Seosamh Ó hÉanaí, the premier sean nos singer from Ard Thior, Carna, Connemara, Galway brought this song to recognition. It appeared first on a Gael Linn 78 rpm record in the late 1950s ,and then on his legendary 1970 Gael Linn LP record.
Who can stand against this? - no external force, no army or malevolent spirit could ever encumber - They would lay down their arms to be wooed by perfection
It will be a sad, sad day if Gaelic dies. And I agree with Amanda. I grew up in the Maritimes, in Canada. Atlantic Canada is one of the last Bastions of Irish and Scots Gaelic langugae and culture. We make no distinction, as most came here before there was a major division between the two groups. I feel that the division was imposed by others and that is wht you dont see it here.
@@AF-ut4wlThere is the mother tongue of Ireland* which is Gaeilge/Irish. But there are variations in dialect/accent around the whole country, as happens around the world, with many expressions/idioms very particular to a specific part of the country. *The Irish language was forbidden to be spoken/taught by the occupying English, as a deliberate part of their war to destroy the Irish people. Your mother tongue is very important to people, so when it is weaponised by the oppressor, it takes on an even greater significance.
@@angiebradley1356‘Scot’ as he referred to them as early as in the writings of Caesar, were /are those people of the of the northern shores of Ireland who inhabited western areas of Scotland, a few miles across the sea & in fact giving the country its name , such is the generally unacknowledged overwhelming cultural influence - so in this context, to refer to ‘ Scottish ‘ is in fact to refer to inherently Irish culture.
I saw Liam O perform this one last week in NYC for St. Patty's Day. Had the audience join in with the the "hum." And when he stopped, the silence would have let a pin drop loudly. Everyone was stunned. I gave him an ovation. Beautiful stuff.
THanks for your comments. This is a powerfull performance and sounds slightly African. However, this type of "call and response" is quite common in Celtic music. A search for "highland sessions" will find other examples.
@@markwroblewski6500In a lot of African songs they use a call and response in song and percussion. Blue grass music is a great example of a fusion of irish/Scots and African mix. He did tour with Toumani Diabete and can hear a slight influence in the song structure. In saying that the call and response can be found in scottish Gaelic songs particularly of the working types which is a also African trait. Anyway what a marvellous piece of music and hopes that in generations to come it will be cherished!
@@nicnaimhin2978Cultures don’t need to be influenced by one another to have similarities. Mongolians and Zulus both created throat singing, Māori and Slavs tattoos, Celtic and Semitic people both use VSO word word orders ect. Nothing is taken away by someone feeling there’s a similarity between 2 cultures.
I feel as though I have died and been resurrected in heaven when I listen to this man's amazing voice singing in his mother tongue with all of the accompanying musicians who are as well deeply engrossed in every note played. I have never heard this man until tonight. My ancestors were all Irish predominantly and then Scottish and this music makes my heart both happy and melancholy❤❤❤
He sang this at Oranmore Celtic Shore Fest in Galway recently. He stopped and chatted to me after his outstanding performance. What a character! Nil ach aon Liam O'Maonlai!
Beautiful song sung like here like only really Liam O Maonlai could do with some beautiful musical accompaniment on a variety of instruments, a nice listen indeed...,
@SPAREPARTSCENTRE Yes, as someone with predominantly Scottish Gaelic ancestry, but also Irish ancestry from Munster, I concur. I am actually really glad that there are Gael's from both Ireland and Scotland developing more of an interest in each other. I think one of the obstacles for both communities is seeing and hearing each other through English mediums. Hopefully the cultural linkages will also extend on the linguistic side.
Ní iarrfainn bó spré le Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Ach Baile Inis Gé is cead éalú ar choinníní. Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom. Máistir báid mhóir mé a' gabháil ród na Gaillimhe, D'fhliuchfainn naoi bhfód is ní thóigfinn aon fharraige. Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom. Máistir báid mhóir go deo ní ghlacfad, Nuair a fhaigheann siad an chóir 'sé is dóichí nach bhfanann siad. Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom. Níl falach i gcabhail ar Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Ach seanchóitín donn gan cabhail gan muinchille. Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom. Fear maith i mbád mé togha fear iomraimh, Fear sluaisid' is láí ar dhá cheann an iomaire. Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom!
