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Irish Song: Traditional and Sean N​ó​s

by Mike O'Laughlin (Michael C. O'Laughlin)

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    ***Bonus #3***: Phonetic lyrics to the wedding song 'Si do mhaimeo i', in English, Large print for anyone to sing and enjoy !
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Mike O'Laughlin vocal, with Stevie Wilson Davis on chorus. - 'Si do mhaimeo i (Irish Wedding Song) 01:24
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Óró Sé do bhaithe 'bhaile Welcome home 02:12
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3.
Danny Boy 02:49
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4.
Slán agus Beannacht One Morning in June 02:24
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5.
The Boys of Mullaughbawn 03:18
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Stevie Wilson Davis, first solo performance on this track. - Bean Phaídin (Stevies version) 01:33
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Come with me Over the Mountain 03:15
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8.
The Rocks of Bawn 04:02
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9.
Sadhbh Ni Bhrueneallaigh 01:52
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10.
The Farmer Michael Hayes 03:00
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11.
Skibbereen, a tale of the troubles 06:12
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12.
An tÚill, The Apple 02:16
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13.
Off to Philadelphia, my name is Paddy Leary 04:04
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14.
Róisin Dubh, my little dark rose 02:34
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15.
The Kelly Song (too many Kelleys) 02:21
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about

Born of Personal Loss
For 2,000 years a grandfather could speak to his grandson in his native language, and be understood. For the first time this was no longer true. That was my family and I was the grandson. "From that moment on I would learn to sing in the Irish tongue, a tribute to those who lived on before me." I would learn it the 'old way', by ear, and not as an academic classroom exercise. Researching ancient Irish genealogy, I knew the old way of spelling names in Irish (gaeilge). I had published books in Irish, hosted a Chat and Sing Irish podcast, and led groups to Ireland, so I had a slight foundation on which to build.

This Album
I've put a bit of all of it in this first album, recorded at the irish Roots Cafe. 'Roisín Dubh' from the 17th century full of mourning and loss; 'Paddy Leary', the 19th century immigrant from the American Stage; The incomparable 'Danny Boy' from the 20th century; along with more playful songs in Irish like 'Si do mhaimeo i' and 'The Apple'. I picked up 'Mullaghbawn' and 'Farmer Michael Hayes' from Niamh Parsons who attempted to broaden my scope with those suggestions! I've kept these 15 songs simple, one main voice with occasional accompaniment, including the bodhran, keyboard and piano. They all feel born out of Ireland to me.

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released October 15, 2013

Recorded on an iMac computer with garage band software, and Rode NT-1A mic.. All vocals, percussion, and keyboard by Michael C. O'Laughlin except for vocal on track 7 (Bean Phaidín), and chorus on track 1 (Si do mhaimeo í), both by Stevie Wilson Davis .

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Mike O'Laughlin at The Irish Roots Cafe Kansas City, Missouri

“A voice from the old Europe..amazing”
— Silvio Puzzolu, Torino, Italy, RN

The worlds leading author in the field of Irish roots, Mike sings and publishes books, in Irish (gaeilge) & English.

He is devoted to the old style of Irish song called 'Sean Nós', sung in Irish: raw, solo, learned by ear, in historical context. 'Non-modal'. This traditional album is a shout out to his Irish ancestors. ... more

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