An Seann Triuća (The Old Truigha) Trad. arr. Okunbor & Kirwan. Free download if you like it by Chris O (2) published on 2021-12-28T11:03:10Z Chris: Lyrics & melody arrangement/vocals/Brauchli lapslide/audio engineering Martin: Bass, rhythm, main guitars, shruti, instrumental arrangement & recording. Another collaboration re-imagining the tradition, with Martin Kirwan…we’ve made this one a free download if you enjoy it. Martin has composed and played the instrumental on layered guitar tracks and shruti, and I've re-arranged the lyrics and vocal melody. As always, I'm blown away by his beautiful playing and imaginative blending of cultural sounds. https://soundcloud.com/tradladsaughrim This gem can be found in Buntings Ancient Music of Ireland, and the "literal translation from the original Irish" was undertaken by a Miss Mary Balfour, (there is a slightly different translation in my 1897 book The Minstrelsy of Ireland). The original Irish song was believed to have been collected by an agent of Bunting's associates the McCrackens - a man called Patrick Lynch...who collected over 200 songs from singers around the Mayo area in the early 1800's but this man was never acknowledged in the publication. The original tune was believed to have been first published as "Ye Trugh" by Neal in 1724, but Bunting got it from Charles Byrne at a harpist's gathering around the 1790's. "Arise from thy slumbers, oh fairest of maids! With me wilt thou wander to Truigha's green shades, Where sorrel and bright rowan berries abound, And nuts in rich clusters the branches have crowned. A bed of fresh ivy to rest thee I'll bring, The blackbirds and thrushes around us shall sing, And there with unceasing attachment I'll prove, How soothing the cares of affection and love. In my contemporary arrangement I've made the English lyrics flow a bit better. Photo by Chris Okunbor Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by cam-o the chameleon transportive 2024-01-23T21:38:55Z Comment by Don Jennings Great song! Great collab! 2023-10-24T16:48:47Z Comment by cam-o the chameleon love the expression 2023-09-08T01:16:56Z Comment by Red&Blue Superb psychedelic folk sound! 2023-04-15T12:59:20Z Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Fabulous piece of work, enjoyed every minute of it. 2023-03-26T14:41:40Z Comment by Craig T Elliott Lovely and honest. Wonderful vocals, guitars and all performances! 2023-01-06T23:57:12Z Comment by Emma Caiman This is a wee treasure Chris... lovely to listen to 2022-10-29T03:12:59Z Comment by man On a grill Oh yeah ! 2022-10-29T01:08:15Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy Just beautiful work Chris and Martin. Highest caliber and a gorgeous listen. really appreciate the effort you put into bringing this out with an interpretation that delivers it most effectively to the modern listener, while clearly bringing us back to a seminal era. Delicious stuff! Durge 2022-08-08T17:46:22Z Comment by Rich O'Brien Cool song, Chris. You guys have really captured the traditional style!! 2022-07-31T04:51:22Z Comment by Baking Jazz Power I have the pleasure of listening to this song again and really, I repeat: a big congratulations to you both ! ;) 2022-07-28T18:28:27Z Comment by idematoa Beautiful piece !! 😍 🙏 🍀 🎶 2022-04-18T04:25:57Z Comment by JoeLiberty So good, love it :) 2022-04-07T23:40:37Z Comment by JoeLiberty Great vibe :) 2022-04-04T06:06:23Z Comment by Doug Roossien feeling the mood and culture 2022-03-28T12:33:03Z Comment by warfydave Great collaboration - Nice song. 2022-02-19T11:20:28Z Comment by GrevusAnjl Lovely piece of music. Bravo you two. 2022-02-14T20:00:10Z Comment by GrevusAnjl Beautiful reimagining on this one too. Heartstring-tugging vocal performance. And the instrumental work is so very inviting. :) 2022-02-14T19:59:23Z Comment by enlimila plus This is a treat. 2 of my fav SC artists in such an excellent collab. The guitars sound great Martin and Chris's voice is perfect for this. Hope you are each well and happy! :) 2022-02-11T01:01:20Z Comment by Don Jennings WOW! Great colab! 2022-02-07T00:39:42Z Comment by floxyde pretty cool song 2022-02-06T15:09:03Z Comment by XFA Excellent 2022-02-04T21:09:14Z Comment by Ricardo da Silva amazing story telling through the medium of music, this is exquisite work 2022-02-04T18:49:47Z Comment by Blender and Chirp Nice singing man!!! 😊 2022-01-31T06:23:54Z Comment by Tequila Monday Project Wonderful mix of instruments on this great old folk tune. Nicely done... 2022-01-29T08:06:21Z Comment by MikePolcari Wow, that was a totally unexpected treat that popped up in my suggested artists. Beautiful and haunting. 2022-01-28T22:22:45Z Comment by MayaDog What a incredible impact your singing and music !I So engaged!! 2022-01-28T14:01:49Z Comment by David Dunham Lovely and authentic. The drone note gives the song both continuity and mystery. 2022-01-26T16:18:57Z Comment by Philleann This is so good! I needed to hear this! Thank you Chris and Martin :) 2022-01-26T02:39:15Z