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https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg...&si=38607f46915748fc9aff26bfcb04e2e5The Skye Boat Song is a late 19th-century Scottish song adaptation of a Gaelic song composed c.1782 by William Ross, entitled Cuachag nan Craobh ("Cuckoo of the Tree"). The 19th century English lyrics evoked the journey of Prince Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") from Benbecula to the Isle of Skye as he evaded capture by government soldiers after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. From there he made his way to France, never to return to Scotland. Sir Harold Boulton wrote the new lyrics to Ross's song, which had been heard by Anne Campbell MacLeod in the 1870s. She was on a trip to the isle of Skye and was being rowed over Loch Coruisk (Coire Uisg, the "Cauldron of Waters"), when the rowers broke into a Gaelic rowing song "Cuachag nan Craobh" ("The Cuckoo in the Grove"). It is often played as a slow lullaby or waltz, and entered into the modern folk canon in the twentieth century with versions by Paul Robeson, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Roger Whittaker, Tori Amos, and many others. In my version I sing and play the guitars as well virtual Uillean pipes. I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper. ****** Song Summary ************* Key=G , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:40 Style is _DOLL.STY (Doll Celtic Country Waltz) MelodyCustom Synth is 079 - Tin Whistle, Low, Celtic Folk [SN0704] RealTracks used: RealTracks in style: 1413:Bass, Acoustic, CelticSlipjig Sw 110 RealDrums in style:Drums and Bodhran [Multi] + strings
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As a regular at a local Irish pub where live music was played, I always enjoyed listening to this kind of music. And I'm a big fan of the Bodhran, an instrument that is unfortunately rarely used these days. Enjoyed my listen ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Thanks. I'm also a great fan of Irish and other Celtic music. As I was a young man, we had a band playing also Celtic music. One of us built himself a bodhran, because it was hard to find in Finland in the late 1970s, when there were no internet shopping.
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Oh, man, no one does it better, Arri. Not only do you amaze me with your song selection (which I love --especially the history you make me investigate), but your productions are terrific modern rendtions that pay homage to the original, both in feel and the best choice of instrumentation.
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Well performed by you ... arrangement, vocals and instrumental performances.
The backstory was very interesting.
I suppose it's our ignorance of your genres but we often feel sea shanty vibe with your tunes.
Enjoyed it!
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Thanks. I take that "sea shanty feel" as a compliment!
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Arri, this sounds great.
I liked your history lessons. It helps me understand where you are coming from.
Great instrumentation, vocal, and mix.
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Hi, Arri. Cool cover. I enjoyed reading the back story! 
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Very cool song. Love these old folk songs. Well done
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