I would ask no dowry for Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, but the village of Inis Gé and a permit to hunt rabbits. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me. I'm the master of a húicéir on the way to Galway, I'd wet nine sods of turf but would not take any water in. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. The master of a hooker I'd never accept, when the wind is favourable they are not inclined to stay. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. Sadhbh is not wearing a stitch on her body, except an old brown coat without bodice or sleeve. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. I'm a good boatman, a fine oarsman, skillful with shovel or loy on either end of the ridge. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
amazing!! It makes me want to go back to Ireland and take refuge in a smalltown pub after being lost for hours (something that happened at least every other day when I was there... lol) Has anyone heard Eabha's (from Celtic Woman) version of this? She's a Sean Nós trained vocalist, and you can totally tell in her rendition, accompanied by incredibly skilled musicians like Ray Fean and others.
Wow, this is absolutely new for me. I'm from latin america, and I've only heard this musics on movies or tv, but I reaaaally liked it. I have no idea what it says and I don't quite understand what ppl are arguing about hehehe but I'm definitely gonna hear more of this music and when you decide whether if this is Irish, or Scotish or from Galway Ireland.. I'll read more about this culture :)
@Lilkong100 what a beautiful name - it just so happened that I was attending the inauguration f my daughters entry into the Bridgins that I heard a little one mention her name was Saidbh. I got to tell you that I wanted to shake the hands of the parents for taking a chance on rejuvinating our birthright.
More than a 'few' centuries. And as for 'gael' "its meaning is even more obscure than 'Celt' and over time it has changed radically. From being a term used to describe Gauls or Gaels [by the Romans], it gradually came to mean the opposite. The Irish used Gaul or Galli as a label for all those who were not irish, and this became mutated into 'Gall' for strangers or foreigners. THe surprising result is that in Scots Gaelic the Celtic homeland is now known as the Gaidhealtachd while the...
The Gauls of mainland Europe/modern day France and the Gaels of Ireland and Scotland are completely unrelated. This is what mainstream historians say and don't bother replying without sources to back up what are from what I can see your unfounded statements. Gael is not obscure at all, anybody with a knowledge of the history of the Gaelic languages knows that it came from Goidel meaning raider/Irishman. Goidel - Gaedheal - Gael.
not as crazy as you might think Lochbesda16 - most of our early American folk songs originated from the Celts and Acadians that immigrated to the Colonies. Songs like this are every bit the forebearers of our American folk tradition, and as such still tugs at the hearts of modern audiences. :)
Yes, well it's a Gaelic song, as much as that classifies as a 'Scottish' song. Some may disagree on that point. Mícheál Ó Domhnaill did a lot of collecting of songs from the Western Isles and Hebrides. To clarify, I don't make as clear a distinction between Gaelic culture in Scotland and Ireland. I don't think the divisiveness imposed by competitive nationalisms helps the cause of Gaelic. This clip comes from a show that sought to show the links and richness of all Gaelic music.
Gabh mo leithsceal ach nil aon ach moran Gaeilge agam anois agus is feidir liom comhra as Bearla.. I think that the box the man does be playing is similar to one in which there is springs/wire not too far removed from the snare drum. I've seen such similar instruments in folk music and strangely enough, flamenco. You generally find they double up as a seat on which the player sits as well. Anyhoo, just a thought. Beir bua ;-)
Tis an Irish song, about a woman named Sadhbh, the original composer, a boatman from county Mayo is trying to convince Sadhbh that she needs him. The singer, Liam Ó Maonlaí is an Irishman who has many sean nós songs on youtube and elsewhere.This recording was a part of the Highland Sessions, a BBC series comprising many Scottish and Irish songs. :)
@MusicIsMyLife6991 Google- Liam Ó Maonlaí Irish Independent - and you will get the transcripts the transcripts are in pdf format, thees 2 of them, dl them
I reckon scholars are divided as to whether the Picts were of Celtic origin or native Scots descended from the iron age folks who lived here before them. As Columba, a Celt himself, needed an interpreter to talk to the Picts, it is thought perhaps their language was not Celtic in origin. Whatever, the Picts were the biggest influence, ruling the east and north of Scotland in loose bands that were never truly united. A fascinating people who we'll likely never know the whole story.
I know that there is continuity in the music, from back when the gallowglasses (Norse-Scottish soldiers) settled in Northern Ireland/County Donegal. Donegal is one of the few places in Ireland where people play strathspeys, a Scottish tune.
