Silent, O Moyle

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A lovely old song, taken from a 19th-century American edition of Thomas Moore's poetical works.

Featuring Heather Carmichael on lead and backing vocals, we recorded this in a single night at home in our RV in Texas.

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Silent, oh Moyle, be the roar of thy waters
Break not ye breezes, your chains of repose
While murmuring mournfully Lir's lonely daughter
Tells to the night star her tale of woes
When shall the swan, her death note ringing
Sleep with the wings in darkness furled?
When will heav'n, its sweet bell ringing
Call my spirit from this stormy world?

Sadly, oh Moyle, to thy winter wave weeping
Fate bids me languish long ages away
Yet still in her darkness doth Erin lie sleeping
Still doth the pure light its dawning delay
When will the day star mildly springing
Warm our isle with peace and love?
When will heav'n, its sweet bell ringing
Call my spirit to the fields above?

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released June 17, 2022
Heather Carmichael - Vocals
Joseph Carmichael - Guitar, Low Whistle
Recorded & Produced at home by Heather and Joseph Carmichael

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Joseph Carmichael Dallas, Texas

Guitar, flute and whistle player from Dallas, performing with trad bands across Texas and the US.

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