Spencies Tunes

Stenabaugh's Shetland Waltz

Steven, Thank you for the brilliant work you did on creating "Stenabaugh's Shetland Waltz". You absolutely captured everything we talked about and the work you did on developing the arrangement was a joy to be part of. I'm delighted to say that the reaction when the gift was presented was exactly as I'd hoped and I'm sure the waltz will continue to delight and give great pleasure in the coming years. Thank you again for your brilliant work!

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The Laeverick Reel

Steven, I'm absolutely delighted with the tune, and I know Grant and Carol loved it too. It is exactly the kind of "good going" tune I was after, and I can easily imagine Hom Bru or Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag playing it in a set. Huge thanks for getting Gary to do the banjo part too - a fantastic added bonus. Cheers, and thanks for everything, David

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Shaun's Celebration Reel

After a great vist to Shetland in Summer 2011, which included Unst, I came home with all of the CDs of Spencie's Tunes! I have been playing them pretty much continously since! In fact it has inspired me to take up my fiddle after a gap of over 40 years. Imagine my delight to receive my own Spencie's Tune for my 65th Birthday from my dear wife and dancing partner, Alma. It is a gutsy Reel which takes me back to those wild Shetland shores. One day I'll be able to play it myself. Thanks for making this such a personal tune. Shaun

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Alf At Spiggie Hotel Jig

Thank you so much for the wonderful jig that you composed for my 70th birthday. The moment that I heard the opening bars I knew it was a tune that I would love and the guests at Spiggie Hotel for Ailsa's wedding and my birthday fell into a hushed silence as they listened in amazement to that wonderful tune. I even did a little jig in my kilt!!! I really cannot adequately express my gratitude and appreciation; you have made an old man very happy. Thank you. It was a great pleasure to meet you on 06-11-11 and I will treasure the photo that you e-mailed to us.

Alf Clews

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The Captain's Bride

Dear Steven,

Just like to say a huge thank you for the fantastic tune you composed and played for Karl & Joanna on their wedding. They were both just over the moon and the look on their faces as you played just said it all. To have Vicky and Jacqueline able to play along with you, and the peerie stories you told before every tune, made the whole performance so special to the whole family. Steven you are a very talented and special person, and to say you belong to Unst fills everyone with pride. Thank you so much again for all the Gray Tunes. Wishing you all the best in the future and here's to "The Captain's Bride"! Sandra Gray

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 Da Wastside Wedding March

Thank you so much for writing a march for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect and we will treasure the framed manuscript and CD forever!

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 A Reel For Frances

Excellent tune. Good for last figure of the lancers.

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Sonia’s Pride of Erin

Absolutely delighted with the tune. It is catchy and flowing and we can dance the Pride of Erin perfectly to the tune. I have always enjoyed music and dance and when Gibbie thought about a tune I felt it was the best present ever. We are very very pleased and family who have heard it also say it is a terrific tune. Thank you Steven for your talent and skills in writing such a perfect tune.

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 The Graham Huges Two-Step

Steven, Thank you very much for a wonderful tune – Graham used to enjoy all the music & dance evenings very much – he would have thought this was great. Hope to see you when we are in Unst! Mavis

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Just wanted to add another huge thanks ! – got the music and new CD which is brilliant! and having Caitlin’s name on back of CD has just made all of us so grateful and proud!
- will be ordering more for father’s day !!!-
Brilliant!

Marrats Houl Reel

I am very pleased with the tune (Marrats Houl Reel) and grateful, thank you Steven. I will get a lot of pleasure from it.

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Serpentine Reel

Hi Steven, just wanted to again say thanks for the tune (Serpentine Reel) you composed for our wedding, we love it. You have totally captured our personalities in the music and it was such a treat to see you play it at wir hamefarin.

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I used to live in Ollaberry from 1987 till 1998 and learnt to play the fiddle whilst there and played a lot with the Northmavine F&A club and David Hall. Still playing in Huntly where I now live and have just unearthed Pigs Reel and Gibby Gray which I used to play with David and have started playing them again. They are brillent tunes,I really love them, they are so traditional Shetland. Just thought I’d let you know that. I’m thinking about getting one of your new books of tunes, so will be in touch.
all the best
Sarah

Alec's Love O' Da Shetland Isles

Hi there Steven Just to say thanks again for the tune for dad’s 80th – you really did make an auld man very happy! If I can add an even bigger thanks for letting Caitlin play along with you on CD – an experience neither she or I (maybe even you!!!) will ever forget! Thanks again from all of us in Shetland/Dalkeith & Newcastle!xx

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A Reel For Mark

Steven, Very many thanks for the marvelous tune that you composed for Mark’s 40th birthday. Although you have never met him, you captured exactly the right characteristics just from the information and feedback we gave you. He is delighted with it – as are all the family. We were looking for an unusual present for him that would be cherished – and you certainly provided it! Many thanks and best wishes Ruth and Roger, Somerset

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Great Tunes , and a fab idea with the music , Spread the word !
Good Luck for the future ,

Roadside Reel

Steven We are very happy that the bairns commissioned you to write a tune for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. The Roadside Reel is perfect. We absolutely love it and canna wait to hae a dance to it in the Uyeasound Hall sometime soon.

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Spowart's Waltz

Steven, the tune you composed for Marie & Irvine (The Spowart Waltz) is beautiful. The atmosphere at their wedding last Friday when Vicky Gray played the tune was electric (she did you proud), there were a few damp eyes in the hall incuding Marie & Irvine’s. They have had a wee dance by themselves to it again and they absolutely love it. Thank you for putting such feeling and skill into producing this tune. Your talent has reached many ears that hadn’t heard you before. Looking forward to seeing you on TV on Sunday night. Love Joan & Dave x

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