Sadhbh Ni Bhruinneallaigh - Liam O Maonlai

[MrCeallaigh]

Aside from all the talk of national influence this music is amazing and as an Englishman with Scots and Irish ancestry it makes me proud, as for the rest, this isle has ALWAYS been tribal in the extreme and regardless of english welsb scots or irish influences or anything else for that matter it will probably always remain tribally diverse

[gaelicflower33]

fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[NolanBryanLynch]

The tune they play after the song...I believe it's called Out On the Ocean, if anybody's interested.

[cmacd505]

is deas liom an cajon!

[caitin55]

no her first name is Sadhbh ( usually pronounced as 'si-ev' but he pronounces it as- 'sow' like how, and her surname is Ní Bhruinneallaigh

[guyfihi]

Is this song about a girl called Bhruinneallaigh? I hear them keep repeating that word, and it sounds like a name to me. I don't know Irish, but I have relatives in Ireland. In any case I like Liam's voice and he did a good job in the soundtrack for Ned Devine.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@guyfihi Yes Saidbh Ni Bhruineallaigh is a Girls name First name and last name and its a song of Courtship

[stcefce]

Hey, what is the tune he plays at the end of the whistle? Thanks.

[d777md]

Irish music is GREAT

[SH3RIFF187]

He sang this at Oranmore Celtic Shore Fest in Galway recently. He stopped and chatted to me after his outstanding performance. What a character! Nil ach aon Liam O'Maonlai!

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@SH3RIFF187 force of nature

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

Who can stand against this? - no external force, no army or malevolent spirit could ever encumber - They would lay down their arms to be wooed by perfection

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

I apologize so .. yunno You tube commenting should be done away with in my opinion - It just incites aggrevation misunderstanding and in some cases hatred - context is always lost

[natty71991]

Wow, this is absolutely new for me. I'm from latin america, and I've only heard this musics on movies or tv, but I reaaaally liked it. I have no idea what it says and I don't quite understand what ppl are arguing about hehehe but I'm definitely gonna hear more of this music and when you decide whether if this is Irish, or Scotish or from Galway Ireland.. I'll read more about this culture :)

[angelabinu]

Goes right in the heart... what can I say...

[hEireannSeanan]

Níl ach aon Liam Ó Maonlaí!!!

[Jabberwocky010]

Ah my mind is slowly exploding with class from the awesomeness of this!

[EZEEKEEL]

What type of whistle does he use towards the end!!??!?! Please msg me the answer! :D lol

[citizenfitz]

@EZEEKEEL It's called a penny whistle.

[ethomson0]

@EZEEKEEL It;s penny whistle tuned to C. whistles in D are more common in Irish music, but C whistles seem to be more popular in Scottish and English tunes. I happen to prefer the C whistle, not because I'm Scots, but because I have really big hands so the D whistle is not as comfortable for me.

[EZEEKEEL]

@ethomson0 Do you happen to know what make this tin whistle is? Is it a clarkes?!



[ethomson0]

@ethomson0 No that's definately not a Clark (I have a bunch). It looks like one of Paul Bushman's composite whistles tuned to C. They're expensive, but if "yer makin moony off'n it" then it's worth the $250. Just do a Google search on Paul Busman composite whistles and you should find them.

[bearrnabas]

And hello to you, Piardog from Bearrnabas up in the North. It's a great song.

[Lilkong100]

my name is sadhbh

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@Lilkong100 what a beautiful name - it just so happened that I was attending the inauguration f my daughters entry into the Bridgins that I heard a little one mention her name was Saidbh. I got to tell you that I wanted to shake the hands of the parents for taking a chance on rejuvinating our birthright.

[RealCanuckian]

It will be a sad, sad day if Gaelic dies. And I agree with Amanda. I grew up in the Maritimes, in Canada. Atlantic Canada is one of the last Bastions of Irish and Scots Gaelic langugae and culture. We make no distinction, as most came here before there was a major division between the two groups. I feel that the division was imposed by others and that is wht you dont see it here.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@RealCanuckian Nice honest opinion - it does go deeper but hey yunno you split that arrow in two and yer spot on - I am always amazed to see a documentary on newfees and hear them talk as if they were my next door neighbour - the division in Scotland and Ireland is not made by the Gaelach of either country because we have a blood tie and neither will deny the other - The Romans - I mean the British influence has made a division but the subject is too large for you tube

[friel1234567890]

Tá an fear seo ag teacht chuig ár scoil amarach

[chakotay1965]

I am deep impressed!!!!! How strong Gàidhlig is :-) Still today and forever :-)

[linkinparkingra]

I hate when people call Irish, or things associated Gaelic. The Irish language is not called Gaelic!

