Here's a Health to the Company | Colm R. McGuinness

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[@michaelsutherland5848]

Colm's vocal range is matched only by his sweater range.

[@eliskadobesova7772]

Top comment 😁👍

[@klkl1722]

I thought I was the only one who enjoyed his sweaters))

[@emilyvidimos2588]

And the range of his instrumental talent.

[@indycorsair34]

I know I’m low-key super jealous of his awesome sweaters!

[@chumegathegoat7750]

lol, best comment

[@ddidomenico2156]

Surprised no ones called a vote for Colm fans to call themselves, 'The Colmpany'. They're a crew I'd serve with anyday🍻⚓💪 Incredible job as always my man.

[@grimwriter9763]

'The Colmpany'--that's brilliant. I had heard 'Colmmaniacs' and 'Colmmunity', but 'The Colmpany' is definitely superior, lol.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

@@grimwriter9763 This wins! Congratulations!

[@Scarecr0wn]

I´ll glady be your Colmpanion!

[@tripwire76]

at least we are no Colmunists :-D

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

@@ColmRMcGuinness you should release a video that’s just a pronunciation guide for your name, because it’s probably not what 90% of your fans think haha

[@vileharpsichord]

Colm is a real life D&D bard and you can't convince me otherwise

[@mademgrey]

And not a groan worthy bard, but a respectable bard! Like Thom from Wheel of Time series

[@DrelvanianGuardOffic]

Imagine if he used vicious mockery.. his voice can get so deep he could straight up use the thu'um.

[@astron33r67]

He certainly gives me much inspiration!

[@mordvargr1523]

Good thing he is ain't the kind that fucking a dragon or too, a legend of bard is he is, Anyway have good day

[@lajosszabo4975]

And he has 21 on charisma.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks again for listening everyone! Will be putting up a full album stream at some stage next week after the release! I just wanted to say how much I appreciate how kind and good mannered everyone in the chat for the premiere was. As most of you know, I don't (yet) have any mods and despite me being VERY late to the premiere, the chat was as mannerly, well behaved and welcoming to new viewers as ever, in my absence (special shoutout to the real MVP Cerridwen Rowan!). I'm incredibly proud of that to say the least. Secondly, I'd like to thank you all for your continued support during the lead up to finishing this second shanty album. You've given me an entire second career this year. One that I never thought I would ever have and words cannot describe how grateful I am. Hope you all have a great weekend, yis' beautiful individuals! As always, leave you suggestions below! I'm going to be doing a LOT of collabs that I'm bursting at the seams to keep secret for the moment. Probably will be doing some more Film/TV/Game covers for the next wee bit, but more shanties/sea songs are always along the way. Stay very handsome. - Colm

[@exogenex]

Great song Colm! ❤ Can't wait for the album

[@jonathandrake2104]

Song suggestion: Evermore from Beauty and the Beast.

[@gracebrothers8672]

You are the best!!!!!

[@gracebrothers8672]

You need to do merchandise that says, stay very handsome lol

[@cleanixx5343]

Cerridwen definitely really keeps the chat all tidy and nice. I joined last week for the premiere and immediately started having such a good time. I love your work, your community your sweaters and just everything about this channel! I was exstatic to be able to join the premiere today as well… I hope to make it my weekly routine because it’s just such a damn refreshment! Thanks for all you do and thanks to all who support you in any way :) Cheers!

[@chironv6810]

Lyrics: Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine Come lift up your voices, all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Here's a health to the dear lass that I love so well For her style and her beauty sure none can excel There's a smile on her countenance as she sits on my knee There is no man in this wide world as happy as me Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Our ship lies at anchor, she is ready to dock I wish her safe landing without any shock And if ever I should meet you by land or by sea I will always remember your kindness to me Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again.

[@tickticktickBOOOOM]

Thanks.

[@Harbinger_Raven]

Time to sing along to this song with my dnd party lol

[@gavinchambers6892]

*colmpany

[@supercool5454]

​@@gavinchambers6892Who are you correcting? If you are correcting someone you're spelling company wrong.

[@Jay-jk7jv]

Thanks

[@triquetka]

My 9-month-old daughter absolutely loves you. Anytime she hears your voice she instantly calms down - and we parents are eternally grateful. :D

[@Ganpignanus]

put out a baby calming album colm. you will sell alot.

[@yorkleroy5605]

@@Ganpignanus my parents had over ten of those because me and all my siblings had different singers that would calm us down lol!

