David Kilpatrick
David Kilpatrick
Solo singer-songwriter and tunesmith playing British fingerstyle steel and nylon string guitar, and historic instruments. Scots and Irish influences.
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Over Edinburgh
Over Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Scotland!) is a wonderful city in summer and if you've been there, the chances are you have ended your night out as the sun rose again. As much a cameo of the festival city, as a love song...
Independent artist David Kilpatrick drops "Over Edinburgh", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This is the unmistakable sound of British, and it will especially appeal to acoustic folk fans. "Over Edinburgh" has peaked at number 3 on the SoundClick Acoustic Folk chart. Producers and creators can license "Over Edinburgh" directly through David Kilpatrick's SoundClick page for $25.00.
Mist on the Shore
Mist on the Shore
Impressions of return to a western island, a small boat and waters lapping a mooring shrouded by mist. Guitar instrumental.
"Mist on the Shore" is a licensable Acoustic Guitar track by David Kilpatrick, available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, giving the song its signature feel. The British influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to acoustic guitar fans. It has peaked at #16 in Acoustic and #6 in Acoustic Guitar on the SoundClick charts. This acoustic guitar track is ready to license for $25.00 on SoundClick — ideal for content creators, filmmakers, and independent producers.
When I Was Young
When I Was Young
I wrote this song, with a tune derived from central European traditions, around about 1970 - many years before the wars in the Balkans. I found it in a folder of teenage jottings.
"When I Was Young" by David Kilpatrick is an Acoustic Folk production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of acoustic folk in British, this track speaks for itself. It has peaked at #10 in Acoustic and #1 in Acoustic Folk on the SoundClick charts. Looking for an Acoustic Folk track to license? "When I Was Young" by David Kilpatrick is available on SoundClick for $25.00.
The Red Rigs o' Lang Syne
The Red Rigs o' Lang Syne
Aimed at the (very few) Scots who look backwards rather than forwards and rather fancy themselves in another Jacobite rebellion!
SoundClick artist David Kilpatrick presents "The Red Rigs o' Lang Syne", an outstanding release in the Traditional Celtic genre. Featuring acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The British influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to traditional celtic fans. "The Red Rigs o' Lang Syne" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Traditional Celtic chart. "The Red Rigs o' Lang Syne" can be licensed directly on SoundClick for $25.00, making it accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Oak Leaves Falling
Oak Leaves Falling
An autobiographical song - Autumn 1968, woods near our homes in South Yorkshire. Written for Shirley in 2001, prompted by a sepia print of the photo I took that day. Well, would you be happy to have oak leaves carefully added to your hair?
SoundClick artist David Kilpatrick offers "Oak Leaves Falling", an Acoustic Folk track available to license. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. With a tone that is fall and autumn, David Kilpatrick's track connects on an emotional level. "Oak Leaves Falling" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #13 in Acoustic and #2 in Acoustic Folk. Need a beat for your next project? "Oak Leaves Falling" is available to license on SoundClick for $25.00.
Take Me Back to 1969
Take Me Back to 1969
This song just strikes a chord with audiences everywhere - even if the year needs changing. 'Someone went ahead of me, and turned the signposts round...' - the story of my life!
"Take Me Back to 1969" by David Kilpatrick is an Acoustic Folk production available on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The track creates a listening experience that feels love, summer and romance. "Take Me Back to 1969" has reached the top 10 on the main SoundClick Acoustic chart. Looking for an Acoustic Folk track to license? "Take Me Back to 1969" by David Kilpatrick is available on SoundClick for $25.00.
Be Still My Heart
Be Still My Heart
A new song in the manner of lutenists of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean courts played on a Lowden S35C guitar
"Be Still My Heart" is a licensable Acoustic Guitar track by David Kilpatrick, available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, giving the song its signature feel. The British influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to acoustic guitar fans. It has peaked at #15 in Acoustic and #4 in Acoustic Guitar on the SoundClick charts. This acoustic guitar track is ready to license for $25.00 on SoundClick — ideal for content creators, filmmakers, and independent producers.
Lochside
Lochside
A short celtic guitar piece on a familiar Scottish theme.
SoundClick artist David Kilpatrick presents "Lochside", an outstanding release in the Acoustic Guitar genre. Featuring acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The British influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to acoustic guitar fans. "Lochside" has peaked at #15 in the Acoustic Guitar category on SoundClick. "Lochside" can be licensed directly on SoundClick for $25.00, making it accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Old Soldiers Never Cry
Old Soldiers Never Cry
A song for the veterans of all wars and any wars - not a lament, nor a protest, but a comment on the passing of time and the nature of men at war. Strong chorus and rythm.
