As a 2 generation expatriate I don't understand any of it but am so drawn to it . When ever I go to Scotland it really does feel like home.In my imagination? Perhaps but it is how I feel.
I would describe the quality of her voice as smoky. The whistle player is excellent also. You hit the nail on the head MrTKeele. I have Irish blood, but I love the Scots trad too. I hope this music never dies.
No, he recovers. The song is said to have been composed by his foster-mother NicCoiseam. She thanks the doctor for leaving his wound so healthy. It's from 1601.
Much prefer the non balkan style approach. But understand the diversification that is expression. in the end it's Highland letter, if my neep serves me right. So My brain & Soul will enjoy your talent always, as did Sir Rodger Moor. Excuse any spelling errors. It's genuine reason. x
The Celts came from all of over Europe and during their heyday was known to have sacked Rome around the sixth century . ( Don't quote me on this date). It was during the waning of their power and when they had been pushed up into Western Europe that the tribes made their way onto the British Isles . The Celts having covered such a large area ranged from swarthy to fair ,, tall to short , in looks. The Celts were not a single tribe but a group of many tribes held together by similar beliefs . Much is made of the Celts because of the popularity of the subject in modern media. Which is a shame because people tend to forget the people who came to the Islands before the Celts and whom have a much more interesting history .
Cynthia Senn well said! they are beautiful. You refer to the 6th century bc, no? These celts ranged widely in look and style. They had a general philosophy to them that enabled much freedom and abundance. They taught the romans to build road better and to work with iron better. They were mean to the early romans for a bit. They were mercenaries for the spartan empire before their rise to power and these mercenaries were feared widely especially for their nudeness in battle. They have been seen from turkey to scandinavia to spain to the islands and all in between. Then there is the story of the proto druids who came before the celts or were occupying the islands when they found them? Who knows. Then, the culture melded and gave rise to more celtic druidism and etc until sainthood and christmas and halloween. its very tough to say because the romans were truly scared and threatened by these people. As were the etruscans and some of greece and most noticably, the CHURCH!!! So there is quite a bit of artifact and book burning, misinformation, propaganda, (witch trials and religious persecution of course) and more. Therefore, it is very convoluted and tough to say. There is much up for debate and much lost. I mean, we have found platonic solid shapes out of carved rocks from this culture wayyyy back when. Whaaaaat?!
Cynthia Senn You have an almost 19th century view of Celtic history. Recent archaeological research, along with modern DNA testing, indicate that the Celts may have been the early inhabitants of the British Isles/Atlantic Shore and then spread east through Europe. See the work of Prof. Barry Cunliffe (Oxford) for more info. Some call these early people the Beaker People or Proto-Celts. Interesting developments in this field of study.
Mike MacDavy well i´m portuguese and my country started in galiza northen portugal and spain which was celtic territory but we lern in school that we are lusitanians which was a very diferent people living way down in the iberic peninsula. portugaliza have deep celtic influence even today but we are not recognised as a part of the celtic countrys some studys were made and we are probably the race with the oldest DNA . we were all caled gauls , gaelics , galaicos, callaeci, callacoi, celtici and so on . the romans said we all had the same language and costumes all across the iberia with the castros culture the citania or cytian callaeci tribes from galiza artabros, gróvios, astures ,albiones,caled callaeci by the romans a conection to their godess cailleach, our rivers celtic names,river durius from the celtic dur meaning water, river migno, ardila , tamaca etc city names caeilobricoi, axábrica or xabregas , pendrágano, longroiva and then ,basque country , asturias, france
'IC IAIN 'IC SHEUMAIS (O son of John, son of James) A mhic Iain 'ic Sheumais Tha do sgeul air m' aire Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Latha Blàr na Fèitheadh Bha feum air mo leanabh Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho Latha Blàr na Fèitheadh Bha feum air mo leanabh Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Bha fuil do chuirp uasail Air uachdar an fhearainn Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho Bha fuil do chuirp uasail Air uachdar an fhearainn Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Bha mi fhìn ga sùghadh Gus na thùch air m' anail Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho Bha mi fhìn ga sùghadh Gus na thùch air m' anail Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Bha 'n saighead na spreòd 'N corp seòlta na glaine Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho Bha 'n saighead na spreòd 'N corp seòlta na glaine Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Bu cheannard ron t-sluagh thu Dol suas thro thìr aineoil Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho On latha thug thu 'n cuan ort Bha gruaim air na beannaibh Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Bha snigh' air na speuraibh 'S bha na reulta galach Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho Bha snigh' air na speuraibh 'S bha na reulta galach Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò 'S càirdeach a Rìgh Leòdhais Mo leòmhann glan, uasal Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho 'S càirdeach a Rìgh Leòdhais Mo leòmhann glan, uasal Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò Mu mhac Iain 'ic Sheumais Duine treubhach, smiorail Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Not knowing much about Scot's Trad tunes, could someone tell me if this song is new in the tradition or not? I've heard this gal and Maeve McKinnon sing it but never more than they two.