[gary06uk]

@linkinparkingra Dont be daft. What other word is there to describe the shared culture between the celtic parts of Irland and Scotland? Burn

[TheCrosaidi]

@linkinparkingra

It is, the clue is in the name "Gaeilge"

[fartybraindeath]

@linkinparkingra What is now the Gaelic language was brought to what is now Scotland by settlers from Ireland. Ireland and N Scotland formed a single cultural area until only a few centuries ago. The word Gael derives from a Welsh word meaning raider and originally referred to people from Ireland. The Romans called these raiders from Ireland Scoti.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@fartybraindeath You are absolutely correct - but politically today would you not agree as a result of this that the playing field has shifted somewhat - Scots want to be Scots - They don't see themselves as Irish and willl always deny that they are related - it's bizarre

[gary06uk]

It sounds like every so often he's says the word 'sausages'.

[squiresfan]

Liam is a frikkin legend. What a performer. Savage stuff.

[MERILYNMO]

i am greek..and i love everything irish but most of all their music..must be a previous soul or something..lol

[citizenfitz]

Irish soul music! Makes you homsesick for Ireland even if you've never been there.

[FadoIrishPub]

@citizenfitz ridiculous comment

[citizenfitz]

@FadoIrishPub Really? How so?

[FadoIrishPub]

@citizenfitz How can you be home sick for somewhere you have never been? Just doesn't make sense.

[citizenfitz]

@FadoIrishPub Not to you perhaps. But I'm sure there are others who understand.

[lsdvine]

@FadoIrishPub you horrible bastard...haha... why would you just cuss someone for loving a style of music...i bet your not even irish lol

[orangejuicedrink]

he lives 2 minutes away from me ! im best friends with his son cian !

[luxy651]

@orangejuicedrink

Can you tell Liam thank you for the song "If you go". I have been playing it when I need to cry. My husband was killed by a car last week and in a coma. Life support was switched off on Tuesday. I t really helps that I can cry my heart out to this song...away from my little kids Cian and Emily. Music is sometimes a blessing. Please thank him for me. X Claire

[mrbrianquinn]

I know Liam and will pass that on. And our thoughts are with you as we connect with what you're saying here. God bless. Strenght from music a chara.

[lornafleur123]

LOVE IT>> LOVE LIAM..... ID marry him tommorow......pure magical genius...

[sadhbh1234]

Tá sé go maith ag canadh

tá sé ag canadh faoi mo ainm

:) XxX

[MusicIsMyLife6991]

I learned Irish from this man. Unfortunately it's not that helpful because there is no books with it for the spelling. He says so himself "There are no books required for this course" I disagree with that. We need to know the spelling.

[sadhbh1234]

ní caithigh tú níor úsáid mé leabhar

[TheCrosaidi]

@MusicIsMyLife6991

Google- Liam Ó Maonlaí Irish Independent - and you will get the transcripts the transcripts are in pdf format, thees 2 of them, dl them

[MusicIsMyLife6991]

@TheCrosaidi - Thank you so much!

[turd121]

'Sé an t-ainm ceart 'tá ar an 'drum-box' sin ná 'cajon'

[jeremyhillaryboobphd]

kind of reminds me of lyle lovett both in voice and looks, except i cant understand any of it. maybe thats why hahaha

[TheBobbymagee]

The man is a genius

[gaelicflower33]

fab !!! just discoverin this fella, oh his singing irish songs especially give ya shivers!!!!

[Sadhbhishness]

Why is he pronouncing the name that way? What's his dialect? Can't figure it out... He's saying what can be approximated as 'how' but it's pronounced 'Sive'...

[thehivesrock]

@Sadhbhishness its pronounced differently throughout the country. Sadbha is how its spelt in my area, pronounced "sawa" or "a hawa" when you are calling her name or talking directly to her. "Sive" is an english version of the gaelic name. Hope this helps!

