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Overview

  • Solo classical guitarist
  • Wide repertoire including classical, contemporary, jazz standards and film themes
  • Can perform acoustic or with small amplifier
  • Ideal for wedding ceremonies, small corporate events and exhibitions
  • A specific song or piece of music can be arranged on request

The act is based just outside of Edinburgh and will happily travel to events across most of Scotland and the North of England


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  1. Pure Imagination - Bricusse and Newley
  2. Passaggio - Ludovico Einaudi
  3. Philadelphia - Neil Young
  4. Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional
  5. Andante Andante - ABBA
  6. Highland Cathedral - Roever and Korb
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    About this Act

    Alan McMillan has been playing and studying the classical guitar for over 30 years and performs classical and contemporary music, well known film themes and laid back jazz standards.

    Over the years, Alan has also developed a number of music projects and played jazz, blues and rock as part of instrumental groups.

    Alan is a Registered Guitar Teacher at the University of West London / London College of Music (RGT LCME) and a teaching member of the European Guitar Teachers Association.

    <u>Testimonials</u>

    "Alan's beautiful playing really lifts the atmosphere for us, every time he plays. Staff and volunteers all comment on how relaxing and welcoming his music is (as well as his warm and friendly personality!). Our customers love to have live music while they shop and eat. We are delighted every time Alan is able to join us."
    - Anwen Steel

    "We had a wonderful wedding and your music certainly added to the atmosphere. Everyone was talking about how beautiful it was."
    - Sue Hutchinson, wedding at Norton House, Edinburgh

    "Thank you so much, it was really lovely and exactly what we wanted. Thank you!"
    - Andreas and Victoria, wedding at Cringletie House Hotel, Peebles

    "Alan covers a range of classical, jazz, popular covers and film themes and creates a soothing vibe that lifts the atmosphere and really adds to the event. Highly recommend - 5 stars!"
    - Paul Nicolson, Arts and Crafts fair in Peebles

    "We can't thank Alan enough for the wonderful ambience that was created at our wedding. All guests commented on how beautiful the guitar playing was and the romantic atmosphere this created. Alan kept in touch throughout the planning of our wedding and was very attentive and accommodating to suit our needs. Would highly recommend!"
    - Katie and Sarah Syer, wedding at Carfraemill Hotel, Lauder

    "I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful contribution to our evening. Everyone has commented on how lovely your music was and you most certainly set the tone that we were hoping for -- thank you so very much."
    - Mrs Campbell, Silver Wedding anniversary, Biggar

    "I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The music was amazing and so beautiful. I cannot tell you how perfect it was. You were such a delight. It was frightening booking online from the U.S. not knowing who I am hiring or how it would sound. Your music made our special day perfect. Thank you for accommodating my request & going above and beyond my expectations. Thank you again"
    - Jill Monroe, wedding at Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian

    Set List

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    Full repertoire

    Classical
    Prelude Cello Suite 1 – Bach
    Mallorca – Albeniz
    Dedicatoria - E Granados
    Canon in D - Paschelbel
    Farewell to Stromness – Davies
    Tango - Albeniz
    PlanxtyIrwin – O’Carolan
    Danza Brasilera – Morel
    Sonata – K.208 - Scarlatti
    Choro Number 1 - Villa Lobos
    Cadiz - Albeniz
    Granada - Albeniz
    Preludes 1-5 - H Villa Lobos
    Milonga Del Angel - A Piazzolla
    Romance de Amor - Anon
    Verano Porteno - A Piazzolla
    Danza del Altiplano - Brouwer
    Missionera - Jorge Morel
    Opus No 6 in A - Fernando Sor
    Pathetique - Beethoven
    Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
    Aconquija - Augustin Barrios
    Sonata E Maj – Scarlatti
    Nocturne No 2 (Op 9 No 2) - Chopin
    Variations on a Theme by Mozart - Sor
    Cavatina - Stanley Myers
    La Golondrina ("The Swallow") - Narciso Serradell Sevilla
    Shackleton's Cross - Howard Goodall
    New World Symphony - Dvorak

