Huron Carol on the Native American Flute

[@catmandoo956]

She sings, too! So talented.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks!

[@davestelling]

Lately I've been rather fixated on the Huron Carol as performed by Anna Lapwood's Pembroke Choir, Cambridge. They are wonderful, and so was this! Thank you for this, so glad to be here!

[@deedeetibbits]

It truly is a hauntingly beautiful instrument!

[@fancypants6697]

From a retired music teacher myself, your videos are precious. This one inspires me to dust off my own Native American flute and enjoy that haunting melody much more. Thank you and God bless you!

[@erinhughes3486]

Ditto!

[@ciccibenicci]

I would want to hear it as a background music in a movie 😍 I kinda imagine a scene on a mountain with wind blowing leaves into the sky.. so soothing ❤️

[@lim.6535]

I’m Navajo and I love that flute.

[@VintageToysASMR]

I am officially captivated by your channel. You are so multi-talented with so many interesting instruments. Such a beautiful treat.. thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@haroldishoy2113]

Thank you for sharing the flute, you sing beautifully. Thank you.

[@billiejomcmillan7632]

Lovely, talented lady!

[@jenniferpoitras9473]

You have have a lovely voice on top of being able to play so many instruments. Amazing. ❤

[@catbird7007]

So lovely! These flutes remind me of the beautiful yet haunting sound of the loon, which I've heard many times in my youth while staying in Minnesota. I've always admired the Native American culture. Both my paternal grandparents were born in the Montreal area, then moved down into Vermont. Their family trees go through many French Canadian (and very Catholic!) generations and, eventually, all the way back to France. I often imagine some of my French Canadian relatives from the 1600's and 1700's might have been among the first white fur traders or missionaries.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks, it's a unique sound, isn't it? Thanks for listening 🎄

[@juliej5917]

Lovely, and keeping history alive! 🎉

[@deedeetibbits]

Yup! That’s what I want!

[@ГалинаМартынова-ч1е]

СПАСИБО ВАМ, ДОРОГАЯ , ЗА ВАШ ТАЛАНТ И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ!!! СПАСИБО ЗА РАДОСТЬ СЕРДЦА!!!

[@deedeetibbits]

You are SO welcome 😊

[@danhouy4626]

That was a truly special carol. I consider it a wonderfull gift. Thank You.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I first heard this amazing carol on the album "The Little Drummer Boy," by the Harry Simeone Chorale. Though that album is available here on KZbin, this song is not included. A search of "Huron Carol" will yield several fine renditions. A comment under that offered by Petrus Josephus offers fascinating background on this forgotten carol. Loreena McKennitt's version is simply breathtaking. This simple but moving song lodged within my Cherokee heart many years ago and it remains there to this day! I was singing it for my husband only recently! I did not, however, know its tragic history until now, that Saint Jean of Brebouf, a Jesuit priest, revised an earlier French carol in an attempt to woo the Indian people to faith in the Christ Child. Sadly, his life was cruelly cut short by the Iroquois people who later martyred him. Let us remember the sacrifice of this dear brother as we sing or play this carol. Thank you, Miss Dee Dee, for your careful research into these instruments and the lovely songs you play and sing! Thank you, also for your sweet rendition of this often forgotten carol! It is very moving and comforting to my spirit, reminding me that the Babe in the Manger came to save the Red People, as well.

[@jananderson9546]

The Huron Carol is well known in Canada and plays on the radio every Christmas. It's been recorded by several Canadian artists, Loreena McKennit and Tom Jackson are most notable. I love Tom Jackson's version the best. Just do a YT search for Huron Carol Tom Jackson. Merry Christmas.

[@mnossy11]

Amen!

[@ddselvig]

Such a haunting but soothing sound. Your assortment of instruments really fascinates me. Nice rendition, DeeDee!

[@mamacarrol5799]

Lady God bless you, you make my spirit feel, I've been nomb so long thank you

[@Bill-y8s]

Wonderful! I play this on the mountain dulcimer. I am amazed at the number of variations in melody put forth by different instruments and voices. They are all good! Thanks.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

I love my mountain dulcimer!

