Dark Isle Piper: Skye Boat Song

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The Iconic Skye Boat song, written in memory of Flora MacDonald's Heroic acts during the Jacobite Uprising in 1745. She is Scotland's Heroine and honored in Scotland. Flora is buried in her homeland on the Northern part of the Isle of Skye in Kilmuir.
Flora showed Courage during the Jacobite uprising when she risked her life in saving Bonnie Prince Charlie on June 27, 1746. Dressing the Prince up in disguise as an Irish spinning maid, and sailing across the Minch to Skye.
Her Grave Epitaph Reads:
"Her name will be mentioned in History and if Courage and Fidelity be virtues, mentioned with honor." -Dr. Samuel Johnson
Artists message: "I had the honor and privilege to visit her graveside and play Skye Boat Song for her. She inspires me and reminds me to be courageous." -Tress Maksimuk, Dark Isle Piper
Filmed on location in Kilmuir Cemetery, Isle of Skye and Port Charlotte on the Isle of Islay
Recorded at Weathertop Studio
Bagpipes by Tress Maksimuk 2017
Kilt provided by: MacKinnon's Kilts
www.mackinnonskilts.com
www.darkislepiper.com

[@allanmacbadger5692]

Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing Onwards the sailors cry Carry the lad that was born to be king Over the sea to Skye

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

Great Scottish melody I saw written in an old book of Northern songs that I gave to Robin who went to Massachusetts and started the Riverdance, great music. 🌄kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmueKiDgLx9mZI 🐺

[@comesahorseman]

Thank God for the pipes! Especially when played this skillfully! 😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@indianahoosier5794]

With all the history in these locations... I picture many ghosts pausing to listen to your tunes and peacefully sigh...

[@DonnieTHORMacLEOD]

As do I and those ghosts have affixed themselves to my Soul as this beautiful Piper brings us back.

[@christinamacdonald477]

I feel as though the great spirits led me to this song this morning! I wasn't feeling well this morning,as tough a lady as I am,spinal cord injury which rarely ever hurts was hurting this morn.Me being the MAC DONALD that I am frm birth and by blood, I went to my phn to here some positive prayers and or music to help fight off the negative w/some positive, and this song was the very first that I chose! WHAT A BLESSING! A beautiful Scottish song that I've never heard before and it's a song about Flora Mac Donald! When I saw the word COURAGE it reminded me of the fact that I AM A MAC DONALD and us Mac Donalds don't go down easy! So I fought back the pain right then and there! I'm sitting up now and starting my day! Whenever something gets us down,WE GOTTA FIGHT BACK AND SURVIVE IT! May God Bless This Beautiful Bagpipper for bringing us such a strong spirited song!

[@alastairmacdonald8187]

I was born on thE Isle of Bute, ( Rothesay ) and can still remember my mother singing this tune to get me to sleep, RIP

[@giovanniman]

who loves such music must have a romantic heart :) so i think this kind of music conveys feelings like romance, melancholy, tender and fine. Memories of old times and stories of suffering and happiness. But can quickly change into heroism, bravery and courage. So I want to say a very versatile instrument that you play very well thanks and many kind regards from switzerland bruno

[@jimpomac]

Flora MacDonald was Indeed a heroine for the part she played in helping Charles Edward Stuart escape after Culloden in 1746. He, alas, was somewhat less of a hero, having led his army to a crushing defeat, he fled back to France, from whence he came. He later, secretly visited England where he converted to Protestantism before returning again to France. He died in Rome, a bitter, disillusioned drunkard.

[@jmcfintona999]

We made the same mistake in Ireland with James the 2nd or James the shithead as we called him.

[@KittyStarlight]

So I have heard. It's still a good story anyway. You just have to leave out most of that part most of the time. I take it there are/were many people somewhat disappointed in Charlie. And yet they/we still keep singing about him. ^___^

[@binioukozh2123]

Dark Isle Piper : I am a fan - Now and forever !!!

[@williamcomer2688]

Aye, and may this MacLean join in.

[@gd6349]

Oh Tress , the wife and I's favorite song they play on our favorite show Outlander !!! We just love that song and you play it Superbly!! Now I know the name of it , and I have put you into my Playlist now as well , Thankyou for sharing all of yourlovely music with us 🇺🇸 ❤

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I grew up,on stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie...I want my songs to tele the my life experiences...

[@lanceroberthough1275]

For certain the heart and soul of your singing pipes brings her memory to rise and walk among us again.

[@AutisticMelon1]

This makes me wanna go out at 4 am in Scotland and run around shirtless with a sword

[@paulmac251]

Excellent, you can be an "adopted" Scot, you are mad enough

[@DarkIsleBagpiper]

Do it!!!!!👊🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Everyone should do that at least once!

