Rising Appalachia - Cuckoo [Official Music Video]

Directors- Chloe and Leah Smith
Cinematographer- Taylor Hellhake
Camera 2- Andrew Anderson
Band- Chloe and Leah Smith, David Brown, Biko Casini, Arouna Diarra, Duncan Wickel
Special guests- Cortina Jenelle, Alina Q, Juan David de Narvaez, Victor Verde and his sons Temoc and Tolan, Truth I and his daughter Persei, Shea Olinger, Owen Cauley and Jonas Hall-Gariano, Clara Zander, Lucretia Vandyke, Dyhan Mount, Indy Srinath, and Lily Henley.
Filmed in a cryptic cavern in Appalachia, Cuckoo is a traditional folk song that Leah and Chloe learned from their mother and her band The Rosin Sisters. This full band version highlights the connection between the many styles of music (blues, west african, irish) that blended together in Appalachia while bringing it to a more modern and rhythmic arena. Capturing the magic and mischief of some of the inspirational figures in Rising Appalachia's life, Cuckoo is an old song with new resonance.
This song is dedicated to Whitlock Connah, Leah and Chloe's godfather, who was a fine harmonica player and folk sculptor as well as a deep soul man down in Georgia. He was one of the first people to encourage the sisters to sing and pursue music, and for that, they are forever inspired and uplifted by his spirit.
** special thanks to Casey Campfield and Royal Peasantry **

[@coydoy121]

These ladies were a random find in pandemic times. They always make me wanna dance. And I do. Light for the psyche. Thank you for that.

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

Exactly!

[@nateengland4695]

Me too!

[@ferocious8481]

Congrats and welcome! Dance away and listen with grace! Sheesh what a beautiful community

[@rockinmillers547]

Totally💓🎻🪕🥁🎸🙏💫

[@dawnamen7018]

Me,too!! I just found them 2ndaysnago,and I have been.playing all their music I am able to find online...beautiful voices and harmonies,they have made me start singing a bit again!! I have been in a deep depression since I found out I have end stage COPD a cpl yrs ago..since I found these ladies, I have felt a certain lovely peace..thank you so much,Appalachian Rising!! I adore your music.🥰❤💯

[@princessruth9155]

One of the best I've seen. A rich backdrop of an era u can literally slip into and be in the room with as the kaleidoscope of humans not only perform masterfully at their own art, I even got attached to each one. So good, so sweet for this cuckoo. 😍

[@jen1001]

I’ve just put a space like this in my vortex of desire. Yes please universe I am ready to be surrounded by my soul tribe in a soul enriching space for relaxation and oneness with beautiful angels expressing themselves through music. Thank you universe, I am truly blessed and thanks for this stunning moment of enlightenment. Your music is like a soothing lullaby for my heart and soul, thank you 🙏

[@ryanharlow82]

I just randomly found this band on you tube, incredible.

[@heart_of_freedom_idan]

No randomness. Only synchronicity! 😁

[@mjm4ut]

Same here and I 👍

[@troyed5128]

@@heart_of_freedom_idan well said !! 🤗

[@carolemorgan3919]

I found my way here today, 11/7/2020. I've been needing this but did not know it.

[@deniseyoungblood3843]

Same

[@carlyreil4331]

This reminds me of my Grandma Edie who always had a song in her voice, dance in her step, and wine fermenting in her sitting room - a fierce firecracker, born on the 4th of July ❤

[@emilygraham9968]

AWESOME Carly. Lucky you to have known her. She sounds wonderful and I'm sure you've inherited some of her traits. 😁 Emily Liberty

[@carlyreil4331]

@@emilygraham9968 I certainly hope I have 🙏 thanks, Emily

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

lol, Cool.

[@2minstral]

"A little Appalachian magic goes a long way in reconnecting our consciousness together. Nostalgic moments for the heart mind and soul." ~ Stewart Brennan - World United Music

[@joecato1138]

Where is that quote from? I love it but I can't find it online anywhere. I'm intrigued!

[@ErinScope]

Hello from North West Ireland. As a folk and traditional lover this music resonates greatly with me. Would love to hear you’s live someday.

[@gemmafrost8752]

I love the cultural and time period cocktail mix! The filmography is intoxicating. Singing is divine. Love it!

[@homebuilthappiness2919]

These two are manifesting some truly beautiful energy. Beautiful inside and out and reaching far into the communities where they perform. Awaiting the day RA hits Jacksonville Florida. Be blessed!

