It’s Midsummer, and I’m in celebratory mode and sounding my (imaginary) carnyx, a wind instrument of the Iron Age Celts.
Sound of the Carnyx
In the video below, a musician plays a reconstruction of the Deskford Carnyx. The original was discovered in this area of Scotland and dates from the time of my Iron Age novel, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD.
SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
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Set in 1st century Scotland, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD includes the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonian tribes. The book features a neurodivergent main character and some rather complicated romance…
Midsummer, or High Summer, is important to the people of the book. There’s dancing, singing, storytelling and other, naughtier, activities in the stone circle. There’s also feasting and fighting, and the sound of a newly constructed carnyx.
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How interesting to see the carnyx in action. I remember reading about it in your book and trying to imagine it.
It is amazing to hear a sound from so long ago.
Love that carnax! It gives the ancient world a playlist. — stay strong and walking on the beaches.
Thank you, Julie. I love it too 🙂
What a fascinating instrument!
An amazing book, Ailish! I looked up the carnyx when I read “Sisters,” and it’s great to see and hear it being played.
I love the sound of it. This is more lyrical than I’ve heard it before.
Thank you for the post! I especially enjoyed the video.
I like the video very much too.
Joyous Summer Solstice.
And to you!
Thank you for a lovely post – and insight into an amazing instrument with an incredible range. And I need to check out your book!
I do love the sound of the carnyx. I hope you enjoy the book 🙂