![]() ![]() We recently put a book of Scott’s lyrics out and I listened to every single song and read every single lyric and was still like – f*****g hell. It’s amazing to have an album that’s 13 years old and still inspires artists today, because it still inspires me everyday. These are his words and they should be shared by all of us. ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’ was said to be a breakup album - I’ve never seen a breakup album bring so many people together.”Īs the band collected the award, Grant Hutchison said, “I don’t why you’re clapping for us we didn’t write any of it! All of us can come at it from the same place that all of you can - this was and is Scott’s album. Pass it on - make tiny changes like Scott said. Imagine introducing ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’ to someone new and the possibility of them finding their new favourite album. Frightened Rabbit didn’t make music to win awards, the biggest award we can give them is to listen to their music. ![]() I remember being in Scott and Grant’s flat a couple of days after they mixed the record - he pressed play and from the opening guitar lines of ‘The Modern Leper’ I knew my friends had created something very special. Frightened Rabbit and this album changed my life for the better and I know I’m just one of thousands connected with like minded souls across the globe, but they never forgot their roots and where they’re from. My life wouldn’t be the same without the amazing human beings who created this record. James Graham said, “I’m honoured to be here. ![]() And built a community of FRABBITs who continue to do really brilliant things in Scott’s memory.” It’s more than just a record, it’s made us feel less alone and it saved many of us. This record should be the benchmark of the Scottish Album of the Year Award and this level of songwriting reflects years of hard work. ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’ is the most honest and heartbreaking record that I know. I’m feeling really emotional so bear with me! This album and the people who wrote it enriched our lives and soundtracked the very best of our lives. ![]() Sandra Gordon said, “It is such an honour for us to stand here tonight and to present this award to our friends and to celebrate an album that means so much to us and to many of you here tonight. Presenting the award was Sandra Gordon (Fundraising Officer, Tiny Changes) and James Graham (Twilight Sad). The winner was ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’ by Frightened Rabbit. This year’s inaugural Modern Scottish Classic winner was chosen by 2021’s Longlisted artists as an album from Scotland’s past that still inspires music being made today. With special performances from 2020’s winner Nova plus Sacred Paws, Bemz and more to commemorate each previous SAY Award winning album, the ceremony was a poignant mix of reflection, celebration and recognition of the strength and diversity of Scotland’s musical output. This is nuts!”Ĭelebrating 10 incredible years of The SAY Award, the event recognised Scotland’s musical past while looking to the future, awarding Frightened Rabbit - ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’ the Modern Scottish Classic Award while LVRA was named the Sound of Young Scotland. I’d like to thank everyone, the SMIA and you all for being here. I want to thank everyone who has bought and played the album, I’d like to dedicate this to Mick our booking agent who passed away last week. The album was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2021 and now holds the coveted title of Scottish Album of the Year, with the band collecting a £20,000 prize and bespoke trophy.Ĭollecting the prize, Stuart Braithwaite said, “I really was not expecting this, I have not thought of anything to say other than thank you and I wish I’d got steaming! This has been a really mental year for the band and this is just another thing we never thought would happen. It is their third UK Top 10 charting album and reached Number 1 in the UK album charts within the first week of its release in February 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘As The Love Continues’ is Mogwai’s tenth studio album and the band’s first SAY Award win, having been Shortlisted four times previously and Longlisted in 2015. On Friday night, the winner of Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, was announced as Mogwai – ‘As The Love Continues’ at a stunning award ceremony in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, as the country’s music industry reunited once more after a turbulent 18 months. PLUS, FRIGHTENED RABBIT WIN THE FIRST EVER MODERN SCOTTISH CLASSIC AWARD WHILE LVRA IS CROWNED THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND 2021 SCOTLAND’S MUSIC INDUSTRY REUNITED ONCE AGAIN TO WATCH MOGWAI COLLECT £20,000 PRIZE AND COVETED TITLE, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE SAY AWARD ![]()
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