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Scottish neotraditional folk band

Gnoss
Gnoss at WOMEX 2024
Background information
GenresScottish folk music
Years active2015–present
Members
  • Aidan Moodie (Guitar/Vocals)
  • Graham Rorie (Fiddle/Mandolin/Electric Tenor Guitar)
  • Connor Sinclair (Flute/Whistles/Vocals)
  • Craig Baxter (Bodhran/Percussion)
Websitegnossmusic.com

Gnoss is a neotraditional Scottish folk band.

History

The band was formed in 2015 by Moodie and Rorie, both from Orkney. Sinclair and Baxter joined soon after. The band has a tradition of naming tracks after relatives to celebrate significant birthdays.

Musical style

Robert McMillen, profiling the band for The Irish News after the release of their third album, wrote that "their signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers and textures, mixing outstanding musicianship with captivating original songs".

Billy Rough, reviewing their second album for Folk Radio UK, wrote, "Characterised by a tight, cool mood, superbly balanced instrumental harmonies and some rather fetching melodies, the boys have captured a sound dipped in honey."

Band members

  • Aidan Moodie (guitar and vocals)
  • Graham Rorie (fiddle, mandolin, and electric tenor guitar)
  • Connor Sinclair (flute, whistles, and vocals)
  • Craig Baxter (bodhrán and percussion)

Discography

  • Drawn From Deep Water (2019)
  • The Light of the Moon (2021)
  • Stretching Skyward (2023)

References

  1. ^ Rough, Billy (5 May 2023). "Gnoss – Stretching Skyward (Album Review)". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ McMillen, Robert (24 May 2023). "The Scottish band creating music through stories, sagas – and birthdays". The Irish News. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ Rough, Billy (5 May 2021). "Gnoss: The Light of the Moon". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Biography". Gnoss. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  5. Johnson, Steve (21 August 2023). "Album reviews with Steve Johnson: August 21, 2023". Morning Star. Retrieved 26 January 2024.

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Scottish folk music
Folk song
Folk dances
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Duple-time
Duple / Quadruple-time
Triple-time
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