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Blind Irish Harpist and Poet
Turlough O'Carolan
(1670-1738)
SI BHEAG SI MOHR
One of the earliest songs that made him famous. He wrote a poem about a battle between the dwellers of two hills, one big, one small which is what Si Bheag Si Mohr means.
Further meaning has been much discussed amongst folklorists:
It is known that O'Carolan was asked to write a tune to end a war between two factions, that they might unite to repel their common enemy. The two hills then, represented divisions of power within the country, and the 'common enemy'-eventually the English. That's when druids went literally underground with their knowledge songs and sacred books, while the invaders lorded it over the land from above.
A Time Line
http://www.contemplator.com/
A Time Line
http://www.contemplator.com/
Planxty Live on Pipes and Guitars
First heard their version in 1974 and was so enthralled by the tone, tempo and tune itself,
I made an hour long loop tape to play, much to the consternation of neighbors, I think.
Versions Well Worth a Listen
There are thousands by now
Molly Bauckham's Harp Improvisation
Finding Common Thread-Steve Cooney, Guitar
Tuatha de Danaan -Mandolin, Fiddle & More
http://youtu.be/KAenAs8f4Hc
David Summerford on Mountain Dulcimer
Like brain waves and heart murmurings in kind across seas
look to Terri's musical offering to finish
Now
http://windling.typepad.com/
look to Terri's musical offering to finish
Now
http://windling.typepad.com/