SoundClick artist David Kilpatrick offers "Old Soldiers Never Cry", an Acoustic Folk track available to license. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This is the unmistakable sound of Navy, and it will especially appeal to acoustic folk fans. "Old Soldiers Never Cry" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #14 in Acoustic and #1 in Acoustic Folk. If you need a type beat with the feel of Poppy, "Old Soldiers Never Cry" is available to license on SoundClick for $25.00.
Laidlaw's Last Lament
Laidlaw's Last Lament
An atmospheric Border Scots ballad in the auld tradition: how 'the Piper of Loos' saved the 7th Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers in October 1915.
SoundClick artist David Kilpatrick offers "Laidlaw's Last Lament", a Traditional Celtic track available to license. Featuring acoustic, guitarist and fingerstyle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. Representing the charismatic sound of traditional celtic in British, this track speaks for itself. "Laidlaw's Last Lament" has reached the top 10 on the main SoundClick World chart. Need a beat for your next project? "Laidlaw's Last Lament" is available to license on SoundClick for $25.00.
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I've been writing and playing songs and tunes since teenage years in folk clubs and pubs. I co-organise the Kelso Friday night live music sessions at the Cross Keys (hosted singaround 7.45-10pm) and Cobbles Inn (10-12pm open mic with The Cobbles Band) with the help of many friends. All welcome! Visit us at kelsofolkandlive co uk.
It is worth clicking on the tab because the sound quality of my tracks is far higher than the auto player on this page. Many can be streamed or downloaded at 320KBps and the enhancement for solo guitar/voice far exceeds the benefit you get for highly compressed band recordings. My recordings are full dynamic, not compressed.
Just select Hi-Fi for the first song, and an MP3 high bitrate window will open - you will still get a sequence of songs. Most of my downloads are free, but some 320KBps tracks are paid-for. These are selected because they make up my main instrumental album.
I now have a YouTube page and have started doing some video recordings for fun: @daviddkilpatrick
I have mainly played Lowden guitars since 1999. I current play a 1985 S5FN (nylon string), 1986 S22 (jumbo O-size mahogany/cedar), and 1995 S32 (small body rosewood/spruce). I also play my own 1997-built Martin 'kit' Grand Auditorium rosewood/spruce, a Sigma OM-T, Furch Little Jane, Tacoma Papoose, Guild 8-string baritone, Vintage V880 parlour guitar and Gordon Giltrap signature model, a Troubadour mahogany/spruce classical and an Adam Black 12-string. And that's just the guitars... also viola, mandolin, mandola, waldzither, bouzouki, Appalachian dulcimer, low D whistle, keyboards.
Band/artist history
Did a lot from 1968 to 1974 in South Yorkshire folk clubs, took a long break to bring up family and build my photographic and publishing businesses, moved to Scotland in 1988, started doing music and writing tunes and songs regularly again in 1996, never stopped except for a quiet patch during Covid. Sound familiar?
In 1970 I narrowly avoided joining a psychedelic experimental band and going on tour in France. The band's van and gear was stolen on the second day on the road after crossing the channel. I've played as a social activity in many parts - USA, Spain, Turkey, Germany - and with friends as The Cobbles Band did a one-week trip to Italy supporting the main act at the 2023 Introdacqua Music Festival. In the last year I've been invited to play and been handed a fee without asking for one, several times. I/we usually play for charity or to support professional guests at events we are helping with. I can now afford new strings!
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I play live, mainly for local events in pubs, restaurants and at festivals, fairs and markets. Much of this involves accompanying other musicians and they in turn accompany me. I also do solo performances.
Your musical influences
Been rethinking this one. Countless early influences but Steeleye Span, Fairport, Pentangle, Jansch, Renbourn, most so. Today, Tony McManus, Ian Melrose, Pierre Bensusan, and countless local musicians in Scotland.
What equipment do you use?
I record using AKG C2000B, Behringer C2 (two of), small Yamaha mixing desk, various preamps and a Roland VS880EX digital 8-track converted to operate with CompactFlash. But most often now I record direct to iPhone or Mac. Live, my guitars are often fitted with a dual source pickup, whether magnetic+piezo, mic+piezo, undersaddle+soundboard sensor. I run through a Boss AD-5 or AD-10 into PA systems, or play direct using an AER Alpha 40 for guitar and vocal.
Anything else?
I used to import guitars, bouzoukis and mandolas from Romania to my own specifications, and sell them under my own Troubadour label. That's ended as the costs rose too much and the logistics became more complex. If you find one of 'mine' for sale, it's usually much better than the equivalent retail standard version. Example, my Blondel travel guitar uses a three-part laminated maple and acacia neck with no steel bar inside, a rosewood fingerboard, reshaped headstock and bridge, superior tuners and natural unstained solid spruce top and maple sides with laminated lime (for the back) woods. The balance, playability and sound are well above the standard of the Ozark, Blue Moon or other rebranded variants of the same HORA original design - I paid extra for the modifications.
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This song is really special!!💜
This song is really special!!💜