Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn

Subject: Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn
From: GUEST,Kristine
Date: 17 Apr 05 - 07:29 PM

Gaoith BArra Na d'Tonn is a gaelic tune I learned ages ago from a Clannad album. I don't know what happened to my copy of the album, and I wondering if anyone knows the story, translation, or where this song came from? Thanks, Kristine

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn
From: Brían
Date: 17 Apr 05 - 09:01 PM

It seems to be rcently composed. there is an explanation a Clannad's website: Gaoth Barra Na dTonn.



Brían

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gaoth Barra Na d'Tonn
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 05:55 AM

btw, that's an unofficial website and some of the lyrics are riddled with errors, don't think this particular sample is too bad
there wouldn't be an h in Naomh Chonál Caol, and anyway I suspect it should be Naomh Colm Cille?

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn
From: GUEST,Dave'sWife at Work
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 11:51 AM

That's a lovely tune. Especially if sung acapella (no Bodhrans please! hehe)

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn
From: Brían
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 12:07 PM

Thanks for the correction, GUEST. Gaeilge Thir Chonaill is not my strong point.

Brían

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gaoith Barra Na d'Tonn
From: GUEST,Kristine
Date: 19 Apr 05 - 11:11 AM

Thank you very much!