[@zachgeorge98]

the lass has fine taste

[@agpleez]

My now 4 year old was the same. He listens to other music now too, but whenever he was upset (all the way up to age 3), I'd put Colm on for him, and he'd calm right down and start smiling/laughing/dancing when he learned to stand and rock =)

[@Tommy1977777]

This man is living testament to great Irish singers. God I adore Ireland and her people.

[@R3ynardG]

before i found colm, i thought ireland could get no better. a beautiful land full of beautiful ginger-haired girls, and this amazing man

[@Tommy1977777]

@@R3ynardG I hope Ireland never changes her peoples looks! Perfection is difficult but somehow the Irish have attained it!

[@Ashmurtagh100]

Well as an Irish person I presume you've never been to Ireland

[@Tommy1977777]

@@Ashmurtagh100 stopped by Shannon once. Elderly couple bought me a Guinness!

[@Ashmurtagh100]

@@Tommy1977777 well it's a nice river but not all of Ireland is so nice

[@smaldenjoveson]

Like a perfect combination of the Assassin's Creed version and the Longest Johns version along with a touch of Colmness.

[@impracticalnuke]

I like how Colm manage to show more emotions singing than professional actors.

[@pearlofthesea405]

Yea he is "professional". He told on tik tok in one tutorial he is from Alaska and I believed long time. But he is from Ireland😅 "Im actually from Alaska"😂 that was good joke

[@Bastion0211]

This is my favourite all of the shanties i have heard and cant wait to hear this rendition

[@gracebrothers8672]

Same!!!!!!

[@aaronburdon221]

Well it's more of a tavern song than a shanty, but I love it as well

[@FioEl54]

@@aaronburdon221 Too me its just the end of Renaissance Fair song

[@klgw99]

I used this song for a D&D campaign right before the players headed to the fight with the final boss. Probably one of the best moments of the campaign.

[@meghancowens8995]

“Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine”… How heartfelt for the the times we are facing now… May we lift up together in light in love. Thank you Colm for bringing beauty to our ears and a way for us to sing together…for there is beautiful power in that vibration!

[@axdilez3486]

I must agree with you on this one. Brings me nostalgia to the point of almost tearing up listening to this music. Would come home after a long and hard day at school and listen to this song in the background of a tavern in Assassin’s Creed Black flag

[@doctorarb]

This brings back memories of working at the ren fair, singing this with the rest of the cast with a bard who is long dead now. It was good times.

[@Elena-lu7tl]

I always go into watching these videos thinking, "Oh, this will be amazing." Then it winds up being the most incredible thing I've ever heard pretty much every time, and I feel at a loss for words. I loved it.

[@vindolphin]

This is so good, I get chills when the guitar drops at 2:20, its incredible

[@ronaldmcdonald6257]

That's an Irish Bouzouki not a Guitar

[@nicminer3741]

I'm a newer viewer, but every time I listen to one of your songs, I end up having it stuck in my head for like a month. First, it was Take Us Home, recently it was On The Railroad, and now (after having finally moved on from having The Longest John's version of this song out of the loop track in my head) I'm back to Here's a Health to the Company. And all I've got to say for it is thank you for the great music!

[@leahg3926]

Me too... Then I have to memorize the words so I'm not repeating the same phrase. 😂💕

[@adithyaiyer6102]

Take us home is my absolute favorite

[@vegy08b06]

I love this one so damn much. It's so blindingly sinister, even though the lyrics are basically positive spirited - and, more to the point, sung that way! He means it, does the singer. There's just something in the tone, in the register, that indicates A Lot of subtext. I also like the register changes in the lead voice. I didn't think I would, but the more I listen to it, the more it grows on me. It displays a bit more of your range.

[@comradewindowsill4253]

There's a bit of Irish history in that subtext, is all. This song, and others like The Parting Glass, were sung by those who parted in Ireland to become the great Irish Diaspora.

[@viceroy2466]

@@comradewindowsill4253 our family head was (we suspect) part of the Diaspora. He was recorded to have married in the 1880s in America. He mayve been the son of an immigrant also though because of the dates.

[@IggyTthunders]

I think the word you meant was "ominous"

[@mistermonstr699]

I sing this song every final night at ren fairs. I meet with my friends, we grab a flag on and tears come a rollin.. well sung bard!

