https://musical1.com/michael-marra Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:35:24 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/394/theres-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/394 none other than Scottish soul legend and Average White Band founder/leade Alan Gorrie.
More information is available at Optimistic Sound's Bandcamp site.
The download single is available to Pre-order at Optimistic Sound's Bandcamp site . It is released
on 06th November 2015. 
All proceeds from the sale of the single will go directly to Optimistic Sound.
The artwork for the single is by Sharyn Agnew. ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2015 15:32:46 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/393/the-big-noise-effect-researchers-tracking-the-lives-of-a-generation-immersed-in-music https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/393 The findings, from a team led by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health, include evidence that Big Noise:
   Improves confidence, pride and self-esteem
   has the potential to support participants to lead fuller and healthier lives
   has the potential to quickly generate greater social benefits than the costs of delivery
   participants have higher school attendance
   offers respite and protection to the most vulnerable
 Read the full press release from Sistema Scotland at their website to read more positive information on the research findings.
Optimistic Sound continues to raise funds for the establishment of a Big Noise Orchestra in Dundee.
 
  ]]> Mon, 18 May 2015 16:30:56 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/392/optimistic-sound-ep-four-michael-marra-songs-performed-by-the-hazey-janes https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/392 You can now pre-order your copy of "Optimistic Sound EP" - four Michael Marra songs performed by The Hazey Janes and featuring members of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, with all proceeds of sales going to the Optimistic Sound charity.
Officially released on December 1st, the full EP is only available on CD format. Check out the track listing, artwork and stream "Like Another Rolling Stone" right here ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:45:04 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/391/michael-marra-facebook-page https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/391 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:57:43 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/390/optimistic-sound-fundraising-update https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/390 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 11:22:41 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/389/you-say-harmless-i-say-hermless https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/389 Wed, 21 May 2014 19:15:10 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/388/martin-and-eliza-carthy-cover-michael-marra https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/388 Sat, 10 May 2014 16:44:55 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/387/mother-glasgow https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/387 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:01:22 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/386/resolis-remembers-a-highland-tribute-to-michael-marra-sold-out https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/386 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:59:28 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/385/loudon-wainwright-sings-hermless https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/385 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:30:22 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/384/loudon-wainwright-sings-hermless https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/384 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:30:20 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/383/loudon-wainwright-sings-hermless https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/383 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:29:28 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/382/michael-marra-music-month-2013-14 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/382 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:24:55 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/381/karine-polwart-trio-tribute-to-michael-marra https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/381 Part two of Karine 's tribute is also now available to view at Folk Radio Karine Polwart website Karine Polwart Facebook page ]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:29:51 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/380/optimistic-sound-quiz-night https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/380 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 08:54:02 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/379/new-portrait-of-mr-michael-marra https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/379 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:28:19 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/378/optimistic-sound https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/378 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:24:10 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/377/an-optimistic-sound-a-tribute-to-michael-marra-line-up https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/377 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:47:26 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/376/an-optimistic-sound-a-tribute-to-michael-marra-sold-out https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/376 You can see Andrew, Matthew and Alice from The Hazey Janes singing Michael's song "Monkey Hair" . A song originally released on his "Gaels Blue" album And remember - " Don't let heart get weary   Don't let your lip go down   Pander to the bright and cheery   And make the optimistic sound"   From "Like Another Rolling Stone" written by Michael Marra originally released on "On Stolen Stationery" ]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:19:15 +0100 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/375/frida-kahlo-takes-up-residence-in-the-tay-bridge-bar https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/375 ]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:48:03 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/374/synchronise-our-eyebrows-vincent-rattray-exhibition https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/374 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:03:13 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/372/all-will-be-well-tribute-concert-reviews https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/372 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:26:45 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/371/concert-for-el-sistema-scotland-dundee-project-photos https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/371 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:05:22 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/369/michael-marra-all-will-be-well-a-televison-tribute https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/369     ]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:43:06 +0000 https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/368/bbc-scotland-tribute-programmes-to-michael-marra https://musical1.com/michael-marra/blog/368 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:27:48 +0000