As a 2 generation expatriate I don't understand any of it but am so drawn to it . When ever I go to Scotland it really does feel like home.In my imagination? Perhaps but it is how I feel.
I knew I loved her voice the moment i heard it.
This is the blood of our people. These are our stories. This music is ours. Let it never go.
As a 2 generation expatriate I don't understand any of it but am so drawn to it . When ever I go to Scotland it really does feel like home.In my imagination? Perhaps but it is how I feel.
I would describe the quality of her voice as smoky. The whistle player is excellent also. You hit the nail on the head MrTKeele. I have Irish blood, but I love the Scots trad too. I hope this music never dies.
Beautiful. Love Kathleen's voice.
what a voice. Our people. beutiful Kathleen
Beautiful version
It has been far too long that my heart has been stirred in such a manner.such a beautiful voice.such a beautiful song....thank you.
Excellent voice classic Her face and lips classic Celtic
One of me favorite Scott songs ^^
Kathleen always rocks!
what a voice....
PERFECT!
i love this
Great whistle playing : )
No, he recovers. The song is said to have been composed by his foster-mother NicCoiseam. She thanks the doctor for leaving his wound so healthy. It's from 1601.
This gorgeous rendition reminds me in places of Ani Choying Dolma chanting The Great Compassion Mantra in Munich 2007.
Bravo both!
Oh yeah! It's really a fine performance!
This is amazing
i like the ruffness in her voice , wow 💛
She gets more lovely every time I see her.
Has all the elements of a good performance 👍
I love watching Kathleen sing. I would love to kiss her lips. She has great lips
Oh son of John, son of James
I'll be honest, it's not my favourite version, however she is very skilled with the inflections and her voice is very clear.
It's funny because my name's Kathleen haha
But she's an amazing singer honestly
Tha toill liom sin a Kathee! X
Nollaig Shona XXX
Ilow teag!
Sexiest voice in Gaeldom! :-)
Much prefer the non balkan style approach. But understand the diversification that is expression. in the end it's Highland letter, if my neep serves me right. So My brain & Soul will enjoy your talent always, as did Sir Rodger Moor. Excuse any spelling errors. It's genuine reason. x
almost has a Slavic lilt to it, this melody, and Asiatic, too. Where did those ancient Celts come from?
The Celts came from all of over Europe and during their heyday was known to have sacked Rome around the sixth century . ( Don't quote me on this date). It was during the waning of their power and when they had been pushed up into Western Europe that the tribes made their way onto the British Isles . The Celts having covered such a large area ranged from swarthy to fair ,, tall to short , in looks. The Celts were not a single tribe but a group of many tribes held together by similar beliefs . Much is made of the Celts because of the popularity of the subject in modern media. Which is a shame because people tend to forget the people who came to the Islands before the Celts and whom have a much more interesting history .
Cynthia Senn well said! they are beautiful. You refer to the 6th century bc, no?
These celts ranged widely in look and style. They had a general philosophy to them that enabled much freedom and abundance. They taught the romans to build road better and to work with iron better. They were mean to the early romans for a bit. They were mercenaries for the spartan empire before their rise to power and these mercenaries were feared widely especially for their nudeness in battle. They have been seen from turkey to scandinavia to spain to the islands and all in between.
Then there is the story of the proto druids who came before the celts or were occupying the islands when they found them? Who knows. Then, the culture melded and gave rise to more celtic druidism and etc until sainthood and christmas and halloween.
its very tough to say because the romans were truly scared and threatened by these people. As were the etruscans and some of greece and most noticably, the CHURCH!!! So there is quite a bit of artifact and book burning, misinformation, propaganda, (witch trials and religious persecution of course) and more. Therefore, it is very convoluted and tough to say. There is much up for debate and much lost.
