Loch Lomond - Colm R. McGuinness

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[@ColmRMcGuinness]

What song should I cover for St. Patrick's day? GO! GO! GO! (Stay very handsome!)

[@silverknight0871]

'The Irish Volunteer' or 'We'll Fight for Uncle Sam'. Both are Irish war songs during the American Civil War.

[@doozydomo]

I would love to hear any traditional tavern/drinking tunes that you hold dear to your heart

[@mattclappinator3400]

Definitely Zombie by the Cranberries fs😂

[@bellau8726]

I'd love to hear you do The Fields of Athenry

[@galaxyblaster1095]

Moses Ri-Tooral-I-ay by the Clancy Brothers. It is a hilarious song that I first heard on St. Patrick's day, so I always associate it with the holiday.

[@MurlocBerserker]

Colm in Belgium and the Netherlands we have a traditional kind of party called "Cantus", where among university students we drink lots of beer and sing old songs together (in groups as big as 4594 people, that's the record!). Loch Lomond is by far my favourite song to sing together and I just wanted to say that you made me incredibly happy by covering this!

[@Tommy1977777]

I will see one of those before I die!

[@naughtyniffler404]

Same, this is by far my favourite song of the codex

[@impishDullahan]

Our experiences were very different: we stuck to classics such as some drinking song the Antwerpers brought with them from home (can't remember any of it), the original Pokémon theme, and the most scuffed version of Dutchified Country Roads you can imagine...

[@simonlutgens]

ik heb nog nooit gehoord van een cantus

[@mvl8209]

It's also my favorite song from the codex! Closely followed by Wild Rover and Drunken Sailor (shared 2nd lol) I love Loch Lomond so much, that I hum it basically every day, often without knowing that I do it ;)

[@lunachick7549]

My grandmother was born and raised in Scotland, near Loch Lomond. She came to the US, in her late teens. My mom said she would always sing this song to her, when she was little. 💕

[@atraxuswraithe6031]

My grandma was from a Scottish and Irish family. She passed away a few years back, but listening to this song was like getting a hug from her. Thank you, Colm. You’ve brought my Grandma back to me.

[@alexcrockett5665]

I will say that I'm sorry to hear about that may she rest in peace.

[@vintagebones922]

Amen. My family has a mix of Scottish and Irish heritage. And it shows in our names and my twin brother’s liver.

[@colinm8200]

Im a scot from my dad's side and i embrace it. RIP your grandma. When my grandpa died when i was 5, they did bagpipes and i danced. I didnt really realize what was going on. But my parents smiled and cried as i water danced to the music.

[@adamoreillycork]

I'm Irish but I absolutely love this song. One of the first pieces I ever learned to play on the trumpet years ago. Being in a pub full of people singing it in Edinburgh was some experience.

[@TheFelmaster]

That ranks in the top 5 things I want to experience. We are short on old world pubs in America.

[@GlowBowl420]

Aye, an experience it was lad!!! An experience it was!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@stevenbacon-cheddar9914]

I have both Ancestries in my bloodline, along with some Norse. We were regional mixers😂

[@RaptorLacrosseTraining]

Im jealous of your experience. This song is super important to my family and i walked out to it during my wedding. No one else here n the US seems to understand it’s importance and meaning.

[@Corkman]

Almost the exact same here

[@CowboyCrossfire]

No matter how many times I've heard a song be sung, I feel like I'm hearing it for the first time again when Colm McGuinness sings it.

[@Stammer6]

I love this comment. It's something I've always subconsciously thought, but never put it together. Colm gives every song his own twist so it really does sound wholly different than any other version.

[@andrewvachon1943]

Thank you for this, my grandfather ran the highland games in my state for years, I was wearing a kilt before I could walk. He was always a larger than life figure, thick accent, booming voice and a massive frame when he had his stroke seeing him in a broken state was earth shattering to me, I was only 9 or so, as we knew the end was coming he made sure I learned this song so I could sing it at his funeral. It is one of my greatest shames in life that I broke down and couldn’t sing. I have a love hate relationship with this song as it is one of the most beautiful I have ever heard regardless of version, but it also reopens the wound. Long story short, this was beautiful and I thank you for making it.

