Loreena McKennitt - The Bonny Swans

@LoreenaMcKennitt on The Mask and Mirror 30th Anniversary Tour, summer 2024.
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[@Lizjulharp2]

This was the first song of I heard from Loreena McKennitt. And when I heard this song I be came a big fan! Love her music. This song gave me goose bumps.

[@rickdicl]

She IS Ms. Goosebump

[@Madved07]

​@@rickdicl And she couldn't do it for herself. So she meet her oldness in misery of her loneliness

[@Michael-ix3ti]

Was also first song I ever heard of Loreena Mc Kennitt and have nearly every recording she has done,brilliant musician

[@Triggerhawk]

Or swanbumps

[@peterbrowne3268]

@@Triggerhawk A very clever swoop from the Triggerhawk

[@da1surferguy]

I'm studying to become a Doctor which means I study 7 days a week for an endless amount of hours and listening to her music allows my mind to focus and be at peace. I love your Music Loreena.

[@TaraCicora]

It's been 8 years... I hope it went well for you.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

@@TaraCicora Right? I'd love for an update! If they did follow through with their dream, after 7 - 8 years is generally when a residency is completed and they no longer need to tail a senior physician. But since they mentioned they were "studying" with no indication of what year they were in, hopefully if nothing changed, they were able to get a bachelors, masters and are in residency now.

[@dntskdnttll]

A doctor, Loreena McKennitt and Bob Marley fan who surfs…keep your personality, rare gem. Need that to survive the stress of work, plus to help your bedside manner too, let’s balance out the stuffy ones lol.

[@riyadali4082]

@@dntskdnttll Stuffy ones tend to actually have a depth of comprehension these "renaissance men" lack.

[@NaturesAdmiral]

This song is breathtaking to say the least, it's unfortunate that so many blow off her fabulous gift. Does anyone else think that she has a very old style grace and beauty, which is accentuated by the old fashioned dress she wears in this song?

[@switzerlandful]

Her clothing has nothing to do with it. Her beautiful voice is amazingly beautiful to me. Although I am still young enough to realize that I am not mature enough to appreciate all beauty. She may not be the most beautiful but she is especially amazing. I enjoy her art but some of it has depressed me but I am unsure if it is due to her or someone else.

[@Migisiepit]

I had a therapist tell me Loreena's music was depressing...I get goosebumps when I hear it! So far from depressed!

[@johnvance6243]

I know absolutely nothing about music, but I would never have believed that a "call-and-response" between electric guitar and violin could be so entrancing. An extraordinary composition.

[@911sausageman]

You know nothingness about music? By knowing the term 'call and response' you just displayed that you know something that most musician's I know wouldn't. If only every one were so modest. And yes, it's an amazing interplay. An amazing song.

[@GorgeGeorg]

The live version of the song, from Nights of Alhambra, really accentuates that 'battle' .

[@cookeecutkk]

Loreena should be more widely known & appreciated. I've had the pleasure to see her live during her tour promoting "The Visit" - a live performance I have never forgotten, 20+ years onwards. A magnificent voice and a rare songwriting talent.

[@markgum2636]

The finest voice in all the land , i JUST LOVE HER SINGING.

[@ahsenahsen4631]

Aynen o kadar iyi geliyor ki bana anlamasamda ses muhteşem Türkiye den selamlar 🎉

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

Lyrics for anyone curious or wishing to sing-along: A farmer there lived in the north country A hey ho and me bonny-o And he had daughters one, two, three The swans swim so bonny-o These daughters they walked by the river's brim A hey ho and me bonny-o The eldest pushed the youngest in The swans swim so bonny-o Oh sister, oh sister, pray lend me your hand A hey ho and me bonny-o And I will give you house and land The swans swim so bonny-o I'll give you neither hand nor glove A hey ho and me bonny-o Unless you give me your own true love The swans swim so bonny-o Sometimes she sank, sometimes she swam A hey ho and me bonny-o Until she came to a miller's dam The swans swim so bonny-o The miller's daughter, dressed in red A hey ho and me bonny-o She went for some water to make her bread The swans swim so bonny-o Oh father, oh daddy, here swims a swan A hey ho and me bonny-o It's very like a gentle woman The swans swim so bonny-o They laid her on the bank to dry A hey ho and me bonny-o There came a harper passing by The swans swim so bonny-o He made harp pins of her fingers fair A hey ho and me bonny-o He made harp strings of her golden hair The swans swim so bonny-o He made a harp of her breast bone A hey ho and me bonny-o And straight it began to play alone The swans swim so bonny-o He brought it to her father's hall A hey ho and me bonny-o And there was the court assembled all The swans swim so bonny-o He laid the harp upon the stone A hey ho and me bonny-o And straight it began to play alone The swans swim so bonny-o There does sit my father, the King A hey ho and me bonny-o And yonder sits my mother the Queen The swans swim so bonny-o And there does sit my brother Hugh A hey ho and me bonny-o And by him William, sweet and true The swans swim so bonny-o And there does sit my false sister Anne A hey ho and me bonny-o Who drowned me for the sake of a man The swans swim so bonny-o

[@LadyNightwish]

First time I read this ballad I always thought "why kill for the sake of a man who sees you as 2nd option anyway?"

[@frdiasg]

its kings henry and boleins girls history@@LadyNightwish

[@thesongoffirecity6022]

"And there doth sit my false sister Ann, who drowned me for the sake of a man. The swans swim so bonny, oh..." Is it just me or is there something chilling about Loreena's expression when she sings that part? Chilling or grimly amusing, maybe. She reveals her sister's treachery and then keeps singing about swans with an "I'm just sayin'" look on her face. Anyway, it's always been one of my favorite moments of this video.

[@sandrawells2985]

It could be a repressed past life memory of hers. And...no, it is not just you ! You are sensitive and see this. Blessings, my good sister.

[@peterbrowne3268]

Also in the medieval era the king was the fountain of justice - the chief judge of his kingdom. His court is also highest court of law. The evidence of Anne's murderous act is totally revealed.

[@johnhenni2808]

This song, upon the second or third hearing this recording struck me as both ethereal and earthy. The Bonny Swans has one of the most beautiful vocals on record.

[@lueurtrouble]

This was my mom's favorite album. I later bought her the vinyl edition, she was so happy. She died three years ago. When I listen to this album I grew with (I was 15 at its release), it's a kind of connection with her. Thanks for it. It's a wonderful record full of magic

[@simonemelo9604]

Que Deus abençoe você grandemente ❤❤❤

[@mysticprophecyroblox]

She is probably one of the most real musicians there is- real singing without studio enhancement, real instruments rather than programmed. It adds so much more to her music that most other musicians don't seem to care about, like dynamics and emotion .Awesome stuff :)

[@evivappa]

this woman is a beautiful swan with angelic voice|!God bless her!Greetings from Greece :)

[@JahDestiny]

She has a beautiful voice and this is my favored song of hers

[@pyranology]

This song is amazing on its own... the juxtaposition of the electric guitar, the folk instruments and Loreena's divine voice really SELLS the song. Makes it special. Makes it superb.

[@Floyd_McGerkin]

been looking for this song for 2 decades..

[@nessadavis71]

Kings Daughters, this is actually a telling of a Celtic take that is VERY old, my Gran told it to me when I was a child.

[@jessica27usa]

This extraordinary woman is an artist ! and her art is expressed through music which for the rest us is pure pleasure. many artist are good but some are literally anointed by something divine. Thank you, Loreena McKennit for creating and sharing your beautiful works of art. JW, Seattle

[@donnahilton471]

and I always thought Joan Baez was wonderful...

[@julianlewis1792]

She is indeed a true artist, and an exceptionally talented one IMHO. Her accompanying musicians are excellent as well.

[@luke144]

What a sad and beautiful song! Why are all the sad ones the most beautiful?

[@deborahparham3783]

It's a Celtic thing. The Celts are all too familiar with sadness and loss. They also know how to make beautiful music out of that pain.

[@luke144]

@@deborahparham3783 I'm a Celt myself. Norwegian and Irish... The Irish didn't have it easy, ever.

[@deborahparham3783]

@@luke144 Neither did the Scots, the Welsh or the Cornish. My people are Ulster Scots, Irish with a touch of Welsh. Don't think there were any Vikings in the mix, but it would not surprise me. Those guys got around. They gave the English some serious grief for a good long time. Bless em!

[@marclachance8523]

The voice, the voice and the voice... And her...

[@kalebdougherty3530]

Found this artist in library during the 2nd grade lol 20 years later here I am still listening to it -dougherty-

[@hobertlee7598]

God Bless Loreena Always,Beautiful Voice,

[@victorbenner539]

I have heard her music before, so very enjoyable. But this is the first time I have heard this song. So wonderful. Lady your voice is just so amazing and beautiful. Have a great day and a even better tomorrow.

[@Carol-uy8fl]

my mother sings parallel to loreena, this was my ultimate favorite song of hers

[@rickdicl]

Annache

[@witcherydelea9821]

No voice or music greater. Love all.

[@lilysandoval3809]

Such A Beautiful Voice ! Like No Other.

[@countingcoup]

Love the richness of the story as dark as it is, the presentation of such a wonderful mix of instruments and production, and alas one of the finest voices in this genre' ~ cheers

[@julianlewis1792]

She does her fair share of dark or sad, songs, but does them beautifully. She makes sadness and death pleasurable to hear, just as true poets make these things pleasurable to read. And few songs move me like Loreena's "Cymbeline".

[@countingcoup]

@@julianlewis1792 Yes, I agree! The Cymbeline arrangement is sublime and her voice delicately floats above the underlying theme of the mystic of love from the cold rationality of Roman rule. Definitely alot to interpret, but Brilliantly done.

[@daniloteles2178]

Música perfeita. Brasil da um like ...

[@Sujichan]

This will always be one of my top three favourite songs. It gives me goosebumps.

[@lilibet939]

this music never grows old, I have heard it more times than I can remember yet it is always as delightful as the first time I discovered it

[@josephedwardyoussef]

that moment when you click "like" in the 1st 3 seconds because you FEEL that it's going to be a good song :)

[@guzsaj]

She has a frighteningly beautiful voice.

[@diello2979]

Beautiful, Thank you🍀🙏🍀

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

@AnonymousXIII Good point, this song is actually a mix of several versions of the theme for "Two Sisters". Wikipedia has an article called "The Twa Sisters" (medieval spelling) explaining both the bit about its origins and also has a paragraph about Loreena McKennitt's song being a pastiche of several traditional variants of the ballad.

[@clockworkalmond1032]

in the song a line is "the miller's daughter dressed in red....". she's the one who finds the princess in the water ("oh father oh daddy, here swims a swan, it's very like a gentle woman"). and I think it's no coincidence that loreena mckennitt wears a red dress at this part...

[@RaymundusNetus]

Adoro as suas canções . Verdadeiras obras de arte.

[@SindustriaI]

This is truly my favorite song of Loreena. Nostalgic feelings come up, remembering hearing this playing in the livingroom while I played with my toys as a child. And at the same time my mother was cleaning and singing to this. Ahh the memories 🙌🏻🦢🍀

[@floooble3]

I love Loreena McKennitt.

[@Supernaturalbabe18]

in one explanation of the song I read that when she sings about the farmer it is a metaphor for the King because he is a farmer of his people at least that is what I read. And you are right this song is GORGEOUS!

[@waterlilyqueen]

That’s an interesting interpretation. However at the beginning she has two sisters and later she has one sister and two brothers (I’m assuming William is another brother).

[@AnaFitzBeaumont]

Yes, she is wonderful.

[@FuxiSmile]

Loreena you are wonderful, freedom to the soul of your fiancé and your both friends.

[@schniri1]

I’ve seen her there time live Two times open air the other one in concert Hall She amazing ❤

[@nikkyjackson]

she is amazing

[@IndigoGrizzly]

This song is chilling, not only her voice but the story behind it. I love it

[@buildingbetterworlds6097]

She's hands down my favourite vocalist and songwriter. Her otherworldly beauty doesn't hurt either.

[@Dothoobler]

Beautiful.

[@lisadymion6688]

Ever since i was little this was the first of her songs that popped up in my head aling with lady of shallott and marco polo but i nevervpaid attentipm to wordsvuntil recently

[@kevinmcmahon2491]

There's a touch of the Kate Bush in this (not sure who came first). Also, she looks uncannily like a young Helen Mirren in some of the close ups. All good stuff.

[@BeautyinDiatoms]

Such a sad story, sung by a beautiful voice and sorrowful strings...

[@ellaellis4072]

What a gorgeous, not-from-this-world voice !!!

[@faithhiddenshoes]

Gawd she rocks . I love her voice so enchanting .....

[@ZeljkoP0P0VIC]

Magnificent voice! Speechless...

[@andrewvargo1034]

What a great talent, wonderful haunting voice and a great gift to all of us thank you Loreena

[@Floyd_McGerkin]

still love you, Lorena!!

[@Rose10717]

Great voice❤ wonderful romantic song

[@AndyB1286]

A folk music goddess. Always a pleasure to listen to Loreena's music. Speaking as a rock fan, I appreciate the electric guitar here too 🙂

[@GEA1955]

Loreena is a genius musician gifted with a magical voice ! Love from Greece

[@Tessietots]

Oh Loreena, Your music, it fills me with peace. Thanks so much for sharing your gift!

[@BrunellaBlakeAnauran]

... one word... enchanting....................

[@thevintagegypsy]

*~* 🥰😍🤩😘 I love love love this lady Loreena McKennitt you rock girl *~* 🥰😍🤩😘

[@eduardoperetdias6257]

Awesome

[@TristanandIsolt]

Rock and Roll song Loreena McKennitt Style.

[@iulianapop1058]

She's amazing, I love her voice, her presence, her songs 🎵 ❤ 💖 💗 💕 ♥

[@vjllorent]

Beautiful song makes me remember a beautiful girl

[@mazzaferropaolino9351]

Loreena enchants me.... great...!!!!!

[@sweetgypsy100]

My favourite of hers....a Canadian treasure Loreena is....my Celtic pride over-flows...

[@fergusMCL]

I love music and words and voice of Loreena McKennith for many years

[@zagrossian]

its wonderfull. awesome

[@ampa8945]

So beautiful and have a good voice and talent. Thank you very much for sharing your video to us. I love your songs and music. xx

[@dreamaginationsbyjoseph6309]

Captivating! Namaste. :) What a voice!

[@katiesmithification]

God she is amazing...totally amazing1

[@luizgoncalves3883]

Great wonderfull!!!!!

[@rogerstan]

I first heard this song 30,000 feet in the air on a flight to Vancover from Sydney. I was blown away. Since then I have played it over a thousand times. It is a mansterpiece in music that propels one into a different time and place. I believe that the original ballard is ancient and gothic.

[@jongoodman4622]

Thank you for sharing your talent with us. There is so much that is wonderful about your music. I never grow tired of your songs. Thanks again for sharing your talent, the world is a better place for it.

[@eziodozio4505]

fantastica interprete, fantastica musicista e fantastica compositrice.

[@silviozanchet2571]

I saw and listened here on live in Genoa, Italy. Her voice was even better ... An angel.

[@carolinareguerofullier6595]

Maravillosa ella y maravilloso el modo de presentación de esta gran canción. Belleza por doquiera que se.mire y escuche. Mil gracias por compartir tanto arte. ¡FELICITACIONES!

[@debbieray8115]

This reminded of my aunt Angus rose. I miss her but everybody gotta go.

[@ModernFrench]

A true artist.

[@LadyMoondancer]

I love her music

[@ishtarolivera]

One of my favorite songs!!! Too beautiful to decribe it!

[@Outbackmaster72]

This song is defintely very special. I never get bored hearing it like many other songs. Thanx 4 the upload.

[@Buckfast2003]

Great song!!! Nice video!!!

[@EvenHidden]

One of my favorite songs ever.

[@chrismalzahn8645]

It's been over 25 years since I discovered Loreena , never gets old.😊

[@stuckinsidemyself]

I love the combination of folk music and rock music ^^D

[@joannelacta]

Well there's no "when" or "where" you're listening to this song. Doesn't matter if you are in a quarantine or not. Just sit back and enjoy. Sit back and enjoy.

[@kahl1318]

Just love the melody here, you did amazing work on this one.

[@roqueceravolo1969]

A phenomenon like this should happen once in a thousand years, bringing together in one person all the wonders of the universe.

[@beatrizjardim8308]

Beutiful clip the people, the dresses, outfits, the portraits. I absolutely loved the video clip is just as beautiful as the song a true work of art.

[@carolmiller7089]

Of all folk music, this is among the greatest. Made a harp of here breatbone, and straigt it began to play alone. I have listened to this song for hours on repeat.

[@redsilka]

thanks and greeetings from germany for the fantastic music lg silke

[@liriogabri]

I looove this one! And I love Loreena mcKennit's musics!

[@reinofeliz]

Loreera McKennitt !! Parabéns ❤💐🧙‍♂️🌟

[@Pnimelover]

This music is REALLY something..its unexplainable how it makes you feel.. it makes me feel alive, and happy.makes me wanna go twirling around the room. xp

[@countingcoup]

A wonderful interpretation of the story, I love this...

[@enriquequiroz3051]

Me gusta mucho tus canciones love love

[@johnhalverson1133]

My wife and I saw Loreena in concert at Devos Hall in Grand Rapids Michigan last week. It was an awesome and memorable show!

[@CEOkiller]

In case you missed it, this is property of Quinlan Road...

[@skingydingy]

I had no idea thanks for the heads up guy

[@Madved07]

CEOkiller, hahaha ! Where Bubba is now?

[@sinergiaon-line5151]

Oh really?

[@moonglow6639]

Which they "give away" against "money". This is called "buying". The person then possesses a copy and can of course load it up to u knowhere. Imo.

[@LindaMcification]

lol

[@anamarques960]

sorry for the ignorance, I didn't know her, but I always loved this voice

[@francescof.3173]

I was just thinking when she came to Italy at Festival of Sanremo in 1995. I still have the VHS.