Songs and Pipes of the Hebrides
Various Artists

In the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago off the west coast of Scotland, music has played a central role in entertainment and relieving the monotony of hard work. Daily chores—milking, reaping, spinning—were set to a rhythmic pattern and were often structured by call-and-response singing. Other genres on the album include "mouth music" for dancing, a lullaby, and piping. This music is old, and sung without harmony. Liner notes include a brief history of the islands and their culture as well as song lyrics in Gaelic and their English translation and explanation.
Track Listing
101
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Hi-Ri-Hoireann O (Waulking Song) | John MacLeod | 3:17 | |
102
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Duanag Na Ceardaich (Ossianic Chant) | Archie MacDonald | 1:46 | |
103
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Puirt-A-Beul (Mouth Music) | John MacLeod and John MacInnes | 4:13 | |
104
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Craobh Nan Ubhal | Rena MacLean | 2:41 | |
105
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Hi-Ri-Ri O | Archie MacDonald | 3:26 | |
106
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Ho-Ro-A La Vo (Waulking Song) | Archie MacDonald | 2:39 | |
201
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Caristrona | Don MacKinnon | 3:11 | |
202
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Gu Mo Slan Do Na Hearish | John MacInnes | 3:18 | |
203
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Ho Ho Vo Laidi Bheag (Lullaby) | Don MacKinnon | 1:35 | |
204
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Hebrides Bagpipes | n/a | 2:25 | |
205
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Hebrides Bagpipes | n/a | 1:50 | |
206
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Waulking (Documentary) | n/a | 3:12 |