#ceol || music

[botanic-eden]

Songs about Ireland / In Irish that I would recommend EVERYONE to listen to.

Firstly, we have Sinéad O'Connor's song 'Famine'. Sinéad was an Irish singer-songwriter and a prominent activist. A very interesting figure, who wrote beautifully poignant songs on issues Ireland faced in the 90's in particular, but these songs still remain very relevant today. This song deals with the truth behind the so-called famine in Ireland, and has been deemed controversial since Sinead first performed it.

Of course, next we have Hozier. 'Butchered Tongue' is a wistful song about the decline in the Irish language and Irish culture. It also touches on the pitchcapping of Irish Rebels during the 1798 rebellion against the british. Yes I cried when hearing this song for the first time.

Another Hozier song, that actually surprised me a lot, is 'De Selby (part 1)'. This song is the first time I have heard the Irish language in a song by a globally popular artist. The idea that this song was played, that Irish was played across the world still amazes me. See my translation for this song here. This song is incredibly beautiful.

A band that sings in Irish is Dysania, and I would really recommend their song 'Lasú Croí'. The song slaps, and they are incredible for keeping our language alive through modern music. I'd also recommend 'Bothar Briste'.

Another band that sings as gaeilge is IMLÉ. I'd recommend 'Éad' and 'Go Deo, Go Deo.' Their songs are incredibly moving, 'Go Deo, Go Deo' kinda reminds me of a calmer version of 'Army Dreamers' by Kate Bush.

'The Town I Left Behind' is also a classic song that practically every Irish person knows. I would personally recommend The Dubliner's version. As well as this I would recommend listening to 'Grace', and 'The Foggy Dew'. All these songs deal with Ireland's history in some way - from the troubles to the 1916 rising.

'Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears' is another well-known song that I particularly remember learning in primary school. The Irish-Americans might be interested in this one - it's a song about the mass immigration to America during the Famine.

[not-that-debonair]

uquiz as Gaeilge uquiz as Gaeilge uquiz as Gaeilge ‼️

Inis dom má rinne mé aon bhotúin teangacha, agus déanfaidh mé iarracht iad a cheartú :)

even if you don’t have Irish I am begging you please reblog this it took a lot of effort I need it to reach people grma

[strawb3rryqueer]

Tá mé ag déanamh seinmliosta de cheol Gaeilge. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to comment below :)

[an-ruraiocht]

one time i was at a session and we were talking about different tune types and how you often hear highlands in donegal but you don't hear them that much elsewhere, etc. and one of them goes "and of course we've also got the mazurkas, i don't know if you'd have those"

and i meant to say that yes, we have mazurkas where i live, i play them sometimes, but what i actually said was

"oh yes, we mazurk"

[kaizey]

Ceol comhaimseartha as Gaeilge (Contemporary irish language music recommends)

Many foriegners looking more into more music as gaeilge following from Unreal Unearth and have been asked afew times about it. So Im gon give afew recommendations

Seo Linn - Folk/Indie/Soft Rock group formed in Conamara and have a good range of sounds ranging from newer covers of our most popular folk songs (Óró sé do bheatha abhaile , Siúil a Rúin and Mo ghile mear are among the best) and are a good intro point

IMLÉ - More of a collection of artists who bring different sound styles together and topics in their lyrics. Honestly, just take the entireity of the self-titled album as a taster

Róisín Seoighe - A great soloist and someone who transfers aspects of Canadh Sean Nós into a newer format. Alot of her work and songs touch on the state of Gaeilge (Níl mé marbh and Sín do lamh).

Kneecap - One of the more well-known, atleast over here. A rap trio from Belfast/Derry, and alot of their lyrics and flow focuses much more on the specific experience of both millenial life and Gaeilgeoirí and An Ghaeilge in the North, and what its actually like trying to engage with society through our language when half of the the governmental institution has contempt for its existence. CEARTA, one of their singles, has still stayed a sort of aintiún (anthem) for language rights up here in the North. Also, heavy heavy anti-colonialism, mar sin craic Mhaith (see their JOE.ie interview). Otherwise, some of ther best works you might like are Cearta, Bouncers agus Gael-Gigolos

TG Lurgan - A sort of summer school/learning scheme that started out of the Connemara Gaeltacht, meant to help irish learners pick up the more natural flow specifically by learning through music. Nearly all of the music is sung by school kids and leading musicians with the majority being covers of pop songs. So you can find the lyrics online easily, and can be a helpful way for people trying to learn how to deal with the lack of real word-for-word translation ó Ghaeilge go Béarla.

