Julie Fowlis - Dh’èirich mi moch, b' fheàrr nach do dh’èirich

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[@s.e.wagger3888]

My sister was killed a month ago. I cannot find words to describe the grief. My mate sent me an email 2 weeks ago and today I realised there was an attachment with it. It was a link to Julie Fowlis' "O Sister" You Tube clip. I've just been sitting here mesmerised by this woman's beautiful voice and music in song after song. It is truly music for the spirit and soul. All I can say is thank you so very much.

[@combatcanis]

it has been about a year. how are you?

[@rsinclair689]

Wow, I can't even imagine the difficult ING you are going through, my best wishes and thoughts are with you...

[@hannekebonekamp6399]

Sorry for your loss

[@MorrisonScotch]

Thinking about you hope you are well.

[@archiebrown3719]

Am so sorry for your loss scottish gaelic music is music to soothe the soul and spirit alot of the music is about greif n loss and repeating the sentiment over n over soothes the heart n soul sending love n light in your time of need take comfort shes at rest from this world and she will always be with you in spirit n mind cherish your precious memories of your sister n know she has has her wings now 💔🙏💖 xxx

[@terremoto6663]

My daughter fell asleep so many times to this song. Thank you for existing Julie. Much love from Ukraine.

[@timothyeitner519]

Lost my wife a few months ago, and was a perfect memorial song. Still listen to it when I get to missing her badly.

[@captainboggles1]

it calls to the soul

[@jojo1234a]

May your heart feel her warm close to you and may your soul know you will be together again, but not yet. Blessings to all.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Sorry man. Best wishes.

[@1zero8dragon]

people will always remember you remembering her. Thank you for sharing. I will pray for you both. sorry to hear of your separation...

[@janetkristnasawmy6286]

@@captainboggles1 Nothing calls to the heart and soul like music. Please listen well. Rememer the good times,, all we have is memories. Good luck Timothy and God bless

[@bobbyjohnston7857]

As a Celtic Pagan from Eire.We respect the sadness of passing to Tir Na Nog., but also the beauty of the light, all our paths go to the beautiful passing. Blessings to all. It’s the the biggest step in life but the smallest when you are there

[@scotttizzard8526]

/|\ Let Her Light live through your memory and love may the warmth of her hand never feel cold in your dreams the feathers fall at your feet i hope you wear them as a cloak and sing the songs she loved to hear she may be just out of sight but nearest your heart she’ll always be i don’t know why your gone i really miss you if I call your name will you be with me no regrets no bad memories there is just you and me as we were together

[@OrinMcGullan-ts2ww]

That is Goid brother thank you I to believe it’s still hard but of course the gods have there purpose. Orin

[@michaelhuber1417]

I am a 64 year old rock musician in the U.S. and cry, at times uncontrollably when listening to Julie. Her voice /songs pull at my heart and soul like nothing ever before. A metamorphosis? I am hoping to get tickets to the Isle of Skye festival this Sept. Could it be that I am being called home?......I have no clue but will follow my heart. God bless you all!

[@richgouette]

I grew up on KISS.. was a total 80's hair band freak...then God in His infinite mercy crossed my path with the venerable Irish fusion group IONA.. and then it just branched out from there to where I can honestly say if I were on a deserted island with a jukebox capable of playing one genre of music, without a doubt it would be in the Celtic vein... I still get a "fix" now & then with Yes, Styx, heck even KISS once in a great while...but putting on stuff like Julies music, feels like a cleansing of sorts, and my soul then breathes again..

[@maryjorimmer9398]

Indeed you are being called home.

[@seanmccallum7118]

an drasta

[@najat5779]

GO.

[@northscot9862]

Yes you are being called home, you are most welcome. Slainte. ALBA GU BRATH

[@aricrowland3857]

Might sound stupid, but when I hear her music it touches my heart. I’m a Texan so I don’t know the words, but it’s just so Beautiful.

[@m.j.piazza7853]

Fellow Texan here. Gaelic music is the literal best. I highly recommend Amhran na gCupan.

[@bcrummie]

ON LIFE!!! frfr yes (Agreed) lol

[@jodietreloar9024]

When emotions fill our hearts, it is never stupid. Emotions are a gift, and should never be looked at as stupid...feel that heart of yours with every fiber of your being, and never be afraid to share that. It is the most beautiful thing we can do as human beings.

[@RebelQueenAmelia]

Fellow Texan here, I'm working on understanding the words.

[@mr.meowgi9876]

It doesnt matter if you know the words its the emotion

[@CeCe-wg8bm]

My father died unexpectedly today. I know that lots of grieving people go to Julie Fowlis’ songs when dealing with grief, so here I am. I feel like this song helped ease me into my grieving process, instead of me suddenly being thirst into it after days of shock and denial. Julie’s emotional music really does wonders for the soul.