Translation I would ask no dowry for Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, but the village of Inis Gé and a permit to hunt rabbits. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me. I'm the master of a húicéir on the way to Galway, I'd wet nine sods of turf but would not take any water in. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. The master of a hooker I'd never accept, when the wind is favourable they are not inclined to stay. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. Sadhbh is not wearing a stitch on her body, except an old brown coat without bodice or sleeve. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me. I'm a good boatman, a fine oarsman, skillful with shovel or loy on either end of the ridge. Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla, My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
We are all Gaels on these islands in the north west Atlantic. We are all FREE. Move back to the land. Cultivate. Exercise your divine right to be free. We are all immigrants. We are all brothers and sisters. We are all making it happen ...
Appalachia contained many isolated communities of Ulster Irish who would have perpetuated their native musical roots with variations and adaptations to new instruments, such as 5he banjo. So not surprising.
I might give you that. A different flavour of Gael (just like the Manx are yet another flavour). But I'm under the impression that we don't really know much about the Picts (language/culture) and other groups that lived in the area that's now Scotland and Northern England. But really we do better by looking at what we have in common.
@EZEEKEEL It;s penny whistle tuned to C. whistles in D are more common in Irish music, but C whistles seem to be more popular in Scottish and English tunes. I happen to prefer the C whistle, not because I'm Scots, but because I have really big hands so the D whistle is not as comfortable for me.
Good stuff!- You know we like it brewed 'strong enough to stand on'. eh.? Seriously , thank you for the great site and the effort you must have put into it. Regards
The only difference might be that the Celts who moved to Scotland mixed with the Picts to a large extent to form a slightly different nation from Ireland. Discuss!
@amandaberesford I would totally agree with what what you are saying but your wrong in saying that this historically a scottish song - it's from the west of Ireland
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Seosamh Ó hÉanaí, the premier sean nos singer from Ard Thior, Carna, Connemara, Galway brought this song to recognition. It appeared first on a Gael Linn 78 rpm record in the late 1950s ,and then on his legendary 1970 Gael Linn LP record.
Thank you for that information 🙏
Liam is a gift to us all.
He's class. I wish the world knew him instead of feckin' Bono.
Who can stand against this? - no external force, no army or malevolent spirit could ever encumber - They would lay down their arms to be wooed by perfection
not an easy song to sing - beautifully done!
It will be a sad, sad day if Gaelic dies. And I agree with Amanda. I grew up in the Maritimes, in Canada. Atlantic Canada is one of the last Bastions of Irish and Scots Gaelic langugae and culture. We make no distinction, as most came here before there was a major division between the two groups. I feel that the division was imposed by others and that is wht you dont see it here.
Liam is a frikkin legend. What a performer. Savage stuff.
Irish soul music! Makes you homsesick for Ireland even if you've never been there.
This is Scottish Gael, though, perhaps?
@@NoPunches nope it’s in gaeilge which is an Irish language
@@AF-ut4wlThere is the mother tongue of Ireland* which is Gaeilge/Irish.
But there are variations in dialect/accent around the whole country, as happens around the world, with many expressions/idioms very particular to a specific part of the country.
*The Irish language was forbidden to be spoken/taught by the occupying English, as a deliberate part of their war to destroy the Irish people. Your mother tongue is very important to people, so when it is weaponised by the oppressor, it takes on an even greater significance.
@@angiebradley1356‘Scot’ as he referred to them as early as in the writings of Caesar, were /are those people of the of the northern shores of Ireland who inhabited western areas of Scotland, a few miles across the sea & in fact giving the country its name , such is the generally unacknowledged overwhelming cultural influence - so in this context, to refer to ‘ Scottish ‘ is in fact to refer to inherently Irish culture.
I saw Liam O perform this one last week in NYC for St. Patty's Day. Had the audience join in with the the "hum." And when he stopped, the silence would have let a pin drop loudly. Everyone was stunned. I gave him an ovation. Beautiful stuff.
Patty? I just threw up in my mouth you yanks are so cringey
THanks for your comments. This is a powerfull performance and sounds slightly African. However, this type of "call and response" is quite common in Celtic music. A search for "highland sessions" will find other examples.
Why African?This is proper Celtic/European music which today [A.D. 2022] is endangered.
It's interesting as Liam has an album which is a blend of Irish and African.
@@markwroblewski6500In a lot of African songs they use a call and response in song and percussion. Blue grass music is a great example of a fusion of irish/Scots and African mix. He did tour with Toumani Diabete and can hear a slight influence in the song structure. In saying that the call and response can be found in scottish Gaelic songs particularly of the working types which is a also African trait. Anyway what a marvellous piece of music and hopes that in generations to come it will be cherished!
