shand Morino" Sound: Brandon utilizes his signature 3-row button-key accordion, delivering that crisp, rhythmic "Shand" style that has made him a Scottish champion.

Track Listing

  1. Achnaclyth House (Brandon's first-ever composition, named after the Pan Records studio).

  2. Birkhall Ball / Castletown to Buckingham Palace (Celebrating his performances for the Royal Family).

  3. Dawn’s Waltz / Frank & Moira Stephen’s Ruby Wedding

  4. Scotland's Son of Fun / Eddie & Margaret Rose’s Golden Wedding

  5. Forrest Villa / Bert Duff / Karen Scott

  6. Castletown Memories

  7. Robert Lovie / The Buckie Picker

  8. Loch Shin

  9. Canadian Jock / The Haster Smithy

  10. John Crawford's Waltz

  11. Dr. Fiona Grant / The Caithness Undertaker

  12. The Carrbridge Hogmanay Waltz

  13. The MacDonald's March

Collector’s Information

  • Label: Pan Records

  • Catalog Number: CDPAN055

  • Format: CD Album Record

  • Release Date: July 30, 2021

  • Liner Notes: Features personal reflections from Brandon on the inspiration behind each composition.

Artist's Note: "I composed my first tune when I was 16... It’s always been an ambition of mine to record an album of all my original compositions. I hope you enjoy these new tunes." — Brandon McPhee

Track List:

1. Achnaclyth House

2. Birkhall Ball

Castletown to Buckingham Palace

3. Dawn’s Waltz

Frank & Moira Stephen’s Ruby Wedding

4. Scotland’s Son of Fun

Eddie & Margaret Rose’s Golden Wedding

5. Forrest Villa

Bert Duff

Karen Scott

6. Castletown Memories

7. Robert Lovie

The Buckie Picker

8. Loch Shin

9. Canadian Jock

The Haster Smithy

10. John Crawford’s Waltz

11. Dr Fiona Grant

The Caithness Undertaker

12. The Carrbridge Hogmanay Waltz

13. The MacDonald’s March

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