Music is Therapy
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“Siúil a Rúin” is a traditional Irish song, sung from the point of view of a woman lamenting a lover who has embarked on a military career. The song has English language verses and an Irish language chorus, a style known as macaronic. Live performance: • Clannad – Siúil A Rún 1978 Performed by Clannad Album: Dúlamán (1978)
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SIRENS is a celebration of music, connection, and collaboration—a space where voices intertwine in support, harmony, and shared expression. Hosted by Lisa Hannigan, with choral arrangements by Theodora Byrne and performed alongside her trio, the event brings together a collective of female artists, including Loah, Amanda Bergman, Anna Mieke, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Angie McMahon and Kate Stables with further special guests to be announced.
SIRENS centres on the power and resonance of women’s voices. The performance weaves together original compositions and reimagined works by female songwriters, offering moments of intimacy, strength, and collective energy. Through layered vocals and thoughtful arrangements, the show explores themes of solidarity, storytelling, and artistic exchange.
SIRENS is not just a concert, but a gathering—an invitation to listen, reflect, and be part of a shared musical moment shaped by collaboration and community.
SIRENS is produced by Sounds from a Safe Harbour.
Presented by NCH
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Wow. Memories. The Jules Holland show in London.
What an honor!
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I just love this song by two powerful vocalists. Bonnie Raitt and Trisha Yearwood Feel like going home. Nov, 1998
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I opened as special guest for @Oprah on Monday. I wanted to pay tribute the the grace, humility and integrity of #dolly It was a moment for us all #composer#piano#irishneoclassicalmusic#mindfulness#pianocover#music#spokenword#dolly#electricpicnic
Lyrics
I wanna make
Something beautiful
For you and from you
To show you
To show you
I adore you
Oh you
And your journey
Towards me
Which I see
And I see
All you push through
Mad for you
And because of you
I couldn’t thank you in ten thousand years
If I cried ten thousand rivers of tears
Ah, but you know the soul
And you know what makes it gold
You give life through blood
Blood, blood
Blood, blood
Oh, blood, blood
Oh I wanna make something so lovely for you
‘Cause I promised that’s what I’d do for you
With the Bible, I stole
I know you forgave my soul because
Such was my need on a chronic Christmas Eve
And I think we’re agreed
That it should have been free
And you sang to me
They dress the wounds of my poor people
As though they’re nothing
Saying, “Peace, peace”
When there’s no peace
They dress the wounds of my poor people
As though they’re nothing
Saying, “Peace, peace, peace”
When there’s no peace
Days without number
Now can a bride forget her jewels?
Or a maid her ornaments?
Yet, my people forgotten me
Days without number
Days without number
And in their want
Who’ll dress their wounds?
Who’ll dress their wounds?
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Songwriters: Sinead O Connor
Something Beautiful lyrics © Hipgnosis Sfh I Limited
‘Not’ by Big Thief, from their album ‘Two Hands’, out now on 4AD. Listen to the album and order at: https://bigthief.ffm.to/twohandshttps://www.bigthief.net/ 
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/ bigthief — Directed by Marisa Gesualdi Cameras: Marisa Gesualdi, Vitor Hirtsch, Ryan Christopher Lee Recorded at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY Engineer/mixing: Todd Carder Assistant Engineer: Neal Shaw Studio Manager: Andy Plovnick
Lyrics
Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close, don’t patronize
Don’t patronize me
‘Cause I can’t make you love me if you don’t
You can’t make your heart feel something it won’t
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I’ll feel the power
But you won’t, no you won’t
‘Cause I can’t make you love me, if you don’t
I’ll close my eyes, then I won’t see
The love you don’t feel when you’re holding me
Morning will come and I’ll do what’s right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up this fight
‘Cause I can’t make you love me if you don’t
You can’t make your heart feel something it won’t
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I’ll feel the power
But you won’t, no you won’t
‘Cause I can’t make you love me, if you don’t
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Songwriters: Allen Shamblin / Michael Reid
I Can’t Make You Love Me lyrics © Amplified Administration, Unison Rights S.L., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
