John Mulhearn, from Troon, Ayrshire, began his piping career at the age of 9, initially receiving tuition from his father, Brian. After a short while he started regular lessons with retired Strathclyde Police Pipe Sgt., and double Gold medalist, Angus J. MacLellan, receiving extra tuition in the summers from John D. Burgess among others. A successful competitor he is also interested in electronic music and combines these interests by making modern arrangements of pipe tunes, and this is what he presents on this album.
'The Extraordinary Little Cough' is the result of a childhood spent touring around Scotland’s highland games circuit as a solo piper, and years of interest in exploring different sounds. The tracks are all based around traditional Scottish and Irish bagpipe tunes (with one exception) and try to use those melodies and the stories associated with them to create something new - using electronics, samples and instruments not commonly heard in traditional music.

In addition to John the album features Stephen Stanley (snare drum), Allan MacDonald (vocals), Robert Churchill (French horn), Jamie Bell (guitar) and Bannal (sampled vocals).

A must for fans of experimental Celtic music from the likes of Martyn Bennett.

Track List:-
1) Battle of Waterloo
2) Captain Jack Murray
3) An Long Eirennach
4) Lament for Owen Roe O'Niall
5) Gravel Walks
6) The Little Cascade
7) Jock Wilson's Ball
8) Tiree Bridal Song
9) The Desperate Battle Of The Birds