Liam OâFlynn (Liam Ăg Ă Floinn) 1945-2018 Irish music lost its master piper on March 14th with the death of Liam OâFlynn after a long illness. Long regarded as the greatest piper of his generation his musical career was long … Continue reading →
Introduction We here at Murder Ballad Monday are soon fixing to close our second year of writing about our topic of choice! Â Donât worry; we have a few more weeks to go before we get to our holiday hiatus, and … Continue reading →
Adam McCulloch (r) âA rip-roaring yarnâ Earlier this year, when researching my posts for âBabylonâ (Child 14), I came across a terrific Scottish recording of the tune, âThe Bonnie Banks of Airdrieâ by Adam McCulloch. Â McCullochâs album In These Times, … Continue reading →
Romeo and Juliet â Sir Frank Dicksee, 1884 Note: This is Part 3 of a three part series.  See also Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction What is it about this weekâs song, âMatty Grovesâ, that attracts us so?  (If youâre … Continue reading →
âDown in the Willow Gardenâ brings us a tune with slightly different roots, and an interesting story about branches. Â Itâs the first ballad weâve taken up with distinctively Irish origins. Â For our first post this week, weâll introduce the ballad … Continue reading →
