Uploaded by GrandpaBoyd on Nov 24, 2010
From Martyn Bennett's 'Glen Lyon'
Both very sad, and very beautiful at once. 'Griogal Cridhe' is a lament written by the sorrowing wife of Gregor MacGregor, after his beheading in 1757. This tune was sung by Martyn's mother Margaret Bennett. I think you will find, that even if you do not know Scot's Gaelic, you will still be deeply moved by the emotion put forth in this lament.
© Martyn Bennett / Cuillin Music
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To those that don't know, Griogal (Gregor) Cridhe (Heart), She's saying "Beloved Gregor"
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Fot those non-Gaidheals, It's a woman lamenting that her beloved Gregor is missing, that he has been executed and she is being forced to marry the Baron of Dall. Hauntingly beautiful song. Unfortunately I used to live in Dall... I almost feel guilty when I hear this song!
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to the macgregor's! ...indeed! bless ya! one of the greatest modern recordings of the tune that exists! <3 boyd/thompson+macgregor's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GrandpaBoyd 5 months ago
Beautiful, but heart-breaking. Even though i don't understand the language, the pain is obvious through the voices.
TouchofHeartMusic 5 months ago
@TouchofHeartMusic what a lament is supposed to be.
GrandpaBoyd 4 months ago