This is just a handful of artists, and the first handful rarely scrape over 2000 streams a month. Modern irish music is still very much a niche in its own way, miserably so even on our island. Theres no shortage of music you can find being made by newer artists though, even if ceol as gaeilge only makes up some of their work

Tá súil agam go bhfaighidh tú roinnt a mbaineann tú taitneamh astu, agus má tá tú ag foghlaim, go gcabhraíonn sé leat

[cillianmurphysdimples]

As songs in Irish go, this is a bit of a fever dream

(Is Ainm Dom = My Name Is)

[graismil]

[AMHRÁN NA MÍOSA] - Caoineadh faoi bhainne doirtithe le Rís

Mo bhrón nach rabhas in ann an amhrán na míosa don mí seo chaite a roinnt libh! Do bhí seo in ainm a bheith mar an t-amhrán san, ach, do cheapas go mbeadh sé níos fearr don Deireadh Fómhair. Mar sin féinig, 'sé amhrán na míosa do mí Dheireadh Fómhair ná: Caoineadh faoi bhainne doirithe. 'Sé Caoineadh faoi bhainne doirtithe ná an 5ú amhrán san albam "Sa Leaba le Groucho" a chum an banna "Rís" i 2019. Faraor, ní dheineann an banna Conamarach so mórán rudaí sna laethanta so in aon chor, nó ar a laghad, is rud deacair é a fháil amach cad atá á dhéanamh acu má táid ann fós fiú. Pé scéal é, is féidir éisteacht leis an t-amhrán so ar a gcuntas Spotify, Youtube Music, agus Amazon Music.

[kaityslangblr]

Muid Fós Óg - "We Are Young -Fun" as Gaeilge/Cymraeg

[robynshellhole]

Mo Dhia téann an dord craiceáilte ar fad sna hamhráin Grooveline nua atá ar an seinnliosta seo. Tádar iontach ar fad! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCDKZI5tB4qWcQWKzsywwhzAR7jP5nRP

[birbfeeder2artisticboogaloo]

one of the first irish songs i ever learnt!! it's so GOOD pls im. begging to treat urself and listen to this. its an absolute BANGER and liam ó maonlaí is a fantastic singer ;A; THERE'S EVEN AN ADDED TUNE AT THE END. so pretty 💚💚💚

pspspsps lyrics included under the cut!!!

Ní iarrfainn bó spré le Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla Ach Baile Inis Gé is cead éalú ar choinníní Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom

Máistir báid mhóir mé a' gabháil ród na Gaillimhe D' fhliuchfainn naoi bhfód is ní thóigfinn aon fharraige Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla Tabhair dom do láimhín, éalaigh is imigh liom

Máistir báid mhóir go deo ní ghlacfad mé; Nuair a fhaigheann an síon chóir is dóigh nach bhfánann siad Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla Tabhair dom do láimhín, éalaigh is imigh liom

Níl falach i gcabhail ar Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla Ach seanchóitín donn gan cabhail gan muinchille Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla Tabhair dom do láimhín, éalaigh is imigh liom

Fear maith i mbád mé togha fear iomraimh Fear sluaisid' is láí ar dhá cheann an iomaire Óra a Shadhbh, a Shadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla A chuisle is a stóirín, éalaigh is imigh liom!

[dan-the-adiposer]

Oh I have MULTIPLE artists for people to check out

Chill, sombre Irish-language music to listen to, check out Aeons. The overall feel is very deep and rich, it's something you play to ground yourself again after feeling like you've been floating in the air for too long.

Kinda darker vibes from a small Irish artist, check her out as well. Her voice is very high and light, which contrasts with some of the heavier energy of the instrumentals.

Not obscure as a person, but obscure as a musician. Jun'ichi Kanemaru is Sonic's Japanese voice actor and has a wonderful singing voice.

Siberian Stoner Rock/Garage Punk, something when you need to vibe with something grungier. If you like oldschool grunge/punk sounds, you'll probably like this.

From this point on we're going to: 'Not at all popular but judging by the monthly listener numbers, not completely obscure' artists that I think deserve more recognition

Chubby Cat is an Irish music artist who specialises in experimental and alternative pop, generally with a lighter sound.

Shingai is a Zimbabwean-British music artist who mixes soul, afrobeat and other influences, very eclectic sound. Her voice is also angelic.

enough about taylor swift already. reblog and tag the smallest, least known artist you listen to

[an-ruraiocht]

Btw you mentioned playing the bodhran at some point - are you able to share how you learned/got lessons? Mym mum just got one for christmas

if you have a local comhaltas group or similar they might offer lessons. there are also various online courses and videos you can use, i think mcneela the musical instrument makers have a course one can subscribe to (paid), probably stuff on youtube also