[@craticalgames8032]

Lyrics: By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonny braes Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond For me and my true love will never meet again On the bonny bonny banks of Loch Lomond You'll take the high road and I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore you But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond Where in purple hue the Heilend hills we view An' the moon comin' out in the gloamin Oh you take the high road and I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore you But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond The wee birdies sing and the wild flow'rs spring And in sunshine the waters are sleepin' But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again Tho' the waefu' may cease from their grievin Oh you take the high road and I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore you But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond

[@AmneziaAztec]

thank you very much! ))

[@alexlegoboy3513]

Thanks

[@Ganpignanus]

thanks. wonderful lyrics.

[@Ganpignanus]

this will allow me to sing along.

[@I_DoThingsSometimes]

I'm sorry, I can't read Scottish

[@tomahkaros7101]

As of today my grandfather is laid to rest after 95 years on this Earth! And to see that you post such a wonderful song that is fitting for the moment. Thank you for this so much Colm, thank you so very much.

[@DovidGershom]

I hope he got to see Scotland or Ireland one last time before going off to his fate. 😢

[@DirtyySilver]

Scottish here! Love all your tunes lad, particularly the Irish ones, and I’ve hoped for a long time you’d do something Scottish. Literally made my day! Alba gu bràth!

[@weaselmaster]

My father died some years ago. He had always wanted to visit Scotland, but never had the chance. My brother scattered some of his ashes on Lomond's shores...the last gift we could give. Shortly afterward, I heard this song sung (not quite as well as Colm does!) and thought the lyrics spoke of his journey. He did indeed arrive in Scotland before me.

[@martinmueller8107]

I may not be Scotish, this song brings me to tears because the melody just tugs my heart. You never fail to continue to impress me Colm McGuinness. Keep it up!

[@vincewans1148]

Sir I am completely in awe of your talent. I am so very happy you used your wonderful voice and talent and recorded this cover. Thank you so very much!!!!! Hope all is well and God bless you😊

[@michaelcallan5336]

I think you should also do the Irish version of this song, "Red is the Rose"

[@imperialphoenix1229]

I'd absolutely love to see him cover it, the high kings version is one of my favorite songs and I really think he'd kill it

[@michaelcallan5336]

@@imperialphoenix1229 a husband and wife duo that I watch called The Hound and The Fox did a good job covering it as well, they are known for doing a lot of song with minimal instrumentation, "Lullaby of Woe" is one of my favorite covers of theirs.

[@bennyhokkaido559]

@@michaelcallan5336 I love their covers

[@meridius4510]

Hearing this made me think the same thing!

[@DevsQuillsandCartoons]

I’ve been told that my late Great Grandmother used to sing this song. So, naturally it’s one of my favourite Scottish songs. And, this was an epic version 👏👏👏 I was singing along the entire time 🥹 Thank you for this, Colm 👍

[@PsydenIII]

You know, I have no clue why this is a popular wedding song. Sure, it's a beautiful melody, but it is also incredibly sad. It's a farewell letter, written by an older brother to his younger brother while they were in prison. They were given a choice, one would die, the other would live. They argued all night on which one would die, until the younger brother feel asleep from exhaustion. The older, having already married his true love and had a child chose to die, and thus return to Scotland via the Low Road (the underworld), while his brother, who had yet to marry his sweetheart would return to Scotland via the High Road (the land of the living).

[@alexcrockett5665]

I think its because those who have it played at wedding likely have no idea what it actually means but I see your point really it feels more suited for a funeral.

[@spmoran4703]

I visited Scotland not so long ago . And stayed at a hotel run by an Irish family on the Banks of Loch Lomond . I saw eagles in the mountains and dipped my feet into the water cold but good on the feet . I got bit by midges every day, but it was some of the best days ever.

[@RestingScotFace]

Every Colm video that comes out. “Oh nice I like that song. I’m interested in his take” And yet every time I’m somehow surprised his version is ONCE AGAIN the best version of that song ever made.

[@damonviands4367]

My great grandmother came from Scotland, she’s no longer with us. Hearing this song done so beautifully brought a tear to my eye. Very well done!

