Ross Ainslie has shared a video for Hope in the Chaos, his new charity single and his the first collaboration with Runrig guitarist Malcolm Jones. The sound is very much in honour of Ross’ earliest influences including his great friend and mentor Gordon Duncan and Wolfstone.
The video was filmed by Graeme MacDonald and features Rachel Innes and Markus Donachie. The single features a dance re-mix as “B” side, mixed by S5E. 15% of the profits of the single will be donated to SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health).
Ross Ainslie is one of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and composers, playing pipes, whistles and cittern. He is renowned for his highly acclaimed solo material, and as a skilled performer and prolific collaborator who performs regularly with bands Treacherous Orchestra (of which he is a founding member), Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Ali Hutton, Charlie Mckerron, Jarlath Henderson, Brighde Chaimbeul and India Alba.
Prestigious industry recognition has come in the form of a multitude of awards, not only at the Scot’s Trad Awards, but at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards as well….. won Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards with Ali Hutton in 2017 and nominated for the same award in 2018. Other nominations include Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2013 and 2016. Nomination for Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards with Jarlath Henderson in 2014.
Hope in the Chaos features:
Ross Ainslie – Highland Pipes
Malcolm Jones – Electric Guitar
Steven Byrnes – Acoustic Guitar and Drums
James Lindsay – Electric Bass
Produced by Ross Ainslie and Andrea Gobbi
Hope In Chaos is available for pre-order from 9 November at www.rossainslie.bandcamp.com and will be released on all platforms on Friday 1 December 2018.