Lankum - The Wild Rover (Official Video)

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Cinematographer - Albert Hooi
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VFX - Cian McKenna
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[@michaeligoe3935]

Best trad arrangement since the era of Sweeney's Men and the revival. The last minute is fucking unworldly. A work of genius.

[@kierand9410]

What’s a trad arrangement and where can I listen to more music of this kind?

[@BRaff-hl4ip]

As adolescents travelling on the bus to school rugby matches we sung this every time on every journey for 5 years.

[@dublinpiper]

I have been looking for this kind of folk sound for years now. It sounds very archaic, like something straight out of the 1700s, wandering minstrel, 'early' music, or medieval almost. There was a lovely flourish of this sound in the 1970s with the likes of the early Clannad, early Planxty, Oisin, Steeleye Span. I love English and Scotch folk songs too... shame I've never heard any Welsh. I think much of the Irish folk we hear is either too jingly, polished, or the same 20 songs of what is now touristy shite that has been done to death and back. That, or rebel songs from people with agendas. This is just brilliant, moody, earthy, and rustic. When I saw "The wild rover" I was about to click away, as thats one of the 20 I mentioned... but I'm so glad I stayed, can't wait till I check out the others.. I'm like a child with a new toy, thank you!!

[@ravenna_bronze]

If you haven't tried giving Stick In The Wheel or The Furrow Collective a listen, I'd highly suggest them if you're into this.

[@albertodattilo9289]

You should check Radie Peat's other band (Rue) - they haven't released anything yet, though.

[@koosemar]

It's Scottish or Scots my friend, not Scotch- that's an American term for whisky. Best wishes from a Scotsman.

[@staceymcmullen2204]

@@koosemar said it for me!

[@Bingbangboompowwham]

Our blessing is that we can never know if our ancestors would love us for what we offer upon their legacies

[@chrismccauley5365]

Incredibly atmospheric Celtic sound, builds into a deep and mournful lament fantastic harmonies from a very talented and original sounding group.x

[@stephenallen9037]

I always thought this song was a happy kind of "let's go drinking song" I was wrong, this version shows what it really is, a haunting story of how drink ruined a man's life and his vow to change his ways.. Thank you Lankum

[@fellowbiodegradablehomosap2871]

You’re welcome

[@kevingiles7435]

😂 laugh at the island 🏝 it’s mad the government deserve to die

[@kevingiles7435]

Or was it the people

[@kevingiles7435]

4 months from today 6000 of the islanders eat all ages 🤣

[@steveythefox]

Not really, they just changed the song. It's a modern rendition of definitively upbeat and happy drinking song in a modern key. Kind if boring actually imo

[@Kennykibble]

I can't quite get over this. Brought me to tears and goosebumps and blew my mind away. Thank you.

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

the power.

[@echolalia67]

I like my traditional Irish music the way I like much of my music - thrumming with a tension that suggests that at any given moment reality itself might start bending to the point of cracking, allowing wonderous and terrible things to roam free once again.

[@stefs]

leprechauns. you're talking about leprechauns. don't you deny it.

[@hatandbeardmedia5925]

Gonna take me another week to tame these goosebumps.

[@abs0lutezer0]

This is the best version I've ever heard and one of the most beautifully sombre Irish songs ever sung. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Not a dry eye in my house tonight! X

[@TheAnadromist]

One of the best traditional Irish songs that I've heard in years.

[@dagahk1]

The song is awesome, but the end is RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. I got chills to the bone.

[@stephenmerriman5620]

This is an amazing interpretation of the song. Its originality is quite extraordinary. I have always loved the song, and this just makes me love it more. Brilliant

[@esjay6405]

The cinematography is magical, trippy and elegant all at once. Absolutely lovely all around.

[@michellespurr194]

Best rendition of this song I have ever heard 💜

[@1chipchap]

Don’t think Lankum can do wrong . My goodness ! So many layers and lovely surprises that creep in . Truly a beautiful piece

[@arnie8604]

What a fantastically rich culture Ireland has .... my land and Lankum are continuing their love of it.

[@TheJanssenbart]

*we need a mesmerizing soothing music clip for "wild rover" *Lankum: hold my strong ale

[@rosacorcoran8258]

Amazing to hear Pap Usher's song in this arrangement, decades later. It's a mini masterpiece. Beautiful.

[@philshepherd761]

Well said & beautiful y put. English and Irish folk together. Jethro tull , I hope comes in to the rock angle of lankums angle. Luv...x

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

The Jack Charlton documentary brought me here heartbreaking but without doubt a working class hero a man's man who are few and far between in today's world

[@daveboothroyd3421]

Lankum superb as ever. Videography like the beginning of a magic mushroom trip where you think: shit, if its like this after 20 minutes what's going to be going on in half an hour.

[@user-bq1yl7nw7f]

Υπέροχο... διαπερνά τα σωθικά μου!

[@WoodwoseTransmissions]

Amazing as always. Can't wait for the album.

