@AndyHirt, Sorry, what are your credentials to be able to make such broad sweeping nonsensical statements? And why are your comments in English? It seems obvious that you neither listened to the words nor understood their meaning. The composition sung in this video clip was not only written in Gaelic, it imparts the message that Gaelic is as relevant today as it always has been...that is evolves and grows and is not stuck in any era...something that I for one know would make our ancestors proud.
@AndyHirt 'S fheudar nach cuala mise na h-amhrain sin, a-rèisd, cuid dhiubh nach eil Gàidhealach. Gach còisir ris an do dh'èisd mise, agus iad a' seinn 'san Ghàidhlig, 'se rud gu math Gàidhealach a bha iad a' dèanamh. Sin an rud air an d'thug mi iomradh - thug iad am modh a-steach, thionndaidh iad am modh chun an rùin aca fhèin, agus cleachdaidh iad còisirean a-nist mar thaisbeanadh do'n Ghàidhlig. Dè tha ceàrr air a sin? Cò am breitheamh air na tha Gàdhealach, 's nach eil? Sibhs?
@macaoidh4g Early collections from 110 years go clearly indicate that the harmony was added. The songs were never sung in harmony. The harmony was added so that Gaelic music would seem to be "equal" to European art music. What made Gaelic music unique is disappearing. There's not much "Gaelic" in Gaelic punk, Gaelic country and Western, etc. anymore. Choral renditions of Gaelic songs sound nothing like what is heard on Tobar an Dualchais. There's not much of the Gaelic left in choral rhythms.
The Gaels have been singing in choral arrangements for over 110 years. If they wish to adopt that music form and sing their songs in harmony, who is to gainsay it? Gaelic is not stuck in the 18th century! There is Gaelic Rock, Gaelic Country and Western, and Gaelic Punk.
"What Gaelic music is" is just this: the language, ornamented by a tune. Not the other way around.
Having said that Lodaidh, what's with all this harmony in the background? That's all European art music stuff. Why are choirs singing at the Mod, especially in harmony? Isn't it supposed to be a Gaelic Mod and not a pretty little English crap boys' choir competition?
I am so glad that you did well, but why are we celebrating English wanna-be European hoch Deutsch music and not the essence of what Gaelic music is?? Who's driving this Titanic boat?
@AndyHirt, Sorry, what are your credentials to be able to make such broad sweeping nonsensical statements? And why are your comments in English? It seems obvious that you neither listened to the words nor understood their meaning. The composition sung in this video clip was not only written in Gaelic, it imparts the message that Gaelic is as relevant today as it always has been...that is evolves and grows and is not stuck in any era...something that I for one know would make our ancestors proud.
MrBarbielol98 3 months ago
...agus deich latha gun fhreagairt. 'S docha gu bheil eadar-theangachadh a dhith air an fhear seo.
macaoidh4g 3 months ago
@AndyHirt 'S fheudar nach cuala mise na h-amhrain sin, a-rèisd, cuid dhiubh nach eil Gàidhealach. Gach còisir ris an do dh'èisd mise, agus iad a' seinn 'san Ghàidhlig, 'se rud gu math Gàidhealach a bha iad a' dèanamh. Sin an rud air an d'thug mi iomradh - thug iad am modh a-steach, thionndaidh iad am modh chun an rùin aca fhèin, agus cleachdaidh iad còisirean a-nist mar thaisbeanadh do'n Ghàidhlig. Dè tha ceàrr air a sin? Cò am breitheamh air na tha Gàdhealach, 's nach eil? Sibhs?
macaoidh4g 4 months ago
@macaoidh4g Early collections from 110 years go clearly indicate that the harmony was added. The songs were never sung in harmony. The harmony was added so that Gaelic music would seem to be "equal" to European art music. What made Gaelic music unique is disappearing. There's not much "Gaelic" in Gaelic punk, Gaelic country and Western, etc. anymore. Choral renditions of Gaelic songs sound nothing like what is heard on Tobar an Dualchais. There's not much of the Gaelic left in choral rhythms.
AndyHirt 4 months ago
@AndyHirt
The Gaels have been singing in choral arrangements for over 110 years. If they wish to adopt that music form and sing their songs in harmony, who is to gainsay it? Gaelic is not stuck in the 18th century! There is Gaelic Rock, Gaelic Country and Western, and Gaelic Punk.
"What Gaelic music is" is just this: the language, ornamented by a tune. Not the other way around.
macaoidh4g 4 months ago
GOOD JOB LEWIS!!
Having said that Lodaidh, what's with all this harmony in the background? That's all European art music stuff. Why are choirs singing at the Mod, especially in harmony? Isn't it supposed to be a Gaelic Mod and not a pretty little English crap boys' choir competition?
I am so glad that you did well, but why are we celebrating English wanna-be European hoch Deutsch music and not the essence of what Gaelic music is?? Who's driving this Titanic boat?
AndyHirt 4 months ago