Scottish music group Beluga Lagoon released their latest
album, “Tombs O’ The Faeries,” on April 28, 2025. The album consists of 10
tracks, none of which are labeled as “explicit” on streaming platforms.
Beluga Lagoon is a Scottish production company and musical
project that was founded by wildlife film-maker Andrew O'Donnell. Aside from their music projects, they have
released the BBC Scotland series “Roaming in the Wild” and the film series “Sullivan’s
Wild Scotland.”
The balance between the vocals and the background
instrumentals is perfect, even when the vocalist is whispering. The singer has
a strong Scottish accent, so it may be difficult for some listeners to fully
understand everything that is being sung.
The band’s sound combines a love of the outdoors with
traditional sounds and modern lyrics. Lovers of traditional Celtic music will appreciate
the classic storytelling elements on this album that echo across Celtic music
of the past.
This album sounds like it was meant to be listened to on an
outdoor adventure. Each song has an openness to it that gives the sense of
radiating to the sky and to the wilderness. This tracks with the band’s wildlife
production company side.
The music videos for the tracks on the album perfectly fit
with the wildlife aspect of the album and the sense of adventure. They also keep
with the storytelling element of the album that resonates with the history of
Celtic music as a whole.
Aside from the wildlife connections, the songs on the album
also connect to traditional Celtic music in both the sound and the content of
the songs. The sound takes on traditional instruments and rhythms. The songs
discuss places and mythologies that are known throughout Scotland that people
will be able to connect with. The stories alone will speak to a broader
audience, even for those unfamiliar with the traditional stories and places
mentioned.
Overall, this album
is perfect for anyone looking for a soundtrack for an outdoor adventure,
whether that means a cross-country road trip or a camping adventure. The songs
themselves speak to going on adventures and seeing where life takes us.
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