[@smittyhounddog1954]

This song is mesmerizing, their voices harmonize to perfection...

[@terrydaytripper]

Bravo! I am all in, this is the most invigorating music and music video I have come across in a very very long time! The creativity of the video presentation along with the quality of the filming, and most of all the talent of the musicians and the singers and all the actors in the video were astounding. I have played music for 55 years and I was blown away with the musicianship of the band. There’s such beauty in music when it’s not played beyond a comfortable sound level. This is beautiful and I am addicted!

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

Mountain people . I live in the Mountains of Brazil and sometimes I can notice so many similarities between the profile os those people. But the great advantage of having this Celtic / Gaelic musical root as an inheritance, there is nothing to compare. My Grandpa was from Scotland, and i have this good taste in my veins.

[@fairybliss7772]

I live in the Smokey mountains. It’s pretty amazing

[@momenthealing]

ola carlos eu também sou do brasil.. q legal saber q as pessoas do brasil também gostam delas.. namastê amigo!🙏❤️

[@mustelidpeter]

This is actually an English folk song not Celtic. We do have some you know.

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

@@momenthealing Namastê. Rsrsrs, vc com essa saudação, me lembrou meu querido Professor de Yoga, o saudoso Prof. Hermógenes que me ajudou a curar de uma depressão mortal.

[@momenthealing]

@@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939 nossa.. fico feliz em saber que vc está curado.. e ainda mais por esse professor tão especial.. parabéns!

[@jeviiisessionslive3983]

Such a beautiful song. Awesome performance!

[@vflrockytop]

I cant like this enough. This the best presentation of old with new I've ever heard, and this song is very old

[@AKepster]

This is incredible. I am going to pick up my banjo again and never put it down. Channeling big Inspiration here ladies. THANK YOU. Please come back to Peru :D

[@TheHillcityhobo]

Me and the pup danced in the kitchen. Much love to you and your band mates. 🙏⚡🙏

[@BeeLZBeeb]

TheHillcityhobo me and my pup do the same thing 🥰

[@fancy8365]

me and mine too!

[@keithjensen-zp4ce]

Seen these sisters a couple times...serenity to the soul !

[@meganvalek2690]

This is everything I ever wanted in a music video.

[@tonz1981]

I'm so lucky to of come across these amazing artists. You're lyrics are truly inspiring. Much peace and love to you all xo

[@mejganzia5654]

I like this color palette, and the 1920s style, real instruments and real musicians. I think musicians are very complicated people out of all the artistic fields. I'm fascinated by that archetype. I'm a painter and writer, and have no interest in creating music, at all. But, music is a big part of my life, and I have been listening to a handful of artists for the last two decades in order to understand their music, philosophy and message. Bob Dylan is of course on that list, as well as a few others, but Dylan is my recent exploration. I listen to the same CD for months, alternatively, switching and shuffling, music I collected for years. I don't do I tunes. I have a great sound system that goes all over my house with multiple stereo so that I get the full concert experience. no other form of entertainment at my house. only sound.

[@TheAngeliaMusic]

Mejgan Zia hyperfocusing on Dylan? I’ve been there!

[@garyhamilton182]

❤

[@huwpatt3817]

U r fortunate - & I wish u well

[@LionTheHeart]

Sounds ideal to me... I would prefer if music was in 432hz as it apparently should be!

[@victorvera8342]

Great song and great performance!❤❤❤

[@lezrocket9446]

Rocking it from France ! I love it ! My dream is to go to Appalachians moutains now !

[@drewprof]

The mountains are to behold. Amazing trails, well worth it!

[@JUSTINthisworld828]

Just wanted to say thank you again for keeping the ol folkways alive love yall

[@LisaLoyaga]

Amazing as usual!! Love these woman!!!

[@shelley9263]

Bella, Bella, so mesmerizing❣️🌟♊️

[@adventuresofmomo800]

This beautiful song makes me wanna jump up and dance!♥️

[@MonicaGiannini-z2k]

Goooooooodddddd!!!!!❤❤❤

[@shawna2929]

Love this song and the new video is beautifully made! Your at the top of my playlist these days and I can't tell you how grateful I am to have found music that makes me feel something! So very rare and unique!

[@mcmcello]

Love this song and the special tribute to the great Whit Connah during the second verse! So glad to stumble on this video. Appalachia is a place of many cultural heritages and y’all do a fantastic job bringing us together. Blessings!

[@allyshagentile3876]

Rising Appalachia will forever be my favorite.

[@marisamasin7157]

Ancestral!! Hermosas voces, blessings from Argentina!

