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Across AcousticsReproducing Soundscapes with the AudioDomeRecreating the natural hearing experience has long challenged researchers who study auditory perception. Recently, ambisonic panning has been developed as a method to accurately reproduce soundscapes. In this episode, we talk with Nima Zargarnezhad and Ingrid Johnsrude (Western University) about their research testing the accuracy of the "AudioDome," a device that using ambisonic panning to simulate soundscapes in the lab.Associated paper:- Nima Zargarnezhad, Bruno Mesquita, Ewan A Macpherson. and Ingrid Johnsrude. "Focality of sound source placement by higher (ninth) order ambisonics and perceptual effects of spectral reproduction errors." J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 157, 2802–2818 (2025). https://doi.or...2025-07-0731 min
Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 100 - The First One HundredSend us a textGary invites you to help him celebrate the milestone of having reached one hundred episodes of EYP, with some suitable music along the way.PlaylistShotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band with The First One Hundred, Century Bridge, Johnnie’s Jig, A Deal With the Devil, Heartland, Caledonian Society of London, Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch, Hazel Lassell, The Pivover Express and the Lost from the World Pipe Band Championships 2010.Sandy Cameron with The Sandpiper, Alex MacDonald, I Have it So...2025-05-0756 min
Jock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 518Send us a textArtist/Title/AlbumAt the Racket The Sibin Set At the RacketGenticorum / Le Brandy des montagnes noires / Au cœur de l'aubeAubrey Haynie / April's Reel / The Bluegrass Fiddle AlbumBob Fox, Stu Luckley / Sally Wheatley / Box of GoldLeftover Salmon / Red Fox Run / Brand New Good Old DaysEwan McLennan, George Monbiot / Such a Thing as Society / Breaking the Spell of LonelinessBlazin’ Fiddles / Bullocks/The Old StyleSúnas/River - The Súnas Reel/Celtic RoadAndy M. Stewart and Manus...2025-01-032h 00
A Clan A Day PodcastClan MacPhersonWelcome back to "A Clan A Day Podcast," brought to you by bagtownclans.com. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we venture into the Highlands to explore the rich history of Clan Macpherson, a storied clan with deep roots in the rugged terrain of Scotland and a member of the famed Clan Chattan Confederation.Clan Macpherson, or Clann Mhuirich in Gaelic, meaning "Children of the Parson," has a history that is both ancient and fascinating. The clan traces its lineage back to Muireach, or Murdoch Cattenach, who was the parson of Kingussie in Badenoch in the 12th...2024-09-0706 min
Just One Cornetto - A Greenock Morton PodcastEpisode 59 - ICT Reaction (16th October)Craig & Ewan discuss Morton's defeat at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, look ahead to Saturday's trip to Palmerston and discuss Gus MacPherson's future (again).2021-10-1839 min
Edinburgh TradfestEpisode 6: Old Blind Dogs, Mario Caribé, A J Roach & Ewan MacPhersonDouglas and Jane-Ann speak to Old Blind Dogs at points around Scotland and
A J Roach in County Clare. Mario Caribé tells his Moishe’s Fable and
today’s Shoogle Story is by Ewan MacPherson,2021-05-0600 minJust One Cornetto - A Greenock Morton PodcastEpisode 31 - QOTS Reaction (Championship 20th March)Dean, Evan and Ewan review yesterday's vital win, discuss Gus MacPherson's shape change and preview our Scottish Cup match this midweek.2021-03-2125 min
Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHare Spell An Audio Drama. Part TwoSend us a textHaving arrived in Devon to visit the mysterious Sally Whitehorn, Molly, Ealine and Katherine contemplate the invitation that brought them there and the meaning of the ancient hare folklore she invokes. Can what she is proposing really be true and what will it mean for the women? Hare Spell is written by Terri Windling, Fay Hield , Sarah Hesketh and Sarra Culleno with additional material, editing and collation by Chris Gregory. You heard Amy Forrest as MollySarah Golding as SallyStevie Skinner as EalineNadia Wyn...2020-09-251h 00Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHare Spell An Audio Drama. Part OneSend us a textWhen three women receive letters from a sender in Devon they are intrigued enough to accept the invitation within and set off to travel to Dartmoor to meet the mysterious Sally Whitehorn. What will they find there and will Sally's outlandish claims prove to be true? Our story explores real folk stories about hares and the mythology associated with them. Hare Spell is written by Terri Windling, Fay Hield , Sarah Hesketh and Sarra Culleno with additional material, editing and collation by Chris Gregory. You heard Amy Forrest as Moll...2020-09-1851 min
Irish Music Stories PodcastTrad in the ClassroomThere’s no definitive Irish or Scottish music method book. A lot of seasoned practitioners learned their music in kitchens and pubs. So how do they bring that immersive, social learning approach into the classroom? In this episode, June McCormack, Michael Rooney, Alasdair White, Caroline Keane, and Tom Delany share ideas about teaching and learning traditional music. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hate...2020-09-0852 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 170Listen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast with some fabulous new and classic music from Scotland. This month we feature Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie, The First Harvest, Fine Friday, Gordon Shand, Duncan mcCrone, The Unit, Hannah Rarity, Finlay MacDonald Band, Back of the Moon, Capercaillie and The Chair. Please share! TÌR - Highland Life & Lore by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie Track - An Long Èireannach http://www.oheadhra-mackenzie.com/ The First Harvest by Iain MacDonald/Iain MacFarlane Track - The Snuff Wife/Humours of Whisky/Clumsy Lover (Pipes)...2018-09-1756 min
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music PodcastFoot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast - Scots Trad Album of the Year 2017 No 163Hi there, Hands Up for Trad are back with our latest podcast featuring the top 20 Scots Trad Albums of the Year. Featuring 50 minutes of great Scottish music including Mànran, Graham Mackenzie, Jenn and Laura Beth, The Islay Sessioners and much much more! Please Share! An Dà Là - The Two Days by Mànran Track - Trod http://manran.co.uk/ Crossing Borders by Graham Mackenzie Track - First is the Way http://www.grahammackenziemusic.com/ Bound by Jenn and Laura Beth Track - The Great Divide2017-11-011h 33
FolkCastFolkCast 123 - March 2017FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
We're back, baby! The start of a new season and we reveal plans for future FolkCasts. Then we go to the races, go down the mines, take to the ocean, search for passage through the ice and sail the stars. There are daft dogs and dirty dogs and Old Blind Dogs, and we finish in a honking great big mucky lorry! Who dares to say that folk music is boring?
FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
2017-03-0800 min
What's So Funny?What's So Funny? Highlights from 2015 with various guests - June 12, 2016Remember 2015? Ah, it was a good year. Here's part 1 of a 2-part highlight show featuring clips from all our 2015 shows. Guests are Dino Archie, Diana Bang, Steve Bays, Matt Bilinski, Andy Canete, Graham Chittenden, Ewan Currie, Kate Davis, Ryan Hamilton, Mark B. Hughes, Ron Josol, Jesse Joyce, Jason Kryska, Sean Lecomber, Lauren McGibbon, Craig Northey, Dan Quinn, Melanie Rose, Marcus Ryan, and Glenn Wool.2016-06-201h 11What's So Funny?What's So Funny? with guest Ewan Currie - November 8, 2015Ewan Currie returns. The rocker was in town for one day, with a concert that night, but still made time for us. He tells us the comedy origins of The Sheepdogs' latest album, Future Nostalgia. He also talks about his musical theatre career in high school, hobnobbing with the country's mayors, his ideas for podcasts, his love/hate relationship with journalists, and getting photographed with the most hated man in Canada. Rock on!2015-11-131h 09
The Folk Show02/09/2015 Malinky - The Folk Show, BBC Radio 2Scots quartet Malinky played live. Fiona Hunter, Steve Byrne, Mark Dunlop and Mike Vass are the latest line-up in the band's 15-year history; former members include Karine Polwart and Ewan MacPherson. Far Better Days is their fifth album and sees them return after a few years out. #folkshow
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0667b3p2015-09-0400 min
Full Audiobook in Fiction, LiteraryThe Slow Air of Ewan Macpherson by Thomas Fox Averill | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Slow Air of Ewan Macpherson
Author: Thomas Fox Averill
Narrator: Tristan Morris
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-08-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Fiction, Literary
Summary:
Though it's not quite the motherland, Glasglow, Kansas, makes a fine home for Scotsman Rob MacPherson and his son Ewan. As the elder MacPherson blows up whiskey stills in his attempts to make a single-malt Scotch, Ewan falls in love - at twelve years of age - with Shirley Porter.
There's no turning back for Ewan. From...2013-10-096h 56Get the Popular Titles Audiobooks in Fiction, HumorThe Slow Air of Ewan Macpherson Audiobook by Thomas Fox AverillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: The Slow Air of Ewan Macpherson
Author: Thomas Fox Averill
Narrator: Tristan Morris
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-08-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Fiction, Literary
Publisher's Summary:
Though it's not quite the motherland, Glasglow, Kansas, makes a fine home for Scotsman Rob MacPherson and his son Ewan. As the elder MacPherson blows up whiskey stills in his attempts to make a single-malt Scotch, Ewan falls in love - at twelve years of age - with Shirley Porter.
There's no...2013-10-086h 56What's So Funny?What's So Funny? with guest Ewan Currie - September 8, 2013Ewan Currie of The Sheepdogs has the rough-hewn exterior of a rock star but the sensitive interior of a jazz musician. That's where we bonded. We spoke to the former Rolling Stone cover boy about his Aussie beginnings, band squabbles, shampoo, Tim Horton's, and he fails miserably at The $20,000 Pyramid. This episode regretfully recorded on Wii Rock Band mics.2013-09-221h 08
Simply ScottishScottish Myths and Legends, pt. 1Join us as we celebrate the release of Disney/Pixar's animated movie Brave with a look at Scotland's folklore, myths, and legends. In part one of a series, find out about the mythological creatures that inhabit Scottish lochs and rivers, including the kelpie, the selkie, and loch monsters like Nessie. We'll also look at the translations of Scottish poet James MacPherson, who gathered together fragments of Scotland's ancient folklore in the 18th century. You'll hear the Scottish Gaelic song by Julie Fowlis that's featured in trailers for Brave as well as songs from Ewan Robertson, Wolfstone, and Karan Casey.2012-06-1526 min