[@njombo]

Bless you, my friend. I lost my beloved sister last August. Julie's music has helped to heal my heart and my soul. In these dark and troubles times, her and her wonderful musicians are a light to reach for.

[@rsinclair689]

I am so sorry for your devistating loss, I understand losing both my parents, my good wishes and súpport for you...

[@markduffield8110]

May the creator bless you I to have suffered many losses in the past couple years my wife and my father may your faith keep you strong

[@lulusaintly631]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@hannekebonekamp6399]

Sorry for your loss

[@karisss4763]

Julie has the voice of an angel. As a fellow Scottish woman it makes me so proud yet so sad that our language is rarely taught anymore and has been taken away from us, I am trying to learn, hopefully one day, for now I will listen to her music

[@Dangerboy796]

c Stewart, I am Australian born I may not be Scottish but my Grandparents are to will return in time a rare few may free it from the bonds of time.

[@maggiemacaskill1037]

Have you tried duo lingo yet? The have scots and irish gaelic and welsh now

[@susannehakanlind2942]

I’m learning it now. It is very hard, but so beautiful ❤️

[@mrmikecrocodile4238]

I totally agree. It is such a pleasure to hear Gaelic sung and in such a beautiful way.. I was born in Perth (Scotland) to a Scottish family. One of my paternal great-grandfathers was a member of a Gaelic-speaking family, and I am well pleased about it. .

[@Sionnach1601]

Is é an scéal céanna in Éirinn mo deirfiúr Ceilteach. It's the same story in Éireann. And now Indians are being offered €80,000 a head to come and live in our Gaeltacht areas, the very *heartlands* of the last Celtic region in the World besides Alba. Children of parents who live there-native Éireannaigh-are forbidden from being allowed to build houses on their parent's land due to "planning permission". Tell me that it's not a replacement agenda. A thousands of years people and their culture will be gone FOREVER very soon. 😢😢🇮🇪🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏🙏🙏

[@Kiwiangus]

I almost don't know what to say... my late father was from Milovaig (Mìlolabhaig) in Skye... a proud Gàidhlig speaker and excellent piper.... my parents moved to New Zealand in the early 50's.... so I never appreciated his enthusiasm until now... which is too late to share with him .... I've started my Gàidhlig journey just now and your music Julie (which I discovered several years ago) digs deep into my soul and being ... dad would have adored your music and I feel grateful that you have shared your talent and beautiful voice and music with us....to keep our heritage alive.... this song is absolutely a realization to me of the power of where I came from.... and a beautiful collection of senses of the spirit of Scotland.... thank you so much !

[@jamesaustin4984]

I just got back from Milovaig. Still a wonderful place, but a lot of newcomers have moved in and most of the old blackhouses are being torn down.

[@joannapiontek206]

Du lebendige Engel Man kann ES nicht kommentieren... So... DANKE 🎉

[@JoniHarris90]

Don't speak Gaelic but in my head this is what angels will sound like.

[@johnanthonygonzales8714]

Joni Harris Exactly!

[@ArionSternenreiter]

She is really an angel

[@stockfoyster1980]

Congratulations. You are blessed with a virtue that can lead you to an understanding that few people have. My extracurricular studies have revealed some very, very, VERY interesting historical facts - namely the intrinsic connection between languages we know as "Gaelic", "Old English", "Saxon", "Old / High German" - and - ( are you sitting down? ).......ancient Hebrew. !!!!!! I know! Super - WOW !!! Even the way traditional Celtic, Gallation and Phoenetian language from long, long ago ( "phonetic", yes Sir - there you are... ) resembles in some remarkable ways to ancient languages of what novices like me have been taught are the "first peoples of the Americas". Case in point: ( this should really rock you ) a priest / ambassador from a recent Roman Emperical period was tasked with searching out communities in what is now known as "Northern Europe, The British Islands and the Scandinavian Peninsula". As his journey progressed his reports back to Rome held a growing number of key bits of information. Namely, often, written language and codex type symbols that in a remarkably similar way to ancient hebraic language - articulated the "Names ( characteristics ) of THE CREATOR". About 1000 years later....the apparent "new-comers" to the Americas discoverd remarkable similarities between "aboriginal people" and the ancient knowledge of "The Name of GOD". On stone tablets, etched on stone walls of caves, in ancient sites where "worship of The CREATOR SPIRIT" was conducted, etc, etc. Summary: the modern "English Language" is the direct decendance of the language spoken by the Father of Abraham, Issac and Jacob..... So.....in song how are we governed? Answer: by our spirit, our feelings, our interpretation, as it were. If our minds and hearts are on the "things of GOD", the we will not only imagine how beautiful the language spoken in Heaven will be like - but also how connected all people today - known as to some: "The English-Speaking Nations of The West". There is a very real and 'good' reason why a certain kind of music resonates with certain people. Imagine how beautiful King David's music might have been - with his immense faith and the immense Grace he received from GOD. Imagine the most humbling and mesmerizing voices of modern / traditional Celtic / Gaelic music voice talents - singing King David's Psalms....... there would be "rock music" all right. Songs that would truly "move mountains". Seek The TRUTH in all things. Pass The Word. Our words - matter. Each of us - matter. Station.