[@classy9156]

Gives me ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ vibes… I literally thought she was about to play the Narnia lullaby!! 😂

[@DonTornado]

Nice job! I think that the Huron Carol (Jesous Ahatonhia) isn’t very well known, but I really like it. Merry Christmas!

[@johnduffy6546]

What a soothing tone. I love all the different instruments you play. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@rachelwickart275]

Loreena McKennitt has a gorgeous version of "Jesous Ahatonhia" on her "Under A Winter's Moon" album.

[@Saer-s9u]

Canadian indigenous actor Tom or Alan Jackson is betttervyet imo ❤

[@rachelwickart275]

@@Saer-s9u Oh, my word -- what another amazing talent! Thank you for sharing the name so I could research him!

[@Silkytoaster]

I saw Loreena in concert in Toronto 2 weeks ago and the Huron Carol was performed by a First Nation gentleman - I forget his name but it was beautiful.

[@rachelwickart275]

@@Silkytoaster Oh, how lucky you are to have heard her in person! And what a lovely way to celebrate the season. :)

[@SpookzL]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 KEEP IT UP POOKIE!!!!

[@Fiddleydonk]

she gooin crtazy

[@musicalmilieu]

Hauntingly beautiful! SO nice!

[@laradevaal8045]

The sound of the flute is mesmerising

[@alicegates9838]

Outstanding performance!❤

[@pieriskalligeros5403]

"I am the one who walks alone..." 🎵🎸😂

[@jillv4006]

I love your videos and this instrument so far is my favorite…beautiful and almost haunting. Would you please consider playing “The Holly and the Ivy” on whatever instrument you think best suits it. Thank you.

[@Gartenlust]

I know a lot of Christmas songs, both from my country (Germany) and from other countries, but I've never heard this song before! Thank you very much! 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

I love the haunting melody 🎶

[@wg8517]

Beautiful. Beautiful tune and beautiful flute

[@deedeetibbits]

It DOES have a great tone 🎶

[@littlebrookreader949]

Soothing! I have never heard this hymn before or known of its history that far back! Beautifully played and sung! I am so glad that your videos came up on my menu! ❤️

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for listening!

[@irishpiperchris]

Beautiful, I wasn't aware of this carol you played it and sang it well thanks for sharing. 😊

[@hippiechick73]

The timbre reminds me so much of my alto recorder. Perhaps it is just that range.

[@gjensen500]

Hey that was great. Love that carol. I am going to buy an Indian flute and learn that song. I play guitar and wrote a song. I wanted my wife to play recorder on it but she refused. So now I just whistle the solo part. Thanks for Sharing. Merry Christmas!

[@joyceshields9156]

Hauntingly beautiful! I’ve recently discovered you and have already shared with friends! Are you familiar with the song, “Go My Son”? It was in a NC schools music book in the ‘70s or ‘80s. It was beautiful and there were motions to it. We have lost the copy of the song, motions and sound track.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks! I’m not familiar with that song.

[@beverlybenson9981]

Love the sound. Years ago, my friends and I visited Santa Fe. The street musicians were playing their flutes. Haunting sound, but comforting at the same time. ❤

[@marybarratt2649]

Wonderful. Thank you. I am binge watching your videos.

[@marshaflorom730]

How gifted you are!! Fabulous!! Happy hollidays!!

[@deedeetibbits]

I appreciate you saying that! 😊

[@ilikemusak]

I have a very similar flute, but mine has a second side that is a drone. I think I've played this type before, and i wouldn't be surprised if we purchased the from the same people

[@l.mcgowan4951]

I hope you a plan for the future of what you are going to do with your amazing collection of instruments, and recordings of all the demonstrations through which you allow the world to know about them. A museum/musical education centre bearing your name would be an ideal tribute. Keep enjoying yourself through teaching and spreading knowledge. Regards L.McG.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Lovely music! I just bookmarked your website and will enjoy listening to your other recordings. Merry Christmas. Jenny

[@deedeetibbits]

Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@barbaraseales9861]

How I would love to come to your home and just look at these beautiful beautiful instruments. How wonderful I have loved learning about these thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤

[@the1_grammy503]

Amazing all the instruments you can play. I’ve listened to most of your videos here and I’m just taken back by what talent you have!

