Debut CD of original songs by Esther Brennan. Instrumentation by Ian Buchanan. Lyrics booklet included. Beautiful gatefold card case, with Artwork by Vivien Brennan
Includes unlimited streaming of The Bird and The Rose
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
£10GBPor more
about
Looking through family photo albums at mum and dads house, I came across a picture of a gravestone - December 24th, 1977, Mary and Agnes English of Killedan, County Mayo. Twin sisters tragically killed on their walk home from a Christmas Eve party, aged just 17. The words engraved on their headstone, are beautiful and are used for the chorus.
lyrics
No better girls
In loving memory a song I sing, of Mary and Agnes, the Mayo County twins.
Raised strong and tall ‘neath trees of Killedan, of this green land no finer maiden.
In loving memory I sing this song. The days grew short, the nights grew long,
Dearest Ma, now we are seventeen, might we go dancing out on Christmas Eve?
Their lives full of kindly deeds. Helping hands to all in need.
Pleasant smiles, hearts of gold. No better girls this world could hold.
Mary, my Agnes, how time has passed. My blessing’s yours, meet at midnight mass.
Hearts of joy walked that Kiltimagh road, older now but still each other’s hands they hold
Music played, they danced all night, every man and boy’s heart leapt with delight.
Last dance they took with each other. Bid farewell to friends, go meet with mother.
Hand in hand, they sang a song. Keeping pace down the road so long.
Nearly home now, just past the boreen. Mary and Agnes, they were never seen.
Mary! My Agnes! How time has passed. Still wait for you down at midnight mass.
I grieve that day, too soon you had to leave me. I pray to God of this life relieve me.
Collaborating remotely with 12 songwriters from all over the world, Kim Edgar emerged with a work of striking art pop. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2023
The haunting new record from Canadian folk artist Avi C. Engel bridges old and new traditions with a minimalist approach. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 24, 2024
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2023
