Black is the Colour of my True Love's Hair - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

[@AggresarioX]

No greater instrument than the human voice.

[@ashleyharris4412]

Agreed 110% ! Any mechanical instrument should be an _ACCENT_ to the vocal component of a song. That said, there are SOME tunes that are best as pure instrumentals, Canon in D by Pachelbel comes to mind immediately along with quite a bit of Wagner.

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

Nam0Bear Howdy what Bear Clan are you in?

[@deb310red]

Their music sounds like Heaven.

[@francismallard5892]

I dunno...the tuba is pretty nice too.

[@christophersanders3252]

Agreed. We can never create an instrument to rival that created by God Himself.

[@goatpappy49]

Beautiful in every respect. Y'all could sing the telephone book and leave me weeping . . .

[@dav1d_andrew]

Thank you for pointing this out. So true 🙏

[@JessicaTayB]

I can’t get over how incredible this wonderful creation of music is. It has brought me to tears. The togetherness, the sense of longing, the choir supporting the solo as though they know his pain, the bass line holding everything in place like glue, the soprano descant. All of it was marvelous.

[@amymiller8964]

I sang this in my A cappella group in jr high. That was 1987 and this song is still amazing. I suddenly want to hear Oh, Shenandoah. You all would be amazing at that.

[@IosefaL]

What a brilliant choir, hopefully can travel someday to hear a concert of theirs in person.

[@deadsparrow28]

You won't see the same group of people as they are together for only as long as they are undergraduates. Mark Waters, the soloist here, had been working for the Irish government Dept of Ag for two years when this video was posted.

[@tomgreene6579]

@@deadsparrow28 Any man working for the boys in Kildare Street is a national hero !

[@jacquelineford6130]

These young people are a shining beacon for the best of European culture and spirit

[@brendanforester4601]

Heavenly music sung by angelic voices. This choir is a true gem of Ireland. I hope to hear them in person one day. Sláinte!

[@timmytwodogs]

My wife is sleeping and I look in awe of her beauty. She is a wonder.

[@eaomonn1215]

Happy for you. Lovely that you know what you have .

[@LadyHylian]

This was heartwarming. 🖤

[@mariaashot5648]

I remember singing this beautiful old song in my secondary school Music class, in San Francisco, in the early 1970s. We had a wonderful young teacher; he must have been in his mid-30s, but to us, of course, he seemed "an old man..." He taught me so much about music, music history & music appreciation! God bless all teachers of Great Music! Thank you for this video, and for your devotion to the high art of A Capella signing.

[@Canuckmom128]

UCD Choral Scholars have a FANTASTIC version of "The Parting Glass" up on KZbin, with the same young man as the lead. What an awesome voice, and an outstanding ensemble.

[@tylerkrueger3218]

Mo Ghille Mear is great too, same crew!

[@samvandeloo2230]

Theirs is definitely my favourite version, I've heard many but none that are as great as UCD. Love the voice of the lead, and how controlled he sings.

[@tenchu65]

I know , this choir deserves a monetary uplift to the stars.....

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

What is the name of the male lead singer. Such a great voice as they all do!!

[@donaldbooth122]

Mark Watters I think.

[@annethym2219]

You just helped me with my anxiety. I suffer from depression and your videos and especially this song with all those many voices, they just made mefeel a lot better. Thank you so much! ❤

[@marrenrue7731]

I too Anne you're not alone

[@mforeman1620]

Hey guys, if this helped try pluck up the courage to join a choir when the world goes back to normalcy. It really helps with depression and anxiety

[@Ravenfyre_88]

*The correct lyrics, as written in the official booklet of the album "‘Invisible Stars - Choral Works from Ireland and Scotland":* Black is the colour of my true love’s hair, Her lips are like some roses fair; She has the sweetest smile, the gentlest hands, And I love the ground whereon she stands. I love my love, and well she knows, I love the ground whereon she goes; I wish the day soon would come, When she and I will be as one. I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep, But satisfied I never shall be; I write her a letter with a few short lines, and suffer death a thousand times. Black is the colour of my true love’s hair, Her lips are like some roses fair; She has the sweetest smile, the gentlest hands, And I love the ground whereon she stands.

