The Highland Sessions (4): Ealaigh Liom (Elope With Me)

[BaldGrace]

I love macaronic songs, and this is wonderfully sung. Thanks for putting this up- I never would have encountered the Highland Sessions if it weren't for the courtesy of those who have put it up on youtube.

[SPAREPARTSCENTRE]

Superb - I love this series - The Gaels of both cultures are a force of nature that isn't easily rivaled - There are historical changes between us of course and I despise the usual political commentry that comes with you tube - but it's obvious and plain that Eire agus Alba are the only living testiment today of a Celtic past - of course I stand to be corrected.

[badfiddler123]

There's my old chum Neil Johnstone on the cello. I knew him when he had hair! He was the star cellist in the 3 orchestras I played in as a schoolboy. Good to see him carve out a trad niche for himself not common among cello players in my experience.

[Civilis1980]

Highland Sessions is the best tv show since 'the Wire'!

[DAVY1944]

WHAT A NICE FLOWING SONG

[jamesS0289]

Lyrics are on Mudcat.org, thread ID 74637

[manthasagittarius]

Beautiful, calm clear singing, and what a lovely ensemble sound. Just perfect.

[PARISA7777]

Very beautiful . . .

[CNlyrical]

Thank you for sharing, enjoyed it!

[Susq15]

So nicely done!

[seattlebeard]

W O N D E R F U L

It's so refreshing to hear traditional music performed with subtlety and art. Sadly, it seems very rare these days.

[krummi59]

oh what a song ......... and she singin is great .

does anyone know where to find the lyrics ?

Skarpi Iceland

[cesareo12]

i want to marry her

[danldunham]

Oh Lord but she is cute.

[PhalainaBelgium]

Excellent interpretation !! Phalaïna

[bookkeeper57]

Great Irish song: beautiful Irish voice. Macaronic; with English and Gaelic verses alternating.

[jamierourketen]

it is the ancient faerie language,go to whitley strieber he writes about aliens speaking this......

[Cosmos135498]

Gaelic language in music is perfect, It is a very musical language.

very nice song!

[lorgain2]

Padraigin, brilliant.

[WhiteTiger333]

*pant, puff* Can hardly stop dancing long enough to post...wah!! Very, very cool, helsr, that you had her for a music teacher. Just one of the souls on this earth who create beauty and inspiration for all.

[lugh100]

bOdhran she is singing in Irish Gaelige.

[mamajw2]

Does anyone know where I can find the words and translation for this song?

[Schrodinger2equation]

Yes. If you listen carefully, you will find what you are seeking.

[hedditch]

Yes, her book A HIDDEN ULSTER: PEOPLE SONGS AND TRADITIONS OF ORIEL (Four Courts Press, c2003), Song 23 (pages 179-80) include words in Irish and English.

[goofysurfer03]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard!

[nnekase]

stuff like this gives me chills... thanks for posting it! Simply wonderful....

[jonasrafael]

is very good

[helsr]

I had the great pleasure of been thought by this woman for three whole years in primary school she is amazing and thought us to read music @ the age of 4 before we could read words, always singing a very very talented woman

[jdm4423]

could you please tell me her name? i would like to find more of her singing. she is great. thank you.

[peter921396]

Padraigin ni Uilleachain

[aodh78]

It's what is called a 'macaronic' song, that is, it uses two languages, english and in this case Irish Gaelic.

[b0dhran]

Can anyone tell me which Gaelic language she is singing

and where I might find a translation ?

[hedditch]

See my note below about A HIDDEN ULSTER.

[b0dhran]

This is the best I've seen / heard, yet !

What a great little piece !

Great videography, too !