Si Bheag Si Mhor O'Carolan celtic harp tune

My arrangement of Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór was inspired by the bluebells in our local wood - where I recorded this version. The flowers are beautiful and I hope you enjoy the music.

Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór is about a battle between two tribes of fairies - and the bluebell forest seems appropriate. I've used "bell-like" sounds in the music.

You can get a version with higher-quality pictures and sound at http://www.vimeo.com/730771 which you can also download to keep on your machine if you like.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• harp
• carolan
• irish
• celtic
• acoustic
• music
• clarsach
• folk

[CIARAX1X1]

very beautiful i have to say i play the harp and i am 11 im attending the fleadh in cavan and am quite nervous and trying to find some ideas and different styles of playing and wow i found this and its lovely !! the effect you had on me i hope when i play to the adjudicators that they have the same effect.

[MarkHarmer]

@CIARAX1X1 Hi there! Thank you for your nice comments, and I wish you all the best in the fleadh! I'm sure you will do well - I've only ever done one competition but it was brilliant experience.

[RobbinsGinger]

Is this available for download? I'd love to play it at my wedding next year?

[MarkHarmer]

@RobbinsGinger Hi there - if you mean the audio recording, yes it is - just search for Mark Harmer on iTunes. The actual music manuscript isn't available.

Hope that helps!

Mark

[DauwXelfje]

I wish I had enough money for a Beginners harp... I'm a 15 year old girl, who loves this music and wishes to play like this.. <3

Really beautifull!

[MarkHarmer]

@DauwXelfje Please do try and play somehow!! I know finding a harp can be tricky. Some of the cheaper harps on ebay can be a bit of a gamble. Harps can be hired for not too much money, and often the money can be recouped if you decide to buy. If you really can buy one, then get a good one like the Dusty Strings Ravenna 26 or 34 or another reputable brand, because you will always get a good price for it if you decide to sell it. Find a harp festival and try some out.

[MarkHarmer]

@m4rkyboy You can do lots of different accompaniments, but I liked the idea of creating something like the sound of a bell tolling constantly (because of the story and also because the flowers look like bells) - just keeping the bass note the same throughout.

[Blacksquareable]

Fantastic movie. Great arrangement. I love this tune

[aidanunited]

Thank you x

[midmodgal]

Your version is quite lovely too, such a light touch.

[midmodgal]

I first heard this performed by Simon Nichol and Dave Swarbrick of Fairport Convention. It was in a small pub in London .I was so moved. I have it on vinyl but it jumps!

[beannaichte123]

~Again, incredibly beautiful. You do not disappoint! ~The video is such a fine compliment to the selection of music.~ Thank you!~Beannaichte'