Sound The Pibroch - Traditional Scottish Song - HIVE Open Mic 155
Hey Folks
I wasn't sure I had a song for this week's theme until I started listening to a lot of traditional Scots/Irish songs yesterday.
I found this tune which dates back to the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Rebellion of 1746.
Id like to take you back in time back to the Scottish highlands.
Back to April 16th 1746 ,which I believe it was a Wednesday
On this particular morning, sleet was driving into the faces of the highland men as they came down to meet a great English force that was coming north over the border into Scotland
The English were under the leadership of a man called William Augustus,The Duke Of Cumberland, who was also known as the Bloody Butcher.He was coming up to wipe out the wild savage Highlanders.
At this time the English wanted to put sheep in the place of highland men since
there was more money in sheep than in human beings.
The Highlanders were led by Prince Charles Edward Stewart or Bonnie Prince Charlie.
As they came down from the mountains, in front of each clan was a piper, playing the Pibroch (The Gaelic name for Bagpipes)to give them courage and to frighten the enemy.
They came down with claymores in hand, those great double-edged swords.On this day fathers would fight and die beside their sons and brothers beside brothers.
They met the English on Cullodeans moor but they were no match for the English artillery. The battle only lasted half an hour , maybe 45 minutes.
In that time most of the highland men were wiped out and with them a whole traditional way of life.
Gaelic Scotland was almost forever gone.The people that were left went out to Nova Scotia.
This time in Scottish history is deeply ingrained into the collective memory and DNA of the people and although a lot was lost most of our best folk songs date back from the era.
Our chorus here is "Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham" which google translate tells me is Gaelic for "It's coming under me, under me, under me"
Im not sure the exact meaning of these words but it is a lot of fun to sing the Gaelic version here.
Cheers to the @stickupboys for inspiring me to dig into the past for this one.
"Sound the Pibroch"
Song by The Corries
Sound the pibroch loud and high
Frae John o' Groats tae Isle o' Skye
Let every clan their battle cry
Rise and follow Charlie
By dark Loch Shiel they've made their stand
See that small devoted band
Who bravely swore thier heart and hand
To rise and follow Charlie
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Rise and follow Charlie
From every hill and every glen
Gathered fast they loyal men
With sword in hand they'd cry again
Hurrah for Royal Charlie
On dark Culloden's field of gore
Hark they cry Claymore, Claymore
And bravely fight what could they more
Than die for Royal Charlie
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Rise and follow Charlie
Now on the barren heath they lie
Their Funeral Dirge the eagle's cry
Mountain breezes o'er them sigh
Wha' fought and died for Charlie
No more we'll see such deeds again
Deserted is each Highland glen
And lonely cairns lie o'er the men
Wha' fought and died for Charlie
Sound the bagpipes loud and high
Frae John o' Groats tae Isle o' Skye
Let every clan their battle cry
Rise for Bonnie Charlie
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
Rise for Bonnie Charlie
Sound the bagpipes loud and high
Frae John o' Groats tae Isle o' Skye
Let every clan their battle cry
For those who died for Charlie
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The song is very captivating, it took me back to the oldies🥰
Thanks for listening bro ,Im glad you enjoy this one! :)
You did great presenting this song friend
For me , seeing the theme at first, I was blank on any sing that could perfectly connect to it. I just had to think amd compose some stuff which I guess came out averagely fine.
I love your performance sir. You ate very talented. Kudos
Cheers bro , your always very supportive of my songs,I really appreciate reading your feedback, your song this week is banging, I love it! :D
You are welcome brother
I appreciate your comment on my post too
I feel refreshed man...so cool
Nice :) That's really cool this one had a refreshing effect on you.
Standing ovations for you dear friend! You have shared a very interesting story of those times when the world was very different, the truth is fascinating.
Beautiful melody, beautiful lyrics and excellent execution, this is an exceptional work.
Thank you for participating in this week's Hive Open Mic. Best regards!
Thanks so much for this very encouraging feedback. I wasn't sure how it sounded on some of the high notes but reading this makes me more confident about playing this tune at local live music events.
The story at the start goes well with the song, a little bit of history helps conjure up vivid images in the theatre of the mind which will be different for everyone who hears it.
Lovely to hear something traditional. Thanks for the history lesson too.
Thanks for taking the time to listen, yeah these days I get most inspired by these rare old folk songs.
I have unfortunately missed to comment on your songs. I clearly need to get more organised.. 😄
You are not just an amazing artist with a wonderful soft voice to match your lovely guitar, you also know so MUCH about each and every song you perform!
That is so admirable!
This is another lovely tune of yours.. 😍