Category: Celtic

Margie Butler. Celtic Harp

Data: February 26th, 2008, Posted By: admin, Popularity: 1%

Margie Butler. Celtic Harp (1999)

Masterpieces of etnic music

Celtic, Instrumental | MP3 192 Kbps | 73 M

The harps that Margie plays are based on the ancient harps of the Celtic lands. These harps were carried by the harpers throughout the countryside, bringing music and tales to the people. In much the same manner, Margie tours worldwide with Golden Bough, bringing this music to the modern audience. Included in her CD and concert repertoire are pieces from the renowned Irish harper, Turlough O’Carolan; who combined the traditional music of his country with the Baroque music that was popular during his time. She also sings many of the old ballads and tales set to music, as well as providing her own compositions to her harp CDs.

An ancient Irish legend tells of the magical harp Uaithne, who gave birth to three children symbolizing the three types of music played on the harp. With the birth of the first child, Goltrai, she played the song of weeping. As Geantrai, the second child was born, she played a tune of joy and laughter. Upon the birth of the third child, Suantrai, Uathne was tired and so played the lullaby to soothe herself and the children to sleep. Featuring vocal and instrumental pieces from Ireland and Scotland, and using the natural musical settings of the Celtic harp, these magical forms are brought to life by Margie Butler.

Tracks:

1. False Love (Isle of Man)

2. Parting Of Friends (Butler)/The Piper’s Hut (Ireland)

3. Mary, Young and Fair/Glen Of Copsewood (Scotland)

4. The Knight’s Blessing (Butler)

5. Marsh of Rhudlands (Wales)

6. Is Trua Gan/Cuaichin (Ireland)

7. Mrs. McDermott’s/Planxty George Brabazon (O’ Carolan)

8. I’ll Go No More To You Town/Amelia Murrys (Scotland)

9. Limerick Is Beautiful/Kilcash (Ireland)

10. Siege Of St. Malo/Flitter Dance (Cornwall/Isle of Man)

11. I Will Leave This Country(Ireland)