An t-Oilean

Story Behind The Song

An t-Oilean is the Irish for 'the island' and the song comes from my fascination with islands, which I have always enjoyed visiting both in Denmark and off the west coast of Ireland.

Song Description

Built over a minor riff that changes to major in the chorus, this song in Irish has two verses and an instrumental section at the end. It tells the story of a journey to an island and the anticipation of the reunions that will take place there upon arriva

Song Length 3:38 Genre World - Celtic, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Content Subject Island, Celebration
Similar Artists James Taylor, Paul Simon Language Other
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

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Lyrics Donal Donohoe Music Donal Donohoe
Producer Donal Donohoe Publisher Aonar Music
Performance Donal Donohoe Label Aonar Music Records

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