Sutherland Clearances influenced composer’s new work

The Highland Clearances of the early 19th Century have influenced a Scottish composer’s latest work.

Robert Aitken new soundtrack Kildonan features music he wrote for a new smartphone and tablet app.

Museum Without Walls: Scotland’s Clearances Trail App was created to mark the 200th anniversary of clearances in the Strath of Kildonan.

The soundtrack has been praised by Guy Perrotta, producer and director of a double Emmy award-winning documentary.

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Kildonan is available at all major download music stores (iTunes, Amazon mp3 etc.)
CD version available soon.
For more info. http://www.musicwithoutbars.co.uk