I mean, we have found platonic solid shapes out of carved rocks from this culture wayyyy back when. Whaaaaat?!
Cynthia Senn You have an almost 19th century view of Celtic history. Recent archaeological research, along with modern DNA testing, indicate that the Celts may have been the early inhabitants of the British Isles/Atlantic Shore and then spread east through Europe. See the work of Prof. Barry Cunliffe (Oxford) for more info. Some call these early people the Beaker People or Proto-Celts. Interesting developments in this field of study.
Karen Nyere the flute solos and scales he uses sound very much like kaval or ney, which are both Balkan instruments.
Mike MacDavy well i´m portuguese and my country started in galiza northen portugal and spain which was celtic territory but we lern in school that we are lusitanians which was a very diferent people living way down in the iberic peninsula. portugaliza have deep celtic influence even today but we are not recognised as a part of the celtic countrys some studys were made and we are probably the race with the oldest DNA . we were all caled gauls , gaelics , galaicos, callaeci, callacoi, celtici and so on . the romans said we all had the same language and costumes all across the iberia with the castros culture the citania or cytian callaeci tribes from galiza artabros, gróvios, astures ,albiones,caled callaeci by the romans a conection to their godess cailleach, our rivers celtic names,river durius from the celtic dur meaning water, river migno, ardila , tamaca etc city names caeilobricoi, axábrica or xabregas , pendrágano, longroiva and then ,basque country , asturias, france
'IC IAIN 'IC SHEUMAIS (O son of John, son of James)
A mhic Iain 'ic Sheumais
Tha do sgeul air m' aire
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Latha Blàr na Fèitheadh
Bha feum air mo leanabh
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Latha Blàr na Fèitheadh
Bha feum air mo leanabh
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Bha fuil do chuirp uasail
Air uachdar an fhearainn
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Bha fuil do chuirp uasail
Air uachdar an fhearainn
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Bha mi fhìn ga sùghadh
Gus na thùch air m' anail
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Bha mi fhìn ga sùghadh
Gus na thùch air m' anail
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Bha 'n saighead na spreòd
'N corp seòlta na glaine
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Bha 'n saighead na spreòd
'N corp seòlta na glaine
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Bu cheannard ron t-sluagh thu
Dol suas thro thìr aineoil
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
On latha thug thu 'n cuan ort
Bha gruaim air na beannaibh
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Bha snigh' air na speuraibh
'S bha na reulta galach
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Bha snigh' air na speuraibh
'S bha na reulta galach
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
'S càirdeach a Rìgh Leòdhais
Mo leòmhann glan, uasal
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
'S càirdeach a Rìgh Leòdhais
Mo leòmhann glan, uasal
Air farail ail eò, air farail ail eò
Mu mhac Iain 'ic Sheumais
Duine treubhach, smiorail
Hi ho hi ri a bho hi eileadh
Hi ho hi rì a bho ro a hao hi ho
Tapadh leat, mo chairad! Tha Tobar an Dualchais an ionmhas mhòr.
Blew. My.Fucking.Mind.
This is the only one of it's kind.
Super Stuff - Gerry from Ireland - Kathleen - If you ever want another I would put myself forward - I'm in love with you for a very long time
It's a traditional song, over 400 years old.
I need to visit the western isles so god damn bad, fucking shite.
They can be a lovely place when the sunshines
Cò na ceòladairean eile an seo?
Does anyone know if this is originally a Runrig song--I know they sung it--or if it is an older folksong? Tapadh leibh!
Not knowing much about Scot's Trad tunes, could someone tell me if this song is new in the tradition or not?
I've heard this gal and Maeve McKinnon sing it but never more than they two.
Runrig do it beautifully. I have also heard Kathleen do it rather better and more fluently than she does here.
Glè mhath
an fhuaim chroí de
Iontach ar fad!
As a 2 generation expatriate I don't understand any of it but am so drawn to it . When ever I go to Scotland it really does feel like home.In my imagination? Perhaps but it is how I feel.
Live emotions and questions aside and delve into your culture. Then, you won't be having any doubts.