Highland Sessions: vocals - Mary Black iarla O Lionaird Mary Ann Kennedy Karen Matheson Karan Casey Allan MacDonald
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@elitemangudai10163 жыл бұрын
Mary Ann's voice is like a warming flame
@brianmatthews32345 жыл бұрын
Iarla O'Lionaird is in a class of his own, I can't think of anyone else with such a repertoire and delivery, the man's a genius.
@welshpete1211 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful thing KZbin is . We would never have heard this gem without you !.
@lilo77412 жыл бұрын
Karan Casey and Mary Ann Kennedy have the sweetest voices for me. There is something about Mary's voice that reminds me of a passionate warm fire.
@MrMuttly5510 жыл бұрын
I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers. I am proud to be descended from such a rich culture.
@kathleengillis71629 жыл бұрын
AMEN !
@kbenner9 жыл бұрын
Kathleen Gillis In the Irish language 'een' is used as a term of endearment. Kathleen would be 'my little Kathy' Maureen would be 'my little Mary' and Doreen would be 'my little Dora'.
@JohnStephenDwyer9 жыл бұрын
"I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers." Poetic.
@tecnofolk72799 жыл бұрын
kbenner Es como el diminutivo en español.
@rover92148 жыл бұрын
+John Stephen Dwyer Amen
@nanward90522 жыл бұрын
Had this sung at my dear husband’s graveside by his cousins! 💕
@jamesstuartbrice4205 жыл бұрын
One cannot ask for a better group of singers, well known folk singers on their own. The beauty of the song is brought out by their separate contributions and group singing.
@patdeVerse8 жыл бұрын
Rachel, it's part of a very long poem written by a Munster Irish poet, Seán Clárach McDomhnaill in the 18th century. Yes, it's about Charles Stuart, comparing him to ancient mythical Celtic heroes, such as Conall Cearnach, Lughaigh MacCéin and Aonghus Óg. It is very powerful, especially when sung by Cór Cúil Aodha from the West Cork Gaeltacht!
@muisire13 жыл бұрын
I first heard this great song in Scannell's Pub in Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney) County Cork in August 1972. I think that it was composed in the 18th century in support of the Jacobite cause which died at Culloden. I am told that the the tune is actually from Scotland. Iarla O Lionaird is from the Ballyvourney district. Hauntingly beautiful anywhere but this version stands out - magnificent - thar foir ar fad.
@balbannock11 жыл бұрын
I have watched this many times just attempting to learn to pronounce the words in the chorus. These singers have the best diction if you have to learn it phonetically, and their singing is first class. I have searched each of the singers individually and come up with some wonderful music. Thank you so much for posting this.
@SeaWarriorSon16 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs. They're all supremely gifted, but Mary Ann Kennedy floors me every time! Sláinte!!
@tristanmules79952 жыл бұрын
yes shes very good
@mattxr2i13 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a cool night I am having right now. Listening to Celtic music sung in the original Gaelic language, drinking a Guinness with a big greenwing macaw on my shoulder... I so feel like a pirate right now lol! All I need is an eye patch :-)
@ivannoveottouno14 жыл бұрын
I'm not Irish but I felt like crying when I first heard this version of the song. It is moving, as European and human being, to hear Celtic language after all that Celtic culture has gone through! See the look the singers have in their eyes when they sing this song... touching! Long live Gaelic language and Celtic cultures in Wales, in Scotland, in Cornwall and Britain.
@barriemcdermott78057 ай бұрын
This is scottish pal
@internetual73506 ай бұрын
@@barriemcdermott7805 It's Irish in origin though. Although it's a Jacobite song written about Bonnie Prince Charlie in Irish Gaelic (sister tongue of Scottish Gaelic) so it's definitely very much intertwined with Scotland's history too.
@Procer8614 жыл бұрын
Ican't stop listening to this jewel ! so touching indeed ! it shows the power of irish language and the magic of each legendary voices.
