“Amhrán na Leabhar” by Myjyn gently weaves itself into your bones before you even realize it. There’s something hypnotic about the way her voice glides over the melody, soft, steady, and utterly captivating. It’s got that effortless storytelling quality. The harmonies in the background feel almost ghostly, wailing like echoes of the past, giving the song this dreamy, out-of-time vibe. But then, there’s the subtle, rhythmic beat, just enough to keep your head nodding without breaking the spell. It’s meditative but not sleepy, deeply emotional but not heavy. It’s that rare balance between melancholy and hope, like standing on the edge of the sea, watching the tide take something away while knowing it’ll bring something else back.
And the history behind it is that it just adds another layer of magic. Knowing this song is rooted in the Sean Nós tradition, that it tells the story of lost books, lost culture, and lost voices, it makes every note hit differently. Myjyn feels the spiritual lore within the semantics of the music, and you can feel it too.
The song defies as it mourns. It reminds that nothing is ever truly lost. Whether you understand the Irish lyrics or not, the emotion translates loud and clear. And that’s the mark of something special.
Put this on, close your eyes, and let it take you somewhere. Maybe to a stormy Kerry coastline. Maybe to a memory you thought you’d forgotten. Or maybe just to a place where music feels like history coming alive. Whatever it is, “Amhrán na Leabhar” is going to leave its mark.
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Photo credits: HOSEA.productions
Review by: Naomi Joan