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“The vocals are equal parts soothing and haunting. The violin plucks in the
background eventually morph into what sounds like an entire orchestra. The
instrumental paints a picture of getting lost in a fantasy world; perhaps even in
your own mind.” Teal Cheese about Sam MacAdam’s second single, “Longsands”
Sam MacAdam is a Glasgow based alt-folk singer-songwriter, harpist, and violinist
who creates textures with dense harmonies, classical instrumentation and pithy
lyrics.
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Sam MacAdam is an award winning harpist, violinist, and singer-songwriter from
Glasgow. With a first class honours degree from the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland, Sam’s work draws on both classical music along with traditional Scottish
culture and contemporary innovation. She is currently studying an MA in
songwriting at UWS.
Sam is both a composer and collaborator, with her music appearing on compilation
albums and The Willow Trio’s debut EP. Sam has been involved with projects that
have been funded by the UK Harp Association, Creative Scotland, Glasgow
Connected Arts Network and TASGADH and aims to bring music and art into rural
communities and to children with limited access to the arts.
Sam explores human emotions in her songwriting, and aims to world build within
her compositions and work, taking the listener on a journey with her.