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Soraidh Leis a’ Bhreacan Ùr

from C​à​irdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnag NicChoinnich

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Dh’ionnsaich an nighean againn, Órla, an cumha seo airson a’ chlas ciùil sgoile aice agus a tha i air leantainn oirre ga sheinn.

One of many Gaelic Jacobite songs, this particular one has a stark beauty which conveys the sense of cultural loss after the Battle of Culloden.

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Soraidh leis a’ bhreacan ùr
Oir’s ann air a tha mo rùn
B’ ait leam e os cionn na glùin
Ann am pleatadh dlùth mun cuairt

Mallachd nan Gàidheal gu lèir
Aig Rìgh Uilleam ’s aig a threud
Chuir a’ bhriogais ghlas an cèill
Gus an t-èideadh-sa thoirt bhuainn

Chuir mi bhriogais ghlas fo m’ cheann
’N àite ’n fhèileadh beag a bh’ ann
Gu bhith coltach ris a’ Ghall
An taobh thall de dh’uisge Chluaidh

Chuir mi bhriogais ghlas rim thaobh
’S barail leam gu robh mi faoin
Cha dèan caileag òg mo thaobh
On a fhuair mi n t-aodach ùr

’S nuair a thèid mi fhìn dhan arm
Gheibh mi fhèileadh ’s sporan garbh
Bonaid bhiorach mholach ghorm
’S slat de riobain airm mum chluais


Farewell to the new tartan
Because that's what I love
I prefered it above the knee
In a close pleated surround.

The curse of all the Gaels
On King William and his flock
For decreeing we should wear grey trousers
Taking our own clothes from us

I put gray trousers under my head
Instead of the little kilt
To be like the Lowlander
On the far side of the Clyde

I put gray trousers by my side
I think I was foolish
No young girl will entertain me
Since I got the new clothes

And when I join the army
I'll get a kilt and a rough sporran
A pointed, shaggy, blue bonnet
A yard of army ribbon round my ear

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from C​à​irdeas, released April 24, 2021
Traditional

Produced by: Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich, Innes White - inneswhite.com
Recorded by: Innes White, engineered remotely during lockdown in various locations throughout Scotland and Ireland
Mixed by: Iain Hutchison, GloWorm Recording, Glasgow
Mastered by: Alan Douches, West West Side Music
All songs arranged by: Brian Ó hEadhra, Fionnag NicChoinnich, Innes White
Illustrations: Rachael Forbes - rachaelforbes.co.uk
Landscape Photography: Mairead NicIllinnein - instagram.com/nicillinnein
Design: Steve McKenzie - canan.co.uk

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Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnag NicChoinnich Inverness, UK

Highland based Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie perform songs from the Gaelic traditions but also sing contemporary songs drawing on their own musical tastes and experiences ranging from Celtic and Nordic to Eastern European; Americana to indie music.

They have performed in bands such as Anam, Seelyhoo, Mackenzie, and Cruinn.

They have performed over 30 albums and have toured the world over.
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