Colin MacIntyre
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Colin MacIntyre is a Scottish singer, song-writer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. MacIntyre, with the group Mull Historical Society
, has released and toured worldwide three albums: Loss (2001), Us
(2003) and This Is Hope
(2004), and has achieved four UK Top 40 Chart hits and two UK Top 20 Chart albums. MacIntyre was named Scotland’s Top Creative Talent at the Glenfiddich Spirit Of Scotland Awards.
The first release under his own name was the album, The Water
, released on 4 February 2008 and reaching no. 36 in the indie chart. This album was produced by Nick Franglen from Lemon Jelly
, marking the first time MacIntyre had worked with a producer (he produced all MHS material himself. Artwork on the album was by designer/illustrator Jo Burton.
MacIntyre's fifth album Island (the second under his own name) was released in the UK on 6 July 2009. First single "Cape Wrath" preceded it by a few weeks.
In 2011, MacIntyre announced a return to his Mull Historical Society
moniker for the release of sixth album "City Awakenings"
MacIntyre's brother is BBC Scotland Sport's Kenny MacIntyre
and his late father, also called Kenny, was BBC Scotland Political Correspondent. His grandfather was poet Angus MacIntyre.
). Members included Gordon Buchanan
and Alan Malloy. Later, MacIntyre would go on to record and perform both as Mull Historical Society
under his own name.
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society is a name under which the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Colin MacIntyre performs. After a period of recording and performing under his own name for several years, MacIntyre's 2011 album 'City Awakenings' will be a Mull Historical Society release...
, has released and toured worldwide three albums: Loss (2001), Us
Us (Mull Historical Society album)
Us is the second album from Scottish indie band Mull Historical Society, and the follow-up to Loss. It includes the singles "The Final Arrears" and "Am I Wrong".-Track listing:#"The Final Arrears" – 5:02#"Am I Wrong" – 3:29#"Oh Mother" – 3:05...
(2003) and This Is Hope
This Is Hope
This is Hope is the third album from Scottish indie band Mull Historical Society.The album features many "found sounds", including a recording of singer Colin MacIntyre's grandmother on the final track...
(2004), and has achieved four UK Top 40 Chart hits and two UK Top 20 Chart albums. MacIntyre was named Scotland’s Top Creative Talent at the Glenfiddich Spirit Of Scotland Awards.
The first release under his own name was the album, The Water
The Water (album)
The Water is the first solo album by Scottish indie pop singer Colin MacIntyre, who previously made three albums with Mull Historical Society.-Track listing:#"You're A Star"#"Be My Saviour"#"The Water"#"I Can I Will"#"Famous For Being Famous"...
, released on 4 February 2008 and reaching no. 36 in the indie chart. This album was produced by Nick Franglen from Lemon Jelly
Lemon Jelly
Lemon Jelly is a British electronic music duo from London, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen. Lemon Jelly has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and BRIT Awards....
, marking the first time MacIntyre had worked with a producer (he produced all MHS material himself. Artwork on the album was by designer/illustrator Jo Burton.
MacIntyre's fifth album Island (the second under his own name) was released in the UK on 6 July 2009. First single "Cape Wrath" preceded it by a few weeks.
In 2011, MacIntyre announced a return to his Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society is a name under which the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Colin MacIntyre performs. After a period of recording and performing under his own name for several years, MacIntyre's 2011 album 'City Awakenings' will be a Mull Historical Society release...
moniker for the release of sixth album "City Awakenings"
MacIntyre's brother is BBC Scotland Sport's Kenny MacIntyre
Kenny MacIntyre
Kenny Macintyre is a Scottish sports broadcaster who works for BBC Scotland.MacIntyre provides match reports for Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland and occasionally hosts the programme...
and his late father, also called Kenny, was BBC Scotland Political Correspondent. His grandfather was poet Angus MacIntyre.
Early life and education
Colin attended Tobermory High School until the age of 16. It was there that he would form his first rock band, Trax (a cover band performing music by Dire StraitsDire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band active from 1977 to 1995, composed of Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers .Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest...
). Members included Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan is a Scottish wildlife film maker noted for his contributions to Big Cat Diary, Springwatch, Natural World and the 'Lost Land of the...' series.-Life:Buchanan grew up on the Isle of Mull...
and Alan Malloy. Later, MacIntyre would go on to record and perform both as Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society is a name under which the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Colin MacIntyre performs. After a period of recording and performing under his own name for several years, MacIntyre's 2011 album 'City Awakenings' will be a Mull Historical Society release...
under his own name.