Her psych folk with guitars, dobr… Read Full Bio ↴Tia Blake recorded only one album.
Her psych folk with guitars, dobro, flute and vocals was recorded at the Ossian Studio in Paris in 1971 and released that same year by the tiny French label SFP (Societe Francaise de Productions Phonographiques).
The Rising of the Moon
Tia Blake Lyrics
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Hush a bhuachaill, hush and listen and his cheeks were all aglow
I bear orders from the captain, get you ready quick and soon
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon
At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon
And come tell me Sean O'Farrell, where the gathering is to be
One more word for signal token, whistle out the marching tune
With your pike upon your shoulder at the rising of the moon
At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon
With your pike upon your shoulder at the rising of the moon
Out from many a mud walled cabin eyes were watching through the night
Many a manly heart was beating for the blessed morning′s light
Murmurs ran along the valley to the banshee's lonely croon
And a thousand pikes were flashing by the rising of the moon
By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon
And a thousand pikes were flashing by the rising of the moon
All along that singing river, that black mass of men was seen
High above their shining weapons flew their own beloved green
Death to every foe and traitor, whistle out the marching tune
And hoorah me boys for freedom 'tis the rising of the moon
′Tis the rising of the moon, ′tis the rising of the moon
And hoorah me boys for freedom 'tis the rising of the moon
The song "The Rising of the Moon" by Tia Blake describes the events of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, particularly the build-up to the uprising. The song is about the secret meeting of the Irish rebels in preparation for a rebellion against the British. The singer of the song, Sean O'Farrell, is a messenger who is bringing the news to the rebels that the rising will take place that night. The song is a call to arms that exhorts the Irish people to take up arms against the British.
The refrain of the song, "At the rising of the moon", is a reference to a secret signal used by the rebels to initiate the uprising. The song tells of a gathering of rebels at a spot by the river, where they hear the order to prepare for the rising. The song also depicts the preparations of the Irish people in "many a mud walled cabin" who are eagerly watching and waiting for the signal to rise against the British. The song ends with a message of hope as the rebels march towards their freedom.
Overall, "The Rising of the Moon" is a powerful song that evokes the spirit of Irish nationalism and rebellion against oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
And come tell me Sean O′Farrell, tell me why you hurry so
Please tell me, Sean O'Farrell, why are you in such a hurry?
Hush a bhuachaill, hush and listen and his cheeks were all aglow
Quiet down, boy, and listen carefully as Sean O'Farrell's excitement is evident on his face
I bear orders from the captain, get you ready quick and soon
I have received orders from the captain; prepare yourself promptly
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon
The pikes must be unified at the time of the moon's ascent
And come tell me Sean O'Farrell, where the gathering is to be
Sean O'Farrell, could you also inform me about the location of the meeting?
At the old spot by the river quite well known to you and me
It will take place at the familiar spot by the river that is known to both of us
One more word for signal token, whistle out the marching tune
As a final gesture of communication, sound the signal whistle and begin the march
With your pike upon your shoulder at the rising of the moon
Each person is to bear his own pike on his shoulder during the moonrise
Out from many a mud walled cabin eyes were watching through the night
Many watchful eyes from mud-walled cabins were observing through the entire night
Many a manly heart was beating for the blessed morning’s light
Numerous courageous hearts were thumping in anticipation of the coming of the morning light
Murmurs ran along the valley to the banshee's lonely croon
Whispers spread throughout the valley, mixed with the wailing songs of the banshee
And a thousand pikes were flashing by the rising of the moon
As the moon goes up, thousands of pikes are being brandished
All along that singing river, that black mass of men was seen
A large group of men, dressed in black, was visible along the singing river
High above their shining weapons flew their own beloved green
Their cherished green flag was waving above their bright weapons
Death to every foe and traitor, whistle out the marching tune
The order is to execute every enemy and betrayer while sounding the march whistle
And hoorah me boys for freedom 'tis the rising of the moon
Cheer for freedom, my boys, for the moon is ascending
′Tis the rising of the moon, ′tis the rising of the moon
It's the rising of the moon, it's the rising of the moon
And hoorah me boys for freedom 'tis the rising of the moon
Cheer for freedom, my boys, for the moon is ascending
Writer(s): Frank Gilligan, John Keegan Casey
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