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29 Jul 09 - 10:39 AM (#2689581) Subject: Lyr Req: Surge of the Sea From: maryannexed Can anyone provide the lyrics to Archie Fisher's "Surge of the Sea", from 'Windward Away'? I'm stuck on the first line of the third verse. Any assistance greatly appreciated! Thanks |
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29 Jul 09 - 01:35 PM (#2689721) Subject: Lyr Add: SURGE OF THE SEA (MacVicar/Fisher) From: maeve In his album notes for the cd "Windward Away", Archie says, " My family translation of the Gaelic song An Altaireachd Ard, The High Surge, written in Canada by the exiled D. MacVicar. The 'woods of the west' were probably those of British Columbia and the 'traon of the field' is the rare and elusive bird of the Hebrides, the corn-crake.'" Here's my transcription, maryannexed ; if I've made any errors, let me know so it can be corrected. I can check it with Archie if we're uncertain about anything I have down so far. I don't think he'd mind it being added to the DT but I'll make certain. maeve ******************************** Surge of the Sea Come listen with me to the ceaseless, thundering roar, As the seas without change or pity crash to the shore. Over the sand, the endless surge and the flow, As once in my island childhood long, long ago. For the woods of the west they hold no longing to stay. My heart's in the little hollow down by the bay, With folk who were good and kind in happier days Both loving in thought and deed, at labor and play Like the traon of the field those times and people have gone The winds of the western ocean carry them on. A flight of defenseless birds on the scattering breeze Rose o'er the endless flow and surge of the sea. For my age and my looks now speak of my shortness of days. I will move from your side and seek the wandering ways. When the cold sleep of death has wrapped its sheet around me, Make my bed by that endless sound the surge of the sea. ***************************************************** More info: The song in Gaelic with a basic English translation |
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29 Jul 09 - 02:32 PM (#2689783) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Surge of the Sea From: maryannexed You are BRILLIANT!!! thank you so much On another note, I'm so glad it was you who responded Maeve - I've read many of your postings with great enjoyment, especially your review of Windward Away! |
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29 Jul 09 - 02:39 PM (#2689789) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Surge of the Sea From: maeve It's kind of you to say that, maryannexed. It's an elegant translation the Fisher family has crafted, and one of many lovely songs on Windward Away. Enjoy the learning and singing of this one. Regards, maeve |
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29 Jul 09 - 03:53 PM (#2689847) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Surge of the Sea From: GUEST,John in Hamilton Are you keen on Archie's stuff MARYANNEXED? I wish there was a good website of his stuff etc. It seems to be a bit of a self-effacing career he's had! |
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04 Aug 09 - 11:30 PM (#2693948) Subject: Lyr Add: AN ALTAIREACHD ARD (D. MacVicar) From: Jim Dixon Copied from the link given by maeve above: AN ALTAIREACHD ARD D. MacVicar An ataireachd bhuan Cluinn fuiam na h-ataireachd ard Tha torunn a'chuain Mar chualas leams' e'n am phaisd Gun mhuthadh gun truas A' sluaisreadh gainneimh na tragh'd An ataireachd bhuan Cluinn fuiam na h-ataireachd ard 'S na coilltean a siar Cha 'n iarrain fuireach gu brath Bha m'inntinn 's mo mhainn A riamh air lagan a' bhaigh Ach iadsan bha fial, an gniomh An caidreamh, 's an agh Air sgapadh gun dion Mar thriallas ealtainn roimh namh Ach siubhlaidh mi uat Cha ghluais mi tuilleadh 'n ad dhail Tha m'aois 'us mo shnuadh Toirt luaidh air giorrad mo la An am dhomh bhi suainnt' Am fuachd 's an cadal a' bhais Mo leabaidh dean suas Ri fuaim na h-ataireachd ard Na h-ataireachd ard Mo leabaidh dean suas Ri fuaim na h-ataireachd ard Mo leabaidh dean suas Ri fuaim na h-ataireachd ard Na h-ataireachd ard The ceaseless surge Listen to the surge of the sea The thunder of the ocean As I heard it when I was a child Without change, without pity Breaking on the sand of the beach The ceaseless surge Listen to the surge of the sea In the woods of the west I would not want to remain forever My mind and my desire Were always on the little hollow by the bay But those folk who were generous in affection In their happiness and in their acts Have been scattered defenseless As a flock of birds flees in front of their enemy But I'll depart from you I'll not move any more to meet you My age and my appearance Give an account of the shortness of my day At the time that I am wrapped In the cold slumber of death My bed make up Behind the sound of the sea The surge of the sea My bed make up Behind the sound of the sea My bed make up Behind the sound of the sea The surge of the sea |
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05 Aug 09 - 04:00 AM (#2693998) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Surge of the Sea (from Archie Fisher) From: maeve Good idea, Jim. Thank you. maeve |