10.11.05 Another Song
Turlough O'Carolan: Irish HarperTurlough O'Carolan (Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin) was born in 1670 near Nobber, County Meath and died March 25, 1738 at the home of his patron Mrs. MacDermott Roe in Alderford, County Roscommon. He was one of the last Irish harpers who composed and a significant number of his works survive in single line melody. Carolan's fame was not due to his skill with the harp (having started at 18), but to his gift for composition and verse. This is a version I did of one of his songs, it has a really cool tuning that gives it a haunting sound.
I played it on my Ovation Guitar.
Shebeg and Shemore

2 Comments:
This one might be favorite, I love this folky type stuff. And I adore you for posting these for us.
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Monica, At
October 11, 2005 11:52 AM
I love this! It's got that Celtic sound...I want to keep it for my very own...more, more, Phillie, bravo!
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Southernspeak4, At
October 11, 2005 8:08 PM
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