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A version of the traditional Manx song Ellan Vannin by
A rendition of what has become known as the unofficial Manx national anthem, Larry Killip is a direct descendant of Killip's going back to at least the 1500's in the IOM, as are almost all Killip's in New Zealand. With thanks to Ian Killip, resident of the IOM, for presenting me with the challenge to do this.
Background: Ellan Vannin Is the Manx name for the Isle of Mann The Isle of Mann is situated almost half way between Ireland and England. It has a tradition of self government for at least 1000 yrs. Somewhere in the mid 1800's Eliza Craven Green wrote a beautiful poem that encapsulated all that is the IOM, however another song was chosen to be the official Manx national anthem but her poem "Ellan Vannin" remains as the peoples choice. The song Ellan Vannin was originally a poem by: Eliza Craven Green, before 1896. Later it was put to music by J. Townsend. In 1998 The BeeGees produced a modern version.
My version has Eliza Craven Green's original lyrics |
New Zealand Killip descendant the late Sam Killip (2004) surveys Killip gravestones in a Ballaugh churchyard IOM (Pic Ian Killip - Douglas IOM)
You can purchase a download of my version of Ellan Vannin for a few cents at iTunes go to any of the links below, these will take you straight to my page at iTunes.
Or watch this slide show animation:
More music by Larry Killip here
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The Ellan Vannin was also a ship Here is a site all about that plus a great song |
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