Danny Boy performed by John Brancy and Peter Dugan

John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan play their rendition of the famous song "Oh Danny Boy". Brancy and Dugan will be performing this song among many others on their upcoming performance at the Kennedy Center for VocalArts DC. December 10th, 2014.

[@Themoonsaballoon]

Sublime! What a stunning voice, gorgeous tone and intonation. I feel bathed in beauty. Thank you to you both. 🙏

[@tekopuakanapanapa6824]

This is the only rendition I think really captures the sadness and essence of this song. Just beautiful.

[@JohnBrancy]

Naru! Thank you deeply for your comment - that is exactly what we were going for with this arrangement. Peter Dugan really is brilliant.

[@thorntona]

Had me in tears. Beautiful, thank you.

[@arthurdunn1447]

This rendition is great. It reminds me of the Leonard Warren rendition with all the somber dynamic changes. It really adds a pathos of melancholy that I think a lot of people miss when they sing this song. Sometimes people just belt it and it is not as impactful. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Wooffox406]

My oldest son is going to be singing this song to try out for a prestigious choir at his high school. He was asking me the other day about singing with the emotion of the song. I just sent him this video. John, your voice and Peter's playing perfectly capture it perfectly. It actually made my heart feel heavy with sadness. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@eduardomartinez2834]

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses falling It's you, it's you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow [Live version:] And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. But when ye come, and all the flow'rs are dying If I am dead, as dead I well may be You'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an ave there for me. And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be For you will bend and tell me that you love me And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.

[@Justforasses]

It was hard for me to hear the correct enunciation. Thanks for posting, I'm sure not everyone has the sheet music at home.

[@Arcanis1212]

Tenors make this song feel upbeat in spite of itself. This performance can bring tears from a stone.

[@whoyoukidding1]

Now THIS is they way this song should be sung. Many talented singers have covered this song, but none have done it as well. Thank you John Brancy. You brought tears to my eyes with your beautiful rendition of this song.

[@JohnBrancy]

whoyoukidding1 Wow thank you so much for that beautiful comment.

[@hans-dietersommer1441]

Zwar schön, doch fehlt die Tiefe eines Emmet Cahill oder einer oh Wunder, Carly Simon! Wie auch immer, ergreifend und zu Tränen rührend! Ich liebe dieses kleine Herzstück!!

[@Miguel53de]

Now, seven years later, suddenly the same video pops up again. And again I’m impressed and - and yes - in tears again. Thank you so much for the upload and best wishes from Ottawa/Gatineau

[@Miguel53de]

I had the pleasure to volunteer in a concert with those two guys today, July 9-2017. I was extremely impressed by their fantastic, unforgettable performens. They just brought out a CD, called "A silent night - A WWI memory in songs". It was the concert I have seen. If you like this video, you will love the CD. "Danny Boy" was the last song of the concert. I am now, five hours after the end of the concert, still very moved. Greetings from Canada and good luck you both during the competition in London and for your career in general.

[@Allgood33]

Arguably the best Danny Boy rendition!

[@SouthernCyclops]

This gives me serotonin

[@nadronnocojr]

Crying my eyes out. So many funerals. Beautiful job ,,!!

[@Mjollnir1234]

Who sings like this?!?!?!?!? People who know how to make notes and feeling and time come together. Heartfelt and heartbreaking beyond all measure.

[@EDUMELLO]

This is awesome! Great performing and song... Emotional. Thanx to Jonh and Peter for this.

[@EDUMELLO]

What a voice!

[@JohnBrancy]

+Edu Mello Thank you Edu! Please check out our campaign! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@Zhasa_Zhasa]

Beautiful!!! I sang this for my jury.

[@Hituvuvuvu]

Jesus loves you

[@schroederscurrentevents3844]

John Brancy-For my voice recital, as a base, I chose to sing this song because it really touched me. That was until I heard you sing it. I never imagined it could be so emotional. You have such incredible talent and I know that I can never be half as passionate of a vocalist as you.

[@JohnBrancy]

Please contact [e-mail]!

