On the albums of Capercaillie, a classy Scottish band going since the 80s, whose singer Karen Mathieson (spelling?) sings many Gaelic songs. I don't know if the CD's come with the words and translations of these - I rather think the cassettes did. She is probably the best-known Scottish Gaelic singer recording at present, but won't be the only one.
Try Greentrax (Penicuik based if I remember correctly) for some excellent Gaelic song CDs; e.g.
Kathleen McInnes, Cathy-Ann McPhee, Allan MacDonald & Mairead Stewart, and many more.
Also the Skye-based Macmeanma label has Arthur Cormac, Cliar and others.
All the lyrics are included on at least the Kathleen McInnes cd, possibly on some of the others too - I'm too lazy to go looking just now
If you want to get some idea of good pronunciation, I think I'm correct in saying that all are native Gaelic speakers, although from different locations.
Thanks to all for the help. Yes, I guess I could have been a little more specific as to what I was seeking. I apologize for that, but y'all came through for me despite my best efforts.
Thanks, too, No Cause For Alarm for the humor. We literalists must stick together, eh.
Paul
For a book, you might get Anne Lorne Gillies' 'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' which contains word and music for many of the best-known songs. She has really good, well-informed notes on each one, too.
My favorite Scots Gaelic singing group is CLIAR. They sing only in Scots Gaelic. As far as I'm concerned, Mary Ann Kennedy is one of the BEST, and her song "Domhnall nan Domhnall" is fabulous! Here's a link to a website where you can order their CDs--and others.
Songs in Scots Gaelic
Songs in Scots Gaelic
I am looking for songs in Scots Gaelic. Any ideas about where they may be hiding? Thanks.
# Posted on December 6th 2006 by ismisepol
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
On the albums of Capercaillie, a classy Scottish band going since the 80s, whose singer Karen Mathieson (spelling?) sings many Gaelic songs. I don't know if the CD's come with the words and translations of these - I rather think the cassettes did. She is probably the best-known Scottish Gaelic singer recording at present, but won't be the only one.
# Posted on December 6th 2006 by nicholas
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
You don't specify whether you want recordings of just lyrics.
If it's lyrics you're after, there might be a few here
http://www.geocities.com/celticlyricscorner/index.htm
# Posted on December 6th 2006 by Wurzel
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
Try Greentrax (Penicuik based if I remember correctly) for some excellent Gaelic song CDs; e.g.
Kathleen McInnes, Cathy-Ann McPhee, Allan MacDonald & Mairead Stewart, and many more.
Also the Skye-based Macmeanma label has Arthur Cormac, Cliar and others.
All the lyrics are included on at least the Kathleen McInnes cd, possibly on some of the others too - I'm too lazy to go looking just now
If you want to get some idea of good pronunciation, I think I'm correct in saying that all are native Gaelic speakers, although from different locations.
Good luck.
# Posted on December 6th 2006 by Ron P
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
look for Julie Fowlis's CD she's very very good we saw her a couple of weeks ago singing with John McCusker and others.
I think she's from South Uist and has a voice to die for, singing exclusively in Scots Gaelic. She's also a fine whistle player
# Posted on December 7th 2006 by millionyears_bc
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
go to www.footstompin.com - you'll find everything you need - and more!
# Posted on December 7th 2006 by boxershort
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
Yep footstompin......I like their other site ....ayepod.net too!
# Posted on December 7th 2006 by TheCurvyFiddle
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
Also Maeve MacKinnon's debut CD will be out soon too. Keep an eye out for that.
If I was to be flippant about your question then I might suggest they were hiding in Gaelic Scotland!!
# Posted on December 7th 2006 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
Thanks to all for the help. Yes, I guess I could have been a little more specific as to what I was seeking. I apologize for that, but y'all came through for me despite my best efforts.
Thanks, too, No Cause For Alarm for the humor. We literalists must stick together, eh.
Paul
# Posted on December 9th 2006 by ismisepol
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
Christine Primrose is one of the finest Gaelic singers I know of. And a wonderful teacher as well.
# Posted on December 11th 2006 by kruther4d
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
For a book, you might get Anne Lorne Gillies' 'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' which contains word and music for many of the best-known songs. She has really good, well-informed notes on each one, too.
# Posted on December 11th 2006 by siubhal
Gaelic songs
capercaillie have their lyrics and a translation on their site. also ann martin is a great gaelic singer.
# Posted on December 21st 2006 by sarahjfiddle
Re: Songs in Scots Gaelic
My favorite Scots Gaelic singing group is CLIAR. They sing only in Scots Gaelic. As far as I'm concerned, Mary Ann Kennedy is one of the BEST, and her song "Domhnall nan Domhnall" is fabulous! Here's a link to a website where you can order their CDs--and others.
http://www.scotloads.co.uk/album.php/655/
lcsbish
# Posted on August 7th 2007 by lcsbish