Claymore - The Unquiet Grave

A sad song - Child 78 - from Giants Forever by Claymore
Video by Glen Cram www.glencram.com

[@genesisex1]

stange to say, but one of the greatest LOVE songs ever , listen to this song and tell me you have no regrets for a love that was meant to be

[@NdustrialN8]

hackett brian I sort of agree, but this song is really tragic & depressing more to me. It's like a desperate & hopeless loss, & reflects how hard it is to move on. It speaks volumes on human nature & grief, & how we must move on for the memories of those who've passed to be at peace & without guilt, & live our lives for them.

[@angela-vi2hh]

Also one of the oldest gaelic poems that has been added too and changed over centuries .

[@OstrogothRome]

@@NdustrialN8 The best honoir you can afford a departed loved one is to continue to live your life exactly as if they were still around -and as they would surely want you to.

[@YorkyOne]

​@@angela-vi2hh It's English. Earliest reference from about 1800.

[@Lordvampire]

Cold blows the wind today, my love, and gently drops the rain. I only had but one true love, and in cold grave she was lain. I do as much for my true love, as any young man may. I'll sit and mourn all on the grave for a twelfth-month and a day. When the twelfth month and one day was past, the ghost began to speak: "Why sittist here all on my grave, and will not let me sleep?" "There is one thing that I want, sweetheart, there is one thing that I crave, And that is a kiss from your lily white lips that I'll go from your grave." "My lips they are as cold as clay, my breath smells earthy strong. And if you kiss my cold clay lips, your time will not be long. Go fetch me water from the desert, and blood from out of stone. Go fetch me milk from a fair maid's breast, that a young man never had known". 'Twas down in yonder garden green, of where we used to walk. The finest flower that ever I saw, is withered to a stalk. The stalk is withered and dry, sweetheart, the flower will ne'er return. And since I lost my own true love, what can I do but mourn? "When shall we meet again, sweetheart? When shall we meet again?" "When the oaken leaves that fall from the trees are green and spring out again". The stalk is withered and dried, my love, So will our hearts decay. So make yourself content, my love, Till God calls you away.

[@desadariusmica9176]

I haven't heard this song since I was a very young child and a babysitter I had would sing this to me quietly to get me to sleep. I cried then and I cry now. It's speaks to your heart and soul. To suffer a loss so great is something no one should have to go through, unfortunately we all do. It's a beautiful song because it speaks to our soul, the part of our soul only we know and if we are lucky enough: one other person in this lifetime we will share that part of ourselves with.

[@ladycham9775]

My one true love...the time is coming where you have been gone as long as you were on this earth. I lament the day but know you will always be in my heart. I dedicate the song "The Unquiet Grave" to you. It over 600 years old but it's so fitting for us. My love is eternal.

[@emuwasi]

Loss is eternal and part of the human condition. I hope you are able to recall the bright sparks of joy even if they have made the empty dark darker and emptier. Thank you for sharing and I hope time has dulled the pain and polished the joy.

[@E.T.whisperer]

thumbs up if u are here because of weens "cold blows the wind"

[@emuwasi]

I'm amazed there's only 7 of us who hit like....

[@disdroid]

my lover died on the twelth month day of our handfast - our one year promise became a promise of one year in mourning, and love forevermore.

[@Pete_Delfina]

Gryphon brought me here..

[@JohnParnellK7HV]

Interesting: this is the same melody as the "Star of County Down". The only other version of this song I heard using this melody was a group from Alaska called Banish Misfortune (back in the early 80s) . Great version, thanks for posting.

[@Gojira777]

I remember that version from Banish Misfortune, had it on a cassette. Thanks for reminding me! That was a favorite of mine.

[@ConnorSmith-lh7uw]

I remember that song. When I was in middle school choir, we sang "Star of the County Down" once. The tune was different, as I remember it, but similar. Could just be a different version though

[@jandoe2576]

I am still with my girlfriend and wife to be. But so often i think about what if destiny has something different in mind for us? I am not religious but i pray to the gods that nothing will ever separate us. I can't imagine life without her and i never want to. This song is a beautiful reminder. Thank you!

[@ricardoviniciusarruda2561]

Ainda bem que podemos morrer um dia, e quem sabe renascer sem o peso da memória. E daí que um dia fui alguém e hoje sou outro.

[@richardknight-x1r]

Beautiful. Are those the Northumberland pipes ? Luke Kelly's version is different but great as well.

