Though “Weile Weile Waile” first appeared in print in the late 19th century and its content can be traced from tragic events in the 1840s the term itself, “Weile Weile Waile” actually comes from the middle ages.
“Wailowai” was an exclamation of utter grief from the 10th century and as the language changed over time so too did this word, transformed into “Weile Waile” which became a popular turn of phrase in and around the Dublin region in the 1800s.
The words Weile and Waile can also be linked to the words weeping and wailing which are popular terms for an outburst of sorrow….[more at link below]
First line-up for next year’s next year’s 10th anniversary Forbidden Fruit festival at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin.
Via Forbidden Fruit:
The first taste of our 10th anniversary… with Underworld, Loyle Carner, Fatima Yamaha, Park, Hye Hin and many more to be revealed over the coming weeks and months…
This inventive promo by Cork Future Soul quintet Shookrah is an object lesson in how to make a gripping video on a budget.
Split-screen camera trickery is used to great effect as singer Senita (top right) is shown having a tiff in a nightclub with her clone.
Meanwhile the funk is pumped up by Emmet O’Riabhaigh (drums), Daniel Coughlan (guitar), Diarmait Mac Carthaigh (keyboard) and Brian Dunlea (bass guitar).
The band release their self-titled debut album on vinyl and CD on October 25.
Catch them live at Cork Kino on November 15 and Dublin Bello Bar on November 17.
Last week, with a staggering Golden Discs voucher worth TWENTY FIve big ones on offer, I asked YOUy to name your favourite song which is also the name of the album on which it appears?
You answered in your tens.
But there could be only one winner.
3rd Place:
Television – Marquee Moon.
Liam writes:
Television “Marquee Moon” – one of the greatest guitar songs ever, containing one of the greatest guitar solos ever.Also bonus points to Television for naming their second album “Adventure” but not including the “title track” on the album (which didn’t appear until the record was re-released years later, and is actually a pretty great song)
Runner-up:
Neil Young – After the Goldrush
Leopold Gloom writes:
Neil Young’s After The Goldrush. A phenomenal, beautiful and heartbreaking song by a brilliant songwriter at the very top of his game on an album dripping with brilliant songs. Patti Smith’s version is jaw dropping as is Young’s live version I am correct about this one. There is no argument. Thom Yorke even thinks so!
Winner:
Abba – Super Trouper
Slightly Bemused writes:
For me it has to be Super Trouper by ABBA. For a period of my life when things were not well I would come home, put on the album with this as the first song, put on the headphones, and leave the world behind for 45 minutes. For many years, my dad would only let ABBA or Vicky Leandros records be played on his stereo. And as a self confessed ABBA fan, this suited me down to the ground.
But back to the song: it was the tale of still working through problems even when they seemed overpowering, that really helped me through that time. I still occasionally play it for the same reasons.
All that being said, some great tunes listed above! Except Neil Young. I can never get my head around why people like his nasal twanging. And, having met him, I realised he is a real douche in person.
Wicklow singer/songwriter Luan Parle (top) has announced via her Facebook page that she is crowdfunding her new album.
Fans are invited to contribute to the production costs of Never Say Goodbye, which will be her fourth record, via the Fund It site.
The album, which was recorded in Kilkenny, sees Luan return to her folk/country roots and features collaborations with Dire Straits guitarist Hal Lindes. Guest musicians include Wexford guitar hero Clive Barnes.
Concert movie The Jimi Hendrix Experience: The Royal Albert Hall was screened at the iconic London venue documenting the final European performance of the original lineup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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