Declan O'Rourke - Rattle My Bones (from Exile)

An astounding line-up of artists from Ireland and Australia, including Paul Kelly, Shane Howard, Pauline Scanlon, Leah Flanagan, Declan O’Rourke and more, gather in a moving celebration of Irish impact on Australian life. Get album here: https://ABCMusic.lnk.to/Exile

Exile – Songs & Tales of Irish Australia tells the story of Irish immigration to Australia, and features a whole swag of incredibly talented musicians and very special vocalists from both native Australia and Ireland.

The album is a showcase of beautifully captured live recordings done by ABC’s Radio National of Exile shows that took place at Melbourne's Hammer Hall, and Qpac in Brisbane in 2016.

Through abundant literature, music, poetry and art, as well as a keen hunger for sport and justice, the Irish spirit has stamped itself on the evolving culture of Australia. Ireland’s greatest export has been her people and for centuries, emigration and exile have been harsh, repeating themes of Irish history.

Almost a third of all Australians claim some degree of Irish descent and many Aboriginal Australians are also proud of their Irish ancestry. The enduring influence on Australian history, music and politics is recounted through rich imagery and stirring performances in this special live concert event.

There is no denying the contribution that the Irish have made to Australian life. It has been certainly varied but rarely dull.

The physical album will feature a bonus DVD of the full live performance of these shows too.

TRACKLISTING:

1. O'Carolans Welcome - Michelle Burton
2. Na Conneries - Pauline Scanlon
3. The Orphan / Australian Waters - Exile Ensemble
4. Moreton Bay - Declan O'Rourke
5. Rattle My Bones - Declan O'Rourke
6. Mary Kate - Lynelle Moran
7. Silvermines - Leah Flanagan
8. Rebel Song - Shane Howard
9. Cry of a Dreamer - Sean Tyrrell & Aine Tyrrell
10. Only from Day to Day - Sean Tyrrell & Aine Tyrrell
11. Blooming Meadow / Cook in the Kitchen / Hang at the Churn - Exile Ensemble
12. Farewell Dan and Edward Kelly - Paul Kelly & Shane Howard
13. Our Sunshine (Poor but Happy at 53) - Paul Kelly
14. Humping the Drum (Eibhli Ghael Chiuin Ni Chearbhill) - Shane Howard & Michelle Burton
15. The Boyne Hunt - Come West Along the Road - Exile Ensemble
16. Town by the Bay - Leah Flanagan & Paul Kelly
17. Ireland and Australia - John Spillane
18. Sight - Pauline Scanlon
19. Stack of Barley / Father Kellys Jig / Father Kellys Reel / Foxhunters - Exile Ensemble
20. Hey Dreamer - John Spillane & QPAC Choir

Exile – Songs & Tales of Irish Australia – Available Friday March 9th

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