Author Topic: Irish Music (Read 9169 times)

Croagh Patrick · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2015, 05:10:57 AM »

You should especially look out for a particular type known as Sean Nós. It's the real ancient Irish music.

I would recommend a singer by the name of Lorcán Mac Mathuna, fantastic singer and traditional at heart to.

He can give me a tenner later, haha.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:14:19 AM »

Thanks.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:33:53 AM »

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:35:41 AM »

Is there ancient Irish songs about the Catholic faith?

Croagh Patrick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2015, 09:10:19 AM »

There would be quite a few, most of them would be referencing religion. A particular example would be An raibh tú ar an gcarraig, which translates to Were you at the Rock in reference to the Mass Rock. Another is Roisín Dubh which has a line saying that Spanish monks would be bringing an abundance of altar wine. It's a beautiful tune.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2015, 09:17:48 PM »

GottmitunsAlex · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:23:21 AM »

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mUmOfRH8qA[/youtube]

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2015, 11:06:57 PM »

Charlemagne · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:11:35 AM »

Quote from: Croagh Patrick

You should especially look out for a particular type known as Sean Nós. It's the real ancient Irish music.

Yes, Sean Nós nearly makes me cry every time I hear it. It makes me think of my ancestors from the Auld Sod whom I never knew. God have mercy on their souls.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2015, 11:13:31 PM »

A Prayer For Our Lady. John McCormack

Patrick JK Gray · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2015, 07:22:22 AM »

The Mass-Rock in the Glen -- Leo McCaffrey

I'm one-quarter Irish -- a great honour.

Fr Ballini keeps the truth of this song alive today [I wasn't there -- via Respice Stellam]:

And if the day should come again,
When Ireland calls for men
She will not find them wanting,
By the Mass-rock in the Glen!

Patrick JK Gray · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2015, 09:01:07 AM »

Quote from: Patrick JK Gray

The Mass-Rock in the Glen -- Leo McCaffrey

I'm one-quarter Irish -- a great honour.

Fr Ballini keeps the truth of this song alive today [I wasn't there -- via Respice Stellam]:

And if the day should come again,
When Ireland calls for men
She will not find them wanting,
By the Mass-rock in the Glen!

I see I've been 'beaten to it'. A lovely song, though.

Beverly · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2015, 09:52:36 AM »

This is a song in Irish Gaelic and Latin. It is around 800 years old and is a macaronic song, like 'Siúil a Rún' and 'The Shan Van Vought'. It's very rare to hear Gaelic with Latin though..

Fionnuala Gill - Deus Meus (Adiuva Me) - YouTube

Centroamerica · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2015, 11:55:02 AM »

Quote from: Beverly

This is a song in Irish Gaelic and Latin. It is around 800 years old and is a macaronic song, like 'Siúil a Rún' and 'The Shan Van Vought'. It's very rare to hear Gaelic with Latin though..

Fionnuala Gill - Deus Meus (Adiuva Me) - YouTube

Thanks, this is so beautiful.