Separations is the second album from Scottish singer songwriter Colin Macduff. Colin emerged as a songwriting force in 2022 through the mentorship of Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier. His debut album The Past and the Sky received national and wide ranging local radio airplay, with very positive reviews drawing comparisons with the work of Archie Fisher and Ralph McTell.

“A series of truly great songs” – Bill Golembeski Folking.com

Building from this success, Separations is a musical exploration of different aspects of separation. The story -based songs cover the losses and gains from relationship break ups (Hats; The road I took with you), bereavement (Jeanie; Singing on), economic/geographic displacement (Floor 23; Out to the other side) and more besides.

As on The Past and the Sky, Colin’s characteristic mix of humanity and humour comes to the fore in the finely crafted lyrics. While the melodies are primarily accompanied by acoustic guitar, Separations also includes three piano based tracks co-written and arranged by Maria Quinn. The album was produced by Blazing Fiddles’ Angus Lyon, and features the stellar fiddle playing of his bandmate Jenna Reid.

Available to download and stream from all major online platforms

CD available from Amazon and Birnam CD