Fergus McCreadie - The Shieling - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Geister Duo take their name from Robert Schumann's last piano work, the Geistervariationen, whose theme Brahms, a close friend of the Schumanns, used to compose his own Variations Op.23 for piano four hands. This recording proposes a bridge between these two composers. The record is rounded out with Dvorák's Bohemian Forests (Aus Dem Böhmerwalde). A relatively unknown work, it is for the duo, a masterpieces full of folk inspiration and rich in a variety of colors of the twilight of the 19th century.

GREATEST HITS is the first ever career spanning collection from Social Distortion. Classic songs from every classic album are represented in this definitive retrospective. From the early So-Cal punk track InchMommy's Little MonsterInch, that put them on the map, on through to 2004's radio hit InchReach for the SkyInch. Covering Social Distortion's three decade long career, GREATEST HITS showcases the best in band leader Mike Ness' heart-on-the-sleeve songwriting.

MERIDIANS Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas announce the of their long-awaited seventh duo album MERIDIANS - new compositions representing the apex of their musical journey of the last 25 years up to this point. The album begins with InchRise UpInch, Natalie's call to action in challenging times, and ends with InchPeace LongingInch, Alasdair's heart-felt plea for peace, upon reflecting on a Mother's satellite phone conversation with her son on the Ukrainian battlefield front line. Once again, Fraser & Haas share the joy and privilege of creating and playing music together, and celebrate it's unique power to connect people together across the globe.