[@alexcrockett5665]

I'm sorry to hear that may she rest in peace

[@wendygriffin]

I wasn't expecting to tear up just before travelling home from work, but here we are. This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Colm!

[@impishDullahan]

I often say to a friend of mine that "Colm can do no wrong," but this is a peak example of that! Nearly everything I could wish for in a cover of Loch Lomond.

[@n.i.k.o5199]

The amount of goosebumps this songs gives me every single time I hear it... Thank you Colm, really - just thank you.

[@Sorchia56]

My Great Nana taught me this song when I was a wee lass! I sang it to our daughters in the womb. I’ve not heard a better singing of this song until now, brilliant! Just brilliant.

[@cbearrunc7833]

Amazing song choice and did it justice! It holds a close place for me living in the vicinity of Loch Lomond itself. Its a song here in the West of Scotland that usually ends a night of celebration. At a wedding the Bride and Groom stand center dancefloor as the guests form a ring around them and as the song plays (usually Runrig version) the guests move in and out towards them as we all sing and be together. Explaining it seems rubbish but if you're at a Scottish wedding try and not join in to a fantastic part of the night. Will no doubt be a video on here somewhere

[@mvl8209]

Wow, I really want to be there once! I know the power of singing in group (I'm not in choir, but in a students club where we regularly do an activity called "cantus" which is an evening full of different songs, and beer). We all sing together (even though we can't sing like a choir) and I just can't describe the feelings of friendship and emotions....... while singing together! On the other hand, I do have a question: isn't this song about 2 friends, away from Scotland, but one dies (the singer) and takes the low road (because they're burried, their soul goes underground) back, while the other person survives and has to take the high road (aka the roads as we see them), meaning that he has to climb mountains, maybe take a boat, and go around corners.... to get back home. Is that the correct story? If so, why is a song about death, and not seeing your loved ones again, being sung at weddings?

[@xgomenx]

​@@mvl8209you are correct in the songs meaning, and honestly, I think it's because the generations have forgotten what the song is about. Although the runrig one is more upbeat, I doubt I'd want it at my wedding (Scottish, I'm from the Glasgow area)

[@cbearrunc7833]

I think if you want to look into the significance of the meaning it may not be the best song but it doesnt become about that, it becomes about a couples love and its a song from the centre of the area we grew up, its a belonging song and a together song. I've never seen it as a sad end to a night its a glorious finale that usually brings people closer together. Everyone, whos left standing, fills the dance floor and joins in. Kids are dragged up and you're linking arms and dancing with people you don't know. That's just how it is for some of us 😂

[@pirate_with_a_pen]

I looked so forward to this- Loch Lomond really be one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@Susie_Spann]

Oh, my! The shivers running up and down my spine just won't stop. ❤️

[@applejewel7730]

“For me and my true love will never meet again,” gives me chills every time! You have an amazing voice and this song is beautiful

[@Valensiakol]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal for one person to accumulate this much talent.

[@Cowsablanca]

I'm from America, and I cannot get enough of your voice, even if I've never heard of any of these songs. Thank you, for sharing yourself with the world!

[@samuelanders7597]

Way back when i was a youngin, my mom made me take piano lessons, and i never wanted to practice until my dad taught me this song. I loved it and spent hours and hours trying to perfect it. To this day (now in my 30s), it's one of my favorite pieces of music. Thanks for another wonderful song, Colm.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

My Scottish soul soars at this song! Thank you, Colm! This was a true experience!

[@ladydeliz]

This fills me with joy. Loch Lomond is one of my all-time favorite songs, especially when sung with lament and power. Thank you so much.

[@atheosathonille130]

Jeez, the note differences between 3:00 and 3:45. His voice is so damn impressive, truly blessed with that gift.

[@ven173]

Went to Loch Lomond as a kid, still remember it. :)

[@unrestrictedsubwarfare6422]

I sang this in HS mens choir and by far it was one of my favorite, most memorable, and emotional songs.

[@eutytoalba]

I'm in Arizona, and my younger bros and I used to sing parts of this as kids. We never knew where we got it, and that was well before any of us even knew where Scotland was. For some reason, we understood the "before ye" line as a joke, maybe like a taunt in a race. Kid logic. 😛

[@calliope8675]

I just played this song for my baby, whom I've been trying to foster a love of music in. We've listened to some of your other music before, but this is the first song she's tried to sing along with you. We both enjoyed it.