[@stockfoyster1980]

@Citizen 1984 very good. Keep telling The Truth! I'm very glad you see what I see. Please review my recent comments in this subject. Station.

[@theblackcelt]

And the say German is the most Beautiful Language to sing in fools German is pretty but not more then Gaelic

[@ronaldnisbet5005]

How wonderful it is to be Scottish bless you all.

[@justin.morgan71]

My favourite song by Julie, I keep coming back to it again and again. So beautiful! ❤

[@graememacqueen8595]

So beautiful and sad. Thank you, Ms. Fowlis. Hearing Gaelic sung always evokes deep feelings in me. My father had lost the Gaelic but was able to remember a few lines when he sang us lullabies. His ancestors were from North Uist. “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland/ And we in dreams behold the Hebrides.”

[@susannehakanlind2942]

There is something magical about her voice and music. Even if you don’t understand scottish gaelic, the soul of the song speaks right to your heart and soul. I feel my ancient roots from Oban. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@thunderheart7072]

Julie Fowlis has the voice of an angel singing many comforts through her songs. Alba Gu Bruth ❤ May Julie Fowlis live forever.

[@Gray13475]

My attempt at English lyrics for the non-Gaels. Excuse any errors, I only speak Ulster Irish fluently. I can generally understand southern Gàidhlig dialects and Gaelg(Manx) after a few times listening, however. I arose early I arose early - wish that I hadn’t. I was distressed by what sent me out. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. There was mist on the hill There was mist on the hill and showers of rain and I came across a pleasant maiden Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. I’ll give you wine I’ll give you wine and all that will please you but I won’t arise with you in the morning. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Girl of the calves Girl of the calves I was with you in the cattle-fold and the rest were asleep. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. The white brown wicked one The white brown wicked one bore me a son although coldly did she nurse him Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Tha calf of my song The calf of my song was beside a hillock without fire, protection or shelter. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Mòr, my love Mòr, my love, return to your little son and I’ll give you a beautiful speckled withe. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò.

[@beachdog67]

Thank you for this.

[@shawngraham3598]

blessed be !

[@mauistarz8302]

Thank you! I always scroll to see if some can translate. I've never heard my papa speak in his native tounge to us but he would always ask me to sing. I have no idea what she was saying but it sounds so so good and this kind of music always puts my daughter and I at peace.

[@MacLeuthen]

Thank you for this beautiful translation, Gray. I appreciate it so much. I might have a German name, but my great grandfather was of Gaelic origin (Argyll & Bute).

[@ArmyMan3241]

Thanks for translating the lyrics

[@emilmckellar4932]

My beautiful, darling grey cat is sleeping on my lap, on a cold winters night in front of the heater, and this is playing on repeat. I drift in and out of sleep. Just bliss!

[@davex9506]

This song really really makes me feel like I am back home in Scotland. Ok, I didn’t grow up in Scotland, I’m a jewish guy from New York but I love the song dammit

[@Twistermademedoit]

That is hilarious! And I can understand you perfectly, haha

[@kingscorpion7346]

LOL

[@jackieshmueli1850]

WHAT A LOVELY PIECE, JUST LOVE IT THIS ALL.WITH THANKS FROM ISRAEL.

[@barrettwissell9708]

Everyone has a little Gaelic in'em.

[@rachelredwood5039]

Oh that comment is wonderful. I understand completely. Thanks so much for saying that out loud!

[@marchingforward2056]

A tune for someone you love with life slowly fading. It is sad, and it hurts.

[@MyEyesBled]

Beautiful Julie! Although I’m Italian by birth, my lifelong attraction & love for Gallic/Celtic song and culture are so strong yet unexplainable... then I learned that my deceased & beloved mother was adopted into her Italian family ... we don’t know her true roots, but we suspect she was a child from the northern regions of Scotland or Ireland.

[@InvictusAeterna]

I too, am Italian. I have strong attractions to all the musics of Europa; form my native Italian and Spanish, to the ballads of the Celts, and the folk of the Norse. Europa is beautiful in its entirety.

