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Be Thou My Vision

from Transcendence by Ilse de Ziah

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The version of text sung today is a 1905 translation by Mary E. Byrne of a 6th century hymn Rop tú mo Baile by Dallán Forgaill. The text references early Christian Ireland, and it was a “Lorica”, which is a prayer for protection. The melody, titled Slane in publications since the early 1900s, shows up with many other song texts. Slane is the name of a hill in County Meath, Ireland. In pre-Christian Ireland, an annual fire was lit by the High King Lóegaire to signal the coming of Spring and the pagan Spring Festival. One Easter, in the 5th century, St Patrick, in defiance, lit the fire before the King, to symbolise the Christian Easter. This act traditionally marks the beginning of Ireland’s conversion to Christianity.

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from Transcendence, released September 18, 2020
Ilse de Ziah composer, cello

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Ilse de Ziah Ireland

Irish-Australian cellist and composer Ilse de Ziah has a deep passion for composing, arranging and performing music for the cello. Using traditional Irish melodies as source material, she creates contemporary arrangements perfectly suited for the cello. With the marriage of classical detail and folkloric tradition, this makes for a transcendent musical experience. ... more

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