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Future Pilot AKA, Secrets From The Clockhouse Future Pilot AKA, Secrets From The Clockhouse
(Creeping Bent, February 2007) A wonderfully eclectic mix of indie, pop, folk, classical and international musical influences. KP tracks: American folk-song "Shananandoah" and bubblegum pop wonder "Lights of the City".
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Ballads Of The Book Various Artists, Ballads of The Book
(Chemikal Underground, March 2007)
Unique collaboration between 18 Scottish writers (e.g. Alasdair Gray, Ian Rankin) and 18 Scottish musicians/bands (e.g. Idlewild, King Creosote).
KP tracks: Edwin Morgan's gorgeous "The Good Years".
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Roddy Woomble - My Secret Is My Silence Roddy Woomble, My Secret Is My Silence
(Pure - July 2006)
Fantastic debut solo album from the Idlewild frontman.
KP co-wrote "Name any name" and adds some backing vocals.
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Karine Polwart, Scribbled in Chalk

Karine Polwart, Scribbled in Chalk
(Spit & Polish – April 2006)
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Future Pilot AKA, Eyes of Love / Lights of the City / Changes Future Pilot AKA, Eyes of Love / Lights of the City / Changes
(aufgeladen und bereit – March 2006)
Triple A-side pink vinyl 7 inch single featuring Karine, Stuart Murdoch and Sarah Martin of Belle and Sebastian, Rick Webster of Unkle Bob and early music consort Concerto Caledonia.
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Karine Polwart, The Pulling Through EP 2005 Karine Polwart, The Pulling Through EP 2005
(Hegri Music – Nov 2005)
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Various Artists, The Wildlife Album Various Artists, The Wildlife Album
(Market Square - Nov 2005)
Profits to World Wildlife Fund and Ulster Wildlife Trust. Features KP track “Follow the Heron” and contributions from Richard Thompson, Bruce Cockburn, Martyn Joseph and others.
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Corrina Hewat, The Ballad of Eppie Moray Corrina Hewat, The Ballad of Eppie Moray
(Footstompin – Nov 2005)
Lead vocal on this white label release of the epic and brutal Scots ballad of Eppie's triumph over attempted rape.
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Scottish Women compilation Various Artists, Scottish Women
(Greentrax Recordings Ltd – Aug 2004)
Live recording of concert featuring twelve of the finest female Scots and Gaelic traditional singers including Karine. More info
Karine Polwart, Faultlines Karine Polwart, Faultlines
(Neon Records - Jan 2004)
First solo album features 11 KP originals and won “Best Album” at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2005.
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Dean Owens, My Town Dean Owens, My Town
(Vertical Records - Jan 2004)
Includes duet, guitar and backing vocals for Edinburgh pal and excellent Americana writer. Album also features KP Band members Kevin McGuire and Mattie Foulds, as well as “Scribbled In Chalk” guest Martin Green.
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Various, Fishing Music Various, Fishing Music
(2003)
Gorgeous album features Tim and Mollie O’Brien and top US roots musicians, with some Malinkies. Karine sings “Banks of the Moorlough Shore” with trio Growling Old Men.
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Corrina Hewat, My Favourite Place Corrina Hewat, My Favourite Place
(Footstompin - Aug 2003)
Backing vocals for pal and ace singer/harper.
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Malinky, 3 Ravens Malinky, 3 Ravens
(Greentrax Recordings Ltd - Aug2002)
Karine was lead singer with Scots/Irish quintet Malinky for 6 years until early 2005. Features a brooding title track and three KP originals, including the Balkan-esque "Thaney".
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Various, Scots Women Various, Scots Women
(Greentrax Recordings Ltd – Jan 2002)
Live recording of concert featuring the cream of Scots female traditional singers, including Karine performing her own "Whaur Dae Ye Lie", as well as a duet and backing vocals.
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The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 9

The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 9
(Linn Records – Nov 2000)
Jaunty wee version of "O Leeze Me on My Spinning Wheel" and some admittedly slightly oot o tune stuff from KP!
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Battlefield Band, Happy Daze Battlefield Band, Happy Daze
(Temple Records - Mar 2001)
Karine toured internationally with Batties for 18 months. Features mostly trad inspired songs and instrumental sets (pipes, fiddle), including KP/John McCusker co-write “Start It All Over Again”.
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The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 8 The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 8
(Linn Records – Nov 2000)
A saucy version of "Duncan Gray" and the tongue twisting "O Cam Ye Here the Fecht Tae Shun?"
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macAlias, highwired macAlias, highwired
(Greentrax Recordings Ltd - July 2000)
Vocal harmony/guitar duo with Gill Bowman. Overlooking the production style, “The Gowden Locks of Anna” still sounds lovely, as does Gill’s “Winter Sun” and the murder ballad-lullaby twist “Fine Floo’ers/Bonnie at Morn”.
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The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 7 The Complete Songs of Robert Burns, Volume 7
(Linn Records – Mar 2000)
Karine sings the doleful “As I was a Wandering”, which was the first song she ever recorded in a studio (with Corrina Hewat on harp) though the Malinky album sneaked out before this one!
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Malinky, "Last Leaves"

Malinky, "Last Leaves"
(Greentrax Recordings Ltd - Jan 2000)
Karine's first CD release. Features Scots trad inspired stuff, including two KP originals - the lament “Whaur De Ye Lie?” and witchy ballad “The Dreadful End of Marianna for Sorcery”. More info


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