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Songs about dolmens/stone circles

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  • 17-08-2013 7:54pm
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    DamoRed
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    As the title suggests, this is a bit of an odd one in here, but I thought it the best place to ask as it's a bit too subject specific for the music section. Hopefully the regulars here will be aware of any folk songs, preferably Irish, which are either about dolmens or stone circles or just mention them in some way. I'm looking at the possibility of creating a slideshow and I'm looking for relevant and appropriate music.

    The preference would be not to be drawn into the inevitable use of the stereotyped 'Oirish atmospheric' slow air harp or fiddle tunes that so often accompany such presentations, so a little bit of relevant song would be most welcome.

    Thank you


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    slowburner
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    DamoRed wrote: »
    As the title suggests, this is a bit of an odd one in here, but I thought it the best place to ask as it's a bit too subject specific for the music section. Hopefully the regulars here will be aware of any folk songs, preferably Irish, which are either about dolmens or stone circles or just mention them in some way. I'm looking at the possibility of creating a slideshow and I'm looking for relevant and appropriate music.

    The preference would be not to be drawn into the inevitable use of the stereotyped 'Oirish atmospheric' slow air harp or fiddle tunes that so often accompany such presentations, so a little bit of relevant song would be most welcome.

    Thank you
    Can't think of any off hand, but I know someone who might.

    I wouldn't write off all traditional Irish music as 'Oirish'. There's plenty of haunting stuff that would go well.


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    DamoRed
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭DamoRed


    Thanks for the response, Slowburner. I would very much appreciate if you have someone in mind who might be able to help.

    I would never write off everything off as such. There is a need, I feel, to have a bit more variety in the styles of music used rather than solely the 'haunting Celtic' style which will of course be used, but in suitably appropriate passages.


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    Kicking Bird
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭Kicking Bird


    DamoRed wrote: »
    As the title suggests, this is a bit of an odd one in here, but I thought it the best place to ask as it's a bit too subject specific for the music section. Hopefully the regulars here will be aware of any folk songs, preferably Irish, which are either about dolmens or stone circles or just mention them in some way. I'm looking at the possibility of creating a slideshow and I'm looking for relevant and appropriate music.

    The preference would be not to be drawn into the inevitable use of the stereotyped 'Oirish atmospheric' slow air harp or fiddle tunes that so often accompany such presentations, so a little bit of relevant song would be most welcome.

    Thank you

    Hi DamoRed,

    I'm not sure if something like Clannad's music is a bit too naff for your project,but I've attached below a tune of theirs called 'Newgrange'.Another tune of theirs that comes to mind is 'Banba Óir' and it's 'as gaeilge'.

    If I can think of anything else,I'll get back to you.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fI5XrjbSDpw


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    endacl
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    :D



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    endacl
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    On more serious 'note'....;)

    Not songs, so much, but Galway Flutist Vincent Broderick did compose a collection called 'The Turoe Stone', inspired by a megalith in Bullaun, County Galway.


    http://thesession.org/recordings/1815


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    DamoRed
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭DamoRed


    Thank you, Kicking Bird and Endacl. The notion of using some Spinal Tap for a bit of drama and change of pace really appeals. Nothing worse than having a presentation going at the same monotonous sedate pace and using the same clichéd music all the time. Give 'em a little shake up, I say!

    As a result of this search, I've become aware of Clannad's Newgrange, but not of Banba Óir, so thank you for that. Again, it's a slight shift, this time with the language. The tunes from Vincent Broderick add another change of style that helps hold the interest.

    I've since discovered some suitable poetry on Voicesfromthedawn.com which can also be included.

    Keep the ideas coming.


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    endacl
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    DamoRed wrote: »
    Keep the ideas coming.
    Actually, that site I linked you to with the Vincent Broderick stuff is teeming with traditional music bores enthusiasts who just love to show of what they know. If there's info to be found on the kind of music you're looking for, that's probably a good place to ask...


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    slowburner
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    endacl wrote: »
    :D

    I have contacted the relevant authorities on the discovery of these ancient monuments.


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    DamoRed
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭DamoRed


    Hahaha... The lads and lassies in Ballinspittle will be getting fidgety


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    Mountainsandh
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    There's a lovely tune called the Fort of the Fairy QueenLois Na Banríona/, written by Nollaig Casey I think (so not an ancient tune !), but I like it played by Laurence Nugent on the album Two for two. That's flute, it's a trad album but this tune is very close to classical music.

    Also Dougie MacLean mentions circle of stones in the song Rescue Me, I bet he has some other songs with references to stone circles/dolmen, but I can't think of them off the top of my head. (just don't tell anyone he's not Irish ;)


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    DamoRed
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    Thanks, Mountainsandh, more options and styles to add to the pot.


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