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Gnoss

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Gnoss
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

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The band was formed in 2015 by Moodie and Rorie, both from Orkney.[1] Sinclair and Baxter joined soon after.[2] The band has a tradition of naming tracks after relatives to celebrate significant birthdays.[2]

Musical style

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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".[2]

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."[3]

Band members

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  • Aidan Moodie (guitar and vocals)[4]
  • Graham Rorie (fiddle, mandolin, and electric tenor guitar)[4]
  • Connor Sinclair (flute, whistles, and vocals)[4]
  • Craig Baxter (bodhrán and percussion)[4]

Discography

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  • Drawn From Deep Water (2019)
  • The Light of the Moon (2021)[3]
  • Stretching Skyward (2023)[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rough, Billy (5 May 2023). "Gnoss – Stretching Skyward (Album Review)". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c McMillen, Robert (24 May 2023). "The Scottish band creating music through stories, sagas – and birthdays". The Irish News. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b Rough, Billy (5 May 2021). "Gnoss: The Light of the Moon". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "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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