[@MyEyesBled]

Hector Buentello

[@InvictusAeterna]

@@MyEyesBled I believe culture is written in our DNA. Memories passed on from our Ancestors. There is a loss of that, and I think that's why everyone feels lost.

[@johnvanryan1882]

Get a DNA test

[@MyEyesBled]

@@johnvanryan1882

[@ludwigvonn9889]

Melody is what connects people. The sound and the specific vibration levels, words just add meaning to the melody. That's why we cry when listening to a tune we have no idea what's it actually about. I've experienced it so many times with Gaelic songs, Chinese songs, Mongolian, Slavic... Cultures that have a rich history of folk music. One might say it's in our collective mind. However, you want to understand it, it exists and its unique and i wish we had more of it in this world. Not everyone is open to these emotions, maybe even most people aren't. So much sadness in the world, anger, resentfulness... It'll all be ok once we're gone... Thanks for the lovely song. Peace V

[@northscot9862]

IT IS FOR US SCOTS AND US ALONE. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

[@calebmacmoyer4450]

My heart stopped when I heard her sing. It's been too long since new songs came out. Gods, this is beautiful. I need to man up and learn my ancestor's language already.

[@maggiethedruid9010]

They have it on duolingo now 😁

[@steaphris]

@@maggiethedruid9010 Siuthad! On you go. Togaibh i togaibh i cànan do shìnsrean. Rise and learn your forefathers' language!

[@evelinaaquafina5630]

Dh’èirich mi moch, dh’èirich mi moch, B’fheàrr nach d’ dh’èirich Mo chreach lèir na chuir a-mach mi. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Bha ceò sa bheinn, Bha ceò sa bheinn, is uisge frasach ’s thachair orms’ a’ ghruagach thlachdmhor. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò Bheir mi dhut fìon, Bheir mi dhut fìon ‘S gach nì a b’ ait leat, Ach nach èirinn leat sa mhadainn, Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. ’Nighean nan gamhna, ’Nighean nan gamhna Bha mi ma’ riut, Anns a’ chrò is càch nan cadal Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. An daoidh gheal donn, An daoidh gheal donn, Rug i mac dhomh. Ged is fuar a rinn i altram, Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Bha laogh mo laoidh Bha laogh mo laoidh ri taobh cnocan gun teine, gun sgàth, gun fhasgadh. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. A Mhòr a ghaoil A Mhòr, a ghaoil Till ri d’ mhacan, ’S bheir mi goidean breagha breac dhut. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò

[@scootjockey]

Ta very much.

[@tairneanaich]

Mòran taing

[@Kiwiangus]

Thank you so much!!!

[@big_bot8006]

Tapadh leat!

[@greyshield457]

Tha i cho breagha! Tapadh leat airson na faclan!

[@jasmijnariel]

Julie is a patch on the soul. She gives us strength to face the world❤

[@JJBushfan]

What an absolutely bloody gorgeous video (and song, of course.) I've been watching KZbin for many a long year and have never seen a better one. As for Julie Fowlis, I've been listening to her for many a long year, too, and she never fails to enthrall.

[@orangtidakberguna]

Thank you, for these beautiful and precious songs even though I am an Asian but I fell in love with Gaeilge songs since I was 14 years old. It's not uncommon for me to sing through a mix of gaelic and Indonesian in one song. I cried when I heard this 5 years ago. And still because it really touched the deepest part of my heart.

[@rossmclaren9886]

This is Gàidhlig not Gaeilge.

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

I loved to read this! I have always been fascinated by Southeast Asian and Oceanic musical styles and histories. Sometimes I’ve wanted to sing in Gàidhlig along with various regional music styles 😂 I’m so glad to know that there’s people out there who like our musical styles and take an interest in the Goidelic languages! Btw Julie is speaking in Scots Gaelic/Gàidhlig here and Gaeilge refers to “Irish” language! Lots of love and support from Saskatchewan, Canada, and have a nice day, (Gàidhlig)latha math dhut ᚂᚐᚈᚆᚐ ᚋᚐᚈᚆ ᚇᚆᚒᚈ, (Y Cree)miyokìsikanisiᒥᔪᑮᓯᑲᓂᓯ💖🌺🌾🍁

[@seanchancellor6861]

My uncle died this morning, Julie’s music is the only thing helping me through this pain now. Her voice is so calming and gentle.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Holy Moly. Even if you think you don't know what it means, your heart knows.

[@davidmackinnon207]

Julie I’m from the Isle of Skye and I never heard your voice till Celtic connection eh,I’m weak at the knees you it’s so beautiful I promise ❤️ Good stuff ya wee star 💫 ❤xxx

[@wotzupdoc1]

This is a revelation. This should be adopted as the new Scottish national anthem when they become independent of the UK in 3 years time. Julie Fowlis...you have reached new heights here. Respect to all involved, film-makers and musicians.

