Strophic form (verse verse structure).
Not to be confused with verse-chorus form, which is just that.
Capercaillie is the only strophic song
The vocal is based on a pentatonic scale. Before the vocal comes in, the bouzouki and Wurlitzer piano use musical dialogue over the base and drum beat. A scotch snap rhythm is also used on the words O hi ro...
A Waulking Song Yes, Waulking.
The tonality of the piece is only established after the intro however it is in G major. The modal sound of the piece makes it sound as though there is a key change however there isn't.
They are usually some sort of call and response/question and answer. I.e. one woman sings something and the other women will all sing something back. There is always a distinct banging in the background, which is the woman 'waulking' the tweed and it is always in Gaelic.
The Skye Boat Song was created in 1884.
Human - Skye Sweetnam song - was created in 2006.
The Skye Boat Song is a Scottish folk song that tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a supporter of the prince who helps him escape to safety.
skye sweetnam
Skye Sweetnam - Sharada
Yes there is. http://www.soulseduction.com/common/item_detail.php?ItemID=158510
See the related links section for links to sheet music.
I think that it is the song "Real Life"