![]() It is in the river that he finds his comfort and peace. The official video for “River” opens with a dark shadowy Groban singing about difficult times for a man who feels alone but cannot find help. In this sean-nós song the poet believes he is admired by women from every province in Ireland but dreams only of the “Dark Haired Beauty of the Glen“ which, alas, he cannot win…ġ6.Groban said on his social media page that “River” was a “really personal song”. Máire & Thomas with Conor Byrne flute Niall Ó Callanáin bouzouki Máirtín O’Connor accordion The Gobán Saor was the master builder in Irish lore. The Gobán / Halloween Jig (Máire Breatnach) Pádraig Duggan mandolin Ian Melrose g Noel Duggan g ġ4. We lost a great friend and fellow-musician. One of Pádraig Duggan’s favourites in the Norland Wind program. Ian Melrose low whistle Kerstin Blodig g. The “little devil“ (whistle) runs rings around his master and mistress (harp and fiddle) who eventually give up trying to calm him down and just join in.įeat. Written by Ian about a friend’s sheepdog. Kerstin Blodig bouzouki Ian Melrose low whistle Noel Duggan g Matthias Kießling keys. Lullaby for Gráinne and her lover Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. The poet vows to avenge all the wrongs done to his beloved “droimín“ or fair damsel in distress - a thinly veiled allegory, the “damsel“ in question representing Ireland. Faroese fiddle player Angelika Nielsen joins for an Irish / Faroese fiddle duet – with strong guitar support from Scotland by Ian.įeat. Mykines is the most Westerly of the Faroe Islands, a bird paradise halfway between Scotland and Iceland. Just in case a film score will be ever needed… “Moira“ is the main character in the wonderful novel “Away“ by Canadian author Jane Urquhart set on Rathlin Island and on the shores of Lake Ontario. These lively reels were written by Máire for two of her young cousins some years back, both of whom were just beginning their own musical journeys! Conor’s & Deirdre’s Reels (Máire Breatnach) There is a ‘call and response’ feel to the phrases as they answer each other, much like a musical ‘cause and effect’.ħ. It reminded her of the circular movements of water in rock pools, ever extending outwards when new drops of water touch the surface. This melody came to Máire while on tour, and it seemed to wrap itself around in spiral forms. Ian Melrose g, low whistle, synth Kerstin Blodig bouzouki. Her Dancing Feet Do Gently Kiss the Ground (Thomas Loefke, arr. Kerstin Blodig voc, g Ian Melrose voc, whistle Noel Duggan voc Pádraig Duggan harmonica Matthias Kießling voc, keys.ĥ. They know they will recognize each other by the sound of their voices in the wind. “Listen“- Midir and Éain, lovers from the Otherworld, dwell among the Gods, but dream of spending an Earth lifetime together. Kerstin Blodig g Ian Melrose low whistle Noel Duggan g “Branohm“ is a phonetic spelling of an Irish language phrase, the meaning of it is “letters observe“. These two reels provide a contrast of colour and energy, alternating between a slightly subdued A Minor and a lyrical A Major. “Throw three pebbles onto the wishing stone, should they stay on top, your next wish will come true…“įeat. Máire & Thomas with Niall Ó Callanáin bouzouki Conor Byrne flute Máirtín O’Connor accordion Tommy Hayes perc.Ģ. From here Gráinne, daughter of High king Cormac Mac Art, eloped with Diarmuid Ua Duibhne to avoid a promised marriage with the ageing Fionn Mac Cumhaill. ![]() Teamhair or Tara is regarded as the capital of ancient Ireland. The Snowy Birch Trees 3.31 (Thomas Loefke) The Gobán / Halloween Jig 4.38 (Máire Breatnach)ġ6. Atlantic Driftwood 2.48 (Thomas Loefke)ġ4. Conor’s & Deirdre’s Reels 3.21 (Máire Breatnach)ġ3. Her Dancing Feet do Gently Kiss the Ground 2.39 (Thomas Loefke)ħ. Tory Wishing Stone 3.57 (Thomas Loefke)ĥ. Teamhair / Gráinne 3.10 (Máire Breatnach)Ģ. The album ROCK POOLS combines exciting new music from this year with some of our favourites from 20 years of playing music together.ġ.
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