Compositions by Kevin Macleod

I have composed a few tunes over the years, not many, but they gave me the chance to dedicate them to folk close to my heart. Maybe you will try them and enjoy playing them? I do hope so! They are all recorded on various of my cds.

This is written for my beautiful wife Christine.

Miss Christine Lonie’s JIg

This was written for my beautiful life partner, Christine Macleod.

Miriam Maclean of Polbain

Miriam Maclean was a wonderful member of the extended Macleod/Maclean clann 'Eachainn Ruadh'. Sadly, she left this world in 2025, aged 53. She is very much missed and remembered with huge affection.

'Springwell' in Polbain, Coigach is the family crofthouse to the family of  'Eachainn Ruadh'. Macleod  who built it in 1896.

Springwell Waltz

'Springwell' in Polbain, Coigach is the family crofthouse to the family of 'Eachainn Ruadh'. Macleod who built it in 1896. It is still in the family.

Named for my paternal grandfather Hector Macleod of 'Springwell'.

Hector Macleod’s Farewell to Altadena

Named for my paternal grandfather Hector Macleod of 'Springwell', Polbain, Coigach.

Dedicated to my Mother, Eileen Macleod.

Miss Eileen O’Brien’s Jig

Dedicated to my Mother, Eileen Macleod.

Here are a few tunes that folk have been kind enough to dedicate to me. Thank you all!

Kevin Macleod’s composed by Freeland Barbour

Deer Raid Marchers - 3rd & 4th part by Kevin Macleod

A tune composed by The Occasionals band leader, master musician, accordionist, composer and great friend, Freeland Barbour of Glen Fincastle, Perthshire, Scotland.

Kevin Macleod’s jig (or retitled by me to The Island Dentist’s compliments to the banjoman!)

A jig composed by Bill Hart, the fine banjo playing dentist on Benbecula!

Kevin Macleod of Auchterhouse composed by Nigel Gatherer

A reel composed by Nigel Gatherer, the dynamic mover and shaker of all things mandolin in Scotland.

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The making ‘Polbain to Oranmore’ with Alec Finn & Zoukfest, Taos 2003.

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Making ‘The Braes of Badentarbat’ cd with Ali ‘Beag’ MacLeod, 2010