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Rugby stars in tune for charity

Feb 6 2013

 

A new vocal version of a well-known instrumental tune has been recorded by members of the Scotland rugby squad.

The new version of Highland Cathedral features captain Kelly Brown on lead vocals, as well as team-mates Euan Murray, Henry Pyrgos and Matt Scott.

The song, which celebrates "Scotland my country and my land of birth", will get its first airing at Murrayfield on Saturday, ahead of the RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.

Those behind the project hope the song will make it into the charts, raising funds in the process for three charities - The Bill McLaren Foundation, Hearts and Balls and The Murrayfield Centenary Fund.

Unveiling the single, Brown said: "It's been good fun, singing's something I enjoy. Normally the only chance I get to sing is on the team bus, so I was more than happy to help."

The captain said he believed the song would get the Murrayfield crowd going - but would not be drawn on its chances of topping the charts.

"It's a song for the supporters and I just hope that they like it," he said. "It has been a massive privilege to record this piece of music and give it its first airing at our first home RBS 6 Nations match this year. It would be brilliant if our fans helped support the tune not only in the charts but as it's also raising money for three fantastic rugby charities."

The song, which also features pupils from 15 schools across Aberdeenshire, is produced by Calum Malcolm, who has worked with a number of Scottish bands including Wet Wet Wet and Simple Minds. It is released by Edinburgh-based record label The Music Kitchen.

The new lyrics, which also speak of "Highland Cathedral in my heart, my home", were written by Scottish rugby fans Simon Paterson-Brown and Chris Thomson. Mr Paterson-Brown said: "The track is a wonderful new vocal version of a superb tune that encompasses all that is best about Scotland and her people."

The song and its accompanying video will be shown just before kick-off. The track will be released on Sunday to download from major online music suppliers.

 

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