[sadhbh1234]

its pronounced sive

[TheCrosaidi]

@sadhbh1234

Sow in conamara, sive in munster

[SSJCuchulainn]

I have a CD of Liam teaching how to speak Irish Gaelic. His voice is so calm and cool and sultry . . . like he's trying to seduce you. . .

[Legaleze50]

LOL. I have the same CD, but had not opened it. When I bought it either I didn't know what I was doing or thought it was music. However, if it's that "sultry", I suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to learn Gaelic.

[Joy133597]

@SSJCuchulainn yes I also have it.

The CD teaches me in parts of lesson, began with "Dia dhuit."

:)

[Frankieireland]

go hÁlainn ar fad.

Ní iarrfainn de spré le Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla

ach Baile Inis Gé is cead éalú ar choinníní.

Curfá:

Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,

A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom.

Fear maith i mbád mé togha fear iomraimh

Fear sluaisid' is láí ar dhá cheann an iomaire.

[bookkeeper57]

Real Irish folk music: sea chanty performed really well here.

[mrlennyman]

Even Liam O,M moving and dancing are Indian like!

[Lochbesda16]

it's crazy how much this sounds like some American hymnals that you would hear in the south and in Appalchia.

[heatherwind]

not as crazy as you might think Lochbesda16 - most of our early American folk songs originated from the Celts and Acadians that immigrated to the Colonies. Songs like this are every bit the forebearers of our American folk tradition, and as such still tugs at the hearts of modern audiences. :)

[kingofdaherbz]

true dat

[ORAquabat]

lol... it's not crazy at all... look where the ancestry in Appalachia and others comes from... Certainly American immigrants didn't just magically invent 'new sounds'. They reached into their collective cultural memory.

[papajaga]

Působivé!

[Ghrathas]

agus an-bhlas Gaeilge ata ag an bhfear seo

[PastryMagician420]

I'm sorry. I accidentally clicked the thumbs down thing. I ment the thumbs up. XP

[yourstory08]

thank you for sharing!

[donivendetta]

music for the soul

[2allpeace]

Amazing song share!! Thank you!

[Mossandmeg]

I absolutely love this, gives me goosepimples, and all the Highland Sessions, but how can you get hold of the CDs, do they exist anymore?

[cosinbrother]

you will find more ike this on my channel

:)

[Gillhoolee]

Well, better ' throw' on a pot of 'tea- this Cape Breton'er is coming over! (lol)

[cosinbrother]

welcome cousin, its brewed! :)

[Gillhoolee]

Good stuff!- You know we like it brewed 'strong enough to stand on'. eh.?

Seriously , thank you for the great site and the effort you must have put into it.

Regards

[ljbabysprite]

The gents and the missies, young and not so alike, all look like they're having a happy time of it with this tune. I guess it's one of those that can bring people together and re-unite a common heritage. Music does that to people. A shared love of the music keeps my mum and pop's families from getting on a row with one another. Me mum and her family are from the Northern Counties of Ireland, pop and his are from county Midlothan, Scotland with me being the only yank among the whole lot.

[PastryMagician420]

My god! That is such an amazing song. One of the best I've heard. Goes straight to my heart. =]

[Laulanmad]

Handsome guy!! As great as the song!

[alanbreathnach]

Name of tune is tiocfaidh tu abhaile liom (you will come home with me)

[Chastalard]

Hi...Briar again...I meant The Rankin Family...forgive the space out.

[Chastalard]

I love Liam! Want to hear something,listen to him singing with the Black family on 'North Country' on a song called 'Grey Dusk of Eve' sooooo haunting. Just perfect!

[Kinger00010]

i love this!!

[johnnycoolman]

What is the name of the tune he plays on the whistle.

[thehivesrock]

It's called "Banish Misfortune" I think. They always play it at weddings around here...

[Kilfarboy]

It's actually Tiocfaidh Tú Abhaile Liom, Will you come home with me.

[seesnap]

liam o maonlai is a very nice guy,

[hallion12]

So long as you all know this is Irish and not Scottish, enough of that shit going on, just like the Uilleann Pipes of Braveheart!!! Go raibh maith agatsa. Tabhair aire don ceol, cultur, an dteanga agus an Tir. Nil cead ag aon duine eile ghoid ar cultur.

[amandaberesford]

Petty, petty. typical anglo-nationalist.

