Disathairne Ghabh mi Mulad
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1958.118.2
Original Tape ID
Summary
This is a waulking song with several sections. The opening theme is the death of a loved one. The following section speaks of the fate of fair-haired James in Duntulm. The third section has a homeland theme. The final section again refers to fair-haired James, and describes the beauty of brown-haired Isabel.
Item Notes
This waulking song was well-known in Uist and Barra at one time. A version of the tune of the song was used by Mrs Kennedy-Fraser, for 'The Benbecula Bridal Procession' which is in 'Songs of the Hebrides' vol. 2.
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (John L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 62
'Òrain Luaidh Màiri Nighean Alasdair' (K. C. Craig ed., 1949) p. 41
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Vatersay
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good