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Yesterday I shared the letter that inspired “The L

Yesterday I shared the letter that inspired “The Letter”. But the song’s words aren’t taken from that correspondence. They grew from the letter and from experiences that had stayed with me.

As a Scot, traditional music was part of my upbringing. When I worked split shifts as a waitress in Edinburgh, I’d often finish an evening shift and head across to the Caledonian Hotel to hear North Sea Gas. Two good friends from church had their own folk duo, and at family gatherings I always had “Wild Mountain Thyme” in my back pocket in case I was asked to sing.

Among the songs I grew up with were stories of love, loss, war and survival, some recalling moments in Scotland’s history. Those songs stayed with me and helped shape “The Letter”

Later, the poetry of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon became another influence. Owen especially resonated with me; his words painted vivid landscapes in my mind.

The letter was the spark. Those other influences helped shape the song.

Here’s a little of it sung at home, leading into the finished recording. I wrote the original instrumental parts, which composer Jolene then developed into a much fuller orchestration. I’m looking forward to sharing more about that collaboration tomorrow.

“The Letter” is out on Wednesday, 11 November.

#TheLetter #KathyMuir #ArmisticeDay #ScottishBallads

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, it feels especially

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, it feels especially meaningful to share the story behind ‘The Letter’.

When I was twenty, I found a letter in an old farmhouse in France. Written in 1916, it carried an uncle’s affection and hopes for his wounded nephew’s recovery. Those words stayed with me and, years later, inspired a song.

Last week, while preparing my studio for an overhaul, I rediscovered the letter itself, long after I’d chosen the song’s release date. Holding it again took me straight back to reading it for the first time.

‘The Letter’ is out on 11 November, Armistice Day.

#TheLetter #KathyMuir #RemembranceSunday #ArmisticeDay #ScottishBallads

The Making of… Before I lay SLEEPING MOON to bed,

The Making of…

Before I lay SLEEPING MOON to bed, I wanted to share some footage from the summertime, spent with my dear friend and composer extraordinaire, Jolene Khor.

Trying to condense 15 minutes into 2 minutes and 48 seconds was quite a challenge, but I enjoyed every moment of it.

SLEEPING MOON is a song about friendship. About the connections we make, the memories we carry and the special place that certain people hold in our lives. It's a song that means a great deal to me, and finally bringing it to life in the studio has been a very personal journey.

I was sharing my piano arrangement and the strings I'd been working on with Jolene. We talked about the dynamics, the need for gentle strings and contemplation, and how the music could grow, building higher and deeper.

And then came a moment when Jolene played something that completely took my breath away. Those beautiful higher notes and deeper bass notes. I found myself laughing and crying at the same time.

I think this little film gives you a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes, not just the musical decisions, the conversations and the creative process, but the beautiful, unexpected moments that happen behind the scenes too.

And sometimes, those are the moments that stay with you longest.

#SleepingMoon
#FriendsForever
#AQuietKindOfLove
#MusicThatConnects
#ForeverYoung

Not only is it Friday but it's a really good Frida

Not only is it Friday but it's a really good Friday: it's a Bandcamp Friday!

So for 24 hours only, if you want a free copy of Sleeping Moon, go ahead to the link in my bio.

And of course if you want to pay anything that would be great too.

I hope you enjoy it.

Let me know if you end up downloading it, and have a great Friday.

See you!

Kathy x

#SleepingMoon
#FriendsForever
#AQuietKindOfLove
#MusicThatConnects
#ForeverYoung

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