Celtic Songs - Great Silkie of Sule Skerry

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[@denisegillen1845]

I had only heard this song on Joan Baez's album. This version is magical!

[@sengawolf]

SO glad this is back online!!! Was devastated when it went away…it’s enchanting

[@nylehotaling675]

"it wa na weel, the maiden cried; it wa na weel, quo' she indeed/ That the great Silkie from Suleskerry should haigh aoght an' lay a bairn ta me...!"...

[@loganpierce9244]

As before; You have made me weep

[@robertcope629]

I first saw this on the BBC Alba station programme Port. Absolutely mesmerising sublime, pristine pure presentation sung by the wonderful Julie Fowlis ably and perfectly supported by the equally amazing Unthanks. And that piano playing is just out of this world. Folks this is what these wonderful artists do for Scotland and the NE England. They HONOUR their countries and regions. Absolutely perfect.

[@raissaalmeida4539]

thank you for disclosing the name of the band "Unthanks", beautiful. Brazilian fan

[@nerijas5295]

This is sublime. The harmony, the expressions, the two songs woven together. My favorite version of The Great Silkie thus far.

[@CelticSongs]

So glas to hear that

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

Two songs? Do you mean the Gaelic part is a different song than the Scots they sing after that? Forgive the question, I just came across this song for the first time.

[@robertcope9103]

That piano. Just a few chords but sublime and the perfect accompaniment for the girls. Just SO ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND CLASSY.

[@joelle8201]

When you close your eyes the music makes you feel like your in water and the singing the wind.

[@jamesgunn1606]

Stirs my Celtic roots in ways I never expected. As if I had heard before in another life and time...long,long ago .....

[@LahainaStrong444]

I believe it to be true. it does the same for me. ❤

[@liamohooligan]

So glad to have found another way to view this (best) version of this song. It had been barred to the USA for the past few years.

[@LahainaStrong444]

that's weird. we had the Joan Baez record album with this song on it, but a bit varied. this one is the best

[@ibfubar]

Beautiful song, angelic vocals! 🎼👼👼👼🎶🤙

[@xeroxene]

Polka Dots still killing it with the reed vocals.

[@denisegillen1845]

Yes! That voice! ❤

[@stonesofdestinytribe]

These 4 women were meant to sing this song. So beautifully magical! Stirs up ancient memories!

[@robertcope9103]

Hey there are 4 girls singing each one absolutely wonderful.

[@stonesofdestinytribe]

​@@robertcope9103 oops! I'll edit it!

[@edman1015]

It just doesn't get any better than music for the soul. Beautiful gift to the world.

[@CelticSongs]

What a lovely comment

[@spmoran4703]

Magical and mystical.

[@peterjhillier7659]

How I love this wonderful Arrangement with Julie and the Unthanks, it’s been missing for so long.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

I adore this song. ♥️🦭

[@CelticSongs]

So glad to hear that

[@LahainaStrong444]

i loved this song from when i was a young teen but only heard it from the wonderful Joan Baez. It had always been mystical and metaphysical too. I believe there were and maybe all are Silkies of Sule Skerry. This one is just perfectly magnificent! thank you!!!

[@vratyadeleon1928]

I remember a time when i was asked to proof that i am adult when i wanted to hear this song ! Since i was unable to do so, i had no access. I am very glad that this song and the wonderful ladies are back.

[@donkeyjam1]

As the piano kicks in, they get deeply in the pocket, softly and with purpose... masterful storytelling

[@timbruer7318]

Absolutely gorgeous, what voices.....

[@geri0756]

Wunderschönes Lied.

[@Leon-zv2hx]

Hypnotic

[@CurtRowlett]

So beautiful and sad and wonderful. I am a HUGE fan of The Unthanks group.

[@perfumeaddict1204]

Just beautiful. I wish this was available to buy.

[@livemusicisbetter2]

Sule Skerry is on the Unthanks new album (without Julie's part)

[@thegreatselkie6009]

The most beautiful arrangement of this beautiful ballad I’ve ever heard. ❣️❣️❣️

[@whalesong8040]

Absolutely stunning, haunting, and poignant. So touching! I grew up with this song, and this rendition is just gorgeous!,❤

[@paulameirelles2832]

Such beautiful voices, and musical arrangement, my respects to every one, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱♥️🤗

[@CelticSongs]

So glad to hear from Chile

[@paulameirelles2832]

@@CelticSongs Thank you ,I am a huge fan 😊

[@allenjohnstone9945]

Julies version calls me home but this version is too much. All you ladies and the gents accompanying you are amazing. Now where's my sword as I feel a need to swing it.

[@connoraimee1]

Hypnotic perfection! I love how the girls have perfect harmonisation by following each others lip movements . It doesn't get much better than this !

[@janisnotjoplin1]

Wow! So hauntingly beautiful and touches the soul. Thank you for sharing your divine gifts. God bless.

[@CelticSongs]

Thanks for listening

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@CelticSongs I wish Gaelic wasn't lost to my family when they imagrated to America during the 1750s. I at least play the pipes.

[@stephenlittle5685]

Brilliant.

[@beth.icanfly3983]

Breathtaking. Thank you!

[@CelticSongs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenpmurphy591]

Greetings from the foggy Redwood forests of upper Northern California! I was so pleased to find this lovely display of sublime talent posted again.

[@nylehotaling675]

"Alas, alas, the maiden cried; This weerie fate's bin layed on me; And then she said, and then she said, I'll bury me in Sule Skerry..."

[@MrThianselmo]

I truly love Julie's voice

[@DeadlyDeadlyBeees]

This is so pretty, I definitely want to learn this song!

[@CelticSongs]

That's great to hear. Each time these songs are learned a new ensures they will carry on

[@douglasblowe805]

As always, so very relaxing and beautiful. My heritage is mostly Scottish/Irish. I sing but do not know Gaelic, tried to play the pipes that I love so much. I was awful- no talent lol. One of my sisters however is a brilliant piper.

[@x2y3a1j5]

Hahaha, same here! 50% Celtic, but from Galicia, the Spanish-speaking Romanized Gaels from northwestern Spain, along with Asturias. We are the home of King Milesius of the Leabhar Gabala, whose 3 sons set sail, conquered the Tuatha de Dana and colonised Ireland. Songs are my favourite way to learn Gaeilge. If your piper sister is single, I'm interested! ;-)

[@thegreatselkie6009]

I believe some of us Celts were born to be the audience. 💚💙

[@Muckytuja]

She is so beautiful!

[@hearthstorytelling4971]

Go hálainn! ❤❤❤❤

[@LahainaStrong444]

I can't get over how beautiful this song is and the harmony these wonderful humans have❤💙💙💙Blessed Be!💫🙌🏼

[@guillaumeixdaquitaine8288]

Magnifique

[@meganhenderson1715]

Ohhh Julie. Beautiful. ❤

[@Mike-yd1xd]

So fine.

[@cuizos704]

Thanks for the reposting!

[@ericpaisley8501]

Thanks for reposting

[@YinYinBaker]

Gorgeous

[@emilyconyngham9277]

Exquisite. I've known this song my whole life, but your version has made my hair stand on end. Thanks for sharing.

[@-RONNIE]

Nice job everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I like how your channel changes by using different singers and musicians all the time - it's good to have variety. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@CelticSongs]

Thanks so much!!

[@-RONNIE]

@@CelticSongs you're welcome

[@danabowring]

the puirt a beul comes from "òran a ròin," a song the full version of which you can find by julie fowlis ho i, ho i, hi o ho i ho i, ho i, hi o hi ho i, ho i, hi o ho i cha robh mi m aonar a-raoir (i am not alone tonight)

[@danabowring]

the verse which she sings is as follows as well :) 's mairg san tìr seo, ’s mairg san tìr, ’g ithe dhaoine ’n riochd a bhìdh nach fhaic sibh ceannard an t-sluaigh, goil air teine gu cruaidh cruinn

[@DeadlyDeadlyBeees]

Thanks, I was wondering what the lyrics were for this part!

[@CelticSongs]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@vaboone]

❤Gorgeous!!!!

[@ronfarkas]

Julie Fowlis needs to submit a Gaelic-language original song for Ireland's Eurovision selection for next year, it'll be the country's revival in the contest!

[@rossmclaren9886]

She's not Irish.

[@ronfarkas]

@@rossmclaren9886 really?

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@ronfarkasshe’s 100% Scots

[@ronfarkas]

​​@@thegreatselkie6009 oh, ok. My ignorant self thought this was Irish 🙃. Well then, a UK entry wouldn't be bad either, I don't think they've ever done anything celebrating Scottish culture in that regard.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@ronfarkas they should! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johannplossnig9298]

beautiful.....a great song...with so much feeling and passion...I love it....! Greetings from Austria...!

[@djohakhodja4816]

Merci ! Quelle Beauté ! ...

[@Absolutely_Cece]

I'm listening learning the language and wearing my families tartan. We've been in the US several generations but that doesn't exclude me from my Scots-Irish blood. I'm so proud of the music and these beautiful singers. 🎶

[@thegreatselkie6009]

Julie, I would love to hear you perform King Orfeo sometime in the future. ❤❤❤ 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@drakestallworth3621]

Thanks KZbin didnt know i wanted this

[@CelticSongs]

Sometimes you don't know what surprises life and youtube have in store for you

[@robertlipsey6056]

Very pretty song. 🇺🇸

[@mtischler1]

Outstanding! Every time I hear this version he's always better than the last time I heard it. Is Miss Palace just singing a chance what do the words actually mean something? Beautiful, everyone!

[@josemanuelluna4407]

Í´m spanish and only have a comend for this song: Marvellous

[@CelticSongs]

Gracias

[@djohakhodja4816]

Merci à vous toutes et à vous tous ! ...

[@ianrichardson8990]

❤

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

What does the Gaelic part mean? The harmony is so mesmerising that I forget to listen to what the lyrics say.😅 Hypnotising!💜💚

[@rabby-u]

Boidheach agus sgoinneil!

[@user-kw1fw6wh2e]

💕❤️💕

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@Bahureksa.Jagarekca]

10k Many people bind his feet while enemies..

[@thegreatselkie6009]

❣️🦭

[@Oregonduck09]

Haunties rise up

[@RedMoonCreates]

hello fellow hauntie

[@keithlomas6107]

Very charming... Are two vocalists twins?

[@CelticSongs]

No they're not twins

[@robertcope629]

They are sisters Rachel (dark hair) and Rebecca (spotty dress). Rachel's husband is the piano player. The other girl is related to the 2 sisters. An amazing wonderfully talented family. Oh and Rachel is a wonderful exponent of traditional NE England clog dancing.