a journey by stuart mcdonald

This album was written between November 24- March 25 whilst in remission from Prostate cancer, all profits from the album will be go to Maggies Cancer Centre, Fife.

When you're in remission and looking for distraction, music can come to the fore. Over a 5 months period, I often sat at the piano & keyboard making soundscapes/ ambient atmospheres. These ideas were complimented by catching the sound of the sea from various fife beaches or inspirational videos from the Hebrides. The output of this album is a collection of 9 pieces selected from over 40 tracks written. I wanted to capture "a journey" musically. I hope you take time to sit, listen & reflect. I hope you like it. ❤

Thanks to the following: -
My amazing & beautiful family for their unconditional love, support and care Tracey, Fraser, Alisha, Lauren & Kerr....could never have got through this without you all. You are the reason I made it through, I will be forever grateful ♥

My loving sister Lindsey, who helped me from a far down under during those long sleepless nights. ♥

3 really special friends:
John Ewing who was there for me distracting me, take me to gigs, listen to my ideas, checking in on me every couple of days.♥

Frank McDade & John Boyle, who without there help, support, kindness and guidance this album would never have happened. Proud to be your friend and part of Eromnim3. ❤

Thanks to all the NHS staff for their care both during my operation & support in my recovery.❤

Maggie's Cancer Care, Fife....Debbie, Jen, Alison, Hannah, Adam, volunteers and my fellow Prostate Cancer guys, you are all amazing people. I can not thank you enough for your dedication and support of all the cancer patients and their families that walk through the door.

There are countless others who supported me over the past year, they know who they are as I've personally thanked them for their support, namely Geno, Richard, Martin ♥

Finally my friends for listening to my musical ideas and your encouragement to do something with the ideas created:- Matthew, Mark, Terry, David, William, Jeff, Stuart, Chris, Kevin, Raymond & Ross. Last but not least Frank & John, my bandmates eromnim3♥

Thanks to the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, PJ Moore, Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell, Paul McGeechan, Mark Isham, Mark Hollis & many others who's music has influenced me over the years. Thank you all.

All sales of this album will go to Maggies Cancer Care centre, Fife. If you bought a copy of this album...Thank you for purchasing, if you've come across it then please consider donating to Maggies.org

For further information contact.
stuartmcdonald@hotmail.co.uk

check out Eromnim3 at www.eromnim3.com

please support:
www.maggies.org

www.prostatecanceruk.org

Inspired by the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, PJ Moore, Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell, Mark Isham & Mark Hollis.