[@aerieaerie]

applause from more members of the Giunta fan club. Simple shots and very well done.

[@aerieaerie]

***** i know they are. Looking forward to the show.... it is quite visually beautiful too.

[@thomaslucia3059]

A difficult piece to sing for many, you have crafted a glorious and melodiously moving portrait of loss and beauty. The richness of your magnificent voice gives this powerful song a body of truth and touches the heart most profoundly. Yours is a very special gift...and I am grateful for the listening.

[@colleensimpkin6317]

Thank you John and Peter for this amazingly beautiful version of Danny Boy. I am burying my wonderful 94 yr old father tomorrow . He was a funeral director for 40 yrs of his life and the most dignified, compassionate and honest man, and father and grandfather and great grandfather ever. He was of irish descent and his favourite song was Danny boy. Your version will be played very loudly when his casket is lowered into the ground. I thank you again for your gift. ps his name was Hilary Barrymore O'Neill doesn't get much more irish than that

[@MelindadelosSantos]

John Branch and Peter Dugan, over all the male vocalists renditions, owned this song!

[@JohnBrancy]

Thank you @Melinda!! - it's John Brancy ;-)

[@EllinonEnosis]

Your performance has become a prayer for me.

[@JohnBrancy]

Thank you Ellinon...

[@michelleditzler2105]

Wow,nice!!! First time I liked this song. I went to Clearview too and so did my kids. Congratulations on your Grammy!!

[@vivimetso6430]

Thank you for winterreise.

[@marcoarosario]

Qué placer de escuchar tan sentida y estupenda versión de este clásico. Gracias.

[@bluesubaru7338]

Gonna sing this for my solo ensemble, wanted to for a long time but always had to pick something else

[@peterflemstrom2134]

One of the best versions

[@georgelong1301]

Beautiful he got me

[@guipou2011ify]

Il y a longtemps qu'une voix de baryton m'ait autant touché. Le souffle et le vibrato sont généreux, la voix est souple et ample à la fois, une grande carrière se profile...

[@JohnBrancy]

Guillaume Poulin Merci Monsieur! J'apprécie beaucoup vos paroles. J'espère aussi que je vais avoir une carrière substantielle afin que je puisse partager ma voix avec le monde.

[@guipou2011ify]

John Brancy Quand donnez-vous un récital à New-York ?

[@guipou2011ify]

J'ai trouvé la réponse sur votre website. Sûrement je vous entendrai bientôt pour mon plus grand plaisir. Je vous souhaite une belle et longue carrière

[@jowolf2187]

The only version I've heard that compares to this is by Brian Dunphy. They both really seem to capture the depth and meaning of the song. Lovely arrangement.

[@publicclammer]

Wonderful - by both...or perhaps I should say "all" because the video is excellent too!

[@JohnBrancy]

+Mike Horton I recorded and edited the video myself! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@biddyobarns6484]

Very beautiful voice. beautifully sung.

[@JohnBrancy]

+Biddy Obarns Thank you! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@SarahSodaTX]

So elegant and simple...made me weep the first time and each time I listen again. Thank you both.

[@JohnBrancy]

+SarahSodaTX Thank you! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@TheSunshineVault]

St. Johns College will not stop talking about how incredible your performance was here, any more videos you can provide I will watch multiple times. Thank you.

[@JohnBrancy]

+The Sunshine Vault Thanks so much! I can't wait till we are back. Check out our indiegogo campaign! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@briandew8641]

Lovely arrangement and beautifully sung.

[@cleanfriday]

Thanks for sharing!Beautiful

[@JohnBrancy]

+Christ Steyaert Thank you for your comment! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@decafmocha211]

It is difficult to put into words just how beautiful this is.

[@stephenjones9759]

Nailed it, John. Ben and jerrys, ben ben and jerrys.

[@JohnBrancy]

+Stephen Jones Awesome man! Hope all is well brother! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@bdy576]

Simply exquisite.

[@JohnBrancy]

+BD Y Thank you BD Y - please check out our crowd funding campaign! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@ForteTenors]

Fantastic performance!