@@QvodInferivsThis of course is an Irish song , sung in Irish , neither Scottish, or even African?! influences!
@@nicnaimhin2978Cultures don’t need to be influenced by one another to have similarities. Mongolians and Zulus both created throat singing, Māori and Slavs tattoos, Celtic and Semitic people both use VSO word word orders ect. Nothing is taken away by someone feeling there’s a similarity between 2 cultures.
Love his voice in English or Irish.
im very proud to have done support act for him :)
This man is a fantastic singer whether in his native language or English language, and a brilliant musician.
I feel as though I have died and been resurrected in heaven when I listen to this man's amazing voice singing in his mother tongue with all of the accompanying musicians who are as well deeply engrossed in every note played. I have never heard this man until tonight. My ancestors were all Irish predominantly and then Scottish and this music makes my heart both happy and melancholy❤❤❤
Perfect!! A room of talented musicians. A pleasure to watch and proud to show my Aussie kids!!! They love it!
+Simon Flanagan
Good on you! You're making sure our culture never dies, wherever in the world our children are.
This is raw and beautiful at the same time. Such a balanced voice.
Fantastic.Makes me want to brush up my Irish.
this fellow freakin rocks
Ggh
Aye Liam is a legend
What a great voice. I love his Gaelic too.
He sang this at Oranmore Celtic Shore Fest in Galway recently. He stopped and chatted to me after his outstanding performance. What a character! Nil ach aon Liam O'Maonlai!
Beautiful song sung like here like only really Liam O Maonlai could do with some beautiful musical accompaniment on a variety of instruments, a nice listen indeed...,
0:57 and the 2 verses after are spine-tinglers!
Is amhráin den céad scoth é seo!
@SPAREPARTSCENTRE
Yes, as someone with predominantly Scottish Gaelic ancestry, but also Irish ancestry from Munster, I concur. I am actually really glad that there are Gael's from both Ireland and Scotland developing more of an interest in each other. I think one of the obstacles for both communities is seeing and hearing each other through English mediums. Hopefully the cultural linkages will also extend on the linguistic side.
Gives me chills
Ní iarrfainn bó spré le Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Ach Baile Inis Gé is cead éalú ar choinníní.
Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom.
Máistir báid mhóir mé
a' gabháil ród na Gaillimhe,
D'fhliuchfainn naoi bhfód
is ní thóigfinn aon fharraige.
Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom.
Máistir báid mhóir go deo ní ghlacfad,
Nuair a fhaigheann siad an chóir 'sé
is dóichí nach bhfanann siad.
Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom.
Níl falach i gcabhail ar Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Ach seanchóitín donn
gan cabhail gan muinchille.
Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Tabhair dom do lámhín, éalaigh is imigh liom.
Fear maith i mbád mé togha fear iomraimh,
Fear sluaisid' is láí ar dhá cheann an iomaire.
Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom!
I would ask no dowry for Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
but the village of Inis Gé and a permit to hunt rabbits.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
I'm the master of a húicéir
on the way to Galway,
I'd wet nine sods of turf
but would not take any water in.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
The master of a hooker I'd never accept,
when the wind is favourable
they are not inclined to stay.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
Sadhbh is not wearing a stitch on her body,
except an old brown coat
without bodice or sleeve.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
I'm a good boatman, a fine oarsman,
skillful with shovel or loy on either end of the ridge.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
It doesnt sound to me that they repeat "Shadhbh" in second line, but only "ora ora ora ni Bhruinnealla..." 😐🤔
@adhamh3665 Thank you so much 🙏
I can't stop replaying this!
amazing!! It makes me want to go back to Ireland and take refuge in a smalltown pub after being lost for hours (something that happened at least every other day when I was there... lol) Has anyone heard Eabha's (from Celtic Woman) version of this? She's a Sean Nós trained vocalist, and you can totally tell in her rendition, accompanied by incredibly skilled musicians like Ray Fean and others.
Goes right in the heart... what can I say...
Looking like you just rolled out of bed but made the greatest song
LOVE IT>> LOVE LIAM..... ID marry him tommorow......pure magical genius...
Such purity!
I love this song so much I bought his album...
I want more like this.
Gorgeous!
I`ve seen the "cajon" , good instruments always get to celtic music. :-)
If Liam looks familiar - he is the vocalist with the band Hothouse Flowers.
Ahhh
Off the scale. The real deal. Love it...
The one and only. Brilliant and raw
I still love Hothouse Flowers to this day.