@zhusanna15 жыл бұрын
karen, mary ann et al........great, and thanks
@cooksmary6 жыл бұрын
I love it, but Karen Mathesson will always be my favorite. Her voice is just so clear and bright.
@patriciafry8634 Жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed. And chosen to sing at St. Giles for the late Queen’s service. Wonderful
@sewing12439 ай бұрын
Being of both Scottish and Irish ancestry I loved hearing a song in Gaelic, sang by both Irish and Scottish vocalists.
@jacekplacek82748 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Poland. Today is Tuesday. On Tuesdays I listen Irish and Celtic music. :D
@nima94524 жыл бұрын
Cheers from the Netherlands! today is Friday. I listen Celtic music every day🏴
@jacekplacek82744 жыл бұрын
@@nima9452 :)
@clairey64072 жыл бұрын
What a great plan!
@jacekplacek82742 жыл бұрын
@@clairey6407 :) ha ha. What about Polish music?
@clairey64072 жыл бұрын
@@jacekplacek8274 Ah well, I'd say Wednesdays - for a midweek boost 😁.
@evelynmccabe38552 жыл бұрын
This must be one of the most beautiful versions in Irish Gaelic of lament of Bonnie Prince Charlie. I think its absolutely heavenly.
@samuelcorwin35363 жыл бұрын
A friend who plays the bagpipes sent me this. Made me cry as soon as y'all started singing! Absolutely gorgeous. Bravo
@HarryHotspur10012 жыл бұрын
Mary Ann Kennedy the sweetest of sweet voices- ach bail o dhia oraibh uilig! Scoth na h-Alban is fiorscoth na h-Eireann. What a marvellous minstrelsy...Is sibhse laochra Gael na linne seo.
@KeshHarp3 ай бұрын
Aye that!
@deanlawlor9634 жыл бұрын
Karen Matheson sings Crúcan na bPáiste and I cry every single time i hear it. The emotion she puts into it is just like the poor woman who looked at her little child i gCrúachán na bPáiste brings you back to an event that should never have happened. My god it's heartbreaking
@molecatcher33834 жыл бұрын
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@ngatiarihi85028 жыл бұрын
Great Gaelic culture a mix of these Irish-Scottish traditional sessions.What a lament for Bonnie Prince Charlie the song was worthy though he never returned.'Speed Bonnie Boat ov'r the sea to Skye' is a more Scots lament.
@jdsol19388 жыл бұрын
the song per dates the bonny prince
@Jokaire13 жыл бұрын
I found this video about 6 months or longer ago while looking for Karen Matheson videos. I watched and listened to the Highland Sessions recordings here so often (and I liked them more every time) that I ordered the DVD from a Scotland-based shop, and this song is the one that forwarded my decision most. These Sessions are definitely among the best productions the BBC has ever come forth with.
@macaibhistin16 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is stunning. Almost sounds like Gaelic gospel! Thanks for posting all of these great highland and Irish tunes, Tom. Keep them coming if you can!
@mattxr2i12 жыл бұрын
Gaelic has to be the most beautiful singing language of all time. Just astounding! This music awaken in me things I haven't felt in years!
@colummccrudden1017 жыл бұрын
Karen Casey is just phenomenal here.
@welshpete1211 жыл бұрын
I don't understand a word of it. But by GOD, a tingle goes up and down my spine listening to it !
@pu-FP4 жыл бұрын
welshpete12 ^^
@jamesoneill39223 жыл бұрын
It’s not that difficult a language to learn. And you will be infinitely rewarded if you do.
@dugonman83602 жыл бұрын
Its your catholic spitit coming out
@michaelkavanagh59472 жыл бұрын
It's about Bonnie Prince Charlie Prince of Scotland and Irleand. It's unusual because he managed to rise Scotland and Irleand to his casue even after bitter reformations and Saxon incursions which split the Gealic septs/clans asunder. But today we are moving past religion (in fact we are past it) and the Gaels of Scotland and Ireland are finding their common ground in ancestral history and language. Seeking to run Gaelic affairs not from London but in Gaelic lands. The english are determined to block this and do all they can to divide and divide more the Gael. This song is a symbol of our resistance and pain of oppression.
