I have produced and recorded three solo albums of ballads, tunes and stories. I have also recorded two albums with Ceilidh Friends and have participated in several other recordings made by Yellowknife musicians (see some of them on CeltArctic Spotlight).
Sands of the Shore (NEW), Lilies Among the Bushes, One Evening as I Rambled
One Evening As I Rambled (1991)
With partial funding from the NWT Arts Council for this project, this CD covers as wide and varied a selection of my repertoire as possible. The album is peppered with unusual instruments, traditional ballads, and one traditional folk tale. This recording is available on CD and cassette.
REVIEWS: For an online review, see: Rambles - One Evening as I Rambled
| “Bowed psaltery, recorder, Appalachian dulcimer, guitar, and vocals make for a magical combination...This CD is a treat....” Victory Review, Vol. 22, # 8, August 1997 (Review of 'One Evening as I Rambled...') | “She is a highly competent performer on a variety of instruments...In particular, though, she has an enchanting, indeed haunting, voice...and chooses songs that allows it full expression..” Canadian Folk Music Bulletin, Vol. 29, #1 (Review of 'One Evening as I Rambled...') | “...riveting. Whether Cameron is playing recorder, bowed psaltery, Appalachian dulcimer, or singing traditional songs with or without accompaniment, this is a splendid album for those who love the traditional repertoire....” Northern Journey: a guide to Canadian Folk Music on CD, Gene Wilburn, ©1995 (Review of 'One Evening as I Rambled...') |
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| ¯ | Ronde (T. Susato)/Gavotte (G.F. Handel) | bowed psaltery, recorders |
| ¯ | Outlandish Knight (Child Ballad #4) | vocals |
| Banks of Primroses (traditional) | vocals, dulcimer, recorder | |
| Shepherd's Song (traditional) | melody & harmony vocals | |
| Morgan Megan (O Carolan) | recorders; Steve Goff on guitar | |
| Banks of Airdrie-O (Child Ballad #14) |
vocals; Chorus: Steve & Dawn Lacey, Lorelei Andrews, Laryssa Wolansky |
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| Bransle de Champaigne (C. Gervaise) | bowed psaltery, recorders | |
| Johnny Be Fair (traditional) | vocals; Steve Lacey on guitar | |
| Drimindown (traditional) | vocals | |
| Reynardine (traditional) | vocals | |
| Mr. Fox (traditional folk tale) | ||
| Gathering Peascods (traditional) | Appalachian dulcimer, recorders, percussion |
Lilies Among the Bushes (1997)
With a full hour of recorded material, this CD is a ballad-lover's treat. Of the 16 tracks, over half of them are Child Ballads (traditional ballads collected by Francis J. Child). I wanted this album to be a tribute to some of my major musical influences. This album is only available on CD, however, if you want a cassette, please let me know.
REVIEWS: For an online review, see: Rambles - Lilies Among the Bushes
| “Traditional ballad singing is an extraordinarily difficult art to master, but my goodness this girl can do it. Her voice is absolutely lovely--high and silvery with muscle, and keeps you riveted throughout....” Victory Review, Vol. 23, # 6, June 1998 (Review of 'Lilies Among the Bushes') | “Moira’s voice is clear and has a way of getting right inside you. She is thankfully free of the annoying...mannerisms of many modern women singers. Moira has selected material that has special meaning for her. These are songs of strength and endurance, often from a woman’s point of view.” Appleseed Quarterly, Vol. 8, # 2, 1998 (Review of 'Lilies Among the Bushes') |
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| Crafty Maid's Policy (traditional) | Vocals, Appalachian dulcimer, recorders | |
| Elfin Knight (Child Ballad #2) | vocals; Chorus: Lorelei Andrews, Susan Keogh, Ceilidh Friends | |
| Martha (© Gumboots) | vocals | |
| Barbara Allen (Child Ballad #84) | vocals, Appalachian dulcimer, recorder | |
| Brown Girl (Child Ballad #73/295) | vocals | |
| ¯ | Jenny Lind Polka/Halting March (traditional) |
recorder, hammered dulcimer, percussion; Steve Lacey on guitar |
| ¯ | Jock O'Hazeldean (Child Ballad #293) | vocals |
| Daemon Lover (Child Ballad #243) | vocals, Appalachian dulcimer | |
| Love Henry (Child Ballad #68) | vocals, autoharp | |
| Lady Diamond (Child Ballad #269) | vocals | |
| Willie of Winsbury (Child Ballad #100) | vocals, autoharp; Chic Callas on cello | |
| Well Below the Valley (Child Ballad #21) | vocals; Chorus: Lorelei Andrews, Susan Keogh, Ceilidh Friends | |
| Grit's Tune (© G. Laskin/M. Cameron) | Appalachian dulcimers | |
| Bold William Taylor (traditional) | vocals | |
| Tarry Trousers (traditional) | vocals, autoharp | |
| Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy (traditional) | vocals, Appalachian dulcimer |
Sands on the Shore (2007)
This CD took long to complete, but I think it has been worth it. Like "Lilies", this CD has 60 minutes worth of ballads, many of them performed a capella. Of the 17 tracks, there are 7 Child Ballads (traditional ballads collected by Francis J. Child), and 3 of my own compositions. This album is only available on CD, however, if you want a cassette, please let me know.
