Original Inspiration for "Flower Of The Mountain" (KATE BUSH)

[DDauvel26260]

Many thanks for this video. I dunno why, but it always cheers my up when i listen to it.

[cloudbusting101]

The first recording of Nevestinko Oro is by the Unicorn Ensemble and is available on iTunes. I used to have the second recording as well, but I've forgotten the ensemble performing.

[robbjmc]

@cloudbusting101 Thanks -- I don't know the name of the ensemble performing the second version either. It was given to me on a blank CD ten or more years ago.

[charleymcguffin]

@cloudbusting101 .

check out " Antice" by Andy Irvine and Davy Spillane and Bill Whelan . Bill whelan did the arrangements on The Sensual world and Davy played the pipes..

[crapmagazine]

thank you for posting this, who is it by and where can I find it to download?

Do you know if the jig of life instrumental lifted from anywhere?

thanks again

[Ayrkashka]

Thanks Rob - I'm still surprised their was no allusion to that on the Sensual World credits or other blurb at the time. It actually makes it quite interesting to know that Kate has woven this so neatly into TSW track - and also tidied it up a lot in comparison to these 2 particular versions. Youre a great source of essential info ;)

[Ayrkashka]

Mmmmm did Kate really just lift this tune call it her own and no credit given?? Or did it come from the musicians who were working on TSW with Kate ??? I neeeeeed to know. Well it won't change my life if I don't in full fairness 

[robbjmc]

@Ayrkashka This is an old Macedonian tune, the composer is unknown. Kate Bush did write the melody and lyrics for her song "The Sensual World," and this tune is playing only under hers as a contrast, and only during the chorus. The new version, called "Flower Of The Mountain," will of course feature words written by James Joyce (as was Kate's original intention, but she could not procure the rights in 1989).

[keithdeweese]

@robbjmc Kate acknowledged this song frequently back in '89 when she wrote the first version of "The Sensual World." Paddy Bush brought it to her attention.

[robbjmc]

@keithdeweese I've heard that the use of "Nevestinko" was mentioned in a Kate Bush newsletter at the time (or perhaps it was in an issue of "Homeground"). And this is not the first time Kate has adapted another tune for "incidental" use in her songs: look up "Tsintskaro" to hear the original Georgian chant of "Hello Earth." Also listen to DeBussy's "Clair de Lune" ("You Want Alchemy") and "When You Wish Upon A Star" ("In Search Of Peter Pan"). Generally, though, the composers have been unknown.

[keithdeweese]

@robbjmc Yes, I know. Satie, too.

[bastardfingers]

@Ayrkashka On Directors Cut Kate thanks a woman for sending it to her, though maybe that was via Paddy.

[TomPilch]

Love this! Thanks for posting. Also think the second track goes really well with the video

[TheStoryTeller1618]

what a great find.

[Sharmilka]

MUTE ON :> Still, it is nice to look at all those friendly scenes and dream of Flowers...I'll see this in May!

[robbjmc]

@Sharmilka Mute on? Really, I can hear it...and it's not Kate's version so it should be up and running.

[robbjmc]

The second, more primitive-sounding recording starts at 3:20