[@quakethedoombringer]

I am not sure if the song about a water horse mourning for the return of his (human) lover and their child should become the Scottish anthem

[@ronnienisbet2797]

God's Scottish angel x

[@retsdon]

I'll be 62 last week. I've spent at least half my life travelling the world just to go and be amazed at the sights. Just to live amongst them, if you know what I mean. But I love this sound of home. It's he sound of an angel singing out of adversity. You can't eat the scenery as the saying goes. But you can look at it through a soft lens while you drink the edges away..It's the heritage

[@TwoRavensMinis]

I really don't understand why this goddess only has 6,8 thousand subscribers? She makes me want to conquer a country, just to make her Queen!

[@lightbeareradonis]

Lol.

[@HunterRatchet]

Conqueror of the world))

[@qxqp]

Not sure Ireland would be too happy about that for some reason. Lol

[@ryanferguson1976]

Love this ❤️ I’m a Scot n feel deeply about not only a language lost but a culture. But before a get to pessimistic there is a reawakening happing in Scotland to the culture that once was/is, of our roots it’s not only happening at home but at schools n that’s where we lost it, weren’t taught it wasn’t recognised, was ignored😐

[@wickedone6476]

Never too late to learn lad , even diaspora are learning the language and trying to breathe fresh life into it......its a thing that tugs and pulls and your inner soul until you finally just give in . Ádh mór a chara agus go n-éirí an bóthar fút.

[@Robescocia]

Just over a year a year has passed since Duolingo offered Scottish Gaelic on their marvellous FREE app on St Andrew’s Day 2019. In the year since, over 570,000 people worldwide have registered and I am one of them. I love it! One third reside in Scotland, one third in the United States, thousands in Canada and the remaining thousands scattered throughout the planet. Maybe, just maybe the language and culture will get a huge boost as a result.

[@Cailean_MacCoinnich]

If you ever want to see a grown man cry, then play him this song. It's more beautiful than words can say. I'll finally be seeing Julie at the "Folk by the Oak" in a couple of weeks, July 15th 2018 Hatfield.

[@ronaldnisbet5005]

Bless the Scottish girl ❤❤. Ur in my heart ❤ xx sing loud zx

[@cgart9013]

0:34 god the head voice on the high note sounds so gorgeous and adorable

[@138crash]

Tá do chuid ceoil thar barr, a chara. Ó Ghael amháin go Gael eile, go raibh maith agat. B'fhéidir go bhfuil dhá theanga dhifriúla againn inniu ach an cultúr céanna. Míle buíochas 🇮🇪

[@nordicjeff1]

Beautiful. I don't speak any Celtic languages.but when I here it it touches my soul and I can actually physically feel it .

[@mushroomcloud1]

I hear my ancestors from across time in your music. Otherworldly. Transcendent. Ancient and new at the same time.

[@clairealexander1346]

This brings so many emotions to the surface for me. Mainly, what I'd like to share here, is my appreciation and love for this music. This music is part of us. We cannot let our heritage die.

[@aclark79]

Dh'éirich mi moch, b'fheàrr nach do dh'éirich Dh’éirich mi moch, dh’éirich mi moch, B’fheàrr nach do dh’éirich Mo chreach léir na chuir a-mach mi. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Bha ceò sa bheinn, Bha ceò sa bheinn, is uisge frasach ’s thachair orms’ a’ ghruagach thlachdmhor. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò Bheir mi dhut fìon, Bheir mi dhut fìon ‘S gach nì a b’ ait leat, Ach nach éirinn leat sa mhadainn, Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. ’Nighean nan gamhna, ’Nighean nan gamhna Bha mi ma’ riut, Anns a’ chrò is càch nan cadal Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. An daoidh gheal donn, An daoidh gheal donn, Rug i mac dhomh. Ged is fuar a rinn i altram, Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Bha laogh mo laoidh Bha laogh mo laoidh ri taobh cnocan gun teine, gun sgàth, gun fhasgadh. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. A Mhòr a ghaoil A Mhòr, a ghaoil Till ri d’ mhacan, ’S bheir mi goidean breagha breac dhut. Hill ò bha hò Hill ò bha hò. Submitted by michealtmichealt on 2017-12-09 Submitter's comments: A selection of verses from an old traditional song, the lament of an each-uisge whose human lover has deserted him, leaving him with a child he doesn't know how to look after (and probably couldn't look after even if he did know how). (Generally an each-uisge in the old stories would be a dangerous monster, but in this song he's a deserted lover). English translation Align paragraphs I got up early, it would have been better not to I got up early I got up early - it would have been better not to have got up, it was my pain and distress that sent me out. Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. There was mist on the hill There was mist on the hill and showery rain and a pleasant maid happened upon me Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. I’ll give you wine, I’ll give you wine and everything that you'd find pleasing but I won’t get up with you in the morning. Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. Girl of the stirks1, Girl of the stirks I was together with you, in the fold when the others were asleep. Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. The fair brown wicked2 person, The fair brown wicked person, she bore me a son, though it was coldly that she nursed him Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. The darling child3 of my song, The darling child of my song was beside a hillock without fire, without protection, without shelter. Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. Mòr4, my love, Mòr, my love, return to your little son and I’ll give you a beautiful speckled band5. Hill ò va hò Hill ò va hò. lyricstranslate.com

