Much like Aeolian Harp, this piano piece by Cowell requires the pianist to strum and manipulate the strings rather than play the keys. The unearthly sounds evoke the wailing of the Irish spirit, a subject that reflects the composer’s lifelong interest in Irish folk subjects.
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
The Banshee was written by Henry Cowell.
Henry Cowell released The Banshee on Thu Jan 01 1925.