Ancient Mother

ANCIENT MOTHER
A haunting Native American poem translated into Gaelic.

"This is a traditional Native American poem. In Dublin in 1984 a man told me that the sound made by the earth as it revolves is a musical note, a low G. So that is the key in which this song is written." (SMK)

Ancient Mother, I hear you calling,
Ancient Mother, I hear your song,
Ancient Mother, I feel your laughter,
Ancient Mother, I taste your tears.

(alternate ending lyrics):
Ancient Mother, I hear you calling,
Ancient Mother, I sing your song,
Ancient Mother, I join your laughter,
Ancient Mother, I dry your tears.




Lyrics traditional, music and Gaelic translation by Susan McKeown
© 1998 Sheila-na-Gig Music (IMRO)

Susan McKeown - vocals, harmonium, Cillian Vallely - low whistle, Jeff Allen - bass, Jeff Berman - shakers, udu, triangle, dulcimer, çine Minogue - harp.
CIRCLE OF LIFE

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Music

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• inspirational