Rognavald Brusasson – Alan Nicholson

The two-step Rognvald Brusason was composed by Shetland accordionist Alan Nicholson.  Those of you who dance to us regularly will know that it is this two-step which we use to balance up the band at the beginning of the evening. It has almost become our signature tune!

  • Ragnvald Brusasson (died 1046), son of Brusi Sigurdsson, was Earl of Orkney jointly with Thorfinn Sigurdsson from about 1037 onwards. His life is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga
  • The Orkneyinga Saga says of Rognvald:
  • Rognvald was one of the handsomest of men, with a fine head of golden hair, smooth as silk. At an early age he grew to be tall and strong, earning a great reputation for his shrewdness and courtesy …
Rognvald-BrusasonDownload

Backing Tracks: Note that you can download the file and adjust the tempo of the track via the three dots on the RH side of the files below.

Rognavald Brussason: Acc 1, Acc2, Fiddles 1 & 2, Piano, Bass, Drums
Rognavald Brussason: Acc 1, Acc2, Fiddles 1 & 2, Bass, Drums
Rognavald Brussason: Acc2, Fiddles 1 & 2, Piano, Bass, Drums
Lead Accordion – Ian Muir, Fiddle – Ali McCan, Harmony Accordion – John Browne, Keyboard – Judith Muir, Double Bass – James Hamilton, Drums – Graham Hamilton

Please Note:

Wherever possible we have acknowledged the composer and publisher of the tunes used. These sets are for personal use only and should only be used in this context. They should not copied for use elsewhere without permission.