Dream Angus [collab with mandolinquent]

Rebsie

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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)

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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

Song Stats

Hits: 5077
Comments: 60
Fans: 16
Plays: 1300
Downloads: 303
Votes: 28
Uploaded: May 17, 2005 - 11:23:06 PM
Last Updated: Nov 07, 2005 - 01:04:45 PM Last Played: Nov 15, 2009 - 05:54:07 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

scottish (16), british (33), traditional (76), folk (423), acoustic (588), spooky (24), creepy (27), night (101), lullaby (53), sleep (40), ethereal (34), dream (125), mandolin (48), harp (71), whistle (13), bodhran (4), rebsie (47), mandolinquent (20), revolving doris (11)

Hardware:

All the above instruments and a couple of Macs.

Software:

GB 1.1

Comments

stevel	stevel said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	gentle and haunting 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 Check out my latest song called Electricity

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	gentle and haunting 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! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Emily Rohm	Emily Rohm said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This is so pretty. 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. Check out my latest song called Monica's Waltz

Emily Rohm	Emily Rohm said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This is so pretty. 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. Check out my latest song called Monica's Waltz

Rebsie

Rebsie said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)

This is so pretty.
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.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Emily Rohm	Emily Rohm said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This is so pretty. Oh, that's very cool! Thank you! Check out my latest song called Monica's Waltz

Joanna	Joanna said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Help! My ewie is hirplin'! 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). Check out my latest song called Nellie G.

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1650 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Help! My ewie is hirplin'! 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. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

	said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This a Beautiful Very well done, you two. Very haunting lullaby. Lulling then spooky, appropriatly spare instrumentation behind a beautiful singing performance.

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This a Beautiful Thank you Mungo! Your comments are much appreciated ... very pleased that you like the song. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Tom Atwood

Tom Atwood said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)

Hirple on to the Weekly Picks!
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

Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Hirple on to the Weekly Picks! That's wonderful, Tom, thanks for your generous votes. Ah, you don't get lyrics like these anymore ... Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)

Precious
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.

Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Precious 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! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Mystified	Mystified said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This is wonderful! 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! Check out my latest song called Father Time

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	This is wonderful! 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. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Mystified	Mystified said 1648 days ago (May 19th, 2005)
	Harps, etc... 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! :) Check out my latest song called Father Time

	Anonymous said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	sleepy 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 ...

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	sleepy Lullabies should be sleepy, yes ... but maybe slightly creepy as well. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

bronco

bronco said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)

Soothing and Ageless
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!

Check out my latest song called Strange Feeling

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Soothing and Ageless Thanks very much for your comments, bronco. Rough translation: hirplin' = hobbling or limping bairnie = baby or child coorie = snuggle Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

	said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Beauty in both voice and mandolin accompaniment. Delicate, sweet, and just so good! Way to go Rebsie and Mando... worth the wait. Jack

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Beauty in both 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... Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

	said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	wonderful 9978. But really, there aren't enough numbers to describe how sweet this piece is. Very evocative. What great vocal support.

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	wonderful Thank you Richard, your support is always much appreciated. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

alley-oop	alley-oop said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	I love 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. Check out my latest song called anymore

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	I love Delighted you like it! Thanks very much for your nice comments. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

I. Spike	I. Spike said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Traditional love... 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... Check out my latest song called Mighty Cracker Fly

I. Spike	I. Spike said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Traditional love... 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... Check out my latest song called Mighty Cracker Fly

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Traditional love... 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... Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

cjhoose	cjhoose said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Soothing sounds 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? Check out my latest song called Julia

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Soothing sounds 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. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Kevensor	Kevensor said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Beautiful mix of vocals and music! 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! Check out my latest song called Smoove

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Beautiful mix of vocals and music! 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 ... Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Warren Smith	Warren Smith said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Dreams For Sale Very nice. I'd like to buy a dream. Check out my latest song called Pushing and Pulling

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1649 days ago (May 18th, 2005)
	Dreams For Sale Buy three Hirplin' O'er The Heather and get one Being Chased By A Bog Monster free! Thanks for listening, Warren. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

mandolinquent	mandolinquent said 1648 days ago (May 19th, 2005)
	Harp! Great harp playing. More harp. More harp. Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1648 days ago (May 19th, 2005)
	Harp! Well, all right then. Since you asked me nicely. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

eltopo	eltopo said 1647 days ago (May 20th, 2005)
	Folk heaven 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.. Check out my latest song called Gentrification (live)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1647 days ago (May 20th, 2005)
	Folk heaven Thanks very much eltopo, your comments are appreciated! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

snowdragon	snowdragon said 1645 days ago (May 22nd, 2005)
	Nice job My mother would have loved this. Check out my latest song called The Wolf 7

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1645 days ago (May 23rd, 2005)
	Nice job Thanks, Snowdragon! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

jgurner	jgurner said 1644 days ago (May 23rd, 2005)
	Mmmmmmm! 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. Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1643 days ago (May 24th, 2005)
	Mmmmmmm! It's a pleasure ... glad you like our song. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

thoddi	thoddi said 1641 days ago (May 26th, 2005)
	Oh Scotland.... Its allmost as I can see the landscapes of Scotland. Been to Edinbourgh and Dundee a long time ago... Beautiful like this song:-) Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1641 days ago (May 26th, 2005)
	Oh Scotland.... I love Scotland too, thoddi. One of my favourite places on the planet. Glad the song evoked something for you. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Shimky	Shimky said 1641 days ago (May 26th, 2005)
	Very Nice! 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. Check out my latest song called Funeral

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1638 days ago (May 29th, 2005)
	Very Nice! Thanks Shimky. Yes, that breathing issue is the bane of my life at the moment. Never mind. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

elppa cam	elppa cam said 1639 days ago (May 28th, 2005)
	Very groovy Hi Reb, had to listen to your stuff after you attempted helping me... wow... I like. Very nice. Gonna listen to more... Check out my latest song called What's Gonna Happen

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1633 days ago (June 3rd, 2005)
	Very groovy Thanks elppa! I'm always glad to help. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

ben_mids	ben_mids said 1637 days ago (May 30th, 2005)
	Just lovely! What a wonderful voice..etherial, gentle and moving..

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1633 days ago (June 3rd, 2005)
	Just lovely! Thanks Ben! Glad you like it. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

country john	country john said 1635 days ago (June 1st, 2005)
	wow . . . 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 Check out my latest song called atom bomb

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1633 days ago (June 3rd, 2005)
	wow . . . 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! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

dwwave	dwwave said 1575 days ago (July 31st, 2005)
	Very Enchanting 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. Check out my latest song called One Half Person

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1573 days ago (August 2nd, 2005)
	Very Enchanting Thanks very much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. A bodhran is an Irish hand-held drum. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

	andertho said 1569 days ago (August 6th, 2005)
	Beautiful 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. Check out my latest song called Water's Time

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1550 days ago (August 25th, 2005)
	Beautiful Thanks very much for your lovely comment! It's appreciated. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 179 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	The resonance of old stones... beautifully accompanied with stringed chimes. Dear old Angus! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 179 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	My vocal skills have improved enormously since I did this, and it's on my B-list of things to re-work. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

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