[@Mikethebike721]

Wow. They keep getting better. Absolutely love this

[@Squaremuffin]

I can't wait to see you folks again in November. Can't wait for the new album too. Just so, so good x

[@colingentile]

WON-DER-FUL !!! Thank you so much.

[@royroyston8480]

This is a marvellous version of a classic drinking song, but told in such a beautiful way that it makes you think of it in a wholly different way. It’s telling a story of how alcohol can destroy a life. The singer’s voice is haunting, as other commenters have said. I only discovered it because of Finding Jack Charlton. It fits that stage of the documentary perfectly.

[@peterphillips6112]

Same as me it fitted just right into the documentary fills me tears

[@kkrwazie]

Same here, couldn't get it out of my head!

[@Kadiontherock]

Fantastic rendition of an incredible song! I’ve got chills right now.

[@schnickelbop]

Best Bord Fáilte "Welcome to Ireland" ad. ever

[@ErinScope]

Goosebumps . Savage mix of voice and music . And the video is superb . Wild Ireland looking well .

[@jimstafford2832]

Excellent... beautiful voice, fantastic band.. great visuals... x

[@MyNameIsBA]

This is just beautiful! I know this song so well but such a fresh take on it. Beautiful singing

[@marydillon8030]

Stunning. Stunning voices, harmonies, arrangement, just haunting. Need to hear more of this band.

[@JustinCasey216]

What a beautiful rendition of this song. Your voice and those instruments brings me a hundred years back when my family still lived in green ireland

[@ruthking5994]

Her voice is golden

[@junglejuice3536]

Yes! Awesome rendition. Well looking forward to the album now, proper glad to hear it's on the way 🙌

[@kurioskoulis6315]

Beautiful! Raddie is just an absolute gem!

[@marleypumpkin4917]

Real Irish folk music 👍☘️🇮🇪

[@davidmartin7695]

Giving me goose bumps , lankum just get better xxx

[@tropnevadjon]

I've listened to this song hundreds of times...but today, for the first time, I think I really heard it. Truly spellbinding.

[@pauldrumwell4922]

An evocative and haunting representation of a heritage that is all but lost. Simply beautiful.

[@Classquatch]

Absolutely EPIC! Goosebumps all over the gaff

[@alexandraappel4712]

So Beautiful.

[@rock280258]

A great song, beautifully sung

[@giacomoschmitt]

Definitely my album of the year (2019).

[@edwarddannenberg5084]

Gets my all the time!

[@petermchugh3829]

Finally got to see you live last weekend in Cardigan. Simply put, thank you!

[@thoward6437]

stunning

[@MrCatstail]

Beautifully done!! Trippy flash backs of Howth Head 🤯😵🥺

[@CassyandCraig]

Heard this on Greg Russell's radio show... had to come and find it - and wow, even better with the video. Wonderful stuff.

[@christopherwalsh5160]

Good gods. I've lived this, and yet here it is again, somehow more powerful and real.

[@dannyrichard6349]

Just discovered them today on npr , my goodness what a awesome sound

[@julianaalcantara3595]

So pleased

[@colinlloyd5134]

Saw them live in Cardigan (West Wales) in a small Church in November 2019 - extraordinary beautiful and sublime.

[@Bingbangboompowwham]

I would pay so much for that memory

[@iaindrennan3552]

Wow! This is when one starts to break on too, to the other side

[@MrArjanvT]

This music makes me want to make a coffee and listen to the rain

[@andywaluyawartja6215]

You open sensitivity of my ears

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Very evocative song, lovely production...must check out the album! I was impressed with their performance at the Mercury music prize show!

[@Feliperost]

Damn sublime. Fantastic work, as always...

[@connorbrogan7148]

Broke my brain. Serious Midsommar vibes. Great stuff

[@gnarzikans]

dude how many mushrooms did you eat

[@beaupatrick77]

Heavy!

[@daveyrocket9603]

Radie is so beautiful. The music amazing. This makes me want to be Irish!

[@shaunmcintyre8996]

you are why do you doubt it.

[@samvermeulen9740]

Very dark. I love it

[@AviationAtheist]

Whatever that instrument that has the deep warbling at 4:50....I love it. It really sets off the ending.

[@davidwebb5253]

I believe that is a hurdygurdy. Beautiful, and really old, drone instrument

[@matthijsaugustinus4843]

Beautiful song!!Thought I knew the Wild Rover but what did I know..nothing!!Go Lankum go..Grtz from Holland..Matt Amsterdam.

[@RictaScale.Official]

Absolutely breathtaking. I only wish the ending was extended for another 30 seconds.

[@FireDrawNear]

@@markooklop Listen to the full (10 mins 14 secs) version!

[@RictaScale.Official]

@@FireDrawNear I literally ony just saw your comment. Thank you for the recommendation. I fount it. I listened with headphones and my eyes closed. It transported me!

[@damokenni]

Imagine this song on the soundtrack for a Wild West style film set in Ireland. Goosebumps.

