Seallaibh Curraigh Eòghainn
See Hugh’s Boat! (traditional mouth tune) (The Drummer) Turn one: See Hugh’s boat!
There’s twenty five oars on her.
See Hugh’s boat!
She’s passing by White Point. Turn two: Hugh will be, Hugh will be,
Hugh will be her captain.
Hugh will be, Hugh will be.
She’s passing by White Point. This Scottish port-à-beul (mouth music) is typical
in that it’s rather silly words are chosen for their
percussive value. It has made its way into the modern
Cape Breton repertoire through song workshops and Gaelic
classes. The words to this reel may have gained
circulation from a recording of the late Annie Arnott,
Kilmuir, Skye made by the School of Scottish Studies. As
a violin tune it’s called The Drummer and can be found
in The Skye Collection. Wendy is playing an Irish tune
called ? in this arrangment.
Guitars: Brad Davidge, Gordie Sampson,
Drums: Geoff Arsenault,
Bass: Ed Woodsworth,
Fiddle: Wendy MacIsaac,
Additional Percussion: Phil Strong
Recorded at : Soundpark Studios (Irish Cove, N.S.) by
Jamie Foulds |