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Alasdair Og (Young Alasdair) (Trad)

from Sugarcane by SHINE

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    Shine are a trio of three of Scotland’s best known voices and two of the world’s finest harp players. Steeped in the traditions of Scotland (Alyth McCormack from the Hebrides, Corrina Hewat from the Highlands and Mary Macmaster from the Lowlands) all are known for their fresh, creative approach and together they create a unique, distinctive and beautiful sound whether performing traditional Gaelic and Scottish songs,
    contemporary covers or original material.

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This is a Gaelic work song called a Oran Mor or Oran Luaidh. These would be sung by the women while waulking the tweed to pass the time. This tells the story of a young woman who would like to marry Alasdair and have lots of his children.

lyrics

Alasdair og

Alasdair og Mhic Ic Neacail
Illuin o hi ri ho ro ho
Illuin o hi ri ho ro
na huilirin o hi ri ho ro ho

B’fhearr leam fhin gum beirinn mac dhuit
Coignear na sianar na seachdnar
Chuirinn ciurd an laimh gach fear dhuit
Bheirinn cioch is gluinn dha'n asgaidh
Thogainn suas air mar a' bhas fhasa iad
Air mo ghualainn far am faicte iad
Fear na Dhiuc dhiubh's fear na Chaipean
Fear air a long mhor as Sasunn
Fear na dhrobhair mor na mart dhuibh
Fear na sgriobhadair am Peart dhaibh.

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from Sugarcane, released May 19, 2014
Vocals: SHINE

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Shine are a trio of 3 of Scotland’s best known voices & 2 of the world’s best harp players. Steeped in the traditions of Scotland (Alyth McCormack, the Hebrides, Corrina Hewat, the Highlands& Mary Macmaster, the Lowlands) are known for their creativity. Together they create a unique, distinctive&beautiful sound performing traditional Gaelic&Scottish songs,contemporary covers or original material. ... more

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