[@Teddyb1939]

Love this version of a beautiful song magical backing,have a listen to Luke Kelly singing this moving lovely song.

[@Teddyb1939]

Luke Kelly does a lovely version, magical and different to this beauty. very old song.

[@glowingeyes5567]

You are absolutely right, sir! I am streaming his renditions of the Irish folk songs and I am totally in love with his Mother Garthan's Lullaby. I'm not even Irish but wow!

[@Teddyb1939]

@@glowingeyes5567 one of the greats in music and of any genre, so pleased that you really appreciate the great Luke Kelly. I’m not Irish either but have time for Ireland and the music. If you haven’t already ,have a look and listen to Planxty, magical group.

[@Teddyb1939]

@@glowingeyes5567 pleased you appreciate the magic of Luke Kelly, have a listen to Planxty lovely music four greats together. I’m a Londoner by the way but music is universal

[@glowingeyes5567]

@@Teddyb1939 will definitely look them up, kind sir. Thank you! Music is indeed universal

[@YorkyOne]

​@@Teddyb1939 The Unquiet Grave is English from about 1800.

[@i7887]

Ween did the best version without a doubt

[@drewdicesore]

9 years later, yes they did

[@romanandrew32]

2 years later still accurate

[@satansbraut2818]

Dies Lied ist - wie gesagt - nicht nur wundervoll, ich überlege mir jetzt, ob dies nicht ein tolles Lied für meine Beerdigung wäre... Hab schon einige Lieder dafür auserwählt, Hauptsache traurig etc....

[@JimSkinner-e5z]

Not fussed about this "Star of the County Down" version.

[@ushermore]

A nice version of this old song. Gryphone did a wonderful version as well. Faith and the Muse do a smashing version as well. The photo works well.

[@SerafinDrake]

I sang the mezzo soprano part to this folk song in a chorus, a long time ago, as an undergraduate senior, and the song has haunted me since (forgive the play on words, but I couldn't think of a better analogy). Since then I've heard a number of different renditions. This one by Claymore is one of the best. Gryphon has a good interpretation of it, as well; as do Helium Vola and Faith and the Muse, although their interpretations are idiosyncratic and may not appeal to purists. Classical music lovers will want to look for Ralph Vaughn Williams' arrangement. And for the record, I am NOT here because of Penny Dreadful, although I have nothing against the show, not actually having seen it yet. ;)

[@Teddyb1939]

Me neither, thanks for the interesting info. Must have been lovely singing the part in a chorus.

[@Teddyb1939]

Thanks for this beauty, new to me love it, will look up Claymore.

[@JohnParnellK7HV]

@johnsharp71 I listened to the Gryphon ver here on youtube and would say that I prefer it since it has more of a Renaissance feel. I couldn't tell from your comment which one you considered vulgar, but I liked both. The one (small )gripe I had with the Gryphon ver was it was a bit over produced, a common problem with much 70s' folk. I considered neither "vulgar" - although in one sense, one could say that ALL traditional music is vulgar in that it was originally performed in the "vulgate" : )

[@arthurdent6828]

Tastes good on the bun....

[@keithode1737]

It sure does Deaner.

[@bacchante1]

Faith and the Muse brought me here; after almost 20 years of knowing only one version, I stumbled across a different one -- and realized for the first time, that this WASN'T written to be a fast, powerfully drummed dance song.

[@romanandrew32]

Try "Cold blows the wind" by weeny

[@umtauderzo]

I love so much this version 😍

[@MrBREIZH29]

Extra this version, from Brittany, the small, BREIZH kénavo ! salut !

[@ladycham9775]

For all of you "Penny Dreadful" fans... The show has bastardized this song. I refuse to let it take it hostage. As someone who has lost a true love in a senseless death, I take offense at the shallowness so many of you display. Unless you have lived it, don't mock it.

[@ladycham9775]

Jacob Norris The only thing upsetting is the fact the script writer used the song as a punch line for the murderess, bathing in her victim's blood, to sing. The song is meant for those who have lost loved ones due to a tragic circumstance, not for someone to use it to mock the victim that she killed herself. Why doesn't anyone understand that point? It's obvious. Would you like someone who killed your loved one go around singing such a song to gloat about their actions in the loved one's death? Same premise...

[@danielkorladis7869]

She's not the only one who sings it. Its first appearance in the series is in season 1, being sung/hummed sadly by Eva Green's character. Loss and regret are kinda the central aspects of her character.

