Róisín Dubh
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Matt Cunningham on Tin Whistle. Róisín Dubh, meaning "Black Rose", written in the 16th century, is one of Ireland's most famous political songs. It is based on an older love-lyric in which referred to the poet's beloved rather than, as here, being a metaphor for Ireland. The intimate tone of the original carries over into the political song. It is often attributed to Antoine Ó Raifteiri, but almost certainly predates him . Originally translated from the Irish language by James Clarence Mangan, this translation is credited to Pádraig Pearse.
The song is named after Róisín Dubh, probably one of the daughters of Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, Earl of Tyrone in the late 16th Century. The song is reputed to have originated in the camps of Red Hugh O'Donnell.
This song is traditionally sung in the Irish language, with few if any recordings of the English existing. This song belongs to the 'aisling' or 'vision' songs of the 17th century. The reason behind the transposing of Ireland as a maiden was not merely poetic, but also avoided the English persecution of the time on songs about Ireland. It is also for this reason that political songs of this era are mostly sung in Irish, which the English authorities (for the most part) did not understand.
"A Róisín ná bíodh brón ort fé'r éirigh dhuit:
Tá na bráithre 'teacht thar sáile 's iad ag triall ar muir,
Tiocfaidh do phárdún ón bPápa is ón Róimh anoir
'S ní spárálfar fíon Spáinneach ar mo Róisín Dubh.
Is fada an réim a léig mé léi ó inné 'dtí inniu,
Trasna sléibhte go ndeachas léi, fé sheolta ar muir;
An éirne is chaith mé 'léim í, cé gur mór é an sruth;
'S bhí ceol téad ar gach taobh díom is mo Róisín Dubh.
Mhairbh tú mé, a bhrídeach, is nárbh fhearrde dhuit,
Is go bhfuil m'anam istigh i ngean ort 's ní inné ná inniu;
D'fhág tú lag anbhfann mé i ngné is i gcruth-
Ná feall orm is mé i gnean ort, a Róisín Dubh.
Shiúbhalfainn féin an drúcht leat is fásaigh ghuirt,
Mar shúil go bhfaighinn rún uait nó páirt dem thoil.
A chraoibhín chumhra, gheallais domhsa go raibh grá agat dom
-'S gurab í fíor-scoth na Mumhan í, mo Róisín Dubh.
Beidh an Éirne 'na tuiltibh tréana is réabfar cnoic,
Beidh an fharraige 'na tonntaibh dearga is doirtfear fuil,
Beidh gach gleann sléibhe ar fud éireann is móinte ar crith,
Lá éigin sul a néagfaidh mo Róisín Dubh."
English Translation:
"Little Rose, be not sad for all that hath behapped thee:
The friars are coming across the sea, they march on the main.
From the Pope shall come thy pardon, and from Rome, from the East-
And stint not Spanish wine to my Little Dark Rose.
Long the journey that I made with her from yesterday till today,
Over mountains did I go with her, under the sails upon the sea,
The Erne I passed by leaping, though wide the flood,
And there was string music on each side of me and my Little Dark Rose!
Thou hast slain me, O my bride, and may it serve thee no whit,
For the soul within me loveth thee, not since yesterday nor today,
Thou has left me weak and broken in mien and in shape,
Betray me not who love thee, my Little Dark Rose!
I would walk the dew with thee and the meadowy wastes,
In hope of getting love from thee, or part of my will,
Frangrant branch, thou didst promise me that thou hadst for me love-
And sure the flower of all Munster is Little Dark Rose!
Had I a yoke of horses I would plough against the hills,
In middle-Mass I'd make a gospel of my Little Dark Rose,
I'd give a kiss to the young girl that would give her mouth to me,
And behind the liss would lie embracing my Little Dark Rose!
The Erne shall rise in rude torrents, hills shall be rent,
The sea shall roll in red waves, and blood be poured out,
Every mountain glen in Ireland, and the bogs shall quake
Some day ere shall perish my Little Dark Rose!"
This was played at my Dad's funeral, he came from Derry and loved this
Simply the best version I've ever heard- so much feeling and emotion - whistle playing at it's best
my favorite poet, James clarence Mangan, the greatest inspiration for my poetry, thanks for this beautiful video, cheers
A master of the tin whistle, so beautiful.
Outstanding rendering of a beautiful timeless Roisin Dubh that resonates to the dawn of time. Thanks.
This is heaven Tears strolling down my face Ireland the garden of Earth
I only wish this clip was longer, hauntingly beautiful, tin whistle playing at its finest
Totally agree
Unbelievabl such a great tune played by a genius
Thank you Mike for sharing this truly beautiful tune. I can't stop listen to it.
