The Glen (Levi Heron Edit)

Album: released as a single (2025)
Charted: 24
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  • Levi Heron is a DJ and producer from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. He is known for his energetic and genre-blending productions, spanning techno, trance, hardstyle, and what he calls "Ceil-Tech" - a fusion of ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance music) with modern electronic styles. "The Glen (Levi Heron Edit)" is a 2025 dance remix by him, reimagining the folk song "The Glen" by Beluga Lagoon, a musical project founded by Scottish artist Andrew O'Donnell.
  • Beluga Lagoon's original folk version is a nostalgic reflection on rural life and the longing for simpler times. Heron's remix transforms this sentiment into a highland-flavored dance track, blending traditional themes with contemporary beats.
  • Levi Heron's remix of "The Glen" was originally created as a 50th birthday gift for his mother, Shona. He played the track for the first time in public at her birthday party at Stornoway Golf Club in January 2025. Heron uploaded it to his SoundCloud and shared a video on TikTok, where it subsequently went viral. Released on May 9, 2025, the remix entered the UK Singles Chart a couple of weeks later.

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