[@ErryDayImHurrDurrin]

My eyes lit up when I saw this in the notifications. Lots of memories with this song and me and my brothers' choir performances.

[@blurred-antics]

the mix of soft bass notes + belted high notes worked so beautifully in this cover!! 12/10, as always. brb, adding this to my folk playlist immediately ahaha.

[@SireVV]

Colm would absolutely hit “Veni Veni Emmanuel” out of the park!

[@Rackalackberto]

Just recently I got into a Scottish Jacobite Folksong Spiral, so this is earily fitting.

[@crissingram9035]

Remember hearing this when I found out I was clan colquhoun! Quality traditional Celtic sound

[@BigDavo75]

This song got me into singing for choir in high school, and helped me reach into the Irish and Scottish Heritage. Amazing work Colm

[@Azlind]

This and the skye boat song were my mothers lullabies for me, this is one I sang to my boys. And not that you need my approval but you did a great rendition of it. Thanks for keeping it alive.

[@craticalgames8032]

Absolutely Stunning Colm! Love it! Your voice brings tears to my eyes it truly is beautiful and the different octaves of voice meld so amazingly love love love it!!!

[@inferno7076]

You achieved the impossible. You made me hyped for a monday, can't wait:)

[@michaelyunker8131]

Man, it’s a shame you can’t like a video twice. This was beautiful!

[@jimmytheleprechaun1742]

Would love to hear Red is the Rose next

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Definitely doing that one, too!

[@MBP235]

​@@ColmRMcGuinness Is Caledonia on your to-do-list? Would love to hear it. Its one of the two songs that was played on my wedding 😍

[@michaelcole-hamer607]

@@MBP235 oh please do this

[@middleeasternforhire8985]

Miracle of song released this viking song a few days ago and man it would be sick if colm did that one to

[@brittanyg533]

Such a powerful tune, and goosebumps all around. Well done, Colm!

[@nicholaselliott339]

Passionate and emotional. Thank you Colm for a wonderful rendition and a touching memory for many :)

[@WolfMoon173]

My Scottish pride be tickled. Great rendition.

[@isaacgirouard5924]

My dad would sing this song a lot years ago, thank you for bringing me such nostalgia.

[@noahstewart6181]

The opening literally gave me goosebumps, beautiful job on this song

[@nocturnalizzie]

Dìreach àlainn! Slàinte! 💙

[@yasumedia9528]

My goodness. I am almost at a loss for words. Your vocals shook me to my core and I shed tears friend. Simply a beautiful rendition of a classic folk tune. Please keep being you and keep making music. It's one thing to produce sound.It's another to make music that makes people feel.

[@AmneziaAztec]

great performance as always, Mr. Colm! I enjoyed your voice! ✨ it was great to watch the premiere again in the colmpany of other fans) and yes, a very beautiful sweater!) 💚

[@rottenmouthjohnny8288]

Scotland Forever 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫡

[@coryclark7706]

ive heard many versions of this song .. yours and RunRig's are the best of the bunch ... well done says i

[@comhaltacht315]

Colm doing his best to become the next Disney princess

[@queenofpups]

My great grandma was from Scotland, and it's been almost a year since she's passed. I came here because I was thinking of her and this song has been one that I've come back to a lot while I've been grieving. It means so much to me to hear this song sung so beautifully, thank you so much for this.

[@aechean]

The work you put into all your music is amazing man. Thanks for sharing all this with us.

[@sunflowerkhan]

Such a beautiful rendition. As a scot I loved this. Such a wonderful and sad song.

[@BenElliottSound]

Absolutely incredible! Holy cow! You've outdone yourself, Colm!

[@trincywalker7497]

Chills chills I tell you a story of a voice that gets you everytime. You will be minding your business when a notification on your phone has you quickly watching Colm sing a addictive song and you are caught forever listening to his voice. Another hit great job with this well loved old song.

[@Aurriel]

0:20 When the flute comes in it just feels like LotR.

