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A traditional Scottish lullaby, given the Mando-Rebsie treatment. We thought we'd never get it posted with all the hauntings and strange file disappearances we've had ... but here it is.
Rebsie: voice, Celtic harp
Mandolinquent: mandolin, whistle, keyboard, bodhran ...
Mandolinquent also found us the song and did most of the arranging and mixing. And re-recording.
You're a star, Mando!
Photo taken at Callanish stone circle, Isle of Lewis (on very grainy film)
Lyrics:
Can ye no' hush your weepin' o
A' the wee lambs are sleepin' o
Birdies are nestlin', nestlin' together
Dream Angus is hirplin' o'er the heather
Dreams to sell, fine dreams to sell
Angus is here wi' dreams to sell
Hush ye my bairnie and sleep without fear
Dream Angus has brought you a dream my dear
Sweet the lavrock sings at morn
Heraldin' in a bright new dawn
Wee lambs they coorie down together
Alang wi' their ewies in the heather
List' to the curlew cryin' o
Fainter the echoes dyin' o
Even the birdies and beasties are sleepin'
But my bonny bairn is weepin', weepin'
hirplin' = hobbling
lavrock = skylark
Hardware:
All the above instruments and a couple of Macs.
Software:
GB 1.1
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gentle and haunting &mdash 05/18/05 - 01:22:34 AM
Great vocals Rebsie, I like the way the other instruments
enter in too, wouldn't have minded hearing them slightly
higher in the mix. I really like the 'darker' keyboard
sounds that come in towards the end. It has a feel of
corrupted innocence to it. I guess Macca did steal this
melody for his MOK track too! Thanks for sharing
S [ Reply to This ]
gentle and haunting &mdash 05/18/05 - 02:05:39 AM
Thanks a lot for your support, Steve! You've spotted where McCartney
nicks his ideas from too. Glad you like the 'dark' keyboard ... we were
trying to get a spooky edge to the song. Cheers! [ Reply to This ]
This is so pretty. &mdash 05/18/05 - 01:27:08 AM
Your voice is perfect for this! Simple and pure. I'd love to
hear the history of the song... When I first saw the title I
thought Dream Angus could be the next Burger King
meat-normus. sandwich... Ha! I didn't know what to
expect, but this was great. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
This is so pretty. &mdash 05/18/05 - 01:29:44 AM
I meant to spell it "meat-normous"...I know it's not even a real word, but I still
had to correct myself. Didn't mean to have that period after it either. Blah. I
can't type. [ Reply to This ]
This is so pretty. &mdash 05/18/05 - 02:19:01 AM
Thank you so much, Emily. It would make a good name for a burger ...
very funny! I'm delighted that you like the song.
Normally I'm incredibly nerdy about the history of the songs I do, but I
haven't been able to find out much about this one. 'Dream Angus' is a
Scottish version of the sandman ... going around helping children to
sleep ... or frightening them into pretending to be asleep. The words are
apparently not of great antiquity ... though there is a Gaelic version
which is probably much older. [ Reply to This ]
This is so pretty. &mdash 05/18/05 - 10:53:17 AM
Help! My ewie is hirplin'! &mdash 05/18/05 - 03:09:52 AM
Beautiful, Rebsie and Mando. You make quite an
impressive pair. A lovely old country lullaby feel to this. I
love the spareness of the arrangement (yet full of
interesting instrumental sounds). [ Reply to This ]
Help! My ewie is hirplin'! &mdash 05/18/05 - 03:20:27 AM
Thanks Joanna! It didn't start out as such a simple setting ... but the
ghost stole half the instruments. And then we thought ... well ... maybe
the ghost has a point.
Glad you like it. [ Reply to This ]
This a Beautiful &mdash 05/18/05 - 04:25:35 AM
Very well done, you two. Very haunting lullaby. Lulling
then spooky, appropriatly spare instrumentation behind a
beautiful singing performance. [ Reply to This ]
This a Beautiful &mdash 05/18/05 - 04:46:46 AM
Thank you Mungo! Your comments are much appreciated ... very pleased
that you like the song. [ Reply to This ]
Hirple on to the Weekly Picks! &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:41:19 AM
I like the way the stringed instruments sort of jingle in a
very delicate way. Perfect for Rebsie's soothing vocal. I'm
getting verrrry sleepy.
Such a lovely lullaby. When I hear lyrics like "Wee lambs
they coorie down together/Alang wi' their ewies in the
heather" I feel the decline in language in general. It's like,
you know, whatever.
