Newgrange

Clannad

About Newgrange

"Newgrange" is a song by the Irish group Clannad, released in 1982 on the album Magical Ring, and in 1983 as a single. The song was used in the film Intermission, and was covered by Órla Fallon from Celtic Woman on the album Celtic Woman: A New Journey.


Year:
1983
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There is a place on the east
Mysterious ring, a magical ring of stones
The druids have lived there once they said,
Forgotten is the race that no-one knows.

[Chorus]
Rum de rum 'rud a derimo
Rum de rum 'rud a derimo

The circled tomb of a different age
Secret lines carved on ancient stone.
Heroic kings laid down to rest
Forgotten is the race that no-one knows.

Wait for the sun on a winter's day
And a beam of light shines across the floor.
Mysterious ring, a magical ring.
But forgotten is the race that no-one knows.

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Clannad

Clannad (Irish pronunciation: [kl̪ˠan̪ˠad̪ˠ]) are an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal. Their music has been variously described as bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, often incorporating elements of an even broader spectrum of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. After twelve years of success in the folk music industry, they shot to international recognition in 1982 with the release of the "Theme from Harry's Game", becoming the most successful band in the Celtic music genre. They subsequently went on to bridge the gap between traditional Celtic music and pop music in the 1980s and 1990s with albums such as Macalla and Anam. Their records usually consist of traditional Gaelic ballads, New Age tracks that ca… more »

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Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN

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13 facts about this song

Origins
"Newgrange" is a song by Irish band Clannad, and has been covered successfully by Celtic Woman.
Album
Clannad first released the song in 1982 on their album "Magical Ring."
Genre
The song falls under the Folk, Celtic, and New Age genre.
Language
The lyric of the song is written in both the English and Irish Gaelic language.
Inspired Location
"Newgrange" is about an ancient prehistoric monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Musical Composition
The song begins with a haunting instrumental passage, characterized by Clannad's signature blend of traditional Irish music with more modern elements.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Newgrange" speak of a mysterious figure or phenomenon that appears at this site during the winter solstice.
Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman, an all-female Irish musical ensemble, covered "Newgrange" in their 2007 album "A New Journey."
Live Performances
Both Clannad and Celtic Woman have performed "Newgrange" in live concerts, often enhancing the mood with atmospheric lighting and set designs.
Chart Performance
The song did not chart upon its initial release, but Celtic Woman's cover has since become popular, especially around St. Patrick's Day.
Music Video
The music video for Celtic Woman's version features the members of the group singing in an outdoor setting, with footage of the Newgrange site occasionally interspersed.
Significance
For both Clannad and Celtic Woman, the song "Newgrange" represents a fusion of traditional Irish culture and contemporary music styles.
Continuation of Celtic Tradition
Both renditions of this song help to continue the Celtic oral tradition of passing down stories and legends through song.

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