[@238ED]

I HAVE AN ADDICTION TO CHORAL SCHOLARS OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN. I SEE SO MANY FACES OF MY PAST. BEYOND THE SIMILARITIES IN THEIR FACES, I HEAR THE SOUNDS THAT BRINGS HAPPINESS AND FULLFILLMENT...… JUST MAKES ME FEEL GOOD

[@thegreenmage6956]

Ed Greene Say hello to not recognising any faces from your past, with new immigration policies, no one will look like they’re from where you’re from :) Everyone will be sub-Saharan. And all this music... will be gone. Are you just going to stand for that?

[@ThankUColinRobinson]

Ive been in ireland for only a week a few months ago. But listening to this moves a specific spot inside me. It reminds me to go back to this wonderful country again soon.

[@mvf80]

For some reason, “Mo Ghille Mear” popped up on my suggested videos and I’m glad it did. I’ve watched all the videos on your channel and immediately downloaded your album. I only wish I lived in Ireland so that I could see you live.

[@taylorw]

Art Vandelay - Yes, but can you believe we can actually see and hear such performances whenever we want?

[@akkariel8228]

Exactly the same for me!!! In my case I was surprised I didn't get them recommended sooner, as 60% of all my KZbin views are Irish and Celtic music

[@seanhartnett79]

@@akkariel8228 me too.

[@loganpierce9244]

Surely Ireland is of the Lord…!!!! Tears brim over the downcast eyes of this old man

[@MasterMichelleFL]

As a Scots-Irish descendant in America, this lifts my soul. BEAUTIFUL rendition!! Goosebumps every time I hear this. Much LOVE, from south Florida, USA. 💚😷💚 (14 April 2020) Go raibh míle maith agat!

[@nasajetpropulsionlaborator8727]

you are not scots-irish. you are 50% cheeseburger grease and 50% saturated fat. go put a mcdonalds out of business fatty!

[@NotAlrightSpider]

This is possibly the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. Goosebumps all over my body and tears in my eyes. Wow.

[@letslia213]

Best arrangement I have ever heard of this song. Unbelievable what the human voice is capable of. Breathtakingly beautifully performed

[@ekaterini2957]

Let me see, so Scottish influence, song of Appalachia, sung by amazing Irish artists. As a Scottish and Irish American, just makes me smile. Many thanks.

[@hawkusmc-legiongaming7823]

I love the sound of this choir, always looking for more videos from them!

[@1.forestrunner]

What a wonderful Christmas surprise so nice to see how some have aged and others joined this magical circle of the human voices. Thank you all!

[@DJK3115]

What a wonderful choir. They sing wonderfully, and convey the stories they sing about with such feeling.

[@jonnychilds7093]

Hello from the United States! You guys sound fantastic, you all have amazing talent, and this makes me excited to see what you do next. There truly is no greater instrument than the human voice. Bravo!

[@paulhuck7533]

Now THAT is an Irish Tenor.

[@timoneil6675]

Oh my God! The harmony of this group!! 😯 I’ve gotten goosebumps. Superb!!

[@amayamorgan4823]

this is one of those videos you just keep coming back to, and it’s just as amazing every time

[@emeraldwaffle6325]

This is now one of my favorite songs. I just connect to it.

[@theisleofwright]

Stunningly haunting descant ... just beautiful. The same goes for Mark's soulful tenor.

[@markkohl4730]

Stunning. Beautiful. Congratulations to the choir and the director for another wonderful performance.

[@sethman75]

Both the choir and the lead have other worldy voices. Amazing sound

[@helenhamill]

haunting and evocative. Fabulous arrangement of harmonies weaving in and out of each other like a filigree layer of finest gossamer lace.

[@r.s.733]

Das ist so unfassbar großartig! Tausend Dank!

[@ChristopherHarle41048]

You're in a class of your own. Thank you, each one and, all of you.

[@Gaeill]

'when she and I will be as one' the harmony shakes in the universal sob - for the loss of that one precious life- I hear these flickers of ancient whispers that must have had origin in Irish' Scottish caves and you bring them out into the light. For a second, time stops and beauty hollers out.

[@anabenitez4446]

More! More! More! absolutely gorgeous

[@happy_camper]

Incredible arrangement. And so beautifully performed, as always!!