[@phoenixtalon100]

I've been listening to this for ages but that black background with your lighter, warm lighting really creates a brilliant, striking contrast

[@ThreeofWandsTTRPG]

This song has such sentimental value to me, and you've done a gorgeous cover. Thank you!

[@Murasai82]

Everyone is happy with your second career! We love the passion and artistry of your work. Keep it up! God Bless!!!

[@insidiouslyfanatic714]

I am in love with your voice...I can literally hear it in loop

[@chelseaporter3705]

I am so excited! I look always look forward to hearing these! I have these playing in the background at work all the time! Colm is wicked talented!

[@iolanthem4530]

Same here haha!

[@Shawnakin68]

Sipping a wee dram and found this...absolutely perfect, moving, extraordinary - slainte!

[@Kazue2980]

It remind me so much good memories from Assassin's Creed Black flag, thank you Colm.

[@dorisdmwdaddelt9528]

Absolutely love the song since I heard it in 2016 first time one night on kiel week at the british pub area. Perfectly describes the uniqueness of pub friendships that might only last an evening but will forever be a memory one might be fond of for years. It came naturally to memorize because of the wonderful togetherness that is expressed in song and lyric. As a german lady 'tis not easy to pronounce it right. Yet the most precious and humbling moment with that tune was after I dared singing it on a trad session in Feakle im 2017 and the whole pub joined in the refrains. That just gave me goosebumps every turn. One of the elders came over later and telling me it was quite surprising to hear a german youngster (just turned 39 that year 😂) singing like an old irish sailor. It was a magical night with loads of great tunes, Guinness and dance Thank you, Cara, for reminding me of those and many more beautiful memories of a precious solo trip to the most beloved piece of earth... the emerald isle ☘❤🇨🇮 when this pandemic is over it would be great to come "home" to the irish music at it's best...in the motherland of ballads, jigs and reels. Slainté

[@grimwriter9763]

Brilliant as always, Colm! I keep missing the premieres, but I assure you I'm listening with a vengeance as soon as I can, ha. This one sounds glorious with the fiddle. 10/10, and looking forward to the new album!! God bless! Edit: oh my goodness, I finished typing this just as the last line played and that key change at the end there 'bout sent me over the edge. Good GRAVY that was glorious.

[@amandaleeborchert3745]

Encore! Encore! An absolute honor to listen to you! Thank you friend!⚘⚘⚘

[@carolynpierce4667]

Why is it that the bass is so prominent in "let us drink and be merry"? I don't know, but I LOVE it!

[@eugenedeckard8714]

It sounds like there's a bass comes in and out. Sounds like a synthesizer set to cello.

[@DaiElsan]

I remember another much loved Irish man, singer, who had a passion for jumpers. Val Doonican.

[@melissawalther8800]

I LOVE this song, but almost never hear it. Thank you for doing it justice! This is definitely going on repeat. If you do Queen of Argyle and The Soldier and the Sailor, I can die happy.

[@tinavalenzuela3773]

Wow! Another one to add to the playlist thank you!!!🍻💜

[@arch357]

Now this is what I would call a sea shanty!!! great job, mate!

[@Ganpignanus]

I just came back from a walk at the beach across the road from my house. so a welcome and timely song. :)

[@jasonmorley9217]

Of all the versions I’ve listened to, this is my favourite; No other catches the melancholy inherent in the melody as well as Colm.

[@mykul8151]

Amazed again. The number of instruments you are proficient and the number of jumpers are not matched by anyone of the planet.

[@kadebreshears9181]

Perfect in every way… There’s no one other words to do this justice.

[@Morncreek]

My mother had audio cassettes of folk songs spanning a number of decades. I loved them and miss listening to them. Your music would not be out of place among them. I love it and thank you for sharing it!

[@RomBombadil]

Hey there, Colm! Another great video, I really loved the harmony/vocal layering work you did for this song. The tempo seemed a bit faster than other versions of the song I'm familiar with, but it served it well! 10/10 and, as always, I am forever envious of those comfy sweaters. Cheers!

[@skybird2000]

Your soulmate is here, my friend. Absolutely agree with you. This shanty is one of my favourite too. I heard a number of versions of it. However, I should say that I find his cover very compelling!!

