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| Obama2008... |
 Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:54 pm |
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I'm trying to find an Irish song I heard once but remember very little
about. All I remember is that it had a nice melody, it was sad and it
was probably in a minor key. I had the impression that it must be an
Irish classic. I know I'm not giving you much to go on but maybe
someone can save me the next five years of trying to find this song.
I'll know it when I hear it. Thanks for any suggestions. |
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| David Kilpatrick... |
| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:55 am |
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Obama2008 wrote:
Quote: I'm trying to find an Irish song I heard once but remember very little
about. All I remember is that it had a nice melody, it was sad and it
was probably in a minor key. I had the impression that it must be an
Irish classic. I know I'm not giving you much to go on but maybe
someone can save me the next five years of trying to find this song.
I'll know it when I hear it. Thanks for any suggestions.
Step forward about 5,000 Irish songs for identification... you really
need to give more clues!
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| RF... |
| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:41 pm |
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Obama2008 wrote:
Quote: I'm trying to find an Irish song I heard once but remember very little
about. All I remember is that it had a nice melody, it was sad and it
was probably in a minor key. I had the impression that it must be an
Irish classic. I know I'm not giving you much to go on but maybe
someone can save me the next five years of trying to find this song.
I'll know it when I hear it. Thanks for any suggestions.
I guess most Irish songs are laments because of
Ireland's sorrowful history. I find this a bit sad
and it seems to be continuing (despite the passage
of 75 years) - like the Fields of Athenry. My date
for the latter song may be wrong - I never heard
the song until about 4 years ago
So, if we made a list I guess it would be just a
bit short of David's 5,000.
If you could remember segments of the tune it
might help. I believe quite a few Irish songs have
the same air - like Danny Boy and John McCormack's
When you and I were Young (this last one was
dragged from a 30 year old memory). I think the
air of Fainne Geal an Lae also has other songs.
That's my whole 2c worth  |
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| good grief... |
| Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:29 am |
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"Kilkelly, Ireland" by Peter Jones immediately came to mind. Lyrics and
recordings are easily found through searches. |
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