Happy to send you to the Weekly Picks (and your eventual
doom). 9-8-9-9 [ Reply to This ]
Hirple on to the Weekly Picks! &mdash 05/18/05 - 07:36:37 AM
That's wonderful, Tom, thanks for your generous votes. Ah, you don't get
lyrics like these anymore ... [ Reply to This ]
Precious &mdash 05/18/05 - 07:07:46 AM
A precious lullaby. Delicate and sweet, cherished and very
well arranged. I normally like to hear all the breaths of of
female singers, but there is something that makes this
seem a bit out of breath, especially in the middle verse,
keeping it from the complete relaxing feel I was hoping
for. Wonderful instrument choices in the background. [ Reply to This ]
Precious &mdash 05/18/05 - 07:40:44 AM
I know what you mean, Tobin, it was a trade-off ... to get a very delicate
vocal I had to be close to the mic, and it's picked up everything. I'm
going to experiment, see if I can find a better way of doing it. Thanks for
commenting! [ Reply to This ]
This is wonderful! &mdash 05/18/05 - 07:31:53 AM
What a lovely rendition of a delightful song, and so well
done with the instruments! Love the harp! :)
Congratulations, you two! Looking forward to more
collaborations! [ Reply to This ]
This is wonderful! &mdash 05/18/05 - 07:50:11 AM
Delighted that you like it, Myst! Thank you so much for your support.
I'm glad you like the harp. I hadn't touched it in 8 years, until Mando
talked me into it. [ Reply to This ]
Harps, etc... &mdash 05/19/05 - 10:14:34 PM
Haha...you and your harp. Me and my keyboard...
Sometimes we amaze even ourselves, eh?
Truly, though....really, really nice work on the harp. Hope to hear more of the
same in future songs! :) [ Reply to This ]
sleepy &mdash 05/18/05 - 09:03:35 AM
this is very sweet piece ... some pleasing textures with the
plucked instruments ... however, breathing in vocals
makes tension occasionally ... some strange passing notes
towards end ... it would be my guess that lullabies are
supposed to be repetitive, to lull you to sleep ... this one
did ... [ Reply to This ]
sleepy &mdash 05/18/05 - 03:22:58 PM
Lullabies should be sleepy, yes ... but maybe slightly creepy as well.
Thanks for listening! [ Reply to This ]
Soothing and Ageless &mdash 05/18/05 - 09:21:39 AM
Part of my heritage is Scottish so I appreciate you bringing
some of it my way. I think Dream Angus makes his way
across the Atlantic also. Some of my dreams lately! I did
have some problem with some of the words: hirplin,bairn,
and corrie? I love the delicate singing and arrangement on
this and can't imagine one with a lot more instruments
being any better. Great Job! [ Reply to This ]
Soothing and Ageless &mdash 05/18/05 - 03:29:05 PM
Thanks very much for your comments, bronco. Rough translation:
hirplin' = hobbling or limping
bairnie = baby or child
coorie = snuggle [ Reply to This ]
Beauty in both &mdash 05/18/05 - 10:33:30 AM
voice and mandolin accompaniment. Delicate, sweet,
and just so good!
Way to go Rebsie and Mando... worth the wait.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Beauty in both &mdash 05/18/05 - 04:06:22 PM
Thanks Jack! I hope it was also worth all the arcane conversations you
had to endure in the chat window while we were working on it... [ Reply to This ]
wonderful &mdash 05/18/05 - 11:41:36 AM
9978. But really, there aren't enough numbers to describe
how sweet this piece is. Very evocative. What great vocal
support. [ Reply to This ]
wonderful &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:10:38 PM
I love &mdash 05/18/05 - 12:33:36 PM
that your voice is intimate and up close, Rebsie. Like the parent singing so close to the baby, whose world is the mother's beautiful voice.
Mando, simply wonderfull playing. such a lovely arrangement that compliment s Rebsie's perfectly. [ Reply to This ]
I love &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:14:16 PM
Traditional love... &mdash 05/18/05 - 12:40:32 PM
I love traditional music and I seem to be getting inspired
everyday to dive head long in.
I love the texture and raw emotive quality of this piece. A
movie piece if I've ever heard one.
I want more.... gimmie... [ Reply to This ]
Traditional love... &mdash 05/18/05 - 12:41:08 PM
I love traditional music and I seem to be getting inspired
everyday to dive head long in.
I love the texture and raw emotive quality of this piece. A
movie piece if I've ever heard one.
I want more.... gimmie... [ Reply to This ]
Traditional love... &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:20:10 PM
Traditional songs are wonderful. They seem to have a life of their own
once you start working with them ... take you in directions you hadn't
thought of.
There will be plenty more of these, don't worry... [ Reply to This ]
Soothing sounds &mdash 05/18/05 - 01:29:01 PM
I love this, even though it does seem sparse (course,
coming from someone who thrives on ambient electronica
that would mean nothing). You've got the perfect voice for
a lullaby, and the interplay between the mandolin and
harp is perfect.
