Ireland

6 articles related to Ireland:

Poetry

Down by the Salley Gardens: famous Yeats poem evoking old Irish love ballad was set to the traditional air

Ireland
, Air, Ballade, Folk, 20st Century Classical
ORCHESTRA

Mozart and Tom Waits wrote music for the glass armonica which was rumored to cause mental health damage

Austria, England, Germany,
Ireland
, USA, Adagio, Rock, Baroque, Classical, 1980s 1 comment
SONGWRITER

The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone

Ireland
, Folk, Popular Song, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
Animation

Preserved tradition in the modern aesthetics of The Breadwinner score

Ireland
, Film Score, 2010s
HARP

The Celtic Baroque roots of Stairway to Heaven

England,
Ireland
, Folk, Popular Song, Baroque, 1970s 6 comments
FIDDLE

The jig dance tradition: five centuries old and still counting

England, France,
Ireland
, Italy, Scotland, Dance, Folk, Popular Song, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.