[amandaberesford]

And what "shit" would you actually be referring to? Maybe like Bothy Band "borrowing" Fionnaghuala?

[mhicnanolc]

Is Fionnaguala a Scottish song?

[amandaberesford]

Yes, well it's a Gaelic song, as much as that classifies as a 'Scottish' song. Some may disagree on that point.

Mícheál Ó Domhnaill did a lot of collecting of songs from the Western Isles and Hebrides.

To clarify, I don't make as clear a distinction between Gaelic culture in Scotland and Ireland. I don't think the divisiveness imposed by competitive nationalisms helps the cause of Gaelic. This clip comes from a show that sought to show the links and richness of all Gaelic music.

[mhicnanolc]

I couldn't agree with you more! I've maintained for a long time that the Scots and Irish are the basically same people separated by a strip of water and the political developments of the last few hundred years or so. I'm not a Gaelic scholar, aren't the dialects bascially a contiuum from Southern Ireland through to the the Islands and Highlands of Scotland?

[nacho1560]

The only difference might be that the Celts who moved to Scotland mixed with the Picts to a large extent to form a slightly different nation from Ireland. Discuss!

[mhicnanolc]

I might give you that. A different flavour of Gael (just like the Manx are yet another flavour). But I'm under the impression that we don't really know much about the Picts (language/culture) and other groups that lived in the area that's now Scotland and Northern England. But really we do better by looking at what we have in common.

[nacho1560]

I reckon scholars are divided as to whether the Picts were of Celtic origin or native Scots descended from the iron age folks who lived here before them.

As Columba, a Celt himself, needed an interpreter to talk to the Picts, it is thought perhaps their language was not Celtic in origin.

Whatever, the Picts were the biggest influence, ruling the east and north of Scotland in loose bands that were never truly united. A fascinating people who we'll likely never know the whole story.

[Ceibhfhionn]

I know that there is continuity in the music, from back when the gallowglasses (Norse-Scottish soldiers) settled in Northern Ireland/County Donegal. Donegal is one of the few places in Ireland where people play strathspeys, a Scottish tune.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@amandaberesford - Its quite Obvious that you don't understand the lyrics! - This is a song from Galway Ireland and I'm afraid that you are very wrong - not that it is very important but it is most definitely NOT a Scottish song - sorry

[amandaberesford]

@SPAREPARTSCENTRE

Sorry. I don't think you followed the earlier discussion. I am not speaking of the song Liam is singing. I was responding to another comment. I clearly stated that the song I was referring to was the Bothy Band's version of Fionnaghuala, which Mícheál Ó Domhnaill picked up in the Hebrides.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@amandaberesford I would totally agree with what what you are saying but your wrong in saying that this historically a scottish song - it's from the west of Ireland

[amandaberesford]

@SPAREPARTSCENTRE

I'm not claiming that the song that Liam is singing here is Scottish. I mentioned the song I was referring to in my original post.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

@amandaberesford I'm sorry I don't think I read your original post - Scottish / Irish ... same thing anyway - just changed a little over time - I love Scottish lilts and airs but what is forgotten is that a lot of them ... not all of them but some of them .... have their roots in Irish history and music migratory to the gaelic part of Scotland - and it just annoys me that that is not remembered. It is with great respect that I recognize that the Gael are very strong in Scotland and continue to

[amandaberesford]

@SPAREPARTSCENTRE

Yes, as someone with predominantly Scottish Gaelic ancestry, but also Irish ancestry from Munster, I concur. I am actually really glad that there are Gael's from both Ireland and Scotland developing more of an interest in each other. I think one of the obstacles for both communities is seeing and hearing each other through English mediums. Hopefully the cultural linkages will also extend on the linguistic side.

[seonidh]

"enough of that shit going on, just like the Uilleann Pipes of Braveheart!!!"

You might want to look up the shared tradition of the pastoral pipes and union pipes of Both scotland and Ireland!

[thehivesrock]

Who cares where its from, its a great song. I think perhaps you should spend more time perfecting your Irish grammar than writing nonsense on youtube....Níl aon difir idir na Gaeil, cé acu Alabanaigh nó Éireannaigh iad.

[Munchhurdle]

Thats a fair point hivesrock - I think a lot of people and I include myself feel very protective of these traditions for a lot of reasons that aren't worthy to indulge here - but fair play - You're absolutely right

[Neamhchodladh]

@thehivesrock Aontaim leat. Mar sin fein ta difriocht beag idir Alabanaigh agus Eireannaigh !

