Eleanor Plunket - Irish Music (Turlough O'Carolan) | Katy Adelson
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- Опубліковано 21 кві 2021
- Here is another Carolan song called Eleanor Plunket, arranged as a trio (or two duet harmonies). This arrangement is from my book of 15 Turlough O'Carolan Irish Fiddle Airs (bit.ly/15IrishFiddleAirsPDF).
To me, Eleanor Plunket has a somber essence to it. According to the book, “CAROLAN The Life, Times and Music of an S Irish Harper” by Donal O’Sullivan, the song was written by Carolan in praise of Eleanor Plunket - “the only survivor of her family. It is said that 30 persons of that family shut themselves up in the castle of Castlecome, 2 miles from Robertstown, which were destroyed by boiling water.” The actual incident hasn’t been confirmed, and it may be an exaggeration. I have heard about the practice of dropping boiling water on castle intruders, but this sounds like it might have been a different situation.
Here are the Irish words to the poem that apparently goes with this song for Eleanor (I believed referred to as, “Nelly”) Plunket:
A Nelly an chúil chraobhaigh,
Is a shúil ar dhaith an fhéir ghlais
Ag éirghe dhon lá,
Ó! nach bréag dham so a rádh,
'S gur [tú] do shliocht na bhfear éifeacht
Ó Árdmacha bréige,
Fuair sár-chlú ó Ghaodhalaibh
Le tréan-neart a lámh.
I definitely don't speak Irish, and I'm not going to pretend that I know what that says... I put it into google translate and googled the lyrics to check some translation ideas. It seems the lyrics may talk about Eleanor having flowing hair, green eyes, and being a strong, accomplished person.
The book about Carolan mentions that it's unlikely the lyrics were sung with the melody, but perhaps instead spoken as he played the melody line on his harp.
Also, it is said that while Carolan was composing the song, Eleanor’s coachman said, “I often hear some of them words in other songs.” This made Carolan a bit mad, and he apparently said, “Neither you, nor any other person will ever hear more of it but what it’s already composed!" and ended the song right there. I think that explains why it just sort of ends randomly.
Some people repeat the beginning part as a way to end the song -- the beginning does sound a little more like a better ending, in my opinion. But, for this recording, I left it ending the way Carolan apparently has left the song. To me, it sounds like it ends asking a as question, which I think adds an element of uniqueness that you don't often hear.
I hope you are doing okay -- the world has seen some crazy times over the last year...We've all been through a ton. But, I'm starting to feel really hopeful -- we can get through all of this!
I have received a lot of concern in some of my videos about getting the covid vaccine, but I feel super fortunate that I've had the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine! I had it about 2 weeks ago, and I'm going to get the second dose at the end of April. My parents are both fully vaccinated from the Moderna vaccine, and are just waiting for the antibodies to kick into full swing. I'm so excited to be able to safely hug them again!!!! It's been over a year since I've been able to do that -- we had to be really careful.
I realize people are concerned about it, and it is ultimately a personal decision between risk of illness vs. risk of adverse vaccine effects. I personally saw the risk of death from covid (for me) to be much greater than risk of death from the vaccine, so I went with the vaccine. I'm a wee bit nervous about the second dose as I've heard it has a more difficult recovery experience. I guess I'll find out soon. Once my antibodies fully kick in, I'll feel safe enough to be able to start traveling to and from the post office to sell physical copies of my music book again!
Thank you for watching, and please stay safe and healthy! =)
~ Katy
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Full list of all my basic violin equipment:
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Violin gear:
Violin: 1899 Ernst Kreusler “Copy of Antonius Stradivarius” violin from Germany
Bow: CodaBow Luma
Strings: Evah Pirazzi Violin Strings (with a ball E)
Rosin: Salchow Rosin
Shoulder Rest: Bonmusica Shoulder Rest
Software used (for Macintosh):
Logic for attempted sound mixing
Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
Plugins for sound effects (I have A LOT to learn in this department!):
East West plugins - Spaces 2
Camera:
Canon 70D + 18-135 mm kit lens
Sony RX100 V
Microphone for audio recording:
Blue Woodpecker
Each video I discover is better than the last. I enjoy your creativity so much. I love hearing and seeing you playing multiple parts in different outfits. You are a real gift to fans of fiddle music!
Ye very nicely put together katy , bless u, ❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What a great way to start my day. Awesome cinematography!❤
Music is a healing balm for our pandemic wounds. Music lifts us above our physical limitations, and lifts us above our mental limitations ... music is ... just awesome!
P.S. Your playing of "Music For A Found Harmonium" lifted my spirits and made me feel very positive .. like it was all going to be OK.
For sure!
So beautiful! This is such a lovely collection of tunes. I’ve been working on “Carolan’s Welcome”. My instructor can’t wait for us to be able to play in person so that she can play the harmony! ❤️🎻🎶
Thank you very much, music and wonderful scenery! 👏👏👏👏👏😊🎻🎼🎵🎶🎵🌹
I have your book, I am a beginner in the violin, when I learn to play the violin I want to play the songs in your book. 💖👏👏🥰
It's great to have ya on my notifications again Katy. Glad to see you're doing well as well. Beautiful playing as always. :)
Katy...absolutely wonderful...All of you sound great. Knowing what it takes for you to make these videos, I am in awe of this work of art! Thanks
Absolutely beautiful 🤩
Another beautiful recording with a 3 part harmony. Fantastic!
This is so nice and relaxing to listen to. Nice dress also.
Got the shivers from my second Maderna Covid shot. It will pass in a day or so.
Perhaps this wonderful tune will help bring warm memories.
I an 69 so I hope you fare better since you are younger!
Wonderful music and scenery 💖
Love it all.
This is really beautiful!🌹❤
Thanks for your beatyfull music 👏👏
So harmonious. Reminds me of the open Irish plains.
Beautiful
Always sunny day with your music ! Thank so much Katy, from France 💙
Beautiful song and video it truly shows how beautiful nature is I love every video you play the violin may God bless you
👏 "Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." - Norman Maclean 😍 🎻🎶
thank you
Wow. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing your talent!
I wish I could play that well. Thank you Katy.
Ok, another one to add to my repertoire. Merci Katy
phenomenal as usual
Amazing as always !
Another beatiful video, another sweet melody. Thanks Katy. Be fine.
Wow, just a lovely video.....and beautiful playing. One of my favorite tunes
Your version of this tune sounds beautiful.
Very well played. Good to hear music like this
This is so beautiful!
Beautiful!
Excellent! Well done.
This was beautiful my friends. Thank you for sharing. Have a good one. Cheers …
Amazing, thank you so much for this ☺️
Excellent comme d habitude !!
Ďakujem za pekný zážitok. +++++
Beautiful music.
beautiful tune
Pretty awesome
Always great music! Thank you for all your work. I’m going to my first session with friends next Wednesday since>............. It’s been too long. Zoom sessions don’t quite cut it.
Lovely.👍
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Another beautiful video! I'm getting the second shot today. And remember it's not just the risk of "dying", there's also the somewhat unknown risk of long term health effects, as this is a nasty respiratory virus.
Nice!
lovely ;-)
Just lovely, needed this to calm my nerves... per your comments, description.. I, now, am 2 weeks yesterday - post pfizer 2nd dose... I celebrated by getting a mani/pedi in Westminster, north of Denver... I am happy you and your parents are vaccinating.
I think this may be the next tune that I attempt, once my health permits (not covid related), thank you for the lovely video and tune. Be safe, and I wouldn't worry about the second dose; I am fully vaccinated and I've had worse reactions to the flu shot.
What a truly wonderful way to start one's day Katy, thank you so much as always simply beautifully played with a wonderful backdrop of scenery thus the four of you looked simply stunning too. I'm so glad you and your parents are doing well and getting the vaccine very wise, stay safe and healthy.
This cured my depression
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3 Lovely Katy's how nice of you, to bless us in this way. So glad to read you have peace of mind, with the vaccination, and to finally be able to hug your parents. But as you have heard before, there is a better way, (than the vaccination) and His name is Jesus! Love You very much.
Does anyone know how long it took for her to Play like that? She's amazing 🍁
Hi could you do a tutorial for Eleanor plunkett thanks
can you record the old resting chair?
You're playing is so amazing, it's a great book too. Glad I bought it. I am glad you got the vaccine, we should all get it. Yes there is risk to it, but its the only way this is going to get under control. Stay safe.
Thank you so much! I think the vaccine is out best chance to move ahead at this point, so I’m glad they now exist! Hopefully we can produce better treatment options, too, but I’m starting to feel hopeful again. 🙂
Two hot girls playing the fiddle. What could be better than that? They look like they could be sisters.
Do you ever run your hair over the strings with the bow?
Sometimes I'd like to think that you have twin sisters who also play Violin lol, maybe a whole quartet?
Beautiful