Written on Tuesday 19th December 2023. I’ve called this ‘Oor Lost days’. The accordion helps make the tune feel melancholic, like missing time, lost memories, or missing a person’s company. I hope it’s not too sad. I hope it stirs something in ye and brings a warmth to your heart. A pleasant memory and smile.
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Lord Stobo’s Lament, a Jacobite Air
onLord Stobo's Lament - A Jacobite Air, music written by Charlie Abel. Special thanks to The Much Hon. William Jolly. The barony of Stobo has played an important role in Scottish history for almost five centuries. It was closely associated with the rise and fall of Stuart power in Scotland, its granting or forfeiture being...
Linda’s Anniversary Waltz
onLinda’s Anniversary Waltz is written for Linda Thomson. Commissioned by her husband Albert for their Golden Wedding Anniversary (50 years married) in October 2021. The music appears on track 2 of ‘Out o’ the Box‘ released on CD and digital formats in October 2021.
Macduff Maggie
onBarbara’s Smile
onA tune I wrote for my wife Barbara on her 40th Birthday. It could be played as a hornpipe or as a reel.
Marcello’s Staircase
onAn original Scottish accordion tune I wrote for Marcello Gorgoni of Italy. Who is well known for making great staircases.
March O’ The Scottish Samurai
onMarch of the Scottish Samurai. I wrote this tune during the Covid19 Lockdown in June 2020 for Aberdeen Karate master Ronnie Watt (9th Dan) who also founded the popular Scottish Samurai Awards. During the lockdown, Ronnie's karate classes were all suspended due to the Lockdown and because of the danger of the Corona virus spreading...
Maggie’s Farewell to Odessa
onMaggie's Farewell to Odessa. An original piece of music by Charlie Abel. It sounds sad and little bit Russian.
The Road to Wisdom
onThis tune is dedicated to Maria Rosaria, my mother in law, on her 70th Birthday. Maria Rosaria lives in Rome, Italy.