When I was a very small child I watched the movie “the secret of roan innish” and became obsessed selkies. Around the same time I learned the harp was an instrument someone could actually aspire to play. I told my parents I wanted to play one but of course they are so expensive, so it never happened. I wrote lots of stories about selkies though! And someday I will play the harp, hopefully. So anyway, this song obviously sent me down memory lane.
Very beautiful! However... this melody is not traditional. It is still under copyright, I believe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Silkie_of_Sule_Skerry The words are traditional.
Well goodness, thank you, I've learned something there! I was taught it as a traditional song, and it seems lie I'm not the only one who thinks this, which I suppose is testament to how natural it sounds. I don't suppose you know how I can get in touch with the composer...? :)
When I was a very small child I watched the movie “the secret of roan innish” and became obsessed selkies. Around the same time I learned the harp was an instrument someone could actually aspire to play. I told my parents I wanted to play one but of course they are so expensive, so it never happened. I wrote lots of stories about selkies though! And someday I will play the harp, hopefully. So anyway, this song obviously sent me down memory lane.
In an odd sort of way, this is exactly what I needed right now. Your tune calmed me down when my mind was all over the place. Thank you! 🤗❤
Hauntingly beautiful. So well done. Thank you! 🐚
Thank you - it's such a haunting tune, isn't it! A new favourite for me 😍
Love your playing
Thank you! 🥰
such a gorgeous tune, beautifully played - as always
So kind, thank you 🥰✨
Gorgeous wow x
Thanks so much! ☺
@@TamsinDearnley I have recently learned this song I would love to do a duet with you ❤️
Very beautiful! However... this melody is not traditional. It is still under copyright, I believe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Silkie_of_Sule_Skerry The words are traditional.
Well goodness, thank you, I've learned something there! I was taught it as a traditional song, and it seems lie I'm not the only one who thinks this, which I suppose is testament to how natural it sounds. I don't suppose you know how I can get in touch with the composer...? :)
@@TamsinDearnley Are you sure it's copryighted? Joan Baez sang this on her first album, around 1960.