There doesn’t seem to be any way to include a playable mp3 file in one of these blogs, so I’m going to provide a link, here.
What is this? Well…
When I went to Edinburgh last year, I met a lovely gentleman named Mike Gibb, a lyricist/playwright, who said that he’d fallen in love with OUTLANDER, and that he and his friend, composer Kevin Walsh, would like to do a song-cycle–a musical telling of the story in the form of 14 or 15 songs. (There’s a possibility that this song-cycle might eventually be the bones of a stage production, but for now, it’s just songs.)
So this is one of the songs. I’m going to put up a full-scale announcement on my website a little later this week, describing the project, and giving the address from which those interested can order a CD of the Whole Thing, and am planning to post this particular song with the announcement, as sort of a free sample. So I thought I’d try it out on you guys, first.
(Note that the copyright to this song is mine, and I got Kevin and Mike’s permission for y’all to download–and share if you like–this song for free. Hope you enjoy it!)
Pat says: So very beautiful! Thank you and the artists. I can't wait to buy the CD. Pat
That was amazing!! so beautiful and peaceful.
Great addition to the whole Outlander series.
thank you for sharing this lovely piece of music with us.
Do you know what the title of the song means in English?
Karlita–
The song's title is "Blood of my Blood."
Oh how amazing. *tears up* Amazing.
Amazing! I was so moved by the music; the words in the middle made it even more beautiful. Can't wait for the CD to be released. Thanks for sharing!
WOW!!
I love Celtic music and this is fantastic! I can't wait to buy the cd!!
You should include the cd in your methadone list!!
So beautiful.
Passing link along to interested friends as we speak. Thanks so much for posting this!
Good to know I wasn't the only one in tears! Wonderful! Perfect! I can't wait to hear more!
Wow that was seriously beautiful! I love it and can't wait to buy the CD!
Such a sweet melody! I loved it! Thanks for posting it.
That was really beautiful Diana. Thanks for sharing with us. I can't wait to hear the rest of the songs.
Thank you for sharing! I really like the melody! If you are ever in need of more music for the musical score, along with this (these) songs from Kevin Walsh, I also love to read the Outlander series with Capercaille's album of "Songs of the '45" in the background.
What a wonderful thing Mr Gibb and Mr Walsh have done. Your Outlander series has now transcended all senses and we can now have music to accompany our own imaginings of who Claire and Jamie are. Thank you for sharing this with your fans. "Blood of my Blood" is a stunning song and I can't wait to order the CD. It reminded me a little of music from the band Clannad ('In A Lifetime' by Clannad and Bono is a song that could quite easily be about Claire and Jamie too…have you heard it?)
Hows the recuperation going?
Megan
As both a musician and Gabaldon reader, this is really exciting news! Can't wait to hear more.
Beautiful and powerfully moving! Loved it. Look forward to the CD.
WOW!!! I had goose bumps! I can't wait to buy this CD. What a wonderful experience this music is. Love listening to the Gailic. Such a beautiful language. Thanks for sharing Diana. Hope the recovery is going well.
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Diana, I'm from Brazil, I love your books, how do you buy this CD? I need!
Diana,
This was amazing and beautiful in every way.
I'm a 15 year old attending SRHS which is a higschool that includes ArtQuest, classes that are for the arts. I have always been an actress and singer, and I am completley in love with your books just like an good reader should be. I couldn't pass up the chance to tell you that if Outlander ever becomes a musical or play, please contact me. Iir would be the chance of a LIFETIME and I think you would approve of my skills and how I would portray your amazing charecters. So anyways, let me know. I have a facebook: Miranda Willams, cplease keep menin mind for casting!
P.s sorry about the spelling errors, I'm on my iPhone and it is imossible to type correctly! I am normally perfect in my spelling.