[@frankmcalinden8090]

sings like an Angel !!!!

[@jordandaniels2456]

Absolutely beautiful, I still love you Julie fowlis! All the way from Texas ❤️

[@brett5492]

Stunning beautiful , everything about this video... that dog just...got me, looks like it's seen everything and been everywhere... & has found serenity & peace...a wise old soul

[@jurgenbialla4258]

Gu math tòcail. Airson na h-uairean sàmhach. Jürgen from Germany

[@TheSeeking2know]

Julie’s comment in an interview for this album, where she talked about music and language being connected to the land of a people really deeply struck me. It made me realize the loss of self-understanding and heritage that unguided modernism and “change” brings to the world. Some of the most meaningful and beautiful music is that I’d ethnic sounds which has had centuries of history and stories as is foundation.

[@jonnygonzales3875]

Wow....my heart....thank you thank you thank you...

[@reafoster7626]

Makes long to come home. An island surrounded by cold deep seas is home to me

[@luxfer7794]

Absolutely beautiful. Scathach would shed a tear hearing that xxx

[@ja7941]

A language that should never die and never will I'm proud to be Irish

[@FlyingFish747]

This is Gaelic not Irish.

[@FlyingFish747]

@@pn.2068 The original comment referred to themself being Irish. This song is not in Irish. That's the point.

[@Egg-zactly]

@@FlyingFish747 is Scottish, Gaelic is a term for Irish, Scottish and other language (I can't remember right now) Scottish and Ireland share roots and are similar in some aspects, tho, not so sure how similar. Perhaps it would be as Spanish and Portuguese(?

[@FlyingFish747]

@@Egg-zactly This song is in (Scottish) Gaelic and the original commenter said they have Irish heritage. Those 2 are different. That is the point.

[@jellybeans3994]

@@Egg-zactly typically Scottish Gaelic is referred to as Irish while Irish Gaelic is just referred to as Irish. Gàidhlig was based off Old Irish from what I've heard.

[@tdbsnr]

Incredible (musical) 'poise', timing, pitch, suspense, just holding the audience exactly where she wants them for as long as she wants. Totally in command. Wow!

[@tdbsnr]

Shocking. Hairs up on arms. Julie at the height of her already distinguished career. (PS: This reminds me so much of walking around Uist (N&S) in the 70s, when the islands were dying, people leaving for education, jobs, many emigrating, so sad. Several nights we slept in abandoned crofts, with deceased people's belongings strewn around - which we treated with great respect. And now there is a big cultural regeneration, people moving back & able to work via the internet. Wonderful. Return visit long overdue.

[@Quentin217]

I think that Julie Fowlis is herself from South Uist. I know very little of South Uist but somewhat more than nothing of North Uist. In Google or some such search engine, type in "Land Raids, North Uist." Also go to Julie Fowlis's rendition of An Eala Bahn (Bhan) on You Tube. Get the Gaelic spelling of its author and then do a Google search for that name. It translates into "McDonald." These are fascinating pieces of history and all interweave together.

[@theondebray]

@@Quentin217 And the enforced clearance of Benbecula, the island between N & S Uist, shocking, tragic, and the norm for those days in the 1800s. And the Voyage of The Hector - from Lewis, another terrible tale,. I've learned so much from following trad folk music & gained so much.

[@Quentin217]

Theo N de Bray, I researched the Hector but was only able to find a brief outline of one of her voyages. Out of 186 or so emigrants, a dozen and a half died of pestilence in a stormy eleven-week passage Nova Scotia. The promise of year's provisions was reneged upon, and the people starved their first winter, but it did not say what came of them after that. There is now a fairly large organisation of their descendants in Canada. In the historical context, I have no cause to believe that the voyage was remarkable except that it was so typical of ill treatment accorded dispossessed highlanders.

