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Bheir Mi Scriob Do Thobar Mhoire

from Turn Again by Triantan

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Tweed, as well as being a river forming Scotland’s border, is a woollen cloth, made soft by pounding against a hard surface with the hands or feet, a process known as waulking. Since this was a rhythmic and time-consuming process, a body of songs emerged which enabled women to share news and gossip musically while they worked. Bheir Mi Scriob Do Thobar Mhoire comes from the Island of Mull off Scotland’s West Coast.

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Bheir mi scriob do Thobar Mhoire
Far a bheil mo ghaol an comunn
E ho hi iù ra bho o hi ù

E ho hao ri ri
E ho hao ri ‘s na bho hù o
E ho hi iù ra bho o hi ù

Luchd nan leadan ‘s nan cùl donna
Dh’ òladh a’ on dearg na thonnan

Bheir mi scriob dhan Achaidh Luachrach
Far a bheil mo ghaol an t-uasal

Gheibhinn cadal leat gun chluasaig
‘S cùl mo chin am bac do ghuailleadh

[I shall take a trip to Tobermory
To the company that I love

The folk of the long flowing brown hair
Who drink red wine in bumpers

I shall take a trip to Field-of-Rushes
To my noble lover

I would sleep with you with no pillow
And the back of my head in the crook of your shoulder]

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from Turn Again, released January 9, 2021
Words & Tune: Trad. Scottish

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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

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