Name: The Harp That Once (Gramachree).
Duration: P00H03M36S
Description: Gramachree was published as early as 1775 and was in existence long before then. In Moore's song the harp represents Irish culture. In Irish mythology, Tara, a hill in County Meath, was the residence of Irish kings.

The Harp That Once (Gramachree).

from Relics Of Joy - Music of Bunting and Moore revisited by Colman Rushe

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Gramachree was published as early as 1775 and was in existence long before then. In Moore's song the harp represents Irish culture. In Irish mythology, Tara, a hill in County Meath, was the residence of Irish kings.

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The harp that once through Tara's halls
the soul of music shed
now hangs as mute on Tara's walls
as if the soul were fled
So sleeps the pride of former days so glory's thrill is over
and hearts that once beat high for praise
now feels that pulse no more

No more to chiefs and ladies bright
the harp of Tara' swells
the chord alone that breaks at night
its tale of ruin tells
Thus freedon now so seldom wakes
the only throb she gives
is when some heart indignant breaks
to show that still she lives

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from Relics Of Joy - Music of Bunting and Moore revisited, released January 19, 2021

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Colman Rushe AL, Spain

Colman Rushe is an Irish writer and musician who lives in Spain. He has published a number of books which are available at www.amazon.co.uk/~/e/B00IHF5XHK. He also blogs at colmanrushe.wordpress.com

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