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MacPherson's Lament

from Celtic Instrumentals by Rawlins Cross

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It is said that MacPherson (a Scottish outlaw/fiddler) composed this air and played it on the gallows before he was hanged. Present at this event were three scoundrels drawing lots to see which one of them would have MacPherson's fiddle after his demise. MacPherson finished the tune and broke the instrument over his knee to keep it from falling into their hands. This piece is a classic and has remained in our repertoire from the beginning.

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from Celtic Instrumentals, released April 29, 1997
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Rawlins Cross St. John'S, Newfoundland and Labrador

Rawlins Cross are one of Canada’s most accomplished and beloved Celtic rock bands. Since forming in 1989 the band has toured the world, released nine recordings and been honoured with a plethora of East Coast Music Awards and Juno Award nominations.. Band members hail from Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. ... more

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