Shin Bhig Shin Mhor

[phoenix]

Here's a rendition of the old Turlough O'Carolan melody I wrote, played, and recorded on guitar a while back.  The title translates as "The Big Hill and the Little Hill," which describes the A section and the B section very nicely.   Hope you like it!

soundcloud.com/johnstone777/shin-bhig-shin-mhor

[xyrn]

I've been a fan of this song for a while now.

The version I attempt to play is based around William Coulter's rendition, and this tab:
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc_traditional/si_bheag_si_mhor_tab.htm

The history of the song, as well as spelling of the title and English translation vary, but all agree it means something about Big & Little Hills, and often Big Fairy Hill and Little Fairy Hill.
www.irishpage.com/songs/carolan/sheebeag.htm

But, no argument that it's a wonderful song!

Well done, and welcome!

[xyrn]

(Oh, and one thing to know. Just about everything on this board is just posted into The Cafe.
Certainly nothing wrong with putting this thread here, where it actually belongs, it's just that many members only really see stuff in The Cafe....)

[phoenix]

Thanks very much for the kind words, xyrn (and for the tip about posting in the Cafe)! I had never heard Coulter's version of the song before -- it's lovely. Nor did I know the interesting legend connected with the tune. Thank you for those links!