A Lone Voice: Christine Primrose

Living the Tradition: An Enchanting Journey into Old Irish Airs

2014

Cellist Ilse de Ziah travels around Ireland searching for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs, and playing these slow and intensely beautiful pieces in the places they come from.

Rona Lightfoot and the Archibalds' Dilemma

Music documentary charting the life of one of Gaeldom's great characters - Rona Lightfoot. The revered singer, piper, storyteller and teacher carries a treasure trove of folklore, music and song with her. Born in South Uist, Rona grew up in a family rich in tradition. There are countless young singers and pipers who have benefited from Rona's skill as a tutor. She has taught at feisean all over Scotland and has been an instructor at Ceolas on South Uist every year since its inception in 1996. Her ready wit and storytelling skills make her a popular MC at musical events, and her great love for piping remains undiminished. Rona is busier than she has ever been, relishing the opportunity to judge at piping competitions and mentor young pipers. A national treasure, Rona Lightfoot continues to be a source of songs, wisdom and humour to the Gaels all over the world.

Nothing Compares

2022 · ★ 7.8

Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.

Kneecap: ARTE Concert

2024 · ★ 10

Belfast's own Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Próvai perform their politically relevant tracks off their latest album "Fine Art" as they are fresh off their first feature biopic film which is Ireland's official submission for the 2025 OSCARS and as the first Irish language band to be on Jimmy Fallon. Filmed on April 16, 2024 at Yoyo, Paris.

Runrig: Wheel In Motion

2000 · ★ 8.3

Live footage of Runrig's concerts at Loch Lomond, Edinburgh Castle, their Western Isles tour and throughout Europe in 1991. Songs include: Always The Winner - Solus Na Madainn / The Morning Light - Healer In Your Heart - Every River - Harvest Moon - Hearthammer - Abhainn An t-Sluaigh / The Crowded River - Headlights - Edge Of The World - Alba / Scotland - Instrumental - An Cuibhle Mòr / The Big Wheel - I'll Keep Coming Home - Tear Down These Walls - Pride Of The Summer - Flower Of The West - Loch Lomond - This Beautiful Pain

The Secret of Roan Inish

1994 · ★ 6.7

Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.

Runrig - Year of the Flood

2008 · ★ 8.5

"Year Of The Flood" is a recording of Runrig's "Beat The Drum" outdoor concert on 18 August 2007 at Borlum Farm, near Drumnadrochit, on the shores of Loch Ness in the Highlands. This flagship event was part of of "Highland 2007", a series of cultural events to celebrate Highland culture. Songs include 1: Intro Music - 2: Year Of The Flood - 3: Pride Of The Summer - 4: Road Trip - 5: Proterra - 6: The Ocean Road - 7: An Toll Dubh - 8: Sona - 9: The Engine Room - 10: Every River - 11: A Reiteach - 12: In Scandinavia - 13: Clash Of The Ash - 14: Skye - 15: Hearts Of Oden Glory - 16:Something’s Got To Give - 17:Protect And Survive - 18: On The Edge - 19: Loch Lomond. It rained ....

The Yellow Bike

2022 · ★ 10

A boy and his older brother go on a cycling trip to bond over the loss of their mother.

Runrig - Party on the Moor

2014 · ★ 8

The year 2013 marked the 40th Anniversary of the band Runrig. To celebrate this anniversary concerts were organised in Denmark and Germany as well as Scotland. This concert in Scotland took place on on Saturday, August 10th 2013 at he Black Isle Showground at Muir of Ord in the Highlands. 1. Introduction - 2. Only the Brave - 3. City of Lights - 4. Road Trip - 5. Big Sky - 6. May Morning - 7. Dance Called America - 8. Siol Ghorraidh - 9. The Engine Room - 10. Book of Golden Stories - 11. Every River - 12. Faileas Air an Airidh - 13. The Summer Walkers - 14. Dust - 15. An Sabhal Aig Neill - 16. Drum Section - 17. The Brolum - 18. The Cutter - 19. Edge of the World - 20. An Ubhal as Airde - 21. Rocket to the Moon - 22. Alba - 23. Pride of the Summer - 24. Skye - 25. Going Home - 26. Hearts of Olden Glory - 27. On the Edge - 28. Protect and Survive - 29. Clash of the Ash - 30. Loch Lomond - 31. And We'll Sing - 32. Travellers

Runrig - Live at Stirling Castle

1997 · ★ 9

Donnie Munro's lasts concert as lead singer of Runrig. The band bid a tearful farewell to lead singer Donnie Munro in this live performance at Stirling Castle, recorded in the summer of 1997. Tracks include 'The Greatest Flame', 'Precious Years', 'Loch Lomond' and 'Hearts of Olden Glory'.

Runrig - City Of Lights

2005 · ★ 8

This is the first Runrig video, filmed by Scottish Television in 1990, with live footage of the Barrowlands Ballroom Concert in Glasgow. The audience figure was over one million and catapulted Runrig into prominence in Scotland. Song listing: 1. Air A’ chuan - 2. City of Lights - 3. Dance Called America - 4. Cnoc Na Feille 5. Siol Ghoraidh - 6. Precious Years - 7. The Wire - 8. Instrumental - 9. Rocket To The Moon - 10. An Ubhal As Airde - 11. The Cutter - 12. Harvest Moon - 13. Stepping Down The Glory Road - 14. Alba - 15. Hearts Of Olden Glory - 16. News From Heaven - 17. Skye - 18. Only The Brave - 19. Loch Lomond 20. An Ataireachd Ard (outro)

Runrig: Day of Days (The 30th Anniversary Concert)

2004 · ★ 9

Filmed at Runrig's 30th Anniversary Concert at Stirling Castle in Scotland in the summer of 2003. It feature the songs: Going Home - Hearthammer - Protect and Survive - Big Sky - Skye - Hearts of Olden Glory - Siol Ghoraidh - The Engine Room - Every River - Only the Brave - Dance Called America - Pride of the Summer - Proterra - Running to the Light - The Stamping Ground - Maymorning - Faileas Air An Airigh - Rocket to the Moon - Loch Lomond - Book of Golden Stories.