[@x11g18]

Come join me )

[@KittyStarlight]

It makes me want to visit the isle of Skye. With clothes on. Guess I am just different from some people, then. ^___^

[@donaldprestwell8139]

fantastic

[@1zero8dragon]

What a truly great version that does the fallen of culloden honor. You know know I love you music.

[@gregc6535]

Great stuff! I had never heard of her before and looked her up. Thanks!

[@johnsinnott2076]

Goodmoring lass on women day may the lord Jesus Christ be with you ☘️ love ❤️ captain jack Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪

[@caitlynobrien994]

Do you make recordings of yourself playing and play with them? Is that How you get multiple parts playing at once? It sounds so cool ❤

[@stormwing2614]

Beautifully played as always. Thank you.

[@johnjohnston9922]

That lady moves me with her pipes. I have always loved the pipes from my early childhood. I am Indian, but there's a wee bit of Scott in my family tree.

[@crystalwaters8852]

There's something about a lone bagpipe. This melody is so hauntingly beautiful. ❤

[@clementmartinez121]

It makes my tears long for the ocean, to mingle and play among the waves until crashing upon forgotten shores.

[@paradise9981]

😍😍😍😍😍👌👌👌👌👌Rich in history and culture! So fascinating!

[@johnsinnott2076]

I thank you 🙏 for playing two the sea 🌊 lass my god bless you love ❤️ captain jack Belfast Ireland ☘️🇮🇪☘️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@thomasedwardlawrence666]

33%de mon adn vient de Grande Bretagne par ma mère. Cette Grande Bretagne m'attire plus que le Sud. La cornemuse fait vibrer cette corde sensible. C'est beau et renversant. ..car je me sens plus Celte que latin. Madame, quand on vous voit et vous entend, on vous aime.

[@geraldbainbridge5146]

Wonderful! Please note: this was filmed on location in Portnahaven on the Isle of Islay, not Port Charlotte.

[@emmaperezald3956]

hermosa música, hermosos paisajes y lindas ilustraciones pero esta música me trae paz a mi corazón gracias.

[@tim2nz]

Do you give lessons virtually? I just bought a practice chanter and am looking for someone to teach me. I live in Phoenix, AZ.

[@johntait491]

Well done Tress. Great music and excellent production once again..!! ;-))

[@mauriceperret5111]

Many thanks for history song and beautifull pictures. From France

[@pemacal57]

Really BRILLIANT ans IMPRESIVE!!!

[@Mr_T_Badger]

Just discovered your videos and I absolutely adore them. There is one thing that I find odd though, you cut them off so abruptly. Is there a reason for that rather than fading out?

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I’ve saved this to be played at my funeral.

[@docfoot316]

A great favorite of mine ,well done.

[@jackieshmueli1850]

With thanks from Israel. Just beautiful.

[@larrydorsz4647]

I really enjoy your music Tress.🙂

[@susanesquer1520]

Outstanding! Much respect!

[@johnsinnott2076]

Goodmoring lass the sea 🌊 can you cringe 😬 two her May the lord Jesus Christ bless u have a wonderful day lass 🌹☘️🇮🇪🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️

[@pemacal57]

LOYALTY AND BRAVERY

[@johnmckenna1823]

Absolutely beautifully played

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

I've always loved this piece but the mystery and romanticism was slightly spoiled for me when my uncle - whose family are descended from one of the followers of said Bonnie Prince - let out that the family rumours/secrets (not sure what you would call them) stated that he was actually a drunkard, a womaniser and a gambler. They followed him out of loyalty to his father but it seems didn't think so much of the son. Don't know how true it is (though from what I have since read in a couple of biographies the family rumours didn't lie) but his family history was something he was extremely proud of.

[@patrickmckay307]

You know skyes full of people who want to scottish(eh!)but cant be arsed spending thw last 4000years there.

[@mihovilhrvatin3458]

Wery nice,,beatiful,,and grandiose and magnificque..i lowe this music and wery nice women

[@babyinuyasha]

"Merry of soul, he sailed on a day, Over the sea to Skye."

[@KittyStarlight]

Robert Louis Stevenson. Later adapted for Outlander.

[@KittyStarlight]

I like your name and avatar. One of my favorite shows. ^____^

[@babyinuyasha]

@@KittyStarlight thanks

[@tombryans3378]

I loved your choice of drone note. Interesting and quite beautiful.

[@joea8285]

this is not a burger music VERY NICE !!! 🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

[@sp5072]

If you aren’t drinking Talisker while you watch this I don’t know what you’re doing

[@ericregnier2947]

Et bien ma pitchoune du haut de mais 😇55 balais je vais te dire continue comme ça car ta Musique est sacrée envers mon cœur ❤️ qui en a grave besoin actuellement mais la dessus chacun chacune a sa vie mais surtout continue ta musique 👍♥️

[@angelalis2607]

Magically played and my heart sings for another tune ! My soul roots are with thee Thank you !