[@Rebecca-mj6df]

You are an amazing singer Colm this song touches deep for me kind sir for I'm far from a country I wish to one day call home where the fields are green and far as the eye can see and the sound of the ocean gently lapping against the shores * stands in the forest her hazel eyes looks towards the clear blue sky as her brunette hair dances in the breeze *

[@theladthomas7986]

Colm, Thank you for making the music you do, It makes me happy every time I hear you play a song! Keep making this music and keep making people remember the true meaning of music

[@ZoraXire]

Four people have never been invited to a party before and therefore have no one to drink with.....

[@xinzhou1903]

Omg intoxicating. Blasting my ears out

[@nicholaselliott339]

Short and sweet, and I loved the timbre you put into your voice. Thanks Colm!

[@heroicaknight4735]

I'm more partial to The Longest John's version of this tune (I think it's the only one between them and Colm, honestly) since it fits a bit more with the melancholy I felt moving away from my childhood home and all my friends and family. However, Colm gives off an air of mission. The people singing this version of the song aren't moving away; they're going to accomplish something. Be it a war or a conquest or a rescue or just a shipment job, they plan on coming back, and the power of their community is what will get them (mostly) through. In shorter words: though it's not my favorite, I must say you did a fantastic job and my hat is off to you!

[@anti_held4985]

I listen every Song with headphones...goosebumps..everytime. love it

[@BigTwigs1981]

This song would have fit in when my close friends an I shared a final drink before we all moved to different parts of the country. Love it.

[@stephanbester774]

Now that I hear this song at the end if the year everyone will have one last meeting because everyone going over sea to work so this actually made me cry because this is something I sing on that day and hope they join in. Because anything can happen over sea and this last part made me cry because its so true for we or might never all meet here in our home country again this is beautiful thank you thank you for the beautiful song and for the tears my man love it

[@deusvult5737]

Ive had this on repeat all day. Dear god this is a blessing of a song hahaha

[@EMHopeW]

This is the closing song at the Medieval Faire nearby every night! This gives me wonderful feels.

[@EpicNexusStudios]

Oh this is amazing! Heard this song earlier in the year at ren faire and fell enchanted by it!

[@DFletch07]

Think I have repeated this at a minimum of 100 times this weekend. Makes me want to be at a bar or English pub to hear this live and just go non-stop for the evening.

[@stephanietodd4105]

What a happy/catchy song :) I absolutely love it, "let us drink and be merry!"

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks friendo! Hope all is well on your end! 🙏

[@stephanietodd4105]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Thanks friendo! Same to you :D

[@apotato6292]

One of my favourites! It's amazing, thank you for making this

[@StarboyXL9]

A beautiful song written by beautiful people living in one of the most beautiful lands on earth. God bless you brother.

[@swirlingatmaxcapacity]

Sounds like Firefly, amazing!

[@caedenreeves201]

This song has my favorite chorus of any of the songs produced by Colm so far, both slightly melancholy and yet still looking forward towards the future.

[@sunshine_1109]

Ohhhhhh, damn, I love it! 🤩 Thank you so much Colm!

[@haroungreen4482]

Colm's eyebrows have six-packs.

[@checkm8snake]

Absolutely beautiful! This is my absolute favorite tavern song of all time and you just made it a million times better. Great work as always Colm!

[@lucasivey2362]

I just found this song a couple weeks ago!! I love your rendition!!!

[@splawrence3937]

one of my favorite lads, covering one of my favorite songs, in what is now one of my favorite covers! Beautiful as always, you have yet to disappoint. might i suggest "The Kingfisher" by Schooner Fare? i think you'd do a marvelous rendition.

[@MortSalazar]

The Handsome Colmpany - Here's to your health and all of your lasses. Beautifully done Colm.

[@laetitia6149]

I just discovered you. From the Skyrim song to the daughter of the Sea by hoist the colours... I can't choose which one I love most. Keep up the great work 💪🏾

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Loved that last chorus switch! Well done as ever. 🎶

[@diego_5019]

One of my favourite songs in ACIV Black Flag as well. You made sound even better

[@jaylittle9519]

Wozers man your voice sounds like the crew of the jackdaw in ac Black flag damn fine work keep it up

[@adamxei9073]

That closer! WWWOOOOOO!

[@Asaelus]

This literally gave me chills! So so good!

[@daniellemorgan4684]

I just love your use of harmonies and instrumentation. ❤❤❤

[@lafeaschronicle3218]

I love this! Now I want to hear him sing Spanish Ladies

[@RivetHead999]

Keep coming back to this video. Aside from being an amazing song and outstanding rendition, the visual aesthetics add to it as well, reminding me of the sheer talent Colm has. Incredible vocal range and multi-Instrumentalist. Also, should release tabs for that guitar. Please?

