This is the only version of this song that I've heard that is in line with the sentiment of the lyrics of this song. Considering the song is a lament, the jaunty feel that is usually used when this song is performed is not really appropriate. I really love this version.
This is the only version of this song that I've heard that is in line with the sentiment of the lyrics of this song. Considering the song is a lament, the jaunty feel that is usually used when this song is performed is not really appropriate. I really love this version.
While this version may not be to the taste of those accustomed to studio recordings with instrumental backing, it's still great to hear one of the tradition-bearers of Gaelic music putting the song forward, and to be able to appreciate his way with a song.
Are the pictures from Crimea?
DadsBlueAngel 2 months ago
@DadsBlueAngel - they should mostly be First World War.
animalunaris 2 months ago
Great... but can't beat the Julie Fowlis version ;>
nighthawk006phoenix 5 months ago
This is the only version of this song that I've heard that is in line with the sentiment of the lyrics of this song. Considering the song is a lament, the jaunty feel that is usually used when this song is performed is not really appropriate. I really love this version.
nerdtek 1 year ago 6
@nerdtek fair and good comment...
Gaelforced 1 year ago
This is the only version of this song that I've heard that is in line with the sentiment of the lyrics of this song. Considering the song is a lament, the jaunty feel that is usually used when this song is performed is not really appropriate. I really love this version.
nerdtek 1 year ago 3
Uill, tha sin math ri cluintinn. Thanks for uploading, a graidh.
dathnafala 2 years ago
Great post, still again, animalunaris! I especially appreciate the lyrics in both Gaelic and English! Thank you!
LindsayCurran 2 years ago
I love this song. I have not heard it for ages. Thanks for the upload!!!!
Corridoamor 2 years ago
Ah animalunaris, many thanks for posting this!
While this version may not be to the taste of those accustomed to studio recordings with instrumental backing, it's still great to hear one of the tradition-bearers of Gaelic music putting the song forward, and to be able to appreciate his way with a song.
Móran taing dhuibh, gu dearbh.
MacEachaidh 2 years ago
Is it from Alan Lomax collection?
Donegal 2 years ago
Again, recorded from the BBC website so I'm not sure where it was from originally. I just held the microphone up to the speakers!
animalunaris 2 years ago
Hmm, it seems to be working for other people? Not sure, sorry!
animalunaris 2 years ago
Beautiful, albeit heart wrenching.
Wishuey 2 years ago 2