As … Read Full Bio ↴Orthodox Celts is an irish folk rock band from Belgrade, Serbia.
As a popular band playing Irish music, Orthodox Celts are practically unique not only in Serbia but in the whole of Southeastern Europe and further afield. Despite their unusual music, since their founding in 1993 they have been one of the most popular bands in Serbia. Their music led to a popularisation of Irish and Celtic music and other aspects of Irish and Celtic culture in Serbia, especially Guinness beer. The band members are fans of the Celtic F.C., and some of the band's fans are too.
The band started their career with traditional Irish songs and, gradually, introduced more and more of their own material (lyrics mostly by Aleksandar, music mostly by Ana). All their songs are in the English language (or as they say, in the Irish language), but the group has composed some purely instrumental songs as well. In addition, the band has released several videos.
The Orthodox Celts have had several tours and numerous concerts inside and outside of the country (including in the Sava Center, one of the largest concert halls in Serbia). It is already a tradition of theirs to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a large concert in Belgrade.
In all of the band's interviews, they state that their greatest desire is to tour Ireland!
Members:
* Aleksandar Petrović (aka Aca Seltik) - lead vocal
* Nikola Stanojević - violin
* Dejan Lalić - Irish tenor banjo, mandolin, octave mandola, guitar, Scottish bagpipes, jew's harp, back vocals
* Dusan Živanović - drums, percussion, bodhran, accordion, back vocals
* Dejan Grujić - bass, back vocals
* Vladan Jovković - guitar, back vocals
* Bojan Petrović - tin whistle, low whistle, back vocals
Rare Old Mountain Dew
Orthodox Celts Lyrics
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But give me enough of the fine old stuff that's made near Galway Bay
Oh peelers all, from Donegal, Galway and Etrim too,
We'll give them the slip and we'll take a sip of the rare old mountain dew
At the foot of the hill there's a neat little still, where the smoke curles up to the sky,
By the smoke and the smell you can plainly tell that there's whisky brewing nearby
For it fills the air with odor rare, and betwixt both me and you,
Now learned men who use the pen, who've wrote your praises high,
This sweet "pocheen" from Ireland's green, distilled from wheat and rye
Throw away your pills, it'll cure all ills of Pagan, Christian and Jew
Take off your and free your throat with the rare old mountain dew
The song Rare Old Mountain Dew by Orthodox Celts celebrates the Irish moonshine known as poitín or poteen, which is a traditional alcoholic beverage made from grains or potatoes. The lyrics express a nostalgia for the free and easy lifestyle that comes with drinking this illicit liquor, and the thrill of outsmarting the police ("peelers") who would try to catch the makers and drinkers of poitín. The song describes a secret distillery at the foot of a hill in Galway, where the smoke and smell betray the presence of the moonshiners. The chorus encourages everyone to partake in the rare old mountain dew, which is said to cure all ills and free your throat.
The lyrics use several Irish slang words, such as "peelers" (police), "pocheen" (poitín), and "betwixt" (between). The use of these words helps to create a sense of authenticity and cultural pride in the song. The song also references the greenness of Ireland, which is a common motif in Irish music and literature. The allusion to learned men who sing the praises of poitín suggests that the drink has a rich cultural history and is not just a cheap and dangerous substitute for legal alcohol.
Line by Line Meaning
Let grasses grow, and waters flow, in a free and easy way,
Let nature take its course, enjoying the beauty of the grasses and waters in a natural, unrestricted way.
But give me enough of the fine old stuff that's made near Galway Bay
I desire to have enough of the high-quality alcoholic beverage made in the area around Galway Bay, Ireland.
Oh peelers all, from Donegal, Galway and Etrim too,
All the police officers from Donegal, Galway and Etrim cannot stop me from having a drink.
We'll give them the slip and we'll take a sip of the rare old mountain dew
We will successfully evade the police and enjoy a drink of the rare and special mountain dew.
At the foot of the hill there's a neat little still, where the smoke curles up to the sky,
There is a small and tidy illegal distillery located at the bottom of the hill, as evidenced by the smoke that rises and twists towards the sky.
By the smoke and the smell you can plainly tell that there's whisky brewing nearby
The smoke and the scent prove the presence of whiskey being produced nearby.
For it fills the air with odor rare, and betwixt both me and you,
The aroma is distinct and uncommon, and it is clear to both myself and you.
When home you roll you can take a bowl and a bucket full of mountain dew
Once you are back home, you can grab a bowl and a full bucket of this delicious mountain dew.
Now learned men who use the pen, who've wrote your praises high,
Writers who are educated and influential, who have stated your greatness in their works,
This sweet "pocheen" from Ireland's green, distilled from wheat and rye
This pocheen, a classic distilled spirit from Ireland that is made with wheat and rye, is sweet and delicious.
Throw away your pills, it'll cure all ills of Pagan, Christian and Jew
Throw away your medicines, as a drink of this rare, old mountain dew can solve all problems or difficulties, regardless of one's religion.
Take off your and free your throat with the rare old mountain dew
Remove your inhibitions and drink in the freedom offered by this special mountain dew.
Writer(s): Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan, Ronald Joseph Drew, Jeremy Max Finer, Ciaran Padraig Maire Bourke, Barney Mckenna Copyright: Heathside Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Mgb Ltd.
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marebre
Ok let me try my best...
English: (sort of)
hai, deedle yai dee dam, deedle yum, dai dee dum,
deedle yum dai deedle ya dai,
hai deedle yai dee dam, deedle yum, dai dee dum,
deedle yum dai deedle ya dai
Srpski: (otprilike)
haj, didli jaj di dam, didli jam, daj di dam,
didli jum daj didli ja dej.
haj, didli jaj di dam, didli jam, daj di dam,
didli jum daj didli ja dej.
piangrande
This piece of music is just plain brilliant. Been to a St. Patrick's Day Party for the first time this year and can just say I'm glad I tasted of the rare old mountain dew! Makes me feel Irish, though I'm definitely not. Slainté!
Pokojni Toza
One of the best soundtracks for a bar fight!
MaggotPostmortal
Koliko je dobra stvar,uvek me podigne! :D Kelti do smrti!
Professor Ari
as always fantastic lads, been on your concert, just becouse of this song and Rocky road to Dublin, amazing!
Miko
When you find a hidden can of Mtn. Dew in the bottom of the fridge door.
Catherine Nicol
This is every bit as good as the Clancy Brothers version.....well done Orthodox Celts
VHS84 Project
When Serbs do Irish music like its their own folk, says a lot, met the band and listened to them 3 times live, long live the CELTS! :D
PlaviStrumf
@Dusan Pejovic what do you mean before serbs came?
the celts are serbs,sorbs...letobici,scordisci...
Dusan Pejovic
@PlaviStrumf so true, we do have Celts blood. When Slav tribe crossed Carpathian mountains they found Celts over there. The old well on which the St. Petka church on Kalemengdan was build was used by Celts also as holy water. Roman well on Kalemengdan as well. There are so many archaeological proofs that Celts where there before Serbs came and we did mix before Celts set their migration north.
PlaviStrumf
sunny boy google vinca civilization. The celts are serbs(selti) selts.seliti means to move lol ,like move places .And selo means a village.We still have stones in bosnia depicting people dancing and holding hands .thats where riverdance c omes from.God Veles?(wales) Singidunum? oh my...