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Ellan Vannin - Isle of Man

from My Mother's Country by Gavin O'Loghlen & Cotters Bequest

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In 1974 the last native Manx speaker died. With a resiliance as great as the island itself, the language has been resurrected and is now spoken and taught.
The last stanza is sung in Manx Gaelic.

lyrics

Ellan Vannin - Isle of Man

So they came from the North seeking conquests and gold
with the mists in their eyes
and we stood on the shore of this magical Isle
hundred times our real size
saw the missionaries come from the West gave us God
took the snakes and the toads
Irish Bishoprics took full control ‘til the Norsemen
from King Orry’s Road plundered all.


So they came from the East with their tartans and kilts
- Alexander’s pipe band
and soon Magnus had gone and the haggis installed
while the English made plans
Aristocracy came from the South and like cards
we were dealt to new hands
English Earls, Lords and Dukes took control we were bartered, dismembered and banned
.... we were sold.

(Manx Gaelic language)

Fodee'd gaggyrt traie as cashtal
fodee'd geeck da ronney vrann
cha bee nyn greeyn lhieusyn dy bragh
ny'n moyrn ain t'ainyn foastagh.

(English translation)

They may claim our coasts and castles
they may buy their shares of dreams
but they will never own our hearts
or the pride that dwells within.

credits

from My Mother's Country, released September 1, 1998
Gavin O'Loghlen : Acoustic 6 & 12 string guitars, drums, percussion, bass, bodhran, keyboards, vocals
Angelee Theodoros : lead vocals
Anne Dormer : Vocals
Harry Theodoros : Vocals
Manx Translations : David Hathaway
Music and words written by Gavin O'Loghlen

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Gavin O'Loghlen Australia

Cotters Bequest is a seven piece progressive Celtic band playing 28 instruments including Highland, Uilleann, Northumbrian and Scottish smallpipes, Irish whistles, violin, cello and accordion wrapped in layers of acoustic and electric guitars, vintage keyboards and rich vocal harmonies.

In the style of "a Celtic King Crimson..a Pink Floyd with bagpipes.. with a sprinkling of Peter Gabriel."
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