Morriston Orpheus Choir - Hiraeth (montage) - tribute to the late Ken Williams

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from the 1976 EMI album
"The Very Best of Welsh Choirs"
EMC 3099
Solo tenor: Ken Williams
Conductor: Eurfryn John, ARCO, LRAM, ATCL
Accompanist: Jennie Sims, LRAM
Dwedwch fawrion o wybodaeth
O ba beth a gwnaethpwyd hiraeth
A pha ddefnydd a roedd ynddo
Na ddarfyddo wrth ei wisgo ?
Derfydd aur a derfydd arian
Derfydd melfed derfydd sidan
Derfydd pob dilledyn helaeth
Eto er hyn ni dderfydd hiraeth
Hiraeth mawr a hiraeth creulon
Hiraeth sydd yn torri 'nghalon
Pan fwyf dryma'r nos yn cysgu
Fe ddaw hiraeth ac a'm deffry
(Hiraeth hiraeth cilia cilia
Paid a phwyso mor drwm arna'
Nesa dipyn at y erchwyn
Gad i mi gael cysgu gronyn)
English lyrics:
Tell me oh wise ones
Of what stuff is hiraeth made?
And what substance is put into it
That it never fades from being worn
Gold fades and silver fades
Velvet fades silk fades
Every sort of clothing fades
And yet hiraeth doesn't fade
Great Hiraeth cruel hiraeth
Hiraeth tears at my heart
When I'm sleeping deeply at night
Hiraeth comes and wakes me
(Hiraeth hiraeth away away
Don't weigh so heavily on me
Go a little nearer to the edge
Let me have a little bit of sleep)

[@margaretcox6967]

I am so proud that Ken Williams was my father.

[@Mehefinheulog1]

And so you should be. Thanks so much for posting. This recording is just so wonderful. Timeless.

[@catherinewilliams280]

He is my dads uncle

[@margaretcox6967]

@@catherinewilliams280 who is your father ?

[@catherinewilliams280]

@@margaretcox6967 David Williams he died on the 1st of march last year

[@margaretcox6967]

@@catherinewilliams280 so sorry to hear that Catherine x

[@greyandold]

I heard this when it was first recorded. It blew me away then and continues today. Sadly I lost my recording and was delighted to stumble on this youtube. Thank you for posting. My longing to hear that magnificent voice again is now answered

[@MRHallAuthor]

My favourite recording of my favourite song, ever. Ken Williams was visited by angels when he performed this.

[@Gog1964]

I will second that! Truly a gift in our lifetime.

[@martinapit10]

Great Voice of Ken William in this area, singing Hiraeth is simply Amazing.

[@riacox188]

Thank you to everyone that has commented. Kenneth Williams was my Grandfather who I miss everyday and its lovely reading your comments. I am very proud of him.

[@ferchGlyndwr]

Bless you Ria. My Grandad and Dad sang like your amazing Grandad and I miss them every day too. Bless you, your family and your incredible Grandad, what a beautiful gift to leave Cymru & the world.❤

[@1469colin]

I just found out that this is my Great Uncle Kenneth. Stunning voice, Thanks for the post.

[@kevsullivan5647]

I'm the son of Steve Sullivan, a great Welsh man and a great tenor. This moves me to tears every time. Thankyou.

[@richardisaacs8492]

Takes us to another dimension. Wonderful interpretation of a classic song. Loved it for years

[@carlpatpar]

A wonderful song.Ken Williams, what a great voice. Love it!!!

[@davidcollins4828]

The world is a poorer place without this amazing voice i was a child when this was recorded.. i wish i could have seen Mr. Ken Williams along with the choir... i am 67 now , where can i find music of this calibre these days ? :)

[@taffy402]

This song always brings a lump to my throat . Truly a beautiful song sung by a beautiful voice .

[@joshjones597]

no words,,, stunning doesnt do this justice

[@richardpriday1]

What a wonderful voice, thank you

[@Mehefinheulog1]

yes, wonderful isn't it

[@hywelevans5125]

What an amazing song sung by a man with a truly amazing voice. This made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck the first time I heard it. It would be wonderful if someone could make a digital recording of this to get rid of the crackles and release it on CD. My wife and I never tire of hearing this. Stunning! Rendered more poignant due to Ken's recent death.

[@jajadore7097]

Beautiful!

[@Mehefinheulog1]

yes stunning, and absolutely beautiful thanks for your comment

[@Mehefinheulog1]

I wholeheartedly agree, what a gem

[@Mehefinheulog1]

you should feel proud a masterpiece a wonderful singer

[@welshbean3]

thanks you for reposting this, amasing voice.

[@songfreak1745]

Why does this song fill me with such longing? I'm not even Welsh!

[@barbaracunningham964]

Muirsa Me too!

[@DeanAlexanderCoulter]

Longing has no nationality.

[@griffcats]

Beautiful

[@griffcats]

Wow, where is he now. wonderful

[@Mehefinheulog1]

quite agree

[@Mehefinheulog1]

@Bebontheair - you're very welcome. If I could do, I certainly would!

[@catherinewilliams280]

This.my dads uncle

[@bazthehandyman]

Fantastic....is there anything else on here with Ken and Morriston please ?

[@CantwrCymreig]

Ar ol clywed yr hwn, y mae fy nghalon i yn llawn hiraeth...

[@Mehefinheulog1]

colled mawr yn wir diolch

[@ravensflock2007]

[@colynbarrett8127]

" Bendigedig"

[@JohnPanto]

Y tro cyntaf i fi glywed o. Am lais bendigedig a clir.Colled mawr i;r genedl.

[@TheCliveAC]

Where is the CD?