@MarnieRua7422 жыл бұрын
@@dugonman8360 Irish Spirit.
@donlonpat9 жыл бұрын
Never heard Mary Black sound so good as she opens this one. :-)
@elliewong1627 жыл бұрын
There is a soul to a people...my grandparents Scottish and Irish....we hear the centuries calling us....
@myfindhorn25 жыл бұрын
SGIOBA LUAIDH INBHIRCHLUAIDH WAULKING GROUP BASED IN GREENOCK INVERCLYDE , women at work waulking the tweed and singing in Gaelic
@pagan2216 жыл бұрын
That's just beautiful. A lovely group to see together.
@missiavu3 жыл бұрын
Scotland and Ireland for ever !!
@Daniel-vj9oq3 жыл бұрын
🇮🇪🏴
@nicolasdelaforge74208 жыл бұрын
I do not understand the language; but the way they're together and the way they're expressing opens a deep love in me.
@ancos24able12 жыл бұрын
I love this song. I first heard it sung by Sean O'Sea's group in the 70s. I heard it again the other night in Miltown Malbae, sung by Peadar O'Sea and the group from Co Cork. It has lost none of its magic for me
@ottomatic63016 жыл бұрын
The sweetest version of "Mo Ghile Mear" I've heard since I heard it one summer's night in a pub in Ventry, Co. Kerry, when we all sang the rafters down. Many thanks!
@PaRrOtReScUeWoTr13 жыл бұрын
This... is... BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely love the Gaelic language, especially as a singing language! This is wonderful!
@MrRossWild4 жыл бұрын
Just bloody fantastic. Gorgeous voices all round!! Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@timpani19505 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel emotionally brave, if just for a little while. Bless the singers and fine musicians.
@malcolmcean13 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, wonderful. Everyone does a great job here. But I have to say that Karen Mathieson is - as ever - simply marvellous. Although this song articulates the Irish view of Bonnie Prince Charlie, any song which addresses the '45 (especially one in Gaelic) has a particular power for people from Scotland. Culloden marked the beginning of the systematic dismantling of Gaelic civilisation in Scotland.
@steverush440211 жыл бұрын
Celtic Woman sings this as a tribute, with a rhythm and tempo that will get you out of your seat.
@mattxr2i10 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard.
@clairetj5 жыл бұрын
mattxr2i the harmonies one chorus are stunning. Especially the descant
@DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw4 жыл бұрын
Not really because its not in the original Irish
@anettostermann26404 жыл бұрын
The best Version is from Mary Black
@MoireeMia12 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful people. Such astonishing voices. Such mesmerizing language.
@mileshales5268 жыл бұрын
Powerful brave wonderful sweet music the harmonies are just heavenly
@nuada12313 жыл бұрын
MMy gentle Darling Chorus: He's my champion my Gallant Darling, he's my Caesar, a Gallant Darling, I've found neither rest nor fortune since my Gallant Darling went far away. Once i was gentle maiden, but now I'm a spent, worn-out widow, my consort strongly plowing the waves, over the hills and far away.
@lokotasioux14 жыл бұрын
I meant to comment on the instruments, too. What a beautiful rendition.
@timmccarthy303411 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful group of folks ---singing their hearts out ... you got to love it....
@Senpatientulo10 жыл бұрын
Heart warming and always close to cry
@Beezerjuice15 жыл бұрын
No matter what type of Gaelic they are singing in,this is a very beautiful song.
@ghosthelper1004 ай бұрын
My family sang this rendition last year at my grandfather’s funeral. We went down in a line of singers. He was from Ireland, my grandmother is still alive, she’s from Skye. Proudly my mother and her siblings can sing in Irish and Scots Gaelic, I had to learn a lot. But it’s funny what music, lyrics, and grief can do.