[@brassspittoonband]

i guess this counts

[@ДаниилП-ь4л]

печальная песня

Is Edgar Allan Poe on the image?

[@GlendenningCram]

I don't think so

[@Quasihamster]

Does anyone know where to buy this? Can't find it on amazon -.-

[@romanandrew32]

If you enjoy this check out "Cold blows the wind" by Ween.

[@garymiddleton246]

Just beautiful what else do i need to say i know it's a bit late posting this but i just had to doff my cap to you, for a tragic song rendered with such feeling.nice one and thank you for your music.

[@Trootootoo]

красивая мелодия, под определенное настроение сложно найти лучше .. =)

[@ДаниилП-ь4л]

приятно видеть русскоязычные комментарии)

[@Landberk325]

may it something that's pure English be untouchable and out of Russian (or anything else)

[@ayard2120]

I wish I knew more artists and songs like this

[@pphtm]

The Luke Kelly and Ween versions are very good. I think Ween does it best though.

[@ayard2120]

@@pphtmtheirs is ok, I just like the way they combine music and words in this version

[@coldunquietgrave]

@@ayard2120I think Luke Kelly’s version is also really great. A lot of emotion to i

[@johnsharp71]

@charangito Gryphon used this melody (Dives and Lazarus) on their first album Gryphon (Transatlantic, 1973) which is probably the best known contemporary version of The Unquiet Grave. Their version is quite beautiful - I'm afraid to say that this, to my ears, is rather uninspired and vulgar.

[@stephenrainda5838]

I like it!

[@trashrat8365]

sax AND bagpipes???? this goes raw

[@satansbraut2818]

Oh ja, dies Lied ist wie für mich gemacht. WUNDERSCHÖN!!!

[@monicad.2269]

I love the morrigan's version best, but this one and gryphon's are great too

[@paulaaryanne]

Alguém já achou no Spotify?

[@billcarrow9373]

My favorite version

[@Zombiezero4]

Mine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LaZYGan5aEd9E

[@billcarrow9373]

this is the best version...

[@romanandrew32]

Try "Cold blows the wind by Ween

[@edeledeledel5490]

It's dreadful. Saxophones? Really.

[@andrewharvey6400]

Listen to Luke Kellys version.

[@tammysyl]

@genesisex1 for sure!

[@gabar81]

nem rossz

[@roselunae]

❤

[@growhlnation8595]

You're right ❤️

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

💜💜💜

[@markodjondras3145]

vrh

[@texelmeeuw]

Is there a album with this version?

[@GlendenningCram]

See www.claymore-online.de/shop/pi3/pd15.htm

[@texelmeeuw]

Glendenning Cram Thanks!

[@brunapiacentini6377]

Gorgeous. Specially the sax

[@AlexanderRM1000]

I just learned about this song because a friend of mine mentioned “milk from a fair maid’s breast that a young man never had known” was a paradox, but is now relatively easy to obtain- "A hefty dose of prolactin and a virgin will be lactating in short order. Technology marches on!"

[@385797]

This cover is nice but I prefer Kate Rusby version

[@manprogrock]

try Gryphon version. Even better

[@385797]

Sounds Cool :) Thanks

[@manprogrock]

Alex San tks for having taken yr time to listen to it. will try yr sugestion as well n will check kate kusby's as well. cheers

[@manprogrock]

Alex San have just listened to kate's version. to be honest didn't like it very much. the words are still the same, the rhythm is resenblable but didn't give the chills at all. sorry. respect your opinion but do not partake of it. cheers again

[@385797]

Well, it's normal :) some pleople feel closer to a singer and other people feel closer to another. If everybody love only one singer, it would be quite boring. Thanks for respecting my option :)

[@krypticeye2126]

Ween does it better. Cant understand most of the mush mouth, unintelligible singing this and The Morrigan versions are. One of my favs (until I bothered to listen to these versions), apparently Ween understands it better, definitely performs it better. Back to them I go.

[@keithode1737]

Ween nailed this song and as best as I can tell, their lyrics are closer to the original poem/folk song.

[@hadnick1]

Ween is how I got here too. Their version is way better...

[@awol2602]

haven't heard Ween yet, but I like this - I like Lau as well

[@zednikzdenik]

Dustin Brown Well, as Sherlock says: "Stop inflicting your opinions on the world" :-D

[@astromancer]

Ween obviously totally nailed it, but this is the best interpretation of the male version that I have found so far.

[@GODessCALLiSTA]

Wonderful...