[@theondebray]

@@Quentin217 Feis Rois, the travelling music school in Scotland, did a performance of 'The Voyage of the Hector', very moving without being sentimental or twee, which is how I came to know about this terrible tale. Nearly a quarter of the passengers & crew died of starvation, dysentery, unknown diseases, mothers throwing dead babies overboard; they were within sight of land, Nova Scotia when they were driven back far out to sea by a big storm. When they eventually got to land, promised to be open & fertile, they found forested wilderness - and if you know that part of the world, you will know how bleak that is. Feis Rois musicians & composers based their work on records from that part of the world, and some of them descended from relatives of those families, which added considerable poignancy to their performance. I would be interested to know more about the organisation of their descendants.So much history, so much music.

[@Quentin217]

@@theondebray Go to www.shiphectordescendants.ca/. The closest I ever got to Nova Scotia was landing at Goose Bay, Labrador in early September, 1984 on a military transport plane. It was a damp, penetrating kind of cold. I was lucky to have one of the few window seats on board. I saw dense, lush forest with many ponds, probably breeding mosquitoes. It looked like moose country to me. The story that I read was from Wikipedia. That is not always completely accurate as anyone can write anything on it. Of course, an entertainment script is not always accurate either. Here in my country we have Hollywood. It is a complete dreamland in which historical truth is mostly irrelevant. Hollywood's very heavy leftist political bent and artistic licence take precedence. Anyway, I shall definitely research the Hector further. In God's creation, nothing ever happens in a vacuum. Everything has a cause or usually several, and everything that happens is a cause of events yet for to come. It is very complex. In my mind, I date the Highland Clearances back to April of 1746 with the aftermath of Culloden. The combat deaths, the hangings, and the deportations arising from that defeat were the start of not only the Clearances but also the impetus for numerous repressive and brutally enforced statutes that further broke the power and organisation of the highland clans and rendered their chieftains into lairds. Then came the breeding of a breed of sheep that could withstand the highland winters. The sheep profits were mathematically compared to the crofter rents, and it was generally decided that the lesser sum of money must give way to the greater.. The lairds by then were under the protection of the Crown, so there was no longer any need for a militia of armed men. Basically it was a case of deliberate social engineering. I have read that there is a movement in Scotland today for to try to restore the highlands ecologically to what they had been in former times before the Clearances. Where it has been tried, it has met with much success. Deer and sheep were fenced out and native plants were brought in. Forests are returning to the lands that are thus protected. With them gradually came increased numbers of the native birds. I hope that such will continue.

[@sviatoslavkryviak9925]

The music I've just heard sounds like a voice of angel. The language I've just heard sounds like a music itself. Thank you, Julie!

[@EFJoKeR]

Great song, and such a beautiful language. In a gorgeous voice... Love it...

[@roderickrobertson8223]

Ms. Fowlis, thank you for this beautiful performance. A few chords of heaven on Earth. This is much appreciated. Cheers.

[@jeffwalker1322]

My ancestors, my dna is scot. I do not speak gaelic but the sound of it is like home calling for my soul. My ancestors still speak to me

[@Artur-hg1qg]

Lmao

[@Lieaul]

Goes straight to the heart!

[@shurato00]

This song... so ancient... so deep.. I love Julie!!!

[@seanhartnett79]

Perfect memorial song for my uncle, from Ireland. the song conjures up sad images. We had the traditional songs like amazing grace and a piper.

[@hollyballantyne7928]

My cheeks are warm with my tears, my heart 💜 is wide open. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and this beautiful music. I am so grateful 🙏🏻🌹

[@donaldbooth122]

Wow her beauty and the beauty of her voice are staggering.

[@johnanthonygonzales8714]

Great Artist exceptionally talented.

[@lorrainegallaugher6553]

I'm 78% Scottish but live in N. ireland, and i love Julie Fowles,

[@charityloar7287]

I think this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

[@janetkristnasawmy6286]

Music of the soul... it heals as only gaelicc music can ,be it Irish, Scots,Welsh or Breton, Cornish or whatever Celic music heals from the soul.

[@evelyneanton4015]

Magnifique Le chien est de quelle race Superbe

[@cacau1938]

This sound and this language touches my heart, very very deeply. I don't know why, 'cause I was born very far from Scotland. Perhaps I was born there one day...

[@ronnienisbet2797]

Girl from the hills off Scotland you make me proud x

[@maikatupua8228]

Thank you Julie... beautiful singing! You create a reality of beauty....you are an Angel of Art!! Even without wings!!😙

[@wendemaunder8923]

Julie Fowlis has the voice of an angel. How perfectly she sings this.

