Aoife O'Donovan - Hallowell (Transatlantic Sessions, Glasgow, Feb 2013)

[@victoredwards0530]

These Sessions will be recorded in history as some of the best music of our era. This is like candy to me. I will watch every single video that is posted.

[@allanbriggs807]

They are certainly part of our music history.

[@stevenfuller5333]

Amen. The Sessions are a World Treasure.

[@elizabethburn2162]

What a spiritual ride with crisp and clean notes of Aoife O’Donovan’s vocals and Mary Chapin Carpenter’s harmonies. I could ride it forever.

[@sonyamccann2402]

Oh wow. How beautiful and sweet n soft gentle spoken words n Wow...sucha sweet voice...i love this song ty

[@Sica14075]

Absolutely beautiful! Aoife's voice is amazing

[@georgemcelroy3058]

If this doesn't move you, you are dead. It may even bring some back to life. So beautiful.

[@lnteaify]

The song is called "Hallowell". It's a shape note song composed by Stephen Spitzer and it's #88 in the Northern Harmony book. He also wrote "St Gaudens", another stunningly beautiful shape note song. "I thought when someone died The spirit flew over furthest field. Now I see death will leave behind (a scrap of light, a broken smile) The remnants by which I might be healed."

[@randyrick8019]

I don't know how I missed Aoife until this year with I'm With Her. Well, now I know.

[@weeweelegs]

three angels in song, beautiful

[@SempreGumby]

Yes! Beautiful. My ear rejoices again !

[@Ullarobinlilly]

Those harmonies! GÖTTLICH! Hallo from Berlin!

[@liammcel61]

I was at this gig and still remember the hairs on the back of my neck standing up when this was sung. I'm sure Steven Spitzer would be more than happy with this interpretation which introduced the song to a new audience. Some things are more important than money.

[@kerryg100]

you are spot on in your comment it does not matter how the song is exposed...once it is played.. and goes on to have a life off its own..

[@loganbeveridge5207]

That voice is so beautiful it hurts to listen to it.

[@aukjepaukje]

HALLOWELL I thought when someone died the spirit flew over furthest field Now I see death will leave behind (a scrap of light, a broken smile) the remnants by which I might be healed. REFRAIN The dead lift me up, In brightest sky, the clouds below me race; The Dead lift me up- I see them face to face. Held high by these strong hands breathing the wind I am born again. The mountain flowers, the desert sands surround me now, comfort me now, In death or dreaming I find my kin. REFRAIN Our voices shake in song for memories we have long endured. Though this begins to make us strong (the combing through of shreds of love) It is through living that we are cured. REFRAIN The dead lift me up, In brightest sky, the clouds below me race; The Dead lift me up- I see them face to face.

[@kerryg100]

Salamat. ..thank you for the lyrics. ...superb...

[@Stringman1950]

Thx. Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@allbuzzedup1]

Exquisite Aoife ..and Jerry with smile...wow

[@Stringman1950]

Beautiful.

[@johnnewman6167]

The divine feminine pours out of these three ladies. Sung with great sincerity, it moves me ...

[@BollingWillse]

Whenever Jerry is around, there will be beautiful music!!!

[@TheKwis1]

Beautiful

[@sharonvyse3686]

❤🎵 🎶 !!! With gratitude 🙏. 😊

[@openskysongs]

Love how Jerry D sits and enjoys the singing too.

[@kerryg100]

exceptional love the way the Catholic girls cross their hands in the begining the look on Jerry D face is priceless... he knows he in for something special .... took my breath away... salamat

[@jimf7131]

I just saw this performed with Aiofe, Mary Chapin Carpenter and John Paul White. Amazing!

[@stephenspitzer3452]

From Stephen Spitzer, the composer of "Hallowell": Just wanted to clarify that I wrote this song for two different women in my life: One was Miriam Bergman - one of my best friends in college who had just completed all of her 12 years of college and medical schooling. She was in the process of moving from Hallowell, Maine to join a family practice when she was stung by a bee and died. She remains an amazing inspiration for me - a Northern Star to sail my boat by. The other woman was my soccer playing pal, Stephanie, whose father was brutally and randomly murdered when she was a teenager. His death was not a guiding light for her but a tornado that shredded her household. I always prayed for her that she would find a way of holding his death with greater peace and liberation. [e-mail]

[@jiji6787]

Superb! Superb! Superb!

[@Stringman1950]

There are no words ...

[@kasedoggy]

awesomeness.

[@lorenrt303]

You can purchase the broadcast DVD or CD at BBC.com. Just buy it. Support this great venture. Transatlantic Session Series 6, Vol 3

[@bobdobro-vk3rc]

Aoife is an honest one. Lovely.

[@petecolton8206]

Check it out on Aoife's other band Sometymes Why CD wher it is performed with Kristin Andreasen (Uncle Earl) and Ruthy Ungar (The Mammals).

[@NormanClucas]

So good

[@wiredbanjo]

Truly awesome.

[@grasspicker1000]

That'll do. Going to dry my eyes now.

[@blueheron61]

Anyone have the lyrics in full? This song is a favorite, and is so beautiful!

[@gabriel_kyne]

The song is by Steven Spitzer, you can find it in the Northern Harmony. There's a really good recording of it by Suzanna and Georgia Rose Park

[@ShannonLeeAcoustic2112]

"I thought when someone died The spirit flew over furthest field. Now I see death will leave behind A scrap of light, a broken smile The remnants by which I might be healed. The Dead lift me up, In brightest sky, The clouds below me race. The Dead lift me up, I see them face to face. Held high by these strong hands, Breathing the wind I am born again. The mountain flow'rs, the desert sands Surround me now, comfort me now. Through death and dreaming we find our kin. The Dead lift me up, In brightest sky, The clouds below me race. The Dead lift me up, I see them face to face. Our voices shake in song Through memories we have long endured. Though this begins to make us strong The combing through scraps of love It is through living that we are cured. The Dead lift me up, In brightest sky, The clouds below me race. The Dead lift me up, I see them face to face."

[@MrFlorence22]

The song is called Hallowell

[@stockyard1968]

It is a pity. This song would deserve a better sound qualitiy. But even so it is really moving emotions.

[@kevinmccarthy1766]

They also did this song in a studio setting ..they took it off utube .does anyone have it saved and can send to me . thanks so much

[@paulbennett2540]

i have the transatlantic sessions version as a WMP file. how can i get it to you?

[@kevinmccarthy1766]

wow paul that would be great .can you send to my email [e-mail]. Thanks so much

[@kevinmccarthy1766]

***** hi paul im not sure if my first reply went out .thanks for taking the time to respond .can the wmp file be sent via email .if so my email is [e-mail] thanks again

[@Lucarius1]

I love that song. Does anybody know the name of it? I think she said it during the concert, but I can't remember.

[@kirkehmsen9561]

This music is both painful and comforting. Does anyone know who the composer and lyricist is/are, and the background/context for this composition? It seems to be attributed here and in some posts to Steven Spitzer. But I haven't found much context online. Thank you.

[@openskysongs]

Yes! Name of the song please.

[@lynbouchard8281]

What is this song called it’s sooo beautiful ❤️

[@kerryg100]

If you like this you should Aoife in the goat rodeo videos on here

[@cjsb22lr]

these three could sing the very devil out of hell

[@Rainmakers84]

Now they done gone and ruined my make up.

[@gabriel_kyne]

Really weird to hear a popified version of this song with piano. I hope they shared some of their money with Steven Spitzer