Fionnghuala
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Fionnghuala (/ fʲɪn̪ˠˈuːəlˠə /) is a traditional Gaelic song. It consists of the typical fast, melodious Gaelic chant, the Puirt a beul (English mouth music ).
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Fionnghuala, also written Fionnuala, is a Gaelic female name. In Celtic mythology, Fionnghuala is one of the daughters of the sea god Llyr. The song is originally from Scotland and is in Scottish Gaelic . It is particularly popular in Ireland. Originally it was a rhythmic work song, but the text, as usual with these songs, has no meaning.
A version by the Irish Bothy Band from 1976, which later versions correspond to, has become known. One of the most famous recordings is that of Anúna, with John McGlynn as the singer, which appeared on her debut album in 1993. It became a brand song for her. Other well-known groups such as the Celtic Tenors , Nightnoise or the Chieftains recorded the song.
The song received special attention in 2015 when the Irish national telephone company changed its name from Eircom to Eir . For the associated advertising campaign, they had John Walsh create and arrange an adapted version in Irish Gaelic . The specially assembled vocal group Symphonic recorded the song that was used as background music for the promotional video. Her version as well as a remix version of Anúna was then briefly in the Irish charts .
Web links
- Fionnghuala (remix 2015) by Anúna featuring John McGlynn (music video)
- Eir launch TV commercial (video)
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- ↑ Anúna in the Irish charts
- ↑ Symphonic in the Irish charts
- ^ Fionnuala , entry in Behind the Name, accessed November 25, 2015
- ^ Fionnghuala: All you need to know about that song from the eir advert , John Patrick Kierans, Irish Mirror, October 5, 2015
- ↑ Fionnghuala ( Memento of the original from November 25, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Michael McGlynn, blog of the Anúna homepage, October 3, 2015
- ↑ Behind the music of the newe eir tv ad , Eir homepage, September 2015
