The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem - The Rising Of The Moon: Irish Songs Of Rebellion (1959) (@256)
It was just yesterday that I read that Tommy Makem, "the Godfather of Irish Music" passed away on August 1st, 2007. It is sad that one of the leading figures of 60's folk revival died almost forgotten. Nevertheless, I always hope for reissues that will lead younger audiences to his exceptional baritone voice.
This upload, the first of the numerous recordings from his collaboration with the Clancy Brothers, contains traditional material (most of the songs were written in the late 18th century) performed and arranged in a baring way that will make your hair rise, not to mention the lyrics with their heavy agenda.
P.S. The interpretation of Tommy Makem on "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" has haunted me from the very first day I heard it, and I still consider it as one of the best songs I have ever heard. RIP
The Wind That Shakes the Barley became a movie last year by Ken Loach ("My name is Joe")... Pretty nice film... Is there a connection?
ReplyDeleteThere is indeed a connection. Read the very interesting entry in wikipedia.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_That_Shakes_the_Barley_(song)