[@larryyacumada55]

Hammer and the anvil by the longest John's would be awesome

[@tobibaker5115]

Your range is amazing! Love your music

[@meghanshinn5966]

colm, you are the dictionary definition of ✨️range✨️

[@tomsimmerson6928]

one of my all time favourite Scottish songs! Excellent work 󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴

[@Tommy1977777]

This is everything. It raises the spirit, gives us pause for thought, and removes the rust from one's soul.

[@shazbros]

You probably have heard this thousands times already but yes your accent makes it sounds even better.

[@deathshop2172]

without a doubt, one of, if not the best versions of this song I have ever heard

[@aztralsea]

This song holds a special place in my heart My mother comes from the MacGregors, and my father the Macfarlanes. And at least on one map I've seen, immediately between their homes (the only thing separating them) is loch Lomond. We live in Australia, and haven't been connected to Scotland since we lost our money to the church (I don't know which one, it was at least 4 generations ago I think) but somehow my parents managed to find each other just the way their families are lined up next to each other. So to me, Loch Lomond symbolises my parents love and our family as a whole.

[@mcgregorpiper]

If this doesn’t prove your vocal range, then nothing will. Very well done

[@user-eq2bf4qu9l]

Omg you've sent a a chill down my spine and tears to my eyes you are sing it with your range of voices emotional and its hit my heart and sole

[@Naty_358]

That was fantastic! Sooo emotional and powerful! 😍

[@mrbell3421]

I don’t remember much of my grandfather anymore, but I remember him singing this song. Thank you.

[@grahamshaw9873]

I've got a decent amount of Scottish blood in my veins, and this song makes me feel absurdly proud of them

[@epicsakura101]

By far one of my favorite songs. Many thanks, friend : )

[@ColtonRMagby]

This is amazing, Colm. Now, we need an original called Loch Ness or something like that.

[@Inkypages39]

Definitely!

[@AzEsmJiv]

Бомбезно! Спасибо. Мои поклоны, моё почтение.

[@colleenhartman223]

I so love this. His deep voice. I cry for my Scottish family I’ve lost every time i hear this. ❤

[@RESIDENTHOB0]

Always thought this song was perfect for your voice, and boy howdy is it ever! Another one knocked out of the park, you just don't miss, do you? What a set of pipes, holy smokes

[@danitron4096]

I'm definately listening to this on my hike on the West Highland Way. Beautifully sung.

[@alexlegoboy3513]

Nice been waiting for you to sing this one. Edit: this was absolutely amazing definitely one of the best covers you've done.

[@gator_teeth]

Ach, absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite renditions. You should do Dúlaman next!

[@colinmacaoidh9583]

I'd feckin' LOVE tae hear your take on the Corries super Jacobite version of this song

[@timothyjohnson4969]

He sang the song in 3 different octave ranges. What the…who does that?! I wish I could. Sir, you have my respect.

[@scotire9931]

Beautifuil :) Good Job 😊

[@nothinginterestinghappens3819]

It really hits when your tone transitions really loving it

[@JohnConnor-jh4xp]

As someone brought up listening to scots and irish trad' music ,FANTASTIC!crazy range best i have ever heard it well done mate!!!

[@stephenwadecapps1983]

This is so pleasant..., I suddenly have this urge to get me a kilt, bagpipes and a pint. Cheers 🍻

[@RK-ju4gz]

All of your songs are amazing, but it's the trad ones I personally love best. This one gave me the best kind of chills. Keep it up! :)

[@paulwiebe8448]

oh man oh man....this tune just sends shivers down my back I so love this song Thank You

[@StormTheDovhakiin]

Ah, after 11 months still one of my favorite songs of yours. Your voice just brings peace to my soul and ears. Your make phenomenal music and i hope you continue for a long time. May you and your family be blessed by Apollo and may you all live a wonderful life.

[@clementlebrethon6209]

Yes! It finally happened!!

[@Throd01]

Always a pleasure when I see a new song uploaded! Awesome as always

[@TheEpicWolf64]

The madman only went and did it! Love man!

[@High-LordHarza]

I can't wait!

[@JohnConnor-jh4xp]

Briliantly sung as a scot all i can say is,god love the irish!