@smck00111 жыл бұрын
It may be a musical rabble, but this performance is a Scottish/Irish cultural touchstone. Bravo to them all.
@hobertlee75982 ай бұрын
Beautiful Voices
@MarkRobertCuthbert8 жыл бұрын
I'm Proud to say I am mostly Irish blood and Scottish will a little touch of usa (Boston Irish blood). My Scottish grandfather came from Meigle near the foot of the Grampian Mountains. Alba Abú - Éire Abú 32
@maggoli678 жыл бұрын
+sainglain Alba agus Eirinn Abu!
@MarkRobertCuthbert8 жыл бұрын
+maggoli67 Sláinte!
@kevingillies78115 жыл бұрын
@@MarkRobertCuthbert Èireann 's Alba gu bragh agus an cànan againn bho Alba/ Warm wishes and Ireland/Scotland forever ; I'm so proud of our common language, culture and one day Ireland will be united and Scotland independent and look forward to it very much :) Slàinte air-ais
@KeshHarp15 жыл бұрын
Will ye no come back again?..Charlie, yer needed now more than ever before! Tom, thanks so kindly for posting yet another grand song!
@bdsnconnolly7 жыл бұрын
brings out the goose bumps every time i listen to thees great singers and musicians. great bass and piano parts.
@tristanmules79952 жыл бұрын
my favourite version on youtube
@gsalazar9511 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm not a Scot and have no Scots blood in me to speak of, this is like falling in love and coming home at the same time.
@michaelthomas22589 жыл бұрын
Thank you. When I first saw the video on my cell ranked so high replacing my favorite version of mo ghile mear in gaelic I was upset. However, to see you and hear you, all of you, sing this song makes me want to improve my gaelic all the more. Thank you all.
@garykeenan318 жыл бұрын
Something about this song and this video that keeps bringing me back......
@jezkn10 жыл бұрын
What gorgeously contrasting voices. Magic.
@RobertJBF15 жыл бұрын
Superbe chanson et fantastique groupe. Les entendre nous donne envie de visiter ces pays si bien chantés.
@mattxr2i9 жыл бұрын
Did I mention that I absolutely LOVE this?
@roytheboy6812 жыл бұрын
Very proud to be Irish listening to this. It was played at a funeral I was at today for a great gaelgoir. Go hÁlainn.
@raleighsquare11 жыл бұрын
how very beautiful. Music is the lifeblood of my soul.
@ilyenkova13 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a vain hope in a coward who wasn't even at the level of a rogue-- But the song itself, stands on its own. It well expresses Gaelic grief at the English boot. Decades later, under the impact of the French Revolution more worthy fighters for Ireland would arise in the form of Wolfe Tone & the United Irishmen.
@jackieshmueli18505 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to start my day with this , with love from Israel .
@IcyIce1715 жыл бұрын
'Sé mo laoch mo ghile mear 'Sé mo Shéasar, gile mear Suan gan séan ní bhfuair mé féin Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghile mear" what a poetic lyric!! i listened to this ..i dont know 10 times yet ..and its still SO great I love this song so much! 10* !
@harrietlyall19913 жыл бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Wonderful singing! Love it 😍🥰
@zardozfrance13 жыл бұрын
Nom de Dieu, que c'est beau !
@BoyDharma6 жыл бұрын
I love the Irish Gaelic version and I love this one now. Thanks!
@CptFrank6211 жыл бұрын
I'm italian and now i'm thiking, what beatiful people and what beatiful voices...Bravi.
@armingorius28307 жыл бұрын
I am german, this song is in my heart, angels are singing, wonderful!
@maxwellfan5511 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.... We are so blessed to have this in our British Isles.
@latharna6710 жыл бұрын
To you fine Scottish - Best wishes from Éire.
@kevingillies78115 жыл бұрын
To my Irish brothers, we love you! I'm so proud of ar cànan againn. We are the same people and I love Ireland .
