Backstory:
Virtuous Locket was formed in 2012, in the heart of the historical city of Edinburgh, Scotland. What began as an idea in a small pub among three college friends quickly blossomed into a passion that consumed their lives. Sharing a profound love for traditional Scottish music, they decided to form a band that would blend their heritage with their adoration for indie rock.
The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist, Ewan McLennan, violinist, Liam Stewart and drummer, Niall Ferguson. They began playing in local pubs and gradually caught the attention of the music scene with their unique sound and infectious energy. In 2014, they were discovered by a record label executive during their performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the rest, as they say, is history.
Genre:
Indie Folk Rock
Title:
“Shores of Loch Lomond”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[C] Far beyond the [G] city lights, there’s a [Am] place we used to [Em] go,
[F] Down by the [C] river, under the [G] weeping willow.
[C] Whispered dreams and [G] stolen kisses, [Am] lost in the echo [Em] of time,
[F] You held me [C] close, under the [G] Scottish moonlight.
(Chorus)
[C] Take me back to the [G] shores of Loch Lomond,
[Am] Where we danced under the [Em] starry night.
[F] In your arms, I found my [C] freedom,
[G] Lost in the rhythm, of our [C] hearts’ delight.
(Verse 2)
[C] The wind sang our [G] song, as we [Am] walked along the [Em] pebbled path,
[F] And the echoes [C] of our laughter, [G] still linger in my heart.
[C] Through the mist and [G] the heather, [Am] we vowed to never part [Em],
[F] But time is cruel, and [C] no lock holds as [G] strong as the heart.
(Chorus)
[C] Take me back to the [G] shores of Loch Lomond,
[Am] Where we danced under the [Em] starry night.
[F] In your arms, I found my [C] freedom,
[G] Lost in the rhythm, of our [C] hearts’ delight.
The Bands Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is undoubtedly Isla MacDonald. A literature professor from the University of Edinburgh, Isla has been following Virtuous Locket since their early days playing in local pubs.
Testimonial:
“I’ve watched Virtuous Locket grow from their humble beginnings to the massive success they are today. Their music speaks directly to my heart, it’s like they’ve put the essence of Scotland into their songs. Every strum, every beat and every word resonates with me. Their song “Shores of Loch Lomond” is simply magical. It has the power to transport me back to my beloved homeland. For me, Virtuous Locket isn’t just a band, they’re the soundtrack to my life.”