    Contemporary
    Sunburst - Andrew York
    Le Onde - L Einaudi
    Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
    Woman in Chains – Tears for Fears
    Something - George Harrison
    I Giorni - L Einaudi
    Chiquitita - ABBA
    Andante Andante - ABBA
    Heaven - Bryan Adams
    Nuvole Bianche – Einaudi
    In My Life - The Beatles
    Till There Was You - The Beatles
    Blackbird - The Beatles
    Woman - John Lennon
    DEE - Randy Rhoads
    Our Last Summer – ABBA
    Tubular Bells II - Mike Oldfield
    Brothers in Arms - Knopfler
    ZZ Song - Satriani
    Tears in the Rain - Satriani
    Your Song - Elton John
    If I Fell - The Beatles
    You and Me - Lifehouse
    You Could be Happy - Snow Patrol
    Here There + Everywhere - The Beatles
    Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
    Passaggio - L Einaudi
    Highland Wedding - Steve Morse
    Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine
    Man of the World - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac
    Big Love - Fleetwood Mac
    Moonlight Shadow - Mike Oldfield
    I Feel Fine - The Beatles
    A Day in the Life - The Beatles
    Days - Ray Davies/Kinks
    Brought to My Senses – Sting
    Fragile – Sting
    Ghost Story – Sting
    True Love Ways – Buddy Holly
    While my Guitar Gently Weeps – George Harrison
    Fields of Gold – Sting
    Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli
    Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters
    Every Breath You Take – The Police
    Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
    Annie’s Song – John Denver
    Love is All Around – Reg Presley
    Two of Us – Beatles
    Bette Davis Eyes – Donna Weiss/Jackie DeShannon
    Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
    Hearts of Olden Glory – Runrig
    For No One – Beatles
    Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
    I Wonder – ABBA
    Moondance – Van Morrison
    True Colours - Steinberg & Kelly
    I'll Follow the Sun - Beatles
    Englishman in New York - Sting
    Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
    Stars - Simply Red
    Tiny Dancer - Elton John
    Ordinary World - Duran Duran
    The One I Love - REM
    Tears in Heaven - E Clapton
    Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
    Somebody to Love - Queen
    Kyrie - Mr Mister

    Film/Show Themes
    Lord of the Rings Main Theme – H Shore
    Concerning Hobbits – H Shore
    Gabriel's Oboe (The Mission) - Morricone
    The Pursuit of Happyness – A Guerra
    Vendetta - J Barry
    Ipcress File - J Barry
    John Dunbar Theme - J Barry
    Persuaders Theme - J Barry
    Get Carter - Roy Budd
    Wind Beneath My Wings - Silbar/Henley
    Theme from Titanic - J Horner
    Going Home - Knopfler (Local Hero)
    Something Good - Sound of Music
    May It Be - Lord of the Rings
    Bullitt - Wilton Felder
    From Russia With Love – J Barry
    James Bond Theme – M Norman
    Fargo - Main Theme – J Russo
    Another Suitcase Another Hall - Evita
    Moonraker – J Barry
    Love Theme from The Godfather – N Rota
    Pure Imagination - Bricusse / Newley
    Do-Re-Mi - Sound of Music
    Edelweiss - Sound of Music
    Nobody Does it Better - Hamlisch / Sager
    Out of Africa Main Theme - John Barry
    All Time High - John Barry + Tim Rice
    Falling - Julee Cruise (Twin Peaks Theme)
    The Eiger Sanction - John Williams
    Don't Cry For Me Argentina - A Lloyd Webber + T Rice
    Magnificent Seven - Main Theme - Elmer Bernstein
    Another Year – G Yershon
    Diamonds are Forever – John Barry/Don Black
    You Only Live Twice – John Barry/Leslie Bricusse
    We Have All the Time in the World – John Barry/Hal David
    Philadelphia – Neil Young
    Somewhere in Time – John Barry
    My Favourite Things - Sound of Music
    Home Alone Theme - Somewhere in my Memory - J Williams
    Far and Away - John Williams
    Cinema Paradiso - E Morricone
    Born Free - John Barry
    Hedwig's Theme - John Williams
    No Time to Die (Bond Theme) - B Eilish

    Jazz Standards
    Smile - C Chaplin / Nat King Cole
    Mona Lisa – Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
    When I Fall in Love - Young and Heyman
    Strangers in the Night - Bert Kaempfert
    Girl from Ipanema - A Jobim
    Moon River - Mancini/J Mercer
    Stand by Me - Ben E King
    What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
    Blue Velvet – Bernie Wayne/Lee Morris
    Lady is a Tramp – Rodgers and Hart
    Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
    Fly me to the Moon - Bart Howard
    Take Five – Paul Desmond
    Something Stupid – C Carson Parks
    Hello Dolly – Jerry Herman
    Look for the Silver Lining – Jerome Kern/BG DeSylva
    Mack the Knife – Weill & Brecht
    Moonlight Serenade – Glen Miiller
    On the Street Where You Live – Loewe & Lerner
    Come Fly With Me - Van Heusen & Cahn
    Pennies from Heaven - Johnston & Burke
    Moonlight in Vermont – Blackburn & Suessdorf

    Traditional/wedding ceremony
    Highland Cathedral
    Wild Mountain Thyme
    Loch Lomond
    Skye Boat Song
    Highland Cathedral
    Mairi’s Wedding
    Canon in D
    Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    What a Wonderful World
    Isn’t She Lovely
    Can’t Help Falling in Love
    A Red Red Rose

    Lineup

    • Solo classical guitarist

    This act's standard set times are as follows:

    • 2 x 60 minute sets

    Tags

    • 1 piece / solo
    • acoustic
    • instrumental act
    • solo guitarist



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