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A unique Gaelic vocal music tradition, referred to as puirt-a-beul (mouth music), became popular in Scotland in the 18th century. The music was performed for dancing and was sung in a highly rhythmic style and without a text. The vocals were based around nonsense vocables and syllables that were easily adapted to various rhythms. This example is performed by a Scottish pop group called Mouth Music. Although the song is based on this vocal tradition, contemporary electric instruments have been added for a new, updated sound.
"'S Muladach Mi" (Trad. arr. Martin Swan) Triple Earth Music from Mouth Music with Mairi MacInnes: Blue Door Green Sea (Cat.# TerraCDEP 209) (p)1992 Triple Earth Music. All rights reserved.
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