This month, we’re happy to announce the release of two new songs, both of which reflect our interest in our Celtic heritage.
The first, “Eventide (Refugee Song),” was inspired by a film about of Palestinian refugees reminiscing on their lost homes and lands. It reminded me of stories from my own family about their eviction from Scotland, both for political and, more importantly economic, reasons – in this case the Highland Clearances. Ancestral memory is an odd thing, and while I in particular have never been haunted by it, some in my own immediate family were. This song was for them and for the families of the displaced everywhere.
The second song, “At the End of the Day,” was meant to be a parting song, something that could be sung at the end of a night of drinking, or a wake, or both. It was inspired by a recent reunion in Houston with some old friends I had not seen in many years as well as by memories of my mother’s funeral service. The image that serves as both the thumbnail and Spotify canvas is used with the kind permission of Seamus Hanratty of the Secret Ireland blog, which is a great resource for folks interested in Irish history and culture and highly recommended for American tourists.
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