a cappella Celtic duo
‘music to take with you on life’s
journey
and as an aid to your travelling’
Canon David Adam
Scotland’s Heather Innes and Ireland’s Jacynth Hamill
sing together as ‘Caim’. They met in Belfast in the 1980s. In
1998, ‘Caim’ the duo was born when Heather invited Jacynth to sing
with her and to research and arrange most of the music for their
first album, ‘Caim, Sung Prayers in the Celtic Tradition', based on
the writings of David Adam, former vicar of Lindisfarne.
Heather lives near Dunkeld on the river Tay in
Scotland. Heather’s forte is unaccompanied singing and her voice is
often described as very peaceful and calming to listen to. She has
an eclectic solo set of songs in English and Irish. She has several
excellent solo recordings to her credit and a great folk album with
Ciaran Dorris.
Jacynth, Ulster born and bred, lives in Belfast. She
has been involved in singing all her life. In addition to her
folk-music interest, Jacynth has extensive choral experience and is
a member of Ceol le Ceile, a cross-community choir. She sings at
conferences and services, gives workshops and runs a
singing/instrumental group in her church.
With music ranging from the lively to the meditative,
‘Caim’ aims to bring the depth and simplicity of Celtic music to a
wide audience. Concert ingredients include Scottish and Irish
traditional songs, contemporary folk songs from around the world,
pieces in Gaelic, singalong items, stories and Irish dancing as well
as some of the Celtic prayers.
In services this beauty and simplicity can draw
people into a receptive and reflective space. ‘Caim’ music touches
the heart, bringing a sense of calm, uplift and peace.
Caim are available for church services, meditative
retreats, conferences, workshops and concerts (including 'House
Concerts').
'Live' Jacynth and Heather sing a cappella and in
harmony for a pure Celtic sound, with the occasional addition of the
beat of the bodhrán. Many tracks on Caim CDs have instrumental
accompaniment – fiddle, whistle, harp, uillean pipe …… Choose from:
'Caim'- Celtic Sung Prayers
based on the books of Canon David Adam, former vicar of Lindisfarne.
'The Land I Call My Home' –
Scottish and Irish folk.
'Creator of the Tides' - Celtic
sung prayers with a sea theme.
'New Life From Ruins' - a
Zen/Celtic blend of shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo) flute and Celtic
sung prayers. This CD has a very meditative and healing quality.
'Caim Ceilidh' – Weaving Celtic
folk, sacred song, story and tunes.
'God of the Elements' – Celtic
sung prayers, featuring 'A Lindisfarne Liturgy'.
'Into the Present Moment' –
Spoken meditations bathed in sung prayers.
Caim Recordings.
'Caim, Sung Prayers in the Celtic Tradition' is
based on the books of Canon David Adam, former vicar of
Lindisfarne, and features Celtic prayers, original and ancient,
set to the music of traditional Irish airs and pieces specially
composed for the album.
'The Land I Call My Home' is a Scottish and
Irish folk album recorded with Caim's tours of Canada, Australia
and the US in mind.
'Creator of the Tides' features Celtic songs
and prayers on a 'sea' theme from several writers including
David Adam. David also enhances this recording with an original
silkie story.
'New Life From Ruins' is a Zen/Celtic blend of
shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo) flute pieces and vocal settings of
psalms and prayers. This CD has a very meditative and healing
quality.
'Caim Ceilidh' endeavours to give a flavour of a
Celtic house ceilidh and features Caim singing songs in English,
Irish gaelic and Scots Gaelic, a capella and with Celtic harpist
Thomas Loefke. Gaelic singer Alasdair Codona joins them on a
couple of tracks and multi instrumentalist Derek Richardson
provides several dance music tracks to set Jacynth's feet a
dancing.
"God of the Elements" features a Lindisfarne
Liturgy and a number of David Adam's prayers in the Celtic
tradition. Some favourites have been re recorded in the style that
Caim now sing them 'live' and there are a variety of tracks from a
capella vocals to full Celtic style musical backing. Jacynth Hamill
of "Caim" has also arranged and written several pieces on this new
album.
"Into The Present Moment" The latest Caim CD
features spoken meditations from Fr Gregory OJN. Caim sing
Celtic prayers and songs, some written especially for this album
by David Adam, to compliment and enhance Fr Gregory's
meditations.
All of the Caim CDs have instrumental backing
but 'live' Jacynth and Heather sing a capella and in harmony for
a pure Celtic sound.
Caim are available for church services,
meditative retreats, conferences, workshops and concerts
(including 'House Concerts').
With music ranging from the lively to the
meditative, Caim aims to bring the depth and simplicity of
Celtic music to a wide audience.