But wait - you play celtic harp?!? :D Hm, would you be
willing to add something to some of my tunes? [ Reply to This ]
Soothing sounds &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:27:33 PM
In principle I would, yes. I'm still on a steep learning curve with it after
years of disuse ... and I should mention that Celtic harps have a limited
range of notes and can only play in certain keys ... but if none of that
puts you off then I'd be happy to help.
Thanks very much for your lovely comments. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful mix of vocals and music! &mdash 05/18/05 - 02:16:21 PM
I really liked this a lot. Rebsie, your voice is wonderful and it is perfect for a song such as this.
Thanks, I'll play this one for my children.
DL/9s! [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful mix of vocals and music! &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:33:16 PM
That's great, Kev. I really appreciate your nice comments ... and generous
vote. Thanks. Be interesting to know whether it actually works as a
lullaby ... [ Reply to This ]
Dreams For Sale &mdash 05/18/05 - 02:36:23 PM
Dreams For Sale &mdash 05/18/05 - 06:40:02 PM
Buy three Hirplin' O'er The Heather and get one Being Chased By A Bog
Monster *free!*
Thanks for listening, Warren. [ Reply to This ]
Harp! &mdash 05/19/05 - 10:44:38 AM
Harp! &mdash 05/19/05 - 03:30:26 PM
Folk heaven &mdash 05/20/05 - 10:29:12 AM
A truly creative take on a wonderful tune. Rebsie's
voice is on top form.
Well done to both of you for a wonderful collab.. [ Reply to This ]
Folk heaven &mdash 05/20/05 - 11:27:07 AM
Nice job &mdash 05/22/05 - 07:46:16 AM
Nice job &mdash 05/23/05 - 03:41:41 AM
Mmmmmmm! &mdash 05/23/05 - 07:00:32 PM
Drifting off to a nice, blissful sleep, lulled to slumber by
the sweet, lovely tones of Rebsie and Mando. Beautiful
and wonderful. Thanks you both. [ Reply to This ]
Mmmmmmm! &mdash 05/24/05 - 09:23:38 AM
Oh Scotland.... &mdash 05/26/05 - 04:02:18 AM
Its allmost as I can see the landscapes of Scotland. Been to Edinbourgh and Dundee a long time ago... Beautiful like this song:-) [ Reply to This ]
Oh Scotland.... &mdash 05/26/05 - 06:02:25 AM
I love Scotland too, thoddi. One of my favourite places on the planet.
Glad the song evoked something for you. [ Reply to This ]
Very Nice! &mdash 05/26/05 - 08:41:58 PM
Really nice, Rebsie. You already know what I think of your
voice! :O)
Good production too, except when you take in breaths,
could you move away from the mike a bit? When you
inhale, you can really hear it.
[ Reply to This ]
Very Nice! &mdash 05/29/05 - 05:03:53 PM
Thanks Shimky. Yes, that breathing issue is the bane of my life at the
moment. Never mind. [ Reply to This ]
Very groovy &mdash 05/28/05 - 10:24:44 AM
Hi Reb, had to listen to your stuff after you attempted
helping me...
wow... I like. Very nice.
Gonna listen to more... [ Reply to This ]
Very groovy &mdash 06/03/05 - 05:20:47 PM
Just lovely! &mdash 05/30/05 - 07:45:24 AM
Just lovely! &mdash 06/03/05 - 05:22:28 PM
wow . . . &mdash 06/01/05 - 05:43:12 AM
what a tune !
nice work you guys !
i think you two should get an album out !
or at least send some stuff in to radio 2 !
the people need to hear this stuff !
safe [ Reply to This ]
wow . . . &mdash 06/03/05 - 05:30:16 PM
Yeah, I agree. Just give us another couple of weeks and we'll probably
have enough material for an album ... then there'll be no stopping us.
Thanks for your lovely comments! [ Reply to This ]
Very Enchanting &mdash 07/31/05 - 03:10:22 PM
Love the part about dreams to sell..
Lovely voice and I enjoy the Celtic instruments
I will have to look up bodhran and a few other words.
Very, Very Nice. [ Reply to This ]
Very Enchanting &mdash 08/02/05 - 04:48:06 PM
Thanks very much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. A bodhran is an Irish
hand-held drum. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 08/06/05 - 08:10:54 PM
Really and truly beautiful. The vocals are extraordinary and
the entrance of the various instruments are played against
the innocence of the vocals in a most remarkable way. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 08/25/05 - 06:00:27 PM
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enter in too, wouldn't have minded hearing them slightly
higher in the mix. I really like the 'darker' keyboard
sounds that come in towards the end. It has a feel of
corrupted innocence to it. I guess Macca did steal this
melody for his MOK track too! Thanks for sharing
S
[ Reply to This ]