[@bjohanns2002]

Beautiful Colm. You see me smile. The flute (piccolo?) really does it for me and its a nice bridge for your high part. Happy, that you are happy. Cheers from FRG Bernd

[@ashleymccready978]

The harmonies, the instruments, the guitar, the vocals.... it's all amazing 😃

[@casualbowloframen77]

:O This is my favorite shanty, bar none! I’m so pumped to hear your lovely, lovely voice give this song the justice it deserves

[@BrandonKoruna]

I swear I have listened to this song at least 200 times

[@amjadrifaii3014]

PLEASE PLEASE I HAVE A REQUEST : On the banks of the lee

[@jarvawolf4369]

a ginger got good love your work mate hope to hear more for many more years

[@thelatelatestreamwithsmile8698]

Goddamn my man, I have a pretty high upper range personally but if I had the lows that you have I'd long since have drown in lovers nethers. All jokes aside, I'm damned jealous of the bass notes you can hit. I may well tweedle like a bird when I so desire but I'll never play in those lower ranges and damned if I'm not man enough to admit it.

[@hunterniehaus146]

This one was really good, and I got to the point in the book The ballad of songbirds and snakes where Lucy sings hanging tree and I heard your rendition in my head while reading it!

[@davidsteen1496]

All that talent and vast sweater collection ....but does this great man own a t shirt 😁

[@camerondiflo3828]

This is a great song good job i love hearing you it just makes my day better.

[@hurricane3241]

THANK YOU!!!! I LOVE THIS sONG! If i may make a request, good sir, The Curse? Its another sea shanty

[@jorangevers3704]

Colm, I have to finally thank you for all these incredible uploads. This song in particular was one of the songs I really wanted to recommend you to sing, so thanks again! I had a very tough day at work and this one's really put a smile back on my face! This comes from the heart when I say the last couple of months you've been an inspiration for me to start experimenting with singing in different vocal ranges. The lads and I often sing along whilst listening to your songs, with some fresh beers of course! ;) I'm very grateful for everything you do and am glad your channel and (new) career are flourishing. You deserve it, the hard work pays of! Keep up the good work and more importantly, make content what makes you feel happy yourself. We'll stick around for sure! While I'm at it, the second song I really hope you'll try someday is "The Last Leviathan"! :D I think that one really fits your abilities and you'll enhance it to yet another level, as always. Becoming more handsome every upload, Joran

[@JasonCharlesMiller]

Love it!!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Eyyy cheers, brother bear! High praise coming from yourself!

[@MArkus-ii2qv]

I just wanna say Thank You. You good Sir helped me through though times and you are still helping me with your awesome music.

[@aye_oscarjdm2938]

Pov: You’re about to witness a main character to be greeted with Death himself. Wonderful video Colm. You should do some Disney songs, that would be nice like Tangle, Shrek, Lion King etc. That would be awesome :3

[@michaellorah9051]

This is probably my favorite of all the songs you've done. For some reason this one just speaks to me.

[@Nicole-martial.arts.]

You are my favorite Singer!!! Wowwww

[@ZachDavieszixxfire]

One of the best bits of the song was that last line, not sure why but it hits me more than any other version of the song

[@danaj8377]

Hello, just wanted to say thank you for making this song/cover. It's been my constantly-on-one-repeat, get-up-and-get-going song for almost two months now. Thank you.

[@MC-wn7kx]

Beautiful❤🎶

[@trincywalker7497]

Another big blasting hit. Love the playing and singing beautiful flow to the song.

[@serenityyen]

Oh this is one of my favorite songs of all time, Hearing you sing it gives me chills

[@raphyol2916]

This is such a great version of the song. Thanks for this experience.

[@Gatsby3k]

I’ve been waiting for this one to show up. What a song.

[@Cherjer113]

Another album!!! Thank you!

[@aenor-llelo]

back at it again appreciating the trifecta of voice range, sweater range, and instrumental range.

[@brittanyg533]

Probably one of my favorite shanties! I've listened to a lot of versions of the same song, but there's nothing that beats an Irish tone. Bravo, Colm!

[@sophiemurphy7602]

Yessss I love this song!! Excellent job, as per always!! :) :)