Wow, this is absolutely new for me. I'm from latin america, and I've only heard this musics on movies or tv, but I reaaaally liked it. I have no idea what it says and I don't quite understand what ppl are arguing about hehehe but I'm definitely gonna hear more of this music and when you decide whether if this is Irish, or Scotish or from Galway Ireland.. I'll read more about this culture :)
This is Gaeilge ( Irish language ) the Latin people love this music especially the pipes
This is a repost from the BBCs Highland Sessions. If you search that name you'll find a ton of wonderful Gaelic language music.
My god! That is such an amazing song. One of the best I've heard. Goes straight to my heart. =]
Magnifique
This version is fantastic. The album version is great as well, but I prefer this one, now I've heard it! Gorgeous song!
@Lilkong100 what a beautiful name - it just so happened that I was attending the inauguration f my daughters entry into the Bridgins that I heard a little one mention her name was Saidbh. I got to tell you that I wanted to shake the hands of the parents for taking a chance on rejuvinating our birthright.
The tune they play after the song...I believe it's called Out On the Ocean, if anybody's interested.
Thanks Nolan, I was asking
The jig is called 'Ar Dtiocfaidh tú Abhaile liom', but is often plated in sets with 'Out on the Ocean'.
Fan vad bra
More than a 'few' centuries. And as for 'gael' "its meaning is even more obscure than 'Celt' and over time it has changed radically. From being a term used to describe Gauls or Gaels [by the Romans], it gradually came to mean the opposite. The Irish used Gaul or Galli as a label for all those who were not irish, and this became mutated into 'Gall' for strangers or foreigners. THe surprising result is that in Scots Gaelic the Celtic homeland is now known as the Gaidhealtachd while the...
The Gauls of mainland Europe/modern day France and the Gaels of Ireland and Scotland are completely unrelated.
This is what mainstream historians say and don't bother replying without sources to back up what are from what I can see your unfounded statements.
Gael is not obscure at all, anybody with a knowledge of the history of the Gaelic languages knows that it came from Goidel meaning raider/Irishman.
Goidel - Gaedheal - Gael.
Níl ach aon Liam Ó Maonlaí!!!
Sin e go direach!
He knows his stuff!
Stunning ☘️
Really like this too - these Highland Sessions were brilliant!
Amazing
And hello to you, Piardog from Bearrnabas up in the North. It's a great song.
@linkinparkingra
It is, the clue is in the name "Gaeilge"
He's a brilliant talent
not as crazy as you might think Lochbesda16 - most of our early American folk songs originated from the Celts and Acadians that immigrated to the Colonies. Songs like this are every bit the forebearers of our American folk tradition, and as such still tugs at the hearts of modern audiences. :)
_whew_ almost forgot to listen today 🐆
Brilliant song!
Beutiully done!
Yes, well it's a Gaelic song, as much as that classifies as a 'Scottish' song. Some may disagree on that point.
Mícheál Ó Domhnaill did a lot of collecting of songs from the Western Isles and Hebrides.
To clarify, I don't make as clear a distinction between Gaelic culture in Scotland and Ireland. I don't think the divisiveness imposed by competitive nationalisms helps the cause of Gaelic. This clip comes from a show that sought to show the links and richness of all Gaelic music.
Two similar languages but different. Scottish is Gaedhlig, Irish is Gaeilge. Nil se an rud cheanna
@EZEEKEEL It's called a penny whistle.
peacefull i like listen to it non stop lol
i love this!!
Keeping tradition alive in the 21st century 🐸
love this
Amazing!
Gabh mo leithsceal ach nil aon ach moran Gaeilge agam anois agus is feidir liom comhra as Bearla.. I think that the box the man does be playing is similar to one in which there is springs/wire not too far removed from the snare drum. I've seen such similar instruments in folk music and strangely enough, flamenco. You generally find they double up as a seat on which the player sits as well. Anyhoo, just a thought. Beir bua ;-)
someone -- please tell me about this ?
the song, the singer, the venue...everything
Tis an Irish song, about a woman named Sadhbh, the original composer, a boatman from county Mayo is trying to convince Sadhbh that she needs him.
The singer, Liam Ó Maonlaí is an Irishman who has many sean nós songs on youtube and elsewhere.This recording was a part of the Highland Sessions, a BBC series comprising many Scottish and Irish songs. :)
Incredibly beautiful. Sadly I cannot find the Paddy's Green Shamrock Shores anymore on UA-cam.
