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23 Oct 14 - 08:38 PM (#3671708) Subject: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr Nollaig Casey is known for her brilliant fiddle playing, but she's also a gifted singer, as evidenced in this video from 1996's Sult concert series. Can someone please identify the song and what it is about? TIA, Michael |
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24 Oct 14 - 04:22 AM (#3671761) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan Can't place it at the moment. Appears to be a love song (possibly an aisling or vision type). Maybe Waterford dialect. I'll check a few people. Regards p.s. Have to say, I think the synth accompaniment is pretty dreadful! ;>)> |
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24 Oct 14 - 04:29 AM (#3671763) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: Jim Carroll "Róisín Dubh" (pronounced Ro-sheen dove or Ro-sheen doo, meaning "Black Rose"), written in the 16th century, is one of Ireland's most famous political songs. It is based on an older love-lyric which referred to the poet's beloved rather than, as here, being a metaphor for Ireland. The intimate tone of the original carries over into the political song. It is often attributed to Antoine Ó Raifteiri, but almost certainly predates him. Originally translated from Irish by James Clarence Mangan, this translation is credited toPádraig Pearse. The song is named after Róisín Dubh, probably one of the daughters of Aodh Mór Ó Néill, earl of Tyrone in the late 16th Century. The song is reputed to have originated in the camps of Aodh Rua Ó Domhnaill. Try it without the backing I seem to remember it was used very effectively by O'Riarda as the theme music for the historic Abbey Theatre production of 'Playboy of the Western World' Jim Carroll Roisin Dubh |
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24 Oct 14 - 04:34 AM (#3671765) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan Hi Jim O'Riada used a version of the Roisin Dubh air (featuring French horn) in sound track to Mise Éire, rather than Playboy, IIRC. It's not the song posted by the OP, of course. Regards |
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24 Oct 14 - 05:19 AM (#3671773) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: Jim Carroll Isn't it - sorry, shouldn't post too early in the morning. You are right about Mise Eire of course - where's me cornflakes!! Enjoy Knockroughry - wish we were there Jim Carroll |
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25 Oct 14 - 03:37 PM (#3672096) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr Anyone recognize the song? |
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26 Oct 14 - 02:48 AM (#3672184) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: Joe Offer So, I think it's Nollaig Casey singing "Dun Na Sead (Fort of the Jewels)" - it's on her 1995 Causeway album. Do I win a prize? -Joe- |
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26 Oct 14 - 03:30 AM (#3672196) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan You do indeed - I made out "Dún na Séad" in an early line on first listening! It's the Irish name for Baltimore in West Cork. I used to spend a week or two every year teaching sailing there, many years ago. Beautiful place. Regards |
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26 Oct 14 - 03:31 AM (#3672197) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan Incidentally, pronunciation is roughly doon-nuh-shade (stress last syllable) Regards |
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26 Oct 14 - 02:00 PM (#3672268) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr Well done, Joe! Thanks a lot. Does anyone know origins or meaning? |
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27 Oct 14 - 06:34 PM (#3672502) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr refresh |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:07 AM (#3672550) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan @michaelr Do you mean of the place name or the song? As mentioned earlier, "Dún na Séad" literally means "Fort of the Jewels" and strictly refers to a castle built (late medieval? I'd need to check) by the O'Driscoll clan who were lords of the area, levying taxes on trade and shipping. It's still there - in fact I think it was at least partially restored and occupied in recent times. The name presumably reflects legendary wealth. "Baltimore" is a more recent name for the area, associated with English settlers (though it too probably has Irish language roots). The American one came later! I'm not familiar with the song itself - and don't have the patience to transcribe it - but will have a look for a print version when I have a chance. Regards |
