Description
Christine Primrose – (‘S tu nam chuimhne)…and you on my Mind 1987 – Vinyl Record
‘S Tu Nam Chuimhne (…And You On My Mind) is an album by Christine Primrose, a renowned Scottish Gaelic singer, originally released in 1987. Primrose is known for her contributions to the preservation and popularization of traditional Gaelic music. Her music is deeply rooted in the Gaelic tradition, particularly the sean-nós style of singing, which is an unaccompanied, highly ornamented form of traditional Irish and Scottish song. This album showcases her deep, emotive voice, and her ability to bring ancient Gaelic songs to life for modern audiences.
This is Christine Primroses second album and was welcomed by her many admirers and it introduced many more to the living tradition of the Scottish Gael. She endows these magic songs with a strength and magnificence that communicates at once even if you don’t understand a word of Gaelic. A mixture of both unaccompanied and accompanied songs featuring fiddle, harp, saxophone, trumpet, keyboards, whistles, small pipes, with contributions from artists including Alison Kinnaird, Brian McNeill, Duncan MacGillivray, Dick Lee, Alan Reid and Dougie Pincock.
This is as good an introduction to the living tradition of Scottish Gaelic, the adventurousness of the recording meriting the wider recognition outside the Gaelic heartland that it will surely get.
Christine Primrose is celebrated for her mastery of sean-nós singing, a traditional style marked by its free-flowing, highly expressive delivery. The songs on ”S Tu Nam Chuimhne’ are steeped in Gaelic history and culture, offering a combination of solo performances and pieces accompanied by minimal instrumentation.
A key feature of Primrose’s style, her unaccompanied vocal performances are a powerful example of this traditional Gaelic form, with intricate vocal ornamentation and a deeply emotional delivery. In some tracks, the voice may be accompanied by traditional Scottish instruments, like the clàrsach (Celtic harp) or fiddle, which enhance the mood without overwhelming the vocals.
Many of the songs explore universal themes of love, longing, and the melancholy of separation, common in Gaelic tradition. Primrose’s work is steeped in Scottish Gaelic culture, with songs passed down through generations, often dealing with nature, community, and historical events.
Christine Primrose has been instrumental in bringing traditional Gaelic music to international audiences. ‘S Tu Nam Chuimhne is a landmark in her career, demonstrating her ability to connect with listeners through the beauty and depth of her voice. It is considered one of the important albums in the revival of Gaelic music during the 1980s and beyond.
For fans of traditional Scottish music and those interested in Gaelic culture, ‘S Tu Nam Chuimhne is an essential listen, offering an authentic and moving experience of the Gaelic musical tradition.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with jacket cut
Temple Records
Track Listing
Th MEudail Is MAighear S Mo Ghradh (My treasure, my delight, my love)
Coinnichidh Mi An Gleann An Fhraoich (When the evening mist comes swirling near)
Togail Curs Air Leodhas (Setting a course for Lewis)
La Dhomh S MiM Beinn ACheathaich (One day on the Misty Mountain)
Fadachd An T-Seoladair (The sailors longing)
Cumha Ruairidh Mhoir (Ruairidh Mors Lament)
Taladh (The Clan MacCulloch)
S Daor A Cheannaich MiN T-Iasgach (Dearly have I paid for fishing)
On Dhfhag Thu Mi S Mulad Orm (Since youve left me, Im sad)
Gad Ionndrainn (Missing You)
Tom An T-Searraich (The foals hillock)
N Ath Bhanais Bhios Agam (the next wedding I go to)