[@sofalugger]

Stunning....Makes you want to rush out n get some pipes!!

[@KittyStarlight]

I wouldn't be able to play them nearly as well as she can. Ever. I think I will just continue to imagine and dream and write. It's easier. ^___^

[@sofalugger]

@@KittyStarlight Eye...Tiz n all..

[@larsfrosznielsen3536]

Grand playing ❤

[@malcolmlagares8245]

This instrument conveys so much. You simply cannot put it all into words.

[@thef1rew1tch]

SCOTLAND'S - with apostrophe!

[@johnsinnott2076]

Ha lass your so nice ☘️🇮🇪☘️⚓️🌹

[@12gauge1oz]

Beautiful, powerful.

[@LeoAlmeidaBRASIL]

beautiful, very beautiful

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

Marjory Forsythe was such a lovely lady I would have loved till the end of the world yet I had to go 💖

[@jimpomac]

Nicely done, loved the Harmonies.

[@DarkIsleBagpiper]

jimpomac thank you! Slàinte!

[@procall28remedy]

Beautiful

[@SantoshKumar-rx7il]

I am play this tune sky boat song but you play orginal...

[@PhebusdesTours]

OMFG :O your harmonies are so beautiful! Congrats for this! "Many's the lad, fought in that day, Well the claymore did wield, When the night came, silently lay Dead on Culloden's field..."

[@thomasedwardlawrence666]

La cornemuse résonne et réveille quelque chose en moi; un lien lointain avec les Britons par ma mère.

[@PhebusdesTours]

@@thomasedwardlawrence666 Moi aussi... mais parce que je vis dans le Massif Central d'où je suis originaire, mon père est cornemuseux et on a une tradition locale très ancrée ici ^^

[@davemclean3899]

Enchanting......love it

[@ivonnegutierrezvargas5713]

Is that music of the Outlander's music serie?

[@KittyStarlight]

I just heard "Rocked in the deep, Flora will keep, watch by your weary head" even though there were no words being sung and I wasn't keeping track of which verse we had got to. You've got me thinking of her. ^__^ Very evocative. Nice job. ^__^ Thank you for playing, recording and posting. ^___^

[@x11g18]

Fof our land is lost now ..and has been for a long time ,(

[@darrinrussell9021]

Yes Ma'am, Nice!

[@Elmnopen]

Play it, sister.

[@davidbuchanan9967]

A true classic

[@pemacal57]

All your performances are excellents....but this one is UNIQUE

[@ruialbertocosta1886]

Shades of Hans Christian Andersen Little Mermaid statue as Blackisle Piper stands on the rocks by the bayshore line connecting with the serenity of the waters,winds,nature.

[@JustFiddler]

salam dari pulau bali😊

[@babyinuyasha]

Happy Saint Andrew's Day

[@bikinglikebecker]

RIP to Titanic Sub Crew!!

[@SantoshKumar-rx7il]

How much year you play begpipe?

[@gregwarner3753]

This is a lament for a those that never came home from all the wars started by the criminals we call leaders.

[@pemacal57]

Flora McDonald

[@timreisel4858]

Thank you Tress, and God bless you all of the days of your life.

[@willman5148]

Thought it Thora Macleod?

[@friedrice9535]

Best looking legs in a kilt yet! Not bad on the pipes, either.

[@douglashamilton-xb4wv]

Hai ma'am drewin a map for you

[@Thomas-is5kl]

Super 👍😃😃❤

[@glen6945]

ace

[@MichaelLishman]

Lovely tune

[@thivan2000]

Thank you

[@chriglpiper]

❤

[@ianop5889]

Nice

[@eric27lion]

Thank 😪

[@edwardweaver1467]

Who?

[@andreaswiki1265]

1:38 That's the way I like it baby!!!!

[@DC-uo5hy]

Beauty for the ears and heart❤️

[@kfrnlime]

where did you get your bag cover?

[@barriereid9244]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌹

[@darrenegginton9842]

I want to learn the bagpipes

[@ricardodibartolomeo3969]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤩 Brasil 2020

[@jackrussell3755]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

⛵🌊🌬🌀🪔

[@glen6945]

ACE

[@xchronicx73]

❤❤❤

[@glennmacdonald5475]

started off a bit ropey, but later on started to enjoy it a little... the high A needs to be flattened off a tiny bit though. Like your Throws! overall quite refreshing as KZbinrs go. I wish you all the very besssssstttt!!!!

[@Lillipod1]

Nice descant at the end :)

[@eskommtaufdenblickwinkelan9028]

Sehr Interessant sehr schöne Musik.