Canan Nan Gaidheal - Karen Matheson

[Roebellz]

Fetch down the golden chandeliers And set the white wax candles in them Light them up in the chamber of sorrow The wake house of the old Gaelic language That's what the enemy said a long time ago But the Gaelic language still lives Although she has retreated from the glens Though one hears her so seldom now From the Mackay far in the north Down to Drumochter of the cattle But even so, we need to have the sword and shield In our fists in the Western Isles

[Roebellz]

Although it is no longer heard in the castle

Nor in the hall of bards and drinking cups

Though the fingers of the MacCrimmons lie without strength

Which once played such splendid music of an evening

She's even under threat in the Isles

Though it's still the first language of the people

[tomtscotland]

Thank you ;)

[armanistef]

can anyone translate this in english? i like very much celtic music...

[Philoaussie08]

What a beautiful tune. Thank you for sharing such great talent.

[armuir5]

This is definitely a favourite!

[armanistef]

good, happy, mysterious, from other ages song...although i cannot understand it speaks to my heart...

[rearvumirror]

Another good one Tom.

Where do you find all this good stuff!?

[victoriabagpiper]

Tomtscotland sir: I've subscribed to your videos because you got it all! Even Iris Dement, even a World pipe Band Champs clip!!

[DonegalRaymie201]

Is it wrong that I've fancied Karen since I wis a bairn? It's the voice!

[possumbuddy]

Fantastic! There's nothing else to say than that.

[azjazzboys]

Love it!