A week or so ago, I posted about a few different ways that music can convey meaning – using the terminology Sonic Anaphone, Kinetic Anaphone, Tactile Anaphone and Genre Synecdoche (From Phil Tagg). Well, over the last few days, I have been listening to an album by the late Martyn Bennett –Bothy Culture. Firstly, considering when the album was made (1997), I am amazed how far ahead of its time it is. Secondly, it is a great example of horizontally mixing musical styles in what is a really original mix of styles Tracks such as ‘Tongues of Kali’ mix drum and bass, Celtic Scottish Music, Musique concrète. Check out the track ‘Aye’ below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov6iQUv0Mz

For me, this is not only an interesting way of mixing musical styles, but also a great example of a Scotsman making great music, without compromising their identity. A great musician and composer. It has led to a number of other composers mixing Celtic music with other influences. See below