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Gormsh​ù​il Mh​ò​r

from Despite the Wind and Rain by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones

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Rachel’s inspiration:

The term ‘Witch’ has evolved through the centuries to have negative connotations and has done a great harm to many. Most women labelled as witches were in fact healers or wise women, people who helped their communities, healed illnesses or tried to ward off negative energies, often with a strong connection to the natural world.

Lochaber’s Gormshùil Mhòr na Maighe (The Great Gormula of Moy), who lived during the late 1500’s, was certainly a wise woman. She was often called on as an adviser, by Lochiel, the Chief of Clan Cameron, and helped to solve many land disputes through her knowledge and gift of intuition. She is said to have had one bright blue ‘seeing’ eye and a destruction of cats that would bend to her will. She also has several Lochaber landmarks named after her. The most notable legend associated with Gormshùil, is when she and other ‘witch’ women from the West Highlands and Islands gathered to conjure a storm, which sunk a galleon from the Spanish Armada in Tobermory bay.

This song celebrates the womanly gifts of perception, intuition and common sense and the power of women working together. I am indebted to Beth Clifford for her insight and advice to help bring this song to life.

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from Despite the Wind and Rain, released November 25, 2022
Lyrics by Rachel Walker and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Music by Rachel Walker
Arranged by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones
Strings arranged by Seonaid Aitken, Patsy Reid and Alice Allen.

Musicians:
Rachel Walker (Vocals, Piano)
Aaron Jones (Cittern)
Duncan Lyall (Double Bass)
Patsy Reid (Violin)
Katrina Lee (Violin)
Rhoslyn Lawton (Viola)
Alice Allen (Cello)

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Bringing together one of Scotland's finest Gaelic singers and songwriters with one of the country's foremost folk singers and accompanists, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs both from the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on vocal harmony and sensitive arrangements. ... more

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