Mythology - The Rocky Road to Dublin
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2025
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Celtic Thunder MYTHOLOGY is the latest show from Celtic Thunder. Filmed on location at the Helix Theater in Dublin, it's fitting that Celtic Thunder have chosen to return to their roots in order to film this musical odyssey.
The core theme of Mythology is found in the original opening number "Voices", "Voices call from the old days, Voices tell from the past, Ancient laws and ancient old ways to recast." It's the story of the Celtic People, their legends, their culture and their stories. It's the lifeblood of modern day Celtic people everywhere and the influences from our Celtic past, which are still carried in each one of us as part of whom we are and where we come from. Voices, quoted above, is a collaboration between Celtic Thunder Musical Director/Composer David Munro and world-renowned song writer Brendan Graham, who also wrote the international hit "You Raise Me Up".
The set of Mythology is big; it's dramatic and imposing. The new and the old combine. Modern catalyst images are projected onto ancient monolithic standing stones, a giant Celtic cross takes center stage and the tempo of the music is strongly echoed in the theatrical and moody lighting.
Celtic Thunder Mythology - 'The Rocky Road To Dublin'
Chorus
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
Twas in the merry month of May, from me home I started,
Left the girls in Tuam, nearly broken hearted,
Saluted father dear, kissed me darling mother,
Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother,
Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born
Cut a stout black thorn to banish ghosts and goblin;
Bought a pair of brogues, rattling o'er the bogs
And fright'ning all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three four, five
Chorus
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary,
Started by daylight next morning blithe and early,
Took a drop of pure to keep me heart from sinking;
Thats a Paddy's cure whenever he's on drinking.
See the lassies smile, laughing all the while
At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin'
Asked me was I hired, wages I required,
I was almost tired of the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three four, five
Chorus
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity
To be soon deprived a view of that fine city.
So then I took a stroll, all among the quality;
Me bundle it was stole, all in a neat locality.
Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind,
No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin'
Enquiring for the rogue, they said me Connaught brogue
Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three four, five
Chorus
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
From there I got away, me spirits never falling,
Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing.
The Captain at me roared, said that no room had he;
When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy.
Down among the pigs, played some hearty rigs,
Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubbling;
When off Holyhead I wished meself was dead,
Or better for instead on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three four, five
Chorus
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed,
Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it.
Blood began to boil, temper I was losing;
Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing.
"Hurrah me soul" says I, me Shillelagh I let fly.
Some Galway boys were by, saw I was a hobble in,
With a load "Hurray !" joined in the affray.
We quickly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three four, five
Chorus (x 2)
Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road
all the way to Dublin, Whack follol de rah!
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My four year old grandson and two year old granddaughter both LOVE this song. As soon as we get in the car, they start asking for the "Pirate Song." The two year old also adds, "1-2-3-4-5" so I'll be sure to know which pirate song she's talking about. Thank you for helping me increase their musical knowledge.
I love them. Beautiful voices.
I could listen to Celtic Thunder all day. Just plain" Awesome" .
Thank you for your music!
I first heard of Celtic thunder from my adopted sister. Then watched on tv about a week later. Awesome group
This song really brings out their accents, love it!
Emmet's voice kills! My jaw drops every time lol :)
Still miss George - even though 3 years coming up! ❤️
My favorite guys. Wish you were here !!
Brilliant! I absolutely love Celtic Thunder! Great version of this song too!
love the song, got the DVD. Still marvelling about Colm's lightning quick wardrobeschanges though. From blue pants to brown and back and to blue again and then to brown, and so on and so on.. ;-)
Beautiful harmony and music.
Love the song, don't understand all the words,but it don't matter. lol !! Love ya guys !!
I am in love with the voice of the bald guy... I wish he would sing more solo..
Best music and beatiful voices!!!
These guys are from Dublin and they are good I think a lot of them I enjoy these guys
Love these lads . Love being Irish
This is one of my most favorite Mythology Ensemble songs...absolutely LOVE it!!! You guys are the BEST group around :)
Great rendition of a very beautiful song.
This is one of my favorite songs on the Mythology DVD. But I love them all. I can almost sing along on this one, but it is still tricky. I don't know how they do it !
Just happen to see them on utube. Really love them George is my favorite.
FANTASTIC. seriously love these guys.
Cool! One of my favorite groups.
I love this song! One of my favorites from Mythology! Can't wait to see it performed live in October :D
you guys rock and this is probably my second favourite song but my favourite is Irelands call
I second that.
Oh lala. Love this~!!!!
Love your songs:)
absolutely fabulous ensemble number, love the reaction on the guys faces towards the end, thanks for posting.
An Amazing band. Their style is so interesting, so full of vigour
Awesome!
love the song
Gives me goose bumps.Love it
I love how Colm's trousers magically change colors. ;)
Best song EVER!!!!!!!
It's about TIME!
love this song
PERFECT
I just realized this was the first group performance I've ever seen where Keith was gone. It's strange.
By the way I love the awkward fist pump on the very last note hahaha
excellent
Awesome upload! Please upload Star of County Down also. I'm just so in love with these performances :)
perfect
I didn't wish for summer this year. Instead, I can't wait for Sept 7th ... Sydney NS
I'll be the one with the big pretty Celtic smile, and a box of Kleenex for when it's over.
Born Canadian ... Proud to be Celtic!
absolutely AMAZING
Omg! I know someone who should audition to join them! My friend Shane!!!
Yay this song :D
I listened to the High Kings do this one and couldn't understand a word they said. I prefer Celtic Thunder.
Brilliant!!!
super!
This is one of me and my two younger siblings' favorites! My little sis (she's 11) always loves "The one that sounds like Pippin's part" (At least that's who she thinks Neil sounds like).
Love this and the lads. Can't wait to see live on the cruise...
can I just marry all of them?
George is still my favorite :-)
Does anybody know what Neil's necklace symbolizes? What is that sign called?
Wish I could like this!!
oh,my! :)
Reply to Irene van S: I also noticed that. I think it happened when they put the video together, taking parts of the song that were done at different performances. But your comment made me laugh !
love em! lets see if I can name em' all :Ryan , Neil, gorge, colm, emmet
*trinity knot! symbol of maiden/mother/crone or father/son/Holy Ghost (spirit)
Obviously this is a fighting song. and what Irishman doesn't like a good fight ? No wonder they sing it with such energy ! Look at the expression on Ryan and Emmet's faces.
it is a trinity knot i think
EMMET!!!! :D
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It's called "triquetra" or trinity knot. It's commonly a symbol to represent the Holy Trinity (Father/Son/Holy Spirit). I first saw it on Charmed, to symbolize the "Power of Three."
I LOVE RYAN KELLY!!!!
LOVE it :-)
as my 5 year old neice says " it has her fav sexy george "
hahahaha
First time i've seen the new boys. Love this always have liked this song