Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Rocky Road To Dublin

"Rocky Road to Dublin" is a fast-paced 19th century song about a man's experiences as he travels to Liverpool, England from his home in Tuam. The tune has a typical Irish rhythm, classified as a slip (or hop) jig in 9/8 timing, and is often performed instrumentally.



Saturday, March 23, 2013

Mc Pherson's Lament (Farewell)

The words are by Robert Burns and are based on the real Jamie MacPherson's farewell which MacPherson wrote before the outlaw was hanged on November 16, 1700. He reportedly played this tune on the gallows and offerred his fiddle to anyone who could play it. Since no one took him up on the offer, he broke the fiddle. 



Monday, March 18, 2013

Einsamer Hirte

Einsamer Hirte oder auch Der einsame Hirte, englisch The Lonely Shepherd, ist ein Instrumentaltitel von James Last, der in der Aufnahme mit dem rumänischen Panflötenspieler Gheorghe Zamfir bekannt wurde.


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Fields Of Athenry

"The Fields of Athenry" is an Irish folk ballad set during the Great Irish Famine (1845–1850) about a fictional man named Michael from near Athenry in County Galway who has been sentenced to transportation to Botany Bay, Australia, for stealing food for his starving family. It is a widely known and popular anthem for Irish sports supporters.


Friday, March 8, 2013

Friday, March 1, 2013

I'm into Folk

A nice song, full of humour, from the Belgian band "The Radios"