The Maiden's Vow (Ceòl)

by Holly Tomás

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'The Maiden's Vow' is the first in a series of traditional songs I'm planning to record over the coming months. Written by Carolina Oliphant/Nairn it's often sung to Burns' Comin' thro the Rye' but I've chosen to write a new melody. 'The Maiden's Vow' has been released to commemorate her birthday - 16th August, 253 years ago.

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Captivating
Putting traditional words to new music isn’t an uncommon occurrence but when such a thing is done with heart and soul, the results can be captivating and so it proved to be in the case of “The Maiden’s Vow” by Holly Tomás. Really rather beautiful.

Bluesbunny Music Reviews - Aug 2019
www.bluesbunny.com/short-cuts/shortcutid/1639/xmps/11108

lyrics

I've made a vow, I'll keep it true,
I'll never married be;
For the only ane that I think on
Will never think o' me.

Now gane to a far distant shore,
Their face nae mair I'll see;
But often will I think o' them,
That winna think o' me.

Gae owre, gae owre noo, gude Sir John,
Oh, dinna follow me;
For the only ane I ere thocht on,
Lies buried in the sea.

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released August 16, 2019
Words; Carolina Oliphant/Nairn
Music/Arrangement - H Tomás

Produced by Holly Tomás and David Summersgill

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Holly Tomás Scotland, UK

Holly has been plying her craft as a songwriter for the last 3 decades. During that time she's journeyed from more traditional singer/songwriter genres to recent incarnations which retain the emotionful and intimate vocal textures that are her hallmark, woven into down tempo atmospheric soundscapes. ... more

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