[@pennyclark5153]

Hi This is great! I sing this song in a choir in the uk. Also, I play a Dood which is like a recorder with a reed.

[@deedeetibbits]

A dood?? Oh oh! Now I want one☺️

[@Gartenlust]

Cool!!! 😎 I am a recorder player and had to search for it on the internet - now I really must have it and try it out! 😂 Thanks for your inspiration. 😀 I once had the opportunity to play a krummhorn, a Renaissance instrument that has a double reed like the oboe. 😊

[@loualleluia6353]

Thank for this lovely song. It makes me wonder if it was written before Europeans came to their land.

[@leonardomattarmonteiro2824]

SOUL nurturing,transcendent ❤💚

[@nunu1869]

Love it!

[@thehermitslight11.11]

😊 i never heard of none if these instraments DDT but i am liking youre vibes lol 😊

[@Milan74]

wish you would teach me that... greetings from Belgium.

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Beautiful! Thank you DeeDee🙏

[@mbmccamey2]

So beautiful

[@ChuckMil]

I am getting the urge to pull out my autoharp and tune it up.

[@robinparker6492]

Thank you wonderful

[@reesecup3ify]

To be able to play so many instruments...what a gift! You must be a musical genius

[@CNder77]

Amen. So beautiful and Merry Christmas to you

[@IMN564]

❤❤❤

[@cheryl8286]

Hello, Your music and talent is Wonderful and Amazing, Much Thankyous for Sharing! Didn't you do a video last year, I'm not sure, of I Wonder as I Wander.. On the Hammered Dulcimer? If not, Would You Please, I Love the song ❤

[@deedeetibbits]

I Wonder As I Wander will be available late next week!!!

[@cheryl8286]

​@@deedeetibbitsThankYou Very much😊

[@debbiem2146]

Exquisite, thank you!

[@mantistoboggan2676]

Very beautiful.

[@johnsanner8388]

Very nice DeeDee.

[@marjonvanamerongen6052]

Thank you very much for learning me about instruments I didn't know much about. I really enjoy it.

[@debbiebuckner5796]

Beautiful!

[@jby6277]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@nathanhol42001]

Are you in your house when you record most of your videos? I love the way it’s furnished/decorated, the old-fashioned wallpaper and wood paneling give the impression that it’s a house with some rich history. And if the walls could talk I’m sure they’d speak lovingly of lots of unique and wonderful music-making

[@rainy5053]

So very enchanting ❤

[@1wolfpup]

Beautiful! Merry Christmas! 🎄🕯️

[@mirkakuczun2294]

❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

Beautiful.

[@rahneclark1902]

Beautiful thank you.

[@annaolivarez2578]

Beautiful!!! Thank you! : )

[@kenwebster5053]

Thank you! I thought of Loreena Mckennitt straight away, are you also a fan? I noticed your zampona in the background. I also make & play Quena & Zampona in Australia, but I am very much a dabbler at this.

[@deedeetibbits]

I LOVE Loreenas music!

[@cri1683]

❤

[@AndyMcDrew]

I didn't know you existed. This is cool stuff

[@garlicgaming69]

I play this in bell chior

[@bluejedi723]

I hope you show off other songs on the same instruments like yankee doodle dandee songs, valentines day, st patty day stuff as well.

[@catherinehazur7336]

DeeDee is to esoteric instruments what Roy Clark was to strings

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you!

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Lovely. These words are the European settler version which give a false notion of the native peoples. There is/are other versions in the First Nations languages and the meaning is quite different. Something to think about in these days of reconciliation. The melody is always beautiful and sounds beautiful on many instruments and voices.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for your input!

[@annrae1597]

Some of the notes in your music are wrong..I live in Huron county in Ontario Canada and we learned that song when we were kids ,years ago...try The Huron Carol- Eleanor Daly- The choirs of Pembroke College/Anne Lapwood, for the right tune.

[@deedeetibbits]

I’ll check that out…..Ive only heard, and have seen it written the way I played it.