[@karenvarian1174]

One of the best interpretations I have ever heard and I love this song. Amazing. I've been a wild rover for many's a year And I've spent half me money drinking strong ale and beer But now for the future I must take better care In case that misfortune might come to my share [Chorus] Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more [Verse 2] I went into an alehouse I used to resort And I told the landlady that my money was short When she heard of my story, oh her answer twas "nay" Sayin' "Custom such as yours I could have any day" [Chorus] Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more [Verse 3] I put my hand in my pocket, some money to find And I pulled out the full of my{?} When she saw I had the money And money galore Then she saw I had the money Well she called me her stór Saying "I have the whiskey and wines of the best All the words I have spoken, they were only in jest"

[@billyrussell1511]

Just back from your first Cork gig in the Opera House.. Absolutely electric This was a perfect opening Humbly thank you Beyond toothsome.. Sublime 💚☘️💚

[@aa7413079]

좋다!👍

[@alainastruc]

Great music video for the excellent edit version, but the long version of this song is absolutely mindblowing... I'd watch ten minutes of shots of pulsating breathing landscape...

[@fivetwoeight528]

Powerful

[@FlatlandMando]

I hope this song is on the new album ( my first Lankum) I have it on order in Canada & they say it may be weeks. Sure I will enjoy all cuts no matter what!

[@steveoltjenbruns2366]

Such an interesting version of a classic song

[@thehangingbandits]

Banger.

[@subatkalkan]

This is a very special song for me I cried so hard after I found this song it means a lot to me and it has got a special place in my life like it is a sad part of it.

[@rh-ml5nv]

woah woah woah

[@betterrobots]

new best version so.

[@hajeem1948]

it started in popmusic with bert jansch and pentangle and such, then came fairport convention, the tannahill weavers, steeleye span and five hand reel and such followed up by capercaillie and na casaidigh and such and now there is the unthanks and lankum and such it evolves it gets prettier and handsomer almost like classical music. as i get older and older this music is become finer and nicer and makes me very happy!!

[@jimstafford2832]

Excellence.. fair play

[@MaryChrisMaryCdiliapo]

❤ ✨🎶 O my heart ❤🎶❤ ✨

[@marymadhen]

yep. this is oooh.

[@TheseBrokenLines]

How is it possible to be homesick for a place that you have never been before?

[@SeanBoyce-gp]

I read a thing - I forget where, but almost definitely by an Irish person - that basically said, as a joke, that the Irish invented the feeling of homesickness, because even though they've never really left, home has always been just out of grasp. And when you read the history, it kinda tracks. Hell, even Irish Mythology cycles are basically about new people showing up and taking the island from whoever is already living there. For what it's worth, if ever you should get a chance, go.

[@TheDarkCthulhu]

Živio radio 202.

[@bathorysrubberducky8197]

i've been playing the needle gun on a steel deck in the pacific islands to dreary celtic and scandinavian folk. i can't get enough of it. next ship i take will be up north so i can trade my ukulele in for something more somber.

[@habibicado]

Your vibes are dope ❤️ props subs’n’eyeonyou wild rovers ❤️

[@Eire-]

This is as good as is gets

[@spin1fy]

if you have added the distortion guitars in 4.50 I was going to literally fly. Awesome

[@paulslim4031]

Fab

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

love it. greetings from sydney

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

no-one liked my comment a year ago.

[@davogrynne]

Extraordinary…

[@sullysunflower204]

♥

[@nmurray8646]

gods creatures!!! beautifully fitting for a haunting film

[@sjswords]

Am I on shrooms, or did your music just melt by eyes?

[@JoshuaBurnside]

thought i was having a stroke for a minute there

[@Lumpus_]

the subtlety of the VFX is very authentic trippy

[@TheJanssenbart]

I think they used actually breathing stones here!

[@columcunningham4458]

Just listened to the first 30 sec. saw your comment. Hit pause. Taking shrooms now and will be back in 90 mins fur the rest.

[@sjswords]

Colum Cunningham haha, enjoy the trip! X

[@geminiii6634]

Perfect video for rocky road but suites the vibes too

[@petermchugh3829]

Yes. That is all.

[@michaelareinhart9146]

When do you play in Germany? I would love to see you. You are great.

[@MacCionnaith]

Me gusta

[@Yumetro]

Lyrics - I've been a wild rover for many's a year And I've spent half me money drinking strong ale and beer. Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more I went into an alehouse I used to resort And I told the landlady that my money was short When she heard of my story, oh her answer twas "nay" Sayin' "Custom such as yours I could have any day" Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more I put my hand in my pocket, some money to find And I pulled out the full of my{?} When she saw I had the money And money galore Then she saw I had the money Well she called me her stór Saying "I have the whiskey and wines of the best All the words I have spoken, they were only in jest" Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more If I had half the money I left in your cairn It would buy me ten acres and my family rear It would thatch me a cottage, it would build me a barn It would buy me a goat fur to keep my back warm Wild rovin' I'll give it over Wild rovin' give up And I never will be called the Wild rover no more

[@primo_7672]

Hauntingly good the dregs in the mind of the alcoholic