Many years ago on the island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island to you and me), giant stone statues known as Moai stood watch over a lush, green landscape.

 

As the years passed, more and more Moai were carved. The people became so focused on creating new statues that they forgot to replace the trees they cut down to move them. Eventually the last tree fell, the forests vanished, and the island changed forever.

 

Most of the Moai didn’t mind. They could still watch the stars, the waves and the passing of time. But a small few felt something was missing.

 

They loved music.

 

Legend says these musical Moai left Rapa Nui and travelled the world searching for songs that could still stir the soul. Their journey took them through the Americas, where they discovered mountain music, folk songs and rock and roll. Following the roots of those traditions eventually led them to Scotland.

 

There they found music that felt familiar. Honest songs. Real stories. Music made by people rather than markets.

 

The wandering Moai decided they would no longer simply listen to music. They would make their own.

 

And so the Giant Head Collective was born.

 

Today we still follow the same philosophy. We believe the best songs aren’t manufactured, trend-chased or disposable. They are discovered, nurtured and shared.

 

After all, a song should be able to fill the soul of a Moai… and a human.