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~ Original Music~

These are videos perfomed live in various venues near Appomattox, Virginia.
Evan Murch on violin; Hannah Murch on violin, Sam Murch on cello, Ben Murch, Sr. on guitar;
Jesse Murch on guitar; Elijah Murch on pennywhistle.


*Victory at Stirling Bridge* by Evan Murch	*8th Scot Jig* by Jesse and Evan Murch	*The Death of Death* by Jesse Murch
The Battle of Stirling Bridge was the first major victory in the First War for Scottish Independence in 1297. William Wallace and Andrew Morney drew the forces of King Edward over the small bridge, and used it to cut them off from the rest of their forces. Though outnumbered, they slaughtered the English troops and secured their freedom. The battle was nothing like the fictionalized account in Braveheart, but was every bit as a miraculous.	An original Scottish jig. So-named because we're about one-eighth Scottish (and we've put every ounce of that blood in this tune!). Performed live HILLCROFT, a beautiful 300-acre private sanctuay with a replica of an 18th century village, situated in Spout Spring, Virginia	A Celtic/Classical piece based on 1st Corinthians 15, that Death, the last enemy of man, is swallowed up in victory in Christ. Performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in downtown Appomattox, Virginia

*Euroclydon* by Evan, Jesse, Sam and Ben Murch	Soli Deo Gloria by Evan Murch	*Sola Gratia* by Evan Murch
This song was written collaberatively by all the Murch siblings. Each person wrote their own part to this song. The name comes from the huge storm in the Mediterranean that lasted two weeks, and shipwrecked the Apostle Paul as he was being transported to Rome in 59 AD for trial before Nero. It's a stormy piece.	Soli Deo Gloria is Latin for "for the glory of God alone, one of the "five solas" of the Protestant Reformation and of the Scottish Covenanters. It reflects the truth that everything that we do while on earth is for God's glory alone, and not our own. Performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee, Appomattox, Virginia.	Sola Gratia is Latin for "by grace alone", one of the "five solas" of the Protestant Reformation and of the Scottish Covenanters. It reflects the truth that salvation and eternal life are only available by the unearned favor of God alone, and not by any goodness or good works of our own. Performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in historic Appomattox, Virginia.

Buchanan Reel by Evan Murch	Straight Jaw Jig by Hannah & Evan Murch	Conquest (Psalm 3) by Evan Murch
An original Scottish reel. The Murch Family, known as "Murchie" until the early 18th century when it was shortened, was a sept of the Clan Buchanan. George Buchanan was the tutor of King James VI of Scotland who also became King James I of England, and authorized the printing of the King James Version of the Bible. Performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in historic downtown Appomattox, Virginia	Evan & Hannah Murch composed this un-named jig. Ben threatened that he would pick a name out of a biological dictionary if they delayed in naming it. They delayed. So, true to his threat, Ben named it "The Orthognathous Jig". This word means "Having a jaw that does not project or recede, so that the facial profile is nearly vertical". The definition has prevailed and we have dubbed this tune The Straight Jaw Jig! Performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in historic downtown Appomattox, Virginia	An original Classical piece with a distinct Celtic flavor written and arranged by Evan Murch. This is an experimental piece. The parts were played individually and put together on the computer. Synthesized drums were added after recording. We're working on lyrics for this song based on Psalm 3, but that's not finished yet.

~ Traditional Celtic Music~


ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN	FLOWERS OF EDINBURGH	BLAIR ATHOL
Fast-paced traditional Irish ballad. Performed live HILLCROFT, a beautiful 300-acre private sanctuay with a replica 18th century village, situated in Spout Spring, Virginia	A traditional Scottish tune, performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in downtown Appomattox, Virginia	Traditional Scottish tune performed at a Pig Pickin' at White Rock Farm in Gladys, Virginia.

CRESTED HENS	SPORTING PADDY	GLENSHEE
A beautiful European piece written by Frenchman, and arranged by Evan Murch for that unique Covenanters flavor. Performed live at Paradise Lake in Spout Spring, Virginia	A jumpin' Celtic reel performed live at Baine's Books & Coffee in downtown Appomattox, Virginia. Ben likes to point out that the name literally means "flirting Irishman".	A traditional Irish tune performed by The Covenanters live at the annual Railroad Festival in historic Downtown Appomattox, Virginia at the Old Courthouse Theatre.

~ Kitchen Table Concert~

These are videos of practice sessions at Covenant Farm, home of the Murch Family.
Evan Murch on violin; Hannah Murch on violin, Sam Murch on cello, Ben Murch, Sr. on guitar;
Jesse Murch on guitar; Elijah Murch on pennywhistle.


DROWSEY MAGGIE A traditional Celtic tune that starts off slow and builds to a lively jig.	8TH SCOT JIG An original Celtic Jig, written by Jesse and Evan Murch. So-named because we're about one-eighth Scottish.	EUROCLYDON is a song written collaberatively by all the Murch siblings that play together. The name comes from the huge storm in the Mediterranean that lasted two weeks, and shipwrecked the Apostle Paul as he was being transported to Rome for trial before Caesar. It's a stormy piece.

THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY A traditional Irish tune featuring Elijah Murch on pennywhistle.	THE GOOD OLD DAYS A song of reminiscence that has familiar feel. A slow, warm tune that has you reflecting on days gone by with fond memories.	CONQUEST (Psalm 3) - An original Classical piece with a distinct Celtic flavor written and arranged by Evan Murch. Synthesized drums were added after recording. This is an experimental piece.

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