[@donaldbooth122]

I am not too sure you could get more beauty in one room.

[@kctaylor21]

whenever i'm piss drunk i end up here and i'm certainly not mad

[@theoldshooter9011]

Know your feeling brother. ditto

[@loganpierce9244]

God bless Ireland…!!!!

[@MaccaBased]

Oh my goodness! Extraordinary tone, control, and pitch!

[@dc1iNooL]

The first song what i hear from this choir was Mo Ghille Mear and it was amazing. greetings from germany

[@thedancingbardess]

Such a beautiful song, and so magically rendered. Brought tears to my eyes. Fantastic work!

[@DPK12]

Love ole blue eyes....brilliant performance

[@RedPop4]

Just listened to this through a great set of headphones, sublime, really get to hear the men.

[@tomwoehle3519]

Great tenors of Ireland and doyle still hitting high notes.

[@classicgeniousknight]

How can something be this good? Seems unreal

[@spark_6710]

Love this! A very beautifully written melody.The melody lines are so pretty from the very 1st note ,it pulled me in!!! I believe I've heard this one a few times at least before & a famous tune? The male lead vocalist did a real good job on this one than the other one I just saw/ watched/ listened previously to this! Well done! All sounds good!

[@paulinebradleysoundinspira6981]

Hauntingly beautiful. Thankyou 💚☘️

[@kingplay1124]

One of my fav choirs 😱

[@davidburns3061]

Beautiful! Incredible! I doubt anyone will ever top this performance of this great old song that is well known here in Virginia! - David B.

[@alicialexists]

Y'all are truly amazing singers. Y'all didn't just sing a bunch of words and notes, although that probably would have been faster, but y'all took the time to understand what y'all were singing, and I could hear that. Keep up the good work, Choral Scholars of University College Dublin!

[@malcomwessing9869]

Atmospheric and mesmerizing. This is music that evokes true beauty.

[@b.w.8638]

Mark has the best voice ever :-)

[@tobiasoellers146]

One of my Top 5 Lovesongs ever in a brillant Performance. Greatings from Germany

[@19MJ74]

Who could possibly dislike this piece? The thumbs down are really beyond me...

[@usmcshepherdE9]

Would love to come to Dublin to see the choir in concert...please post a seasonal schedule.

[@nasajetpropulsionlaborator8727]

dont go. as a fellow american, let me tell you that they dont make doors wide enough for our xtra heavy duty mobility scooters, and they do not allow the consumption of mcdonalds in the concert hall. 2/10 experience, would not do it again.

[@drfreshey]

So happy to know that in the making of this album, the Appalachian music of the Scottish settlers was not ignored.

[@MasterMichelleFL]

Yessssss... I was so happily surprised to see the inclusion of evolved traditions that were carried over from the homeland. 💚💙

[@mikehenry3653]

Hauntingly beautiful. What it must be like to be a singer in this song , i would never be the same again.

[@TheFairytaleVocalist_official]

Wow! I got chills down my spine! One of the most beautiful interpretations I've listened!

[@randygt9027]

Love the venue, the photography, chorography! Wonderful piece.

[@uneloutredeuxloutres]

This soloist is excellent, such sensibility!

[@frankklive3921]

This video is a work of art. God bless Eire and you all

[@De_Gaillard]

Greetings from house Jessie of house Gaillard, long time fan

[@just__Berry1]

Wow, this is absolutely brilliant. Great voices, and the solos are outstanding. thank you very much.

[@IrisG77]

I think the other part is called a descant

[@MWillTS1999]

The music that you all produce is heaven to my ears. Brings back the most amazing feelings and emotions ! I hope to view you live one day !!

[@buzzbolt4387]

Big rufty tufty heartless truck mechanic here......Why am I crying?

[@Army4Runner]

Absolutely amazing. To all of you; well done!

[@jst601]

Stunning. Timeless.

[@GMCiaramella]

Holy smokes... that was so good. The singing... oh the singing. Mark Waters was awesome. The camerawork was great. The choreography was superb... it all fit the song so well. I have a favorite video song file and this went in it. I have to listen to more of your group's work. Thank you all so much!

[@helenaville5939]

What a beautiful surname you have. :)

[@GMCiaramella]

@@helenaville5939 Aww thank you!