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28 Oct 14 - 02:20 PM (#3672657) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr Thanks Martin, I gathered that about the place. I'm interested in the origin and meaning of the song - it's a very nice air. |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:26 PM (#3672672) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan OK. Got it! It's a version of a song usually known as "Cois Abhann na Séad" (i.e. By the River of Jewels). She replaces the opening words with "Ag Dún na Séad.." i.e. At The Fort of Jewels i.e. Baltimore. I've found a set of words - differing no doubt from Nollaig's version but that's life - complete with translation and will post them shortly. Regards |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:43 PM (#3672677) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan Click here Wonder what all that's about? ;>)> Definitely the same song. Regards |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:44 PM (#3672678) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: GUEST,Peter Laban Séamus Ennis collected a version of the song he called 'By the River of Gems' from Maire Ní Chrochain in Cuil Aodha. I think I have some more information, if I can find it, and seem to recall hearing a recording of her singing it. |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:51 PM (#3672679) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: GUEST,Peter Laban Ok, the recording of Maire Ní C. made by Séamus Ennis can be found on Alan Lomax's World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: Ireland |
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28 Oct 14 - 03:52 PM (#3672680) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: MartinRyan That's it, Peter, I'm sure. I have no recollection of hearing it sung before, oddly enough. Nollaig is from Cork, if I remember rightly - though I keep hearing Rinn-like sounds in her Irish! Regards |
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28 Oct 14 - 05:43 PM (#3672705) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr You guys are awesome! Thanks a bunch. |
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28 Oct 14 - 07:23 PM (#3672725) Subject: Lyr Add: COIS ABHAINN NA SEAD From: Jim Carroll Sorry about the slips earlier - never post after a late night! Just scanned down the notes to 'The River of Gems' from The World Library of Folk and Primitive Music (Ireland) Jim Carroll COIS ABHAINN NA SEAD (By the River of Gems) Sung by Maire Keohane / Maire Mi Cheochain, Coolea, Co. Cork. The three songs that follow are all light love songs sung by young women who have learned their blás (idiomatic style) from the same group of old folk singers in the same area. Mary Keohane, aged 25, is by far the most educated, self-conscious and impassioned of the singers. She sings an aisling (dream) poem in which the bard recounts his meeting with a woman of heavenly beauty, who, at the end of the poem, is discovered to be "troubled Ireland" [a reference to wars and dispossession], 'S annsud ar dtuis dom ar imeall ciumhaise Coille cumhrtha tharla An (t-)fhinne-bhean fhionn ba bhinne i ar a tiuin Na an fidil, an fliuit 's an chlairseach. Ba bhreagh glas e a s'il, a mala caol cumtha, A teaca bhi mar chubhar na tragha amuigh; Ba ghile f ar a pib na an eala ar a' linn, Agus lionadh mo chroidhe le gradh dhi. Nuair a dhearcas-sa i anns 'd mar a bhi, An ainnir ba chiuine breagtitha, Go raibh scail na gcaor 'na leacain reidh Agus fatha bhinn 'na g-ire, Meadhon an chuim do laguigh me im'chroidhe istigh Le taitneamh d'a clodh is d'a gaire; O bhathas go bonn bhi a ciabh lei go trom Is a culbui go casta tainneach.) Translation: And it was there at the edge of a fragrant forest That I met for the first time this fair woman Whose song is sweeter than the fiddle, the flute or the harp. Her glance was fresh and clear, Her eyebrows narrow and shapely, Her cheek like the foam on the beach, Her neck whiter than a swan on a pool; And my heart was filled with love for her. (When I found there the quietest loveliest lass With the shine of a bright berry on her smooth cheek, And a sweet note of music in her laugh. My heart turned over inside me At the sight of her slender waist and her smile; And her hair hanging down from her head to her foot, Thick and golden and rich with ringlets.) |
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29 Oct 14 - 06:09 PM (#3672873) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: michaelr Thank you, Jim. |
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30 Oct 14 - 12:25 AM (#3672945) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Irish Song ID please From: GUEST We should also acknowledge the presence of the great Steve Cooney on guitar. |
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30 Oct 14 - 11:31 AM (#3673044) Subject: Lyr Add: COIS ABHAINN NA SEAD From: GUEST,Brian I have another version from Eilís Ní Shúilleabháin in the TG4 Song Archive. The words don't match well in either version. Such is the folk process. The most important version is whatever the singer is singing. I may be challenged to tweak outNollaig Casey's version. COIS ABHANN NA SÉAD Cois abhann na séad ar uair roimh a' lae, 's mé ag imeacht fé dhéin mo shláinte, Mar a mbídís caora 'gus cnó buí ar ghéagaibh is mil bheach 'na shlaod ar bhánta. Do labhradar na h-éin, do lasadar na spéartha, bhí an fharraige 'na caor- luisne lán suas, Do mhúscail an ghrian a bhí le sealad mór fé chiach agus d'éirigh an t-iasc 'na lán rith. Ansúd ar dtúis ar imeallaibh ciúise coille cumhra sea tharla An fhinne-bhean fhionn gur bhinne liom a tiúin ná an fidil, an fliúit ná 'n cláirseach. Ba bhreá deas a súil, a mala caol cumtha, a leaca bhí mar chúr na trá amuigh Ba ghile í ar a píb ná an eala ar an linn is do líon mo chroí le grá dhi. Nuair a dhearcas í ansiúd mar a bhí an ainnir ba chaoine 's ba bhreátha, Bhí scáil na gcaor 'na leacain réidh agus fátha bhí 'na gáire. Dob é an chom slím do lagaigh mé im chroí le taitneamh dá cló 's dá gáire, Ó bhaitheas go bonn bhí a ciabh léi go trom is a cúl buí go casta fáinneach. |