Fear a’ Bhàta – Scottish Gaelic Boat Song | Celtic Folk Lament from Isle of Lewis скачать в хорошем качестве

Fear a’ Bhàta – Scottish Gaelic Boat Song | Celtic Folk Lament from Isle of Lewis

“Fear a’ Bhàta” (The Boatman) is a haunting Scottish Gaelic song, likely composed in the late 18th century. The legend says it was written by Sìne NicFhionnlaigh (Jean Finlayson) of Tong, Isle of Lewis, for a young fisherman from Uig named Domhnall MacRath (Donald MacRae) — whom she later married. This song is considered an iorram, a traditional type of boat song used to keep rhythm while rowing, but it also carries the weight of a lament — sometimes sung in mourning, sometimes in longing. Its melody captures the ocean’s pull, the ache of distance, and the enduring hope of reunion. In this performance, I sing it as a tribute to that layered emotion — the sorrow and strength of women who waited by the shore, and the men whose lives were tied to the sea. As a Celtic folk musician, I’m devoted to reviving these Gaelic songs and sharing the stories behind them. Thank you for listening. #FearABhàta #ScottishGaelicSong #CelticFolk #IsleOfLewis #BoatSong #GaelicLament #TraditionalScottishMusic #CelticBallad #Iorram #SeaLament #ScottishFolkMusic #FolkStorytelling