[@jasonblyth7664]

Beautifully done

[@mattthegreeter9074]

As an American musician and singer I love the ties, musically, between our not-so-distant parts of the world. Our heartbeats are inextricable, one from the other. Christy's version is indeed the mark to hit, emotionally. You all have done quite nicely and thanks for the share!

[@casualgamer8444]

wow just wow. such beautiful voices so heavenly.

[@Modestplayer]

Meraviglioso e commovente.

[@derrickfly9248]

Absolutely Brilliant.

[@LaMusique192]

I just happened upon this channel. And then this video. Omg! So so good. This one in particular I love so much... The reverb is so powerful. Thanks for all your hard work to make these videos and share this beautiful music!

[@thomasbrady9146]

Thank you God for these angelic voices!

[@GOgg13s]

Brilliant. Every time I hear them sing my head buzzes for minutes after.

[@Tristan-so2eb]

Black is the color of my true love's hair Her lips are like some roses fair She`s the sweetest face and the gentlest hands. I love the ground where on she stands I love my love and well she knows I love the ground whereon she goes. But some times I wish the day will come That she and I will be as one. Black is the color of my true love's hair Her lips are like some roses fair She`s the sweetest face and the gentlest hands. I love the ground where on she stands I walk to the Clyde for to mourn and weep But satisfied I never can sleep I`ll write her a letter, just a few short lines And suffer death ten thousand times Black is the color of my true love's hair Her lips are like some roses fair She`s the sweetest face and the gentlest hands. I love the ground where on she stands

[@238ED]

Keep up the good work. I have been listening for years and have never been disappointed. Family comes from Leitrim town of Mohil

[@tristanalexander82]

Tristan 1865 lyrics are a little off. But absolutely gorgeous. phenomenal work here. www.soundcloud.com/sephvakshi/requiem

[@gleganza]

Thanks so much for this! I was looking for a pre-Niles version of this and everything I could find from the US was from the 50s-60s folk revival, that is, the Niles version. Beautiful!

[@cone256]

You guys need to put out more videos!!!

[@yuryb59]

Thank you so much, Mark...good job!👏👏👏👑🆒💓📌

[@philipsmithhp]

Why do I always get a bit teary when I hear beautiful voices singing like angels?

[@cornishanglican]

This is a stunning rendition of this classic song. Extraordinary!

[@jeffk6844]

Incredibly beautiful...perfection.

[@zorniki]

I'd love them to tour the EU. Such gifted singers!

[@marinemaevskaia3869]

You're incredible. Greetings and best wishes from Ukrainian Kyiv Polytechnical Institute Choir.

[@deeliciousplum]

This is such a joy to close my eyes to and to let all of me be immersed in. 🎶💞

[@jasonlewis3437]

Please make more videos! these are amazing

[@p.szabova9880]

Perfect voice,super ,nice.😍😍😎

[@frechesbiest6510]

Absolutly amazing 😍 Thank you so much

[@joshshepherd1361]

Melting soooo gooood

[@rocketpost1]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm very familiar with this song and first heard it sung by Hamish Imlach in the early 70s at the MSG folk club in Manchester. I've also got it on a Christy Moore CD. The arrangement and singing here is sheer perfection.

[@robbrill942]

The first time I heard it was from the Voices of Liberty, the A Capella group at Epcot in Florida that my wife auditioned for, and got to sing with during the holidays way back when. (She sang in a group like this when she was in college in Massachusetts.) I love both versions, but my wife, although an obviously huge fan of the Voices of Liberty, prefers this version to theirs!

[@mphokgwele78]

Lots of love from south africa.

[@MasterMichelleFL]

Hi south Africa... warm regards from south Florida, USA. 👋💚😀

[@TheGahta]

Hauntingly good,a great perfomance to come back to occasionally 😮

[@sacredinclinations]

thanks for the sentimental tears your beautiful singing gave me.

[@kavaldzhia]

Brilliant. artistic arrangement performed by one of the best western choirs ! Please accept my bow !

[@cam_mac665]

Honestly amazinggg voices!!! I'm just stunned at the talent

[@Straightfromshibuya]

This deserves a Grammy

[@p.szabova9880]

Magic voices,total perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍👍