„Dublin in the rain is mine” – tożsamość i (prze)tworzona tradycja w piosence Big Fontaines D.C.
“Dublin in the rain is mine” – identity and (re)created tradition in the song “Big” by Fontaines D.C.

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the relation between the performer’s identity and the song from the linguistic perspective. The authors show that the conscious choice of the sound variant of the sung language – in “Big” by Fontaines D.C. it is English with an Irish accent – can be an important element of the artist’s identity game, communication with the audience, while adding value to the musical means used. Central to the effectiveness of this piece is the issue of Brian Chatten’s Dublin accent. Sociolinguistic analysis reveals its complexity: of the three variants in the rendition of “Big’s” lyrics, a traditional-mainstream mix emerges. The result is an impression of authenticity and Dublinness, but also the influence of punk rock. This helps to build an identity relation, and not only on the level of local community and punk aesthetics.

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