In 1986 Ian made a series of improvisations designed as a utilitarian aid for some tapestry student friends at Edinburgh Art College, hence the title, Soundtracks For Weaving. Obviously, this was wishful thinking and they carried on listening to Radio 1 while working, but he liked the music anyway, and kept it on a cassette to listen to. He digitised it a few years ago and although it was just for his own personal listening, he thought it might be of interest to the wider wor