[@warrenrubin6104]

Halò Julie, Tha mi à Canada. Tha beagan Gàidhlig agam, dulich Tha mi ag ionnsachadh air duo lingo. Tha gaol agam air do sheinn. Bidh thusa agus an luchd-ciùil a’ deanamh ceòl brèagha. Tha mi an dòchas ur faicinn ann an Alba latha air choireigin a dh’ aithghearr. Moran taing. I did cheat and use some google translate but I am at the beginning learning Gàidhlig. I am à professionally trained musician, mostly jazz, and I see you are very talented along with your fellow musicians that blend beautifully. Please don’t stop. This is a gift for so many of us, drawing us into such a wonderful Scottish art and culture. Bless you.

[@rodolfolescanocameriere582]

I love this voice and this wonderful country: Scotland-Alba.-

[@markconn8144]

Beautiful......and im talking about Julie first, then our magical west coast. In that order. Every day.

[@fionaphillips3458]

Art that reflects soul.

[@odysseyflyer]

This song feels like home. It’s weird to say, but this album speaks to me.

[@mjw12345]

Beautiful artist, generous artist which is even better.

[@nathanhannah9664]

My bilogical grand father immigrated from Scotland. I sadly never met him. This song for whatever reason touches me to the core. I have no idea what she says, but tears swell up from within. I love Julie's voice. Her voice and the voice of Agnetha Faltskog are truly the voices of Angels.

[@crystaljumi]

Reminds me of my loneliness and tiredness but with empathy...

[@JJBushfan]

I keep coming back to this video for one primary reason - the dog's eyes. They have something in them which encapsulates that mysterious faculty of mind which we term 'beautiful.' When I die, the first being I want to meet is my lovely girl, my Border Collie, Em. She died of a tumour at age four-and-half. It broke my bloody heart and I still mourn forty year on..

[@thescottishcollectingwizard]

Julie Fowlis Was So Amazing Tonight, Your Such An Inspiration To Me And I Love Your Music. Each Time I Hear You Singing In Gaelic, I Fee More & More Proud To Be Scottish, And To Say You Live In The Same Country As Myself Because You Have Such A Beautiful Voice. I Seen You Tonight At Leith Theatre And Will Again On The 18th August Alongside Runrigs Farewell Concert. I Love You As A Singer So So Much, I Don’t Know How Your Aren’t Known Worldwide, Because You Have To Be The Most Talented Singer That Doesn’t Lip Sync, Your Just So Talented Even With You Instruments. Love You Julie 👌😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@ronaldnisbet5005]

Bless you all xx

[@harrymason1053]

Beautiful in so many ways.

[@lorenschmidgall4797]

Just damn beautiful as can be. wow

[@ericashmusic8889]

I have absolu no idea what Julie is singing but the tears just roll down my face,..what's going on ?

[@richgouette]

music is indeed extremely powerful: and it's entirely plausible that Celtic DNA plays a role, for those who have the bloodline at some point.. Imagery...music.. it can weave a spell to be sure :)

[@taithmacerca2953]

Beautiful language and the song is exquisite.

[@eluemina2366]

I love the song. It has a beautiful sadness to it.

[@mcclay9483]

Tha an òran seo cho bòidheachd 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@bluesteel5688]

Simply stunning......a magnificent voice just perfect....is there no end to her talents.....bagpipes and whistle......and hauntingly beautiful interpretations of our music

[@ramhaille]

Stunning song.

[@NotAlrightSpider]

Just her voice made me fall in love. Her beauty is icing on the cake.

[@stevenwood2436]

Cha chuala mi a-riamh òran cho breagha sa Ghàidhlig roimhe seo airson taing airson seo 😍😍👏👏👏

[@rowynnaidoo6208]

I just loooove this new album. 😍

[@mvl6827]

The Spirits are listening in awe.

[@jeremyyork3538]

That is beautiful Julie, just beautiful.

[@thornalas4385]

Thank you for your most beautiful songs over so many years now. Listening makes me yearn for Scotland even more, brings Scotland to my Central European mind in the American heartland. Enchanting, soul-balm. Blessings to you.

[@karenrodriguez5993]

I have tears in my eyes.

[@Edvinsmollett1983]

I don't understand one word, but the feeling and sentiment are very clear. So beautiful.

[@combatcanis]

my mind and ears dont understand, but my heart does

[@quakethedoombringer]

Scotland has a tradition that a water horse usually disguises itself as a human to lure in young women into the river to drown them. This song is a little different that both the woman and creature fall in love with each other, but the woman runs away with the child (played by the dog here) and the song is basically about the water horse(father) mourning for their return

[@Edvinsmollett1983]

@@quakethedoombringer Thank you!

[@Kenh2os03]

Every time I hear the beautiful voice singing, I feel home calling for my return. Soon now, and I shall visit the roots I once came from. Though it will be much chillier than California. I will bring a coat.