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The Lark on the Strand

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emile olivié Four musicians for whom music comes from interiority, desperete in depth, and dazzling on the surface, like all true irish traditional music. An exceptional concert.

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1.	Reels: The Colliers, Jenny Picking Cockles 03:51	info	buy track
2.	Song: Éamonn Mágáine 03:52	info	buy track
3.	Jigs: The Wandering Minstrel, The Maid in the Meadow 04:00	info	buy track
4.	Marches: The Battle Of Aughrim, Boney Crossing the Alps 03:44	info	buy track
5.	Air: The Wounded Hussar 03:55	info	buy track
6.	Hornpipes: The Blackbird, The Stack Of Barley 04:43	info	buy track
7.	Polkas: As I Went Out Upon The Ice, The Ballydesmond Polkas 04:20	info	buy track
8.	Jigs: Old Man Dillon, The Lark On The Strand 03:25	info	buy track
9.	Song: Amhrán Na Leabhar 05:13	info	buy track
10.	Jigs: Páidín Ó Raifeartaigh, Darby the Driver 03:23	info	buy track
11.	Reels: Sergeant Early’s Dream, Never Was Piping So Gay, Johnny McGreevey’s 04:50	info	buy track
12.	Setdance: The Garden Of Daisies 03:50	info	buy track
13.	Slides: Tom Billy’s Favourite, When Pat Came Over the Hill 03:01	info	buy track
14.	Reels: The Fox On The Prowl, The Holly Bush 03:50	info	buy track
15.	Air, Jig: Caisleán Uí Néill, Winnie Hayes' 04:30	info	buy track
16.	Reels: The Mountain Lark, The Clogher 02:55	info	buy track
17.	Song: The Bonny Blue Eyed Lassie 03:12	info	buy track
18.	Slip Jigs: Máire Rua, Hardiman The Fiddler 03:09	info	buy track
19.	Reels: Jenny's Wedding, Toss The Feathers 03:43	info	buy track

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THE LARK ON THE STRAND

Sesoaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch (songs), Charlie Piggott (accordion), Gerry Harrington (fiddle), Peter Browne (pipes)

In January 2000, singer Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch and three musicians Charlie Piggott (accordion), Gerry Harrington (fiddle) and Peter Browne (uilleann pipes) undertook a musical tour of Ireland. It was organised by Music Network and there were twelve concerts – in Dublin, Manorhamilton, Wexford, Tullaroan, Cork, Portmagee, Listowel, Ashbourne, Carrickallen, Mullingar, Clifden and Buncrana. A later short tour visited Armagh, Portaferry, Cushendall and Belfast. Many enjoyable miles were covered with no shortage of good company, music and song along the way.

The tour concert on the night of Friday 21st of January 2000 took place in Gaelscoil na Cille in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – organised by Cultúrlann na Cille – and a recording was made which was kept but gradually forgotten over a twenty-year period. It surfaced again through a chance discovery, lying in a cardboard box in an attic during the pandemic lockdown period of 2020 and it was a fortunate find! The music and song sounded fresh and had much of the spirit and spontaneity that can often accompany a live onstage occasion.

After listening, everyone agreed that the performances, choice of material, playing togetherness, recording quality and an overall feeling of an enjoyable atmosphere, had stood up very well and would have appeal if brought to a wider audience of traditional music followers.

There is plenty of variety here – nineteen tracks in all – with songs in Irish and English, trios, duets and solos playing reels, double jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, marches, slow airs and a set dance. The four performers are all recognised for their own individual careers and achievements in music, and they came together and blended very well on this unique night in Ashbourne. The sounds of voice, accordion, fiddle and pipes express much of what is best at the heart of the Irish music tradition.

Measaimid go bhfuil ceol agus amhránaíocht den scoth le cloisteáil anseo agus tá súil againn go mbainfear pléisiúir as éisteacht leis.

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released April 5, 2022

Recorded by: Pat Hogan, Joe Sheridan
Sound mixing and editing: Gerry Harrington
CD mastering: Bruno Staehelin
Design: Rowan Piggott
CD duplication: Tony Mohan, Mid Atlantic Duplication
Production and sleeve notes by Peter Browne, Gerry Harrington, Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch, Charlie Piggott.

Thanks to:
The Arts Council of Ireland (Paul Flynn, Emer Mayock, Caroline Magnani)
Cultúrlann na Cille, Cill Dhéagláin, Co na Mí

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The Lark on the Strand

The Lark on the Strand members are:

From Cobh, Co. Cork with West Kerry music connections, Charlie Piggott is a celebrated accordion player.

Amhránaí traidisiúnta í Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch ó cheantar Gaeltachta Chorca Dhuibhne.

From Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Gerry Harrington is a very accomplished and respected fiddle player.

Peter Browne from Dublin is a skilled player of the uilleann pipes. ... more

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