Category Archives: Gaelic Words

Àdhamh Ó Broin Surprises and Delights with Gàidhlig Story and Song at the UK Outlander Gathering

So I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday. If you’re not, Àdhamh has kindly provided the Gàidhlig to express yourself!

 

Àdhamh had quite the busy weekend as he dropped in on the UK Outlander Gathering as a featured speaker and entertainer. From the flying tweets and Facebook posts, he was quite the hit, which doesn’t surprise me in the least.  I have never met anyone more willing and eager to share the culture he loves so much! Starz and Tall Ship Productions have done a great favor to Outlanders everywhere in bringing Àdhamh on board. Not only does he work long and hard to keep the Gàidhlig aspects of Outlander authentic, but he goes well above and beyond to interact with fans and help those of us who appreciate the culture and are trying to learn more.

Some shots from the Gathering:

Courtesy Simone Laufer, Elaine Acheson, Emma Bradie
Courtesy Tricia Leedom
Courtsey @OutlanderTours
Courtesy of Angela Sasso

However, by far the highlight of the afternoon, or so I hear, was Àdhamh’s vocal performance. Luckily Outlanders far and wide are able to appreciate a part of the performance thanks to this recording by Karin Anderson.

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Updated 5/3/14 Bear McCreary hints at what we might hear in Starz’s Outlander Score

Unless you were under a rock today, you are probably are aware of the fact that Starz released a new longer trailer for Outlander today. This was after making loyal Outlanders jump through a few hoops though. (I’m pretty sure I’m going to be having nightmares about #WhereisClaire tonight)

If you were under a rock, congratulations on avoiding the carpal tunnel that most of the rest of us will likely suffer. You can enjoy the fruits of our labor. (viewable in the US only)

 

Of course, the excitement generated by the new longer trailer prompted some questions about the music that would be used in the show.  Luckily, Bear McCreary responded with some hints about what will be used in the show. I, for one, can’t wait to hear the results. It sounds like it is going to be fabulous and will include Gaelic chants!

Bear also tweeted the following:

Surely this has to be for Outlander! Here’s hoping for a new Gàidhlig music revival in the offing!

Is it summer yet?

Update:

Here’s a few more tweets from Bear today about the Outlander music.

And if that wasn’t enough, Chris Parnell just had to tease us too!

How to Speak Outlander: Lesson 8 ‘Leoch’

Happy Friday to Outlanders everywhere. In celebration, STARZ has gifted us with a new ‘How to Speak Outlander’ lesson. Castle Leoch may be an invention from Diana’s fertile imagination, but that doesn’t mean there’s not an official Outlander pronunciation. Luckily, we have Àdhamh, Mrs. Fitz and fans from the LA event to set us straight. Enjoy!

How to Speak Outlander: Lesson 8 ‘Leoch’

#AskAdhamh Twitter Q&A Transcript

I hope many of you had a chance to take part in the great Twitter Q&A that Àdhamh did on the @Outlander_STARZ twitter account today, but if not, here is a transcript.

 #AskAdhamh Twitter Q&A

1:30 pm ET/10:30 pm PT/6:30 pm GMT

Àdhamh Ó Broin @An_Comhghallach

@Outlander_Starz I will be joining u all in about 15 mins for a blether about all things Gaelic and Outlander! Speak to you then! #AskAdhamh

Luke Dringoli @ldringoli

Happy Wednesday! Our #Outlander @twitter chat with on-set Gaelic coach @An_Comhghallach begins in t-minus 5 on @Outlander_Starz. #AskAdhamh

Outlander @Outlander_Starz

Ready, #Outlanders? The #AskAdhamh tweet chat is starting now!

Outlander Addiction @OutlanderAddict @

Outlander_Starz @An_Comhghallach When did you first start to learn Gaelic, and why?

Outlander @Outlander_Starz

.@OutlanderAddict I had the desire to delve deeper into what it means to be Scottish and into the soul of this country #AskAdhamh

Outlander @Outlander_Starz

.@OutlanderAddict I was not disappointed in what I found. I think the story and production capture so much of that 🙂 #AskAdhamh

Outlander Addiction @OutlanderAddict

@Outlander_Starz @An_Comhghallach What is your favorite Gaelic expression or phrase that you tend to “overuse”?

Outlander @Outlander_Starz

.@OutlanderAddict Gasta! (great!) pronounced just as it looks 🙂 #AskAdhamh

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