Kerstin E Go raibh míle maith agat....I love the tune also..tear at the heartstrings...."all our wars are merry..all our songs are sad"...
thats played from his heart ,thats outstanding
26th of December 2015@ 20.05 on TG4
In this one hour documentary we look at the legacy of Matt Cunningham, musician, teacher and farmer who has delighted audiences all over the world in the last 50 years with his music.
Pure genius
Oh My God! What emotions this awakens
I am not irish but I love Ireland like my homeland💚☘️🇮🇪
Talent all round - magnificent melody and performance
Outstanding performance of a beautiful melody..."My Dark Roseleen "
Masterfully played.
Absolutely beautiful and passionate rendition. Shows how great the tin whisle can be in the hands of an artist.
Mum, mum, mum. How right you were to say there were never any notes put together that would better this tune. I've never heard a finer rendition, and the whistle speaks for all. There might be mice in the attic, but there's warmth by the fire.
This song gives my soul encouragement ❤
lovely!!
I have been looking for this tune for decades. I first heard it when I was in New York in 1974 (played by Sean an Ian) in a pub called The Bells of Hell which my friends and I frequented. Aside from being politically prominent, especially at that time, it's one of the most beautiful tunes I've ever heard.
nightsoul9 has
Absolutely haunting. Played from the heart. Love it.
This is really, really beautiful!
Go raibh míle maith agat..Tatia
clarebannerman
Your're welcome...By the way, can you speak Gaelic fluently? I find this language very interesting but would never know how to pronounce the words.
Fairly smoothly...anyone that learns Latin through Irish...should be able to speak it fluently...
Shivers up and down my spine!
Food for the soul. Perfection. Thanks.
So beautiful and we are so well informed by yourself thanks so much
OMG. I can’t get this out of my head and heart!! It connects ne with my ancestors.
I was told that this melody was supposed to stir the Irish blood. It embodies all of the pain and suffering that was pressed on Ireland. England tried hard for 800 years to crush the Irish spirit.
Beautiful
Amazing 😍
Beautiful. :-)
Simply beautiful
very well played,,,,and in tune........lovely..
absolutely brill! gives me chill bumps.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SO much!!!!!!!
Absolutely awsome
what a tune i'd forgotten how beatiful it was
What an incredible performance this is! It grab’s me everytime I listen to it. The notes in the higher octave are so clear, really breathtaking. Actually this particular song/performance inspired me to start playing the tin whistle myself. Thanks for that. The lyrics are a complete abracadabra to me, but that doesn’t matter :-) With regards from the Nederlands.
Native Gaelic Irish Ballads translate very bad to English...Also check out Seán Ryan, Tin Whistle...
Beautifully played, making the most of the instrument.
God bless the author. It's one of the most beautifull songs i've heard ...
Thanks Bannerman. Really appreciate all your great uploads. Fantastic material all of it, and this is up there with the best - though maybe the one of Dolly MacMahon is out there on its own. What wonderful music this is from such a simple whistle. Slán go seo thú agus nár laga Dia do lámh.
this is stunning. short but good. thanks for the info. a lot of time and effort but worth it. i learn from that.
oooooooooo- goosebumps.......beautiful xxxx
he's class! and my music teacher :)
fabulós... fantàstic...
Very enjoyable
fantastic¡¡¡¡¡¡
hauntingly beautiful...
My god! So beautiful.
Fantastic.
Heavenly.
Thank you!
Amazing
The best !!!
beautiful
love it....... sum tune.... plz pl
Proud to be irish...proud to be called Roisin.
That's beautiful
Absolute dogs bollocks played from heart
myles minihan you taught him well now in music college thanks m8
WHOOOO GO MATT! see you monday!!!
Song played on the flute at my ma, Roisin's funeral.
Haunting
Majority of the people are here cuz they had to do something for the junior cert
compare and contrast :(
It's the sound of being in love.
Big Phil sent me here - 25 years after he passed !
i have that tin whistle too
So this where the theme of Mise Eire came from. Nice.
yeah.. I think so
i love my song!! :D
Ahhhhhhhh....
is Bb??????
Where can I find a full version of this concert? Thanks
This is just so beautiful. Where can I buy a GOOD whistle?
Anything like that should be alright. Mine the same as his, it's good.
Siúil a rún.
Could i have the tin whistle notes??? please
i've been searching too.. pls let me know if you find them
Beautiful piece played by the great Matt. I have compiled a life interview of the same man in the Galway Greats section on my website at www.joy-online.com
sin é an ceol is fearr agus beidh sé an ceol is fearr go deo.
What are the notes for the whistle??
blas binn , suaimhneach s' saibhreas ceoil
dis is myles version you know matt
Irish is Irish. Brilliant
beautiful