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Alan McMillan
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
Have a Listen
- Here There and Everywhere - Beatles
- Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
- Pure Imagination - Bricusse and Newley
- Tiny Dancer - Elton John
- Passaggio - Ludovico Einaudi
- Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
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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
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