From the Ground is the exceptional new self-titled album from two musical forces of the Scottish folk and roots music scene, released on 29th March 2024.
Mandolin player and singer Laura-Beth Salter (Kinnaris Quintet, The Shee) and piper, guitarist and whistle player Ali Hutton (Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton, Treacherous Orchestra) have come together to create a Scottish soundscaping masterpiece with a powerful message at its core. 9 tracks of self composed music highlighting their individual trad musical backgrounds whilst delving into new territories.
Cinematic, contemporary and captivating, From the Ground is an ode to nature and its infinite power to heal. It carries an urgent message for its listeners – we must cherish our planet – and celebrates how connecting with our natural environment can benefit our mental health.
Samples of whistling winds from Skye, crashing waves from Harris beaches, sounds of the forest from the outskirts of Glasgow and the crackling fire from Ali’s own home are layered with bold organic instrumentation and poignant lyricism to create a stunning self-composed piece of work which is intricate and epic in equal measure.
Laura-Beth and Ali were drawn together in mutual admiration of their musical talents and by a shared passion for using music to draw attention to important environmental and social issues
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