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Buile Shuibhne

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This song has the distinct honor of being my introduction to the Irish language. I first heard it during a live production of Riverdance around age ten, and it has captivated me ever since. Although the arrangement is a modern one by renowned Irish composer Bill Whelan, the text dates back to at least the 13th century. It recounts the even older legend of Mad King Suibhne (anglicized Sweeney), a medieval Irish king who was driven insane and banished to wander the wilderness after a bishop cursed him for resisting Christianization. As he descends further and further into madness, he eventually sprouts horns and feathers, and the once-proud king is reduced to a fearful, frenzied woodland creature.

lyrics

A bhennáin, a bhúiredáin,
A bhéicedáin bhinn,
Is bhinn linn in cúicherán
Do ní tú 'sin ghlinn.

A dhraignéin, a dhelgnacháin,
dil, dol, doh, roh day
A mhinéin na chonaire
dil, dol, doh, ray
A dhriséoc, a dhruimnechóc
dil, dol, doh, roh day
A chailleach, a chuirrechennach,
In raga for ech?

Is mé Suibhne sirthechán;
Lúath reithim thar gleann;
Nochan é m'ainm dlighthechán;
Mó is ainm dam Fer Benn.

credits

from Buile, released October 6, 2023
Alys Hoy: vocals
Christa Burch: bodhrán

Composed by Bill Whelan
Produced by Alys Hoy
Mixed and mastered by Gina Drew

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Roehind Los Angeles, California

Queer autistic singer of weird old songs from Ireland, Scotland, and beyond.

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