[@annamariabakosi6482]

A legnagyobb! The greatest...

[@vindstyrkaj]

C'est magnifique.

[@JohnBrancy]

Thank you Vindstryka! Please share it with your friends and family!

[@GiballinGilberto]

Dear John Brancy, oh, how I cried listening to your beautiful and touching voice. My deepest congratulations and thanks for this unique experience you gave to me with this video. Greetings from SP/ Brazil. 😍

[@papaldanondo]

Oh Danny chico, las fuentes, las fuentes están llamando De cañada a cañada, bajando la ladera de la montaña. Se acabó el verano, y todas las rosas cayeron. Eres tú, debes irte y debo esperar. Pero vuelvan cuando el verano esté en el prado. O cuando el valle está callado y blanco con nieve. Es que estaré aquí a la luz del sol o en la sombra. Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, te quiero tanto. Pero cuando vienes, y todas las flores se están muriendo. Si estoy muerto, como muerto bien puedo estar. Vendrás y encontrarás el lugar donde estoy mintiendo. Y arrodillandote dirás una ave por mí. Y oiré, aunque suave pises por encima de mí. Y toda mi tumba será más cálida, más dulce. Pues te inclinarás y me dirás que me quieres. Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, te quiero tanto.

[@kaemboonruang7371]

You are amazing!

[@JohnBrancy]

+Kaem Boonruang Thanks so much! Consider giving to our crowd funding campaign! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@JohnBrancy]

Thanks Edu!

[@MelindadelosSantos]

I like Celtic Woman for female, and your rendition for the male!

[@JohnBrancy]

Hello everyone! Please consider helping to fund my first album here! You can buy the album here! store.cdbaby.com/cd/johnbrancyandpeterdugan - some of the perks actually offer a signed copy of our original arrangement of Danny Boy! Thanks for your support!

[@musjock66]

+John Brancy I just supported your Indiegogo page at the $35.00 level which includes the arrangement. I am a voice performance major with a recital coming up in the fall in the state of Washington. I am also a veteran of the Afghanistan war, deployed in 2010. Part of my recital is representative of my time in Afghanistan and this arrangement of Danny Boy absolutely fits the mold of what I am trying to express in my performance. I was curious to find out if we receive the arrangement through the Indiegogo page, could I perform this on my Recital for my major? If you would like to talk through email instead of on the comment section, feel free to email me at [e-mail]. Thank you for this beautiful rendition!

[@annerussell5168]

I would like a copy of the accompaniment sent to Anne Russell [e-mail], please. We will definitely send a contribution.

[@ANZORNABIULLIN]

you have such beautiful eyes. Lovely boy

[@antoespiga]

This and Mario Lanza's are the best versions I've heard. Thanks!!

[@JohnBrancy]

+Antonio Espíldora WOW! Thank's man! Consider helping out our campaign if you can! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@PatrickDuganOFFICIAL]

Beautifully sung, played and filmed.

[@JohnBrancy]

Thanks a lot Patrick! Please share it with your friends and family!

[@cyruscheng4791]

Drove me to tears :') achingly beautiful

[@sampraspete7541]

La meilleure version et de très loin !!!! Un immense bravo!

[@harinamirthanathan9807]

Absolutely Brilliant and soul stirring!

[@mariamir7154]

tears

[@JohnBrancy]

I'm glad it moved you. Thank you for your comment.

[@halleparsons36]

You are a blessed human being

[@regulareric8759]

this is how you sing this song.

[@ianmurphy5637]

Fantastic performance, Mr. Brancy! I loved the arrangement and was wondering if it was available for purchase or where I might be able to find it! Thanks!

[@JohnBrancy]

Thank you Ian! Please share it with your friends!

[@JohnBrancy]

In regards to the arrangement - I think the pianist is working on getting it published! I will let you know once it is...

[@TLYED]

Fantastic Rendition. Resonates deeply. Uh may I ask if the score is available for download/purchase? also, what's the vocal range for this?