Paul Brady on you tube with Andy irvine
Awesome, just loved it.
The Irish language must never die . To hell with King Charles.
Irish music is GREAT
beautiful music have to say proud to be irish american and is it just me or does he look like dane cook with a dublin accent
You're absolutely right on!
Well, better ' throw' on a pot of 'tea- this Cape Breton'er is coming over! (lol)
Působivé!
Mar, tá súil agam go gcloiseann tú an dóigh a gceolann sé an t-amhrán seo lá éigin mar má tá a shárú le fáil ba bhrea liom é a chlos!
@MusicIsMyLife6991
Google- Liam Ó Maonlaí Irish Independent - and you will get the transcripts
the transcripts are in pdf format, thees 2 of them, dl them
I reckon scholars are divided as to whether the Picts were of Celtic origin or native Scots descended from the iron age folks who lived here before them.
As Columba, a Celt himself, needed an interpreter to talk to the Picts, it is thought perhaps their language was not Celtic in origin.
Whatever, the Picts were the biggest influence, ruling the east and north of Scotland in loose bands that were never truly united. A fascinating people who we'll likely never know the whole story.
liam o maonlai is a very nice guy,
I know that there is continuity in the music, from back when the gallowglasses (Norse-Scottish soldiers) settled in Northern Ireland/County Donegal. Donegal is one of the few places in Ireland where people play strathspeys, a Scottish tune.
Translation
I would ask no dowry for Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
but the village of Inis Gé and a permit to hunt rabbits.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
I'm the master of a húicéir
on the way to Galway,
I'd wet nine sods of turf
but would not take any water in.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
The master of a hooker I'd never accept,
when the wind is favourable
they are not inclined to stay.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
Sadhbh is not wearing a stitch on her body,
except an old brown coat
without bodice or sleeve.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
Give me your wee hand, elope and leave with me.
I'm a good boatman, a fine oarsman,
skillful with shovel or loy on either end of the ridge.
Óra, Sadhbh, Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla,
My heart's beloved, elope and leave with me.
We are all Gaels on these islands in the north west Atlantic. We are all FREE. Move back to the land. Cultivate. Exercise your divine right to be free. We are all immigrants. We are all brothers and sisters. We are all making it happen ...
This is amazing … so passionate - reminds me of the all blacks Haka
buy liam o'maonlai's album - Rian - it is magical...
Maith an fear, a Liam. Is maith liom do ghuth.
I am deep impressed!!!!! How strong Gàidhlig is :-) Still today and forever :-)
He's singing in Gaeilge. Gaedhlig is Scottish Gaelic
it's crazy how much this sounds like some American hymnals that you would hear in the south and in Appalchia.
Appalachia contained many isolated communities of Ulster Irish who would have perpetuated their native musical roots with variations and adaptations to new instruments, such as 5he banjo. So not surprising.
@TheCrosaidi - Thank you so much!
@guyfihi Yes Saidbh Ni Bhruineallaigh is a Girls name First name and last name and its a song of Courtship
@sadhbh1234
Sow in conamara, sive in munster
Steve Cooney rocks.
I might give you that. A different flavour of Gael (just like the Manx are yet another flavour). But I'm under the impression that we don't really know much about the Picts (language/culture) and other groups that lived in the area that's now Scotland and Northern England. But really we do better by looking at what we have in common.
Powerful , alltacht
@EZEEKEEL It;s penny whistle tuned to C. whistles in D are more common in Irish music, but C whistles seem to be more popular in Scottish and English tunes. I happen to prefer the C whistle, not because I'm Scots, but because I have really big hands so the D whistle is not as comfortable for me.
Good stuff!-
You know we like it brewed 'strong enough to stand on'. eh.?
Seriously , thank you for the great site and the effort you must have put into it.
Regards
The only difference might be that the Celts who moved to Scotland mixed with the Picts to a large extent to form a slightly different nation from Ireland. Discuss!
Even Liam O,M moving and dancing are Indian like!
This is beyond great. Does anyone know who the musicians are?
ceol ga'lanta. maith an fear.
I have a CD of Liam teaching how to speak Irish Gaelic. His voice is so calm and cool and sultry . . . like he's trying to seduce you. . .
Do you still have this CD? I'd love to find it 😮 I love his voice!
@amandaberesford I would totally agree with what what you are saying but your wrong in saying that this historically a scottish song - it's from the west of Ireland
Liam was interviewwed today by network TV at the memorial for Sinead