@bb3ca2014 жыл бұрын
There's at least one proud Irishman in that group (Iarla O Lionaird)
@bradleynichols4909 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t understand a word, but I’m totally smitten by these marvelous artists.
@LanaVegana Жыл бұрын
I randomly decided to google whether Mary Black and Karen Matheson had ever worked together, and through this video found the entire series of The Highland Sessions, with so many amazing artists I had never heard about before! Thank you so much for uploading this!
@kingsmen71111 жыл бұрын
Yes, knowing one's ancestry and the stories that were passed down are one of my most cherished prizes. I recently lost my 93yr. old mother who was the last link to my families past. I am so grateful that the history of my family was passed on by both of my parents. I can visit my past and the past of my ancestry anytime I choose to slow down and just recall the stories I hold in my memory.
@kingsdaughter201112 жыл бұрын
This may not be their all-time best work, but the way this was done is so awesome. Love it. Thanks for posting.
@Sipatbana12 жыл бұрын
My Mother would have loved listening to the Singing and the Music. My GrandFather was a Grant from Tomitoul. Who spoke the Gael. He didn't live long enough to pass the language to his Grand Children living in Australia. Nor to my Mother. Mores the Pity as its part of my family Heritage now lost
@mattxr2i13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance. I must say I love the Gaelic language! It is such a beautiful language to sing in :-)
@louiseasaffl770810 жыл бұрын
Gaelic at it's best..thank you!!
@OShaughnessyC16 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this inspirational get-together. C
@CatherineSTodd11 жыл бұрын
We "love the whole world" when we hear this... so beautifully put!
@russeljo5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful from a Scotsman in Spain ❤
@MegaTrubaduren6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, even more so because they seem like everyday people you can relate to
@guillermolopezalonsodelina58337 жыл бұрын
Life can be beauty....
@jamesstuartbrice4205 жыл бұрын
Among the best interpreters of this magnificent song.
@intofineart13 жыл бұрын
love this!!! I could listen to it over and over!
@Caledonianreb12 жыл бұрын
our songs are so sad and hauntingly beautiful .... warrior ports ... and we do not forget ... "when God made the Scots he made them made, for their wars are merry and music sad .... Creston, North Carolina at the mither tip of Bennachie
@LumenP10237 жыл бұрын
This is music at it's rawest. unrefined, but undoubtably powerful.
@Hark81514 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary & exhilarating. Many thanks for this posting.
@jamesstuartbrice4207 жыл бұрын
a beautiful version of this wonderful song
@mroc391114 жыл бұрын
I really love this version of the song. I think all of this great vocalists sound very better separatelly than all together...
@GILLEBRATH9 жыл бұрын
Most Beautiful voices . Enjoyable music for sure . Thanks
@GreenEyedMusic16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely!...I wish I could learn the language...but the music was beautiful enough to me. Thanks for the smile it brought to me.
@progressiverebel9 жыл бұрын
My fathers Grandmother was born in Dublin Ireland. I am very American because with Welsh, Scots, Irish, English, French, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Danish. German ancestors, its hard to sort out the various peoples. They all became American and in their day, and time they were very very well known. I have to wonder did my great grandma speak Gaelic? Lots of Scots and Irish and Welsh on the American Frontier. Take a listen to American Country music and you will hear the same songs, sung in much the same way...
@Jim-oe9pt6 жыл бұрын
Moves me to tears every time I hear it.
@welshpete128 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and haunting ! I have listened to this many times
@manlin258315 жыл бұрын
absolutely beautiful, a real sound of escapism
@WilliamCerf16 жыл бұрын
Incredibly beautiful!! Thanks, Tom for posting this.
@jlmr41713 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most powerfully emotional videos I have watched in a long time. The individual voices, the sound of the voices together, the emotion on their faces...wow. I've been a fan of the Transatlantic Sessions series but never knew this existed until now. I'm definitely getting this DVD now...thank you so much for posting this.