[@JohnBrancy]

+Robert Tan Hey Robert! The vocal score WILL be available and you can pre-order it here! bit.ly/1pg4naP this is our indiegogo crowd funding campaign! I hope you'll consider donating to get your copy!

[@raventang1057]

Amazing. Loved this. Do you happen to know where I can find the sheet music?

[@JohnBrancy]

+Raven Tang Hey! We will be publishing the sheet music soon! Please check out our crowd funding campaign bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@georgesmith5826]

This is phenomenal - I've come across it a few times and managed to be freshly blown away again each time! Is this arrangement published yet, or available for purchase in any form...? Would love to be able to perform it.

[@JohnBrancy]

+George Smith YOU CAN! Check out our crowd funding campaign and preorder your own signed copy of the arrangement now! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@georgesmith5826]

+John Brancy Thanks for the reply, John! I think this is a great campaign definitely worth supporting, as great music always is. I just wish I had the money to spare at the moment - if only your campaign lasted until my next pay day. I'll definitely be sharing your campaign on my own page, though. Best of luck!

[@TheOdidjian]

@@JohnBrancy Is there any way to get this now that the Indiegogo is closed?

[@annerussell5168]

John. This rendition is beautiful and I am trying to make it so that I can receive the vocal arrangement for this piece. Every time I try to use the address you have provided below, it comes up as a scam and says at this address does not exist. Please let me know how I can receive copy of the score, and I promised to send a contribution. Thank you. Anne Russell

[@mezzosexual]

Beautiful! My favorite song! Who arranged this version?

[@JohnBrancy]

@Mezzosexual - it was arranged by Peter Dugan and myself actually!

[@mezzosexual]

Wow! It is really stunning!

[@yorkcottage]

This arrangement is absolutely stunning!! Will this arrangement be available for purchase? I would love to have a copy.

[@JohnBrancy]

+yorkcottage Hey! it will be available soon - if you check out our indiegogo page, you can pre-purchase it there! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@Msb2dds2gmaul]

I only came across you singing this on facebook the other day. I thought this was done ever so beautifully. It is so calming. If you get time, I was wondering if you could give any advice on singing in general. I am 18 years of age and sing tenor. I understand its difficult without hearing but I would be grateful if you had anything that would help in general. Again I know its hard to be specific but any advice helps.

[@jordanrivera9722]

Excuse me but what was the cords you used for the beginning of the song?

[@JohnBrancy]

+Jordan Rivera Hey Jordan! Consider donating to our campaign and receiving a copy of our arrangement for your own use! bit.ly/1pg4naP

[@goerizal1]

i can only imagine how the last rose of summer will sound with them.

[@joshuacarton457]

John Carton.. sings Danny Boy! Look it up. Baritone

[@petersvensson5861]

how do I like again??

[@JohnBrancy]

+Peter Svensson :)! bit.ly/1pg4naP by donating to our campaign!

[@gloriaadams32]

I am a hopeless romantic. I cry every time I hear this song. Beautiful

[@jose31052009]

Uma linda melodia para st Patrick ' s day

[@Kurdyukov87pianist]

This song like song "You raise me up" of Josh Groban.

[@prayogatriady6708]

yes i think so

[@JohnSmith-ny8go]

Amazing

[@Arcanis1212]

Far too many tenor renditions. The deeper voice gives this song the weight of emotion it deserves to bear.

[@JohnBrancy]

[@stevemoppett2759]

Failed to capture the inherent slapstick in the composition.

[@Justforasses]

Not quite my tempo. A little flat in some places. That's not where you're supposed to breath. A quarter step sharp at the begining of each stanza. 8/10

[@Mjollnir1234]

Child, when it comes to breathing, there is no 'supposed to'. That's why we call it 'music'.

[@Justforasses]

@John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt I'm sorry. I thought this was the Frederic Weatherly composition. I didn't realize you were doing an interpretation. My official sheet music has the breath on the end of the 63rd bar so that there is a better flow uninterrupted by your break in the stanza right before the end of the phrase where a breath would not only make more sense but sound less strained. I guess criticism is not welcome on this channel. I was unable to enjoy your butchering and thought you would want to improve.