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The following is an extract from the January Box & Fiddle magazine. A new release from the much loved and greatly respected Gordon Pattullo is always a highly anticipated event and Gordon's many fans will be delighted with this exceptional DVD, which is the follow-up to the much acclaimed Volume One. I would add from the outset that this DVD, in keeping with standard of Volume One, benefits immensely from excellent technical and artistic values, which are so often lacking in DVD productions. The DVD has been shot in 16:9 which will delight everyone who has invested in a widescreen television. To produce 1 hour 43 minutes of quality television production is neither easy nor cheap and all involved in the production of this outstanding DVD should be warmly congratulated in delivering a high quality broadcast product. As in Volume One, the show is hosted superbly throughout by the excellent humour and professionalism of Bill Torrance, who is without question one of Scotland's finest broadcasters. Bill's interaction with Gordon and his relaxed style, combined with fabulous musical content from Gordon and his friends, makes for an excellent evening's television for all who love Scottish accordion music played to the highest possible standard. In short this DVD delivers on all fronts and will provide the viewer with hours of viewing pleasure in the cold winter months that lie ahead. Musically the DVD contains such well known tunes as The Rakes of Kildare, Highland Laddie, Kenmuir's On and Awa, The Drunken Piper, Bonnie Dundee, Margaret's Waltz, Boil Them Cabbage Down, Turkey in the Straw, Martelette, The Laird and the Mason, The Plaza Polka, Maple Sugar, Itchy Fingers, The Devil's in the Kitchen, The Mason's Apron and the beautiful and evocative Ashokan Farewell. The DVD also includes the lovely Caroline's Waltz featuring Gordon's son Fraser on low whistle, a tune Gordon composed for his daughter and an excellent Old Tyme Fiddle Reels set from fiddle player Angela MacEachern. Gordon's son Fraser is also featured playing his small pipes and low whistle on The Water is Wide. As well as being rich in excellent musical content the DVD contains feature material demonstrating various Scottish crafts handed down through the generations, presented in an informal way, which is neither boring nor pretentious and is both interesting and highly educational. For example, Fin Moore will demonstrate how Scottish smallpipes are made, Sid Mitchell, a member and instructor from the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, will show us how to build a dry stane dyke, Joe Aitken will take us back to the era of the Clydesdale horse, we learn how to make a shepherd's crook and the effervescent and charismatic John Carmichael, in conversation with Gordon, will take us through the inner workings of the accordion. Special mention should be made of the excellent Gordon Pattullo Ceilidh Band, which comprises of Angela MacEachern, John Crawford, Brian Cruickshank, Billy Thom, Billy Young and Gordon's son Fraser - all tremendous musicians in their own right who expertly support Gordon throughout this fine recording. I found this DVD extremely enjoyable and interesting to watch, not just from a musical perspective, but from a human interest angle as well. It really does have something for everyone and has been presented and produced the highest possible standard. If you're looking for that last minute Christmas present then this fabulous DVD would make an excellent gift that will provide plenty of glitz and sparkle long after the Christmas tree has been recycled.