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Letter From Perth / The Future

by Alan Gorrie & The Big Light Band

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“There's a light at the end of the tunnel...”

Optimistic Sound is proud to present an exclusive new double A-side single by none other than Scottish soul legend and Average White Band founder/leader Alan Gorrie.

The single features a classically soulful and uplifting take on Michael Marra's “Letter From Perth” which references Alan's hometown, as well as “The Future”, an evocative Gorrie original written in tribute to Michael after his untimely passing in 2012. Backing on the two tracks is supplied by the Big Light Band, a studio ensemble featuring a few of Alan and Michael's contemporaries, alongside the cream of Dundee's young soul talent.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by producer Allan McGlone (Michael Marra/Danny Wilson), the two tracks stand as a wonderful tribute to Michael the man, his music and his poetry.

The single is the latest in a line of special fund-raising projects for Optimistic Sound, the registered charity set up in Michael's name by his family. Optimistic Sound is working hard to bring the revolutionary Sistema music programme to the city of Dundee to tackle poverty and to raise the aspirations and opportunities of our young people.

All proceeds from sales of the single will go directly to the charity.

credits

released November 6, 2015

A - “Letter From Perth” (Michael Marra)

Napper T & The MGs
Alan Gorrie – vocals, bass and guitar
Derek Thomson – keyboards
Christopher Marra – guitars
Scott Donald – drums and percussion

The Hilltown Horns
Leon Thorne – tenor saxophone
Jason Sellars – trumpet
Frank Rossiter – trombone

The Seagate Singers
Donny Coutts
Alice Marra
Michael Benbow
Julie Cleave

AA - “The Future” (Alan Gorrie)
(Hornall Bros. Music)

Alan Gorrie – vocals
Derek Thomson – keyboards
Christopher Marra – guitars
Fraser Adam – bass
Scott Donald – drums
Alice Marra – vocals
Michael Benbow – vocals

Produced by Allan McGlone and Alan Gorrie
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alan McGlone at Inner City Sound, Dundee
Cover painting by Sharyn Agnew

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Optimistic Sound Dundee, UK

Optimistic Sound is a registered charity which campaigns and raises funds to help deliver a Sistema Scotland Big Noise Orchestra for the young people of Dundee. One in four children in Dundee live in poverty today. We need new ways to improve their chances in life.

Optimistic Sound is run by a broad group of volunteers from Dundee and beyond.
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