[GenPerk]

TomT, THANK YOU for posting this wonderful music. This is the 1st one I heard. I've heard many since. I think this music is in my blood. I found Liam's my space & the language lessions, maybe I can learn it. Thanks Again.

[SaorEire]

Tá an ceol go hiontacht!

[mairtor]

Ceol galánta. An bhfuil fhios ag einne cad é an bosca atá an fear sin ag seinim? An instrument ceart é nó just bosca? GRMA.

[Uaigneach78]

Gabh mo leithsceal ach nil aon ach moran Gaeilge agam anois agus is feidir liom comhra as Bearla.. I think that the box the man does be playing is similar to one in which there is springs/wire not too far removed from the snare drum. I've seen such similar instruments in folk music and strangely enough, flamenco. You generally find they double up as a seat on which the player sits as well. Anyhoo, just a thought. Beir bua ;-)

[fleminnj]

apologies on the terrible irish grammer but:

Is e instrument ceart os Spain, an bosca ata an fear sin ag seinm . Bionn a lan ceolteori flamenco ag usaid an bosca seo chun sort 'rhythm' difriuil a dheanamh. Anois, bfhearr le a lan ceoltoiri traidisiunta a usaid an bosca seo no an bodhran, chun rhythm nua a cruthaionn sa ceol traidisuinta. Mar shampla, usaideann Kila an bosca seo i gcupla amhriann.

[Frankieireland]

gaeilge maith. maithiú. is breá liom an bosca sin. is amhráin an deas é seo.

[caileaniain]

Fìor direach alainn!

[murrayp4]

Thar cionn! Amhrán álainn is ea é

[txgirl115]

peacefull i like listen to it non stop lol

[RockoKnobski]

I am really struggling with the lyrics! But I love the sound. Quality.

[IfanSaer]

I can't stop replaying this!

[TwoSkirts]

This version is fantastic. The album version is great as well, but I prefer this one, now I've heard it! Gorgeous song!

[tomtscotland]

Really like this too - these Highland Sessions were brilliant!

[technonana]

You're absolutely right on!

[GenPerk]

HOW DO WE GET LEGIT COPUES OF THIS MUSIC - IT'S FANTASTIC !!! GenPerk

[zapawarrior]

buy liam o'maonlai's album - Rian - it is magical...

[CBigMac31]

Bought it last night after seeing him do a gig up in Armagh..it is indeed magical mate :-D

[JMD0429]

@tomtscotland

Tom, what is the status on the Transatlantic sessions? Are there anymore in the queue?

[Lotrfan99]

the album version isnt as great as this version because hear he actually sounds like an old sailor that is singing about a girl. the album version is good but just sounds so produced.

[Lotrfan99]

beautiful music have to say proud to be irish american and is it just me or does he look like dane cook with a dublin accent

[Uaigneach78]

A Stiofáin.

Chuir mé r-phost chugat leis na liricí. Bain sult as, a mhac.

Claíomh.

[technonana]

Please help me understand the language. I would love to comment!

[Jesjes1]

I love this song so much I bought his album...

I want more like this.

[ellenfar]

beautiful man, beautiful voice !!!

[stiofain1979]

An bhfuil fhois ag aon duine, cár fhaigheann mé na liricí don amhrán seo??

Anyone know where I can find or get the lyrics/tablature for this song?? Please!

[Jesjes1]

Rinne mé iarracht teacht orthú agus nílim :(

[Uaigneach78]

Maith an fear, a Liam. Is maith liom do ghuth.

[Dawnsteed]

Amazing vocal performance!

[animalunaris]

Is math sin!

[mamajw2]

once again tom, you post the best stuff!!! Keep it up

[alanbreathnach]

anyone know the tune at the end??

[RCherryman]

I'm back to hear it again. The sound is so unique. I'd love to hear this group sing something with Connie Dover.

[tomtscotland]

THanks for your comments. This is a powerfull performance and sounds slightly African. However, this type of "call and response" is quite common in Celtic music. A search for "highland sessions" will find other examples.

[RCherryman]

I enjoyed your music. Thanks for posting.

[tomtscotland]

If Liam looks familiar - he is the vocalist with the band Hothouse Flowers.