REVIEWS: stay tuned...this recording is too new yet to have been reviewed.
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| ¯ | M'en Revenant de Bordeaux (French Canadian Traditional) | a capella with chorus: Steve Goff, Steve Lacey, Dawn Lacey, Marilyn Morrison, Kate Tompkins, Ray Bethke |
| In the Month of January (Scottish Traditional) | a capella | |
| Kate's Ballad (©1998 M. Cameron - SOCAN) | a capella with chorus: Steve Goff, Steve Lacey, Dawn Lacey, Caitlin Lacey, Marilyn Morrison, Kate Tompkins, Ray Bethke | |
| Lament of a Miner's Wife (©2000 M. Cameron - SOCAN) | Appalachian dulcimer, recorders | |
| Whummil Bore (Scottish Traditional - Child # 27) | a capella with eggs | |
| Young Benjie (Scottish Traditional - Child # 86) | a capella | |
| Down by the Willow Garden (American Traditional) | Autoharp | |
| Wee Wee Man (Scottish Traditional - Child # 38) | a capella | |
| Dick Turpin and the Lawyer (Canadian Traditional) | a capella with spoons & chorus: Steve Goff, Steve Lacey, Dawn Lacey, Caitlin Lacey, Marilyn Morrison, Kate Tompkins, Ray Bethke | |
| Lamkin (Scottish Traditional - Child # 93) | a capella | |
| Branwyn's Pleasure (©1998 M. Cameron - SOCAN) | Appalachian dulcimer with recorders | |
| Still Her Answer to me was No (English Traditional) | a capella | |
| ¯ | I Have Four Brothers (English Traditional - Child # 46) | a capella with chorus: Steve Goff, Steve Lacey, Dawn Lacey, Caitlin Lacey, Marilyn Morrison, Kate Tompkins, Ray Bethke |
| ¯ | A Week Before Easter (English Traditional) | a capella |
| Maid on the Shore (English Traditional - Child # 43) | a capella | |
| Sands of the Shore (Harry Staunton/Henry Penther 1911) | recorders and guitar: Steve Lacey; with chorus: Dawn Lacey, Caitlin Lacey, Marilyn Morrison, Kate Tompkins | |
| Tamlin (English Traditional - Child # 39) | a capella; recorded live at a concert in Athabasca, AB. |
There are three ways to order my albums:
1. You can order my albums by emailing me your request. The small chart below will give you an idea of the prices without shipping. I will email you back with the total cost and instructions, and await your payment. (For shipments to International destinations, please email me for shipping costs.)
| ALBUM TITLE | CD PRICE | TAPE PRICE | ||
| Canada | USA | Canada | USA | |
| One Evening as I Rambled | $ 18.00 | $ 16.00 | $ 7.00 | $ 6.00 |
| Lilies Among the Bushes | $ 20.00 | $ 18.00 |
available upon request |
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| Sands of the Shore | $ 20.00 | $ 18.00 | available upon request | |
2. Print off this PDF form - album order form - and mail it to me with your payment. (For shipments to International destinations, please email me for shipping costs.)
(Note: the order form contains recordings listed for Ceilidh Friends, Steve Lacey, and Dawn Lacey. Visit their pages to find out more.)
3. Pay now using PayPal
| One Evening as I Rambled CD | CD-MKC3968 | |
| One Evening as I Rambled Tape | TP-MKC3968 | |
| Lilies Among the Bushes | MKC-97 | |
| Sands of the Shore | TMCCD07 | |
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