That's not even close either - the proper pronunciation for Claddagh is kläda - almost as it is written really - the 'gh' is silent. Here is a link with the proper pronunciation.jkrazy52 wrote:claddagh = cluh-DAH? Wow ... I wasn't even close! Guess gaelic lessons should be my next hobby.
That's pretty strange, Darvis. I was just listening to my Clannad 2 CD that I got in Ireland last summer and thinking how much I liked their version of Coinleach Ghlas an Fhomair. It's not an instrumental -- they sing the air in Irish with accompanyment. It's beautiful. Anyway I was thinking how much I'd like to learn to play the air and then I came across your post. Do you know where sheet music can be found for this? Or is this something that you're doing by ear?blackhawk wrote: I know, the version by MacGrainna of Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair has a lot of reverb, but I still love the way he plays on that clip, and it has given me the incentive to get the ornamentation right on that tune.
Will, I can play most songs if I can learn the words, which isn't an option here (for me). If it were in English this would be a great one to learn by ear, since it's beautiful and slow. But I learned it from Ireland's 110 Best Slow Airs (Mel Bay), page 17, tune #25. It's also in Traditional Slow Airs of Ireland by Tomas O'Canainn, page 16, tune #9.Will O'B wrote:That's pretty strange, Darvis. I was just listening to my Clannad 2 CD that I got in Ireland last summer and thinking how much I liked their version of Coinleach Ghlas an Fhomair. It's not an instrumental -- they sing the air in Irish with accompanyment. It's beautiful. Anyway I was thinking how much I'd like to learn to play the air and then I came across your post. Do you know where sheet music can be found for this? Or is this something that you're doing by ear?blackhawk wrote: I know, the version by MacGrainna of Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair has a lot of reverb, but I still love the way he plays on that clip, and it has given me the incentive to get the ornamentation right on that tune.
It takes a lot of wrist action, skill, experience, and years of practice.Also, how do you get your computer to do the markings over the Gaelic letters when you type?
Thanks. You are absolutely correct. I have the book and I was looking at it over the weekend. I don't know how I missed that tune.blackhawk wrote: But I learned it from Ireland's 110 Best Slow Airs (Mel Bay), page 17, tune #25.
Very funny!blackhawk wrote:It takes a lot of wrist action, skill, experience, and years of practice.
Okay, actually I cut and pasted directly from the Claddagh (which I can't pronounce at all, I'm finding out) website to avoid spelling errors.
Absolutely, D. I hadn't heard this before, so I'm glad you brought it up.dubhlinn wrote:There is no doubt that Clannad do a magnificent version of Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomhair but it does sadden me slightly when the credit for the famous guitar intro goes to them and not Michael O'Domhnaill.
Check out the version recorded by Michael and fiddler Kevin Burke on their 1979 album "Promenade"...
Sorry to be a bit picky but credit where it is due and all that...
Slan,
D.
Carmel is on the Late Session next sunday nightsusnfx wrote:I like Carmel Gunning very much. I've got her Lakes of Sligo CD and listen to it frequently. Some lovely singing (English) on a few tunes, mostly great whistling (subtle guitar accompaniment).
Susan
