We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

An Toll Dubh

from Turn Again by Triantan

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $5 AUD  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The second and final album by Triantan, presented in a matt gatefold wallet.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Turn Again via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      $25 AUD or more 

     

about

For all its ghastliness, feuding with the neighbours - locally or nationally - has inspired some very powerful music in Scotland. The MacDonald brothers of Runrig composed An Toll Dubh as a forceful metaphor for their country’s subjection to Britain - a lightless dungeon depriving its slumbering prisoners of vitality.

lyrics

Taobh cùil an doruis cha bhi grian
Suidh aig bòrd cha bhi biadh ‘s cha bhi fìon

Le èiginn ar n-èirigh às ar suain
Le èiginn ar n-èirigh às ar suain
An Gaidheal ‘sa leabaidh
An Gaidheal ‘na shuain
Le èiginn ar n-èirigh às ar suain

Thàinig e as Sasainn ann
Thàinig e le eachaibh luath is iuchair throm

Air làr ‘san toll-dhubh cha bhi grian
Cha bhi gealach ‘s dubh an oidhche chaidleas sinn

[On the other side of the door there will be no sun
Sitting at the table there will be no food and no wine

It is with difficulty that we will rise from our slumber
The Gael is abed, the Gael is asleep

He came from the south
He came with a fast horse and a heavy key

On the dungeon oor there will be no sun
There will be no moon and dark is the night as we sleep]

credits

from Turn Again, released January 9, 2021
Words: C. MacDonald
Tune: R. MacDonald, 1981

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

contact / help

Contact Miguel Heatwole

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Miguel Heatwole recommends:

If you like Miguel Heatwole, you may also like: