The Silencers - Wild Mountain Thyme

Director - Steve Price
Photography - John Brown

[@seanspringett2914]

Song deserves millions views the day it came out. Come on troops lets get it there.

[@Jakki123]

I totally love this song. Even though I’m part English and Irish. I have lived in Scotland most of my life and the people I have met here affected my life profoundly , a lot are no longer with me but I loved and learned from them all. God bless them all never forgotten 🌸🌸🌸

[@billwilliams8866]

Nice sentiment Jakki. We are, as they say in Fife "We're a' Jock Tamsons bairns"

[@jamessutherlandactor]

A fine and rousing rendition of one of our most beautiful Scottish folk songs. Casting my mind back to seeing The Silencers in 1988 at the Textile College in Galashiels. The audience was small, and the 'stage' was about a foot high. My mates and I (we'd driven down from Edinburgh on a midweek night as I remember) were right in front of the band. What a great night we had. Danced and sang the nicht awa!

[@liamohooligan]

This song is one that has been passed knee to knee through my family and I still sing it to the mountains each year on the anniversary of my Grandfathers passing. I enjoyed their moderate modernization of it..

[@albertmiller3082]

My feet may walk in America, but my heart beats on always in Scotland's Highlands. This is a tear-bringing version and full of depth and nuance, by all the musicians/performers. The lovely singer inspires finer dreams and brighter smiles with her every gesture.. Bless all.

[@alextripney3812]

Me too my friend I married an American woman from Ohio.But I am a Scot through and through.I will Forever Love My Homeland And Everything It Stands For.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@albertmiller3082]

@@alextripney3812 👍🏻🫶🏻🙏🏼

[@claireatherton6663]

I first heard this song decades ago, not sure who was singing, but the song itself touched me deeply and finally finding this version of the song is like coming home.... I can't hear it enough.... the music, the vocals, the video, all so beautiful.... I am not Scottish, but I know in my heart when I do go to Scotland I won't ever want to leave...

[@patrickharte9181]

This song has been on my playlist from the time I first head it...one of the best renditions of this very evocative song. A song to blow the blues away!

[@andrewwilson8317]

Just beautiful,could listen to forever. Only problem is it makes me so bloody homesick it hurts. Miss the rain,the wind the cold and the midges!

[@1966freefall]

Stop it now, you're being way too dramatic - no-one misses the midges, your HEAR?! NO-ONE!! LOL

[@vonmoose1]

Andrew Wilson by midges, do you mean mosquitos?

[@1966freefall]

No, a midge is a little annoying fly that bites, and usually floats around in a swarm of hundreds or thousands.

[@123thof]

Midge bites hurt like fucking hell.

[@healinginafricamymentalhea7692]

No midges this summer on Arran ;) Thanks to the very unusual weather!!! Cleggs are bad tho :(

[@hayzee4429]

A brilliant version by the Silencers

[@ianmcguire6344]

The song, setting, the singing, the sentiment, the soulfulness, simply sublime!!

[@lerosh2226]

Pure wonder,, I sang this numerous times in my favourite gigs in Berwick and Scotland ,,, just pure magic,, 😎

[@rodgey1]

Came here after I was reminded of the beautiful advert for Visit Scotland done by an old mate Simon Scott who died this week. He and fellow creative Andrew Lindsay chose this as the soundtrack for their ad. It's a beautiful little commercial and I think one of the most evocative travel ads I've ever seen. It's also a fitting tribute for an amazing man.

[@GregoryD57]

Low or not, very good version on this song. Loved it ! GOD BLESS SCOTLAND !

[@FaerySeeker]

This is the best version of this song I have ever heard! Love this!! Magnificent band!!!

[@yellowjackboots2624]

I'm Scottish but, even still, the version by those young Californian men The Byrds pulls most profoundly at my soul.

[@Mad-Cyril]

anyone else have a tear in their eye watching this video......everything from the words of the song, to the scenery to the beautiful scottish lassie singing throughout......makes you burst with pride in your country

[@FaerySeeker]

This band is magnificent! Love their music. They do such a beautiful version of this song!!

[@martyketchum710]

I've seen this a hundred times and it is still a perfect presentation of a classic tune. The band, the flat bed truck and the beautiful girl. Perfect.

[@epatha44]

...Just Beautiful... Can't stop listening... Thank You !

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

I just asked my future wife if we can play this song, this version at our reception, first dance. She said yes. It takes a lot to make this Marine cry, but her answer did it. This song is so full of hope and love and the spirit of freedom... I love you Sarah.

[@younggrasshopper3531]

Hey congrats 😊

[@mikebruse2939]

You are a fortunate man! Oorah Marine and Sarah!

[@mandeigh]

Best version of this song ever.......love it!

[@LayneInChains1979]

Brilliant version, brilliant video, greatness inspired by greatness!

[@whysoserious1979]

sometimes the simple things are always the best stunning video beautiful song from an amazing band

[@dangalos]

A very lovely modern version of this beautiful song. Great job!

[@Vanfan8]

I keep coming "home" to this video and whenever I feel a bit down it provides an emotional lift to get me through the night.....keep it here, please.

[@ianmcguire6344]

Fabulous song, and I cannot imagine there ever will be a better rendition than this. The video is terrific too, beautifully shot, so so very atmospheric. The closing scene of the fishing boat and the gulls is just perfect. I probably rereplay this every month or so. It's so uplifting.

[@jacobfiil5918]

Yeah? I think it's pretty poor, really (the singer sounds like a Bono wannabe, and who'd wanna be that?).

[@vavarolay]

Such a lovely version, thankyou very much

[@ianmcguire6344]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! The song, the interpretation, the musicianship, the singing, the characters, the scenery, the video shoot. Absolutely superb in every respect.

[@johnnymac4978]

Sang this song at my own wedding 20 years ago for my grandparents....makes me think of home and the people I love.

[@nitropost]

pulling off a major folk standard with such great beauty is nothing but amazing,

[@greasemonkey1228]

very hip version of one of the sweetest Scottish melodies ever.well done.

[@fanoel77]

I just so love this song as sung, and can't help but go back to this, so often when the mood takes me.

[@peterx727]

What a beautiful voice she has! Wonderfully sung and played by all of them.

[@Galgarrick]

Love love this song - the Video sure doesn't disappoint.

[@barbaralemarier4421]

I stumbled upon the song on KZbin and am obsessed with it. Is a simple song chord wise but so very beautiful.

[@docrob2950]

First heard this wonderful song at a Irish Hooley in Dubuque, Iowa two years ago. It was the grand finale and sung by all five bands. It's now one of my favorites!!

[@Avalon041167]

Very nice song :) So many pleasant memories of Scotland. Never went to Arran, stopped short at the ferry just outside Addrossan, wish we had now, looks so beautiful

[@AMZuba]

Absolutely beautiful! Really makes this Yankee proud of his Celtic heritage. Can not get enough of the music. I agree w/297 too. Many great versions and I hope to hear them all! =)

[@Vanfan8]

Every now and then, I come back to watch and listen to this classic. I touches something way deep down inside that I am drawn to - please, keep it posted?

[@dagmaer]

always love this song .....and this version is very moving and the scenery is out of this world

[@medash25]

I LOVE this song and the video captures the feel/mood perfectly to me. It quickly became one of my all time favorites since finding it. thanks for telling the backstory. Great job Steve and John!

[@penzeyh1]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard. I love it!

[@aprilblossom9268]

Words fail me..what a lovely piece of work

[@MrJMR1212]

For me simply the greatest melody of all time.😊

[@parodypumpkin]

his daughters voice compliments his own wonderfully! lovely tune.

[@adamwilson3353]

This song says it all, and is probably the best version ever recorded, Rod Stewart say's it was his song aye right, this is how it's sung, The words are so Haunting,

[@Samsonand]

An absolutely beautiful rendition. The best I have heard .Thank you!

[@ellesetta]

This is one of my favorites...just beautifully done. I come back often.

[@TheBrendadale]

I do the same! I take some evenings to myself to just listen to tunes on the putey, and this is one song I always enjoy listening to, time and time again!

[@TheBrendadale]

Brenda Dale Another Irish song I really like is Kentish Town Waltz, by Imelda May

[@seanfoley1266]

Wonderful haunting melody carries me away!

[@IqbalHamid]

What a haunting melody. Been one of my all time favourites since the begining. Devastated to hear about Cha Burns. Hope to meet you in heaven. May you rest in peace.

[@missxsoph1]

From my hometown.gorgeous rendition ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lerosh2226]

Sang this a dozen times in my favourite gig in Berwick on tweed,,The old hen and chickens,,,magical days,,

[@racheltaylor6578]

I remember going to a Silencers gig at the Mayfair in Sauchiehall Street in the 80’s.It was pure brilliant.

[@sunnygovan7]

you mean it was pure dead brilliant

[@evelynrobinson9233]

Still miss you dad and still play your favourite song regularly xx

[@5springsadventure877]

Easily the very best version of this song, by anyone, any where.

[@onieward]

absolutely!

[@123macks]

Facts

[@gburny]

My favourite as well. Van Morrison does a version worth a listen 👍

[@garrybaldy327]

I saw them in 1989 in Paris, supporting Simple Minds. I'd never heard of them before. When I got back to England, I went straight to HMV and bought A Blues For Buddha. Great album and an amazing live band.

[@paulapops33]

I love this! my best friend Tracy loved this band and took me to see them in glasgow 23rd december 2008 she died on may the 2nd 2009 so this means world 2 me, thanks for sharing! She was only 37, thanks though to jimmy for letting me see what she loved! x

[@jimdunne3111]

❤

[@houseofrobertson]

Thanks for posting this brilliant version of Wild Mountain Thyme ---- very inspiring.

[@nipunaDAbeast]

Love it, one of the most up lifting and remeniscent songs ever. I remember listening to it back in the day, my teacher played it to us. Great song, thank you very much!

[@297Wuvx]

I really love this song and video. The song is timeless and the video is just perfect. Many thanks...

[@connorloudermilk8983]

we will never forget songs and people like that. cuz we drink beer, eat steak, and laugh with friends.

[@ellesetta]

This is my favorite version of this beautiful old song! It's a wonderful vid...it's simplicity goes well with the music. You did it just right!!

[@gordondeprest]

lovely song....the woman in video is breathtaking. I wish I was in Scotland, seems like a beautiful country.

[@ldavis8]

Just beautiful and so glad a friend recommended me to listen this song...

[@jimmymc10021]

A good song and a great video....well done to the band and you

[@celticgypsy11]

I don't know, but this is one of the best renditions of "Wild Mountain Thyme" I've ever heard.

[@jmcc2275]

It’s the first one as well.

[@garnesie]

Loved this! Just all of it, and the simplicity of the setup fits so perfectly with the song. Beautiful!

[@mandeigh]

Loved it! The best version I have heard of this fab tune! Thanks for sharing.

[@allthewine]

I remember sitting round my grans fire listening to this on New Year’s Eve. My uncle sang his heart out into the Cumbernauld sky.

[@2pikeman]

brilliant version, just play this over and over

[@colinboris461]

Ladies don't get more enchanting and wonderful than this sweet strong lady and her distant look and longing voice

[@OKUHTGY98]

This band version of this lovely old Scottish folk song is wonderful!!

[@anijarcevic5435]

Beautiful song! Beautiful land!

[@witchysue]

A lovley song, sang beautifully,on the truly wonderful Isle Of Arran.

[@09Umera]

It's the greatest, best version of this song. Graet band, great music!

[@sajmeister]

I've been looking for this song for ages. When I was a kid, this song used to be played in an advert about visiting Ireland but never had smart phones with Shazam apps back then. Amazing song!

[@veronicagilmartin2015]

Jeez.. Memories..Driving back from Skye through Glencoe in the rain , of course, when this came on..No option but to pull in & just take the moment in..Beautiful times.

[@jamesgrant4561]

Just watched this with a huge lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, will be back someday Scotland.

[@brother1ray]

Check out your name sake...........You should be very proud!

[@byrnon]

Just got back from a trip to Ireland. Heard "Wild Rover", "Galway Girl", and "Go Lassie Go" in every pub (also, for some reason, "Country Road" and "Tennessee Walz"). "Go Lassie Go" has been stuck in my head ever since I got back, so I've been checking out different versions on KZbin. This is by far my favorite. Love....LOVE...this version. Greetings from the USA.

[@azizelmir265]

I think I'm the only Moroccan who listen to the silencers. lol

[@archiebunker4108]

Good for you!

[@jurepivka7079]

Atlas highlands look similar

[@user-if7hu3zq9c]

I'm half-morroccan 😊

[@terencemagee]

Are you Amazigh? You would naturally connect with the Celtic music

[@chillax498]

Aziz Elmir I’m definitely not the only scotsman that smokes Moroccan though🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😀

[@Covenant-qo6fr]

Always feel better after watching / hearing this - wherever the band is - thank you. The far off look of Aura singing is really moving in an odd way... stirs the soul. Thanks

[@daviemcf]

Great song....dont know why but it makes me cry everytime!! 1,000,000*

[@DonnyMacG]

I listen to this at least twice a week so as not to spoil myself. I sang along to it in Prague Square 2 weeks ago with the Tartan Army accompanied by the Trybe and 3 Tartan Army Pipers. It brought that wee bit of Prague to a stand still. Excellent.

[@saintgeorge6706]

I was recently playing The Byrds version of Wild Mountain Thyme. It triggered a memory of another version I remember seeing on an advert for I think the Scottish tourist board? This version by The Silencers overwhelms me Aura's voice is so pure and sweet. Why have this remarkable band not been given more exposure?

[@nuancematters]

This version by The Silencers was the version used in the Visit Scotland ads.

[@saintgeorge6706]

Thanks, I have found a copy of the single on amazon, wonderful stuff.

[@nuancematters]

It's my favourite version of this song. It just sounds perfect to me. :)

[@saintgeorge6706]

It makes me wish I lived in a bygone age in a more simpler time.

[@TheBrendadale]

I friend of mine from Ireland sent me this link, and I LOVE IT!!!!

[@Crintingnut]

Very good version! We had an opera singer present this at our wedding and it has long been a favourite, Well done!

[@aprilblossom9268]

So beautifully done - from the very first chord ... pure talent xxx

[@mrsuperger5429]

A beautiful Scottish song. Rangers for ever !

[@jh-ge6mm]

Proper Scottish song ......Im so proud x

[@bronteburns]

What a great song and a brilliant band!

[@QueenOVampires]

I love this song...thank you for putting this up here, you don't know how much it means to me...

[@annemeikle7401]

I hadn't heard this version before, it's realy beautiful, and my favourite place too, will be listening to this and watching the video again and again just beautiful

[@bobbj77]

it was my wedding dance

[@MrRECP]

Went to see the silencers years ago at mother civic centre. Had a great night! Jimmy O'Neil has a unique wonderful voice x

[@keithrich8373]

Beautiful mystical quality that gives it an almost ethereal feel.Ypu don't hear it much nowadays

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

So beautiful! Makes me so homesick.

[@ianmcguire6344]

Still coming back time and again to this gorgeousness ....

[@andyanderson516]

First gig i ever went to.. was about 10. Went with my dad and brother. Something I will always remember seeing the silencers

[@Ligarius]

Have plenty of Silencers but never seen any videos of them. Good to see such a good quality one

[@AndyMcewan1964]

bring tears to a glass eye 5000 miles from home

[@corrine30]

my grandad used 2 sing this when he had a dram love the song and the ad 4 it about scotland.

[@alansmith5790]

Wow! The Highlands without bagpipes but sounding just as good. Much success to you guys. Please keep it Celtic.

[@siouxsie1954]

I LOVE IT! Thank you so much. This is right up there in my top 5 favorite songs, anyway. And this is a beautiful arrangement.