[@hupahuopeyawaci7199]

So beautiful and authentic 💜 Wopíla

[@cmhayden]

Your music has risen from good and interesting to the level of artistic.

[@sterlinghearth6672]

I love that this features a local venue and community members. So special and familiar. Giving thanks for all the Appalachain Asheville vibes in this video!

[@Here_Today_]

They definitely walk their talk

[@LukeMahan-xr4xx]

Where in Asheville was this filmed? Such an amazing video, so glad to see this happening in these mountains and this beautiful community!

[@sterlinghearth6672]

Luke Mahan - my intuition is to not share the location publicly. Email me and I’ll tell you. [e-mail]

[@mattdunn5734]

@@sterlinghearth6672 thank you for the discretion. I tell almost no one of this gem of a place just blocks away.

[@reneelawrence6060]

Hot Springs, N Carolina here

[@TheAntoine350]

Lovely tune as always. So stoked to see these 2 gals live for the first time in Montreal in 2 days! 😁

[@lindad53]

Beautiful all around! Been following your work/music since we met at the GMC conference in Maine. All happiness ladies...you certainly bring it. And what a great ensemble.

[@rcanderson9612]

Salty saaassy.... beautiful

[@ruslansenkevichs3232]

Great song!! From Belarus

[@karmicsheila63]

Can't wait to see you in November!!

[@yummiekittenbelly]

This is truly INCREDIBLE! Thank you 🙏

[@soulbear42]

doods! omg where has this been! Thank you!!

[@lisafish1449]

I'm rereading Someplace to be Flying by Charles deLint. One of the characters sings a snippet of this tune. I hadn't heard it when I first read the book, but I was practically jumping up and down when I recognized it this time.

[@tomas5376]

Wow! Need more of this! 👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@stv111play]

Crawford Notch 1892! On the Fifth day of May ! Nice blend, musicians! Wine or whiskey no matter

[@marcelopmachado]

I love your song and your beautiful performance , I'm from Brasil . I know that I'm invisible to you, but believe me, you are the best,

[@PHanomaly]

Nicely produced video that captures the perfection of the music and style.

[@ShirleyCascanteV]

Everything is so creative, the outfits are amazing. Cheers from Costa Rica!

[@mariedelecourt6873]

j'adore, tellement beau à écouter, on est projeté dans une autre époque.

[@ZodyZody]

Love to see young artists playing classic old music!

[@angiec4082]

Much love lovely humans!❤️❤️

[@jw7114]

You guys need to be the band playing in the saloon in a western movie.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Everything about this video is perfection. And I liked the song before. Chloe, I want that dress and that fascinator.

[@australopithecusss]

My Irish roots, dig your vibe! Waiting for the pendulum to swing back again...absolutely confident it will. No friction or drag for you though, you goddesses are perfectly balanced and oh so right on!

[@etherealgurl]

That was amazing! I've got tears sneaking out the corners of my eyes. Such beautiful, authentic artistry! Can't wait to go see RA play The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI this November. Even tho I've been a fan since 09 or so, this will be my first RA show!! I Am. Stoked!!!!

[@angiec4082]

Cheryl Wilson oh how I wish I was going to be there too!! Enjoy and dance a dance for me! Much love and light!

[@drpepperr]

There was an Irish band, Train to Sligo, introduced me to this song many years ago. Beautifully done!

[@thinhipps]

Awesome.!!!my wife and I stumbled on to this and can't stop.absolutely beautiful music.

[@nateengland4695]

Me too!

[@francescaarreghini45]

100 times and more and I never get tired of this song. Love the video too

[@weirdperson_jam139]

Love this remake🙏🏾

[@jeanettebair1923]

Eye and ear candy. Beautiful and mysterious. I love it!!! Your new fan.

[@terrydaytripper]

I am all in! I am blown away by this band. The quality of musicianship, of the acting, directing of this quality video. This music is so refreshing that I don’t know how to classify it; it’s so moving . I think there’s so many different dances that could be done to it. After playing over 55 years as a musician I was really moved by the quality of this band and the attractiveness of this video. I want more !

[@anadmirer8789]

This is a great song. Excellent harmonies, rhythm, and lyrics. I consider it to be the only song by Rising Appalachia that was done right.

[@dawn1marie1]

GO GO GO! LOVE, LIGHT AND BLESSINGS TO YOU!💞💞💞💫💫💫💫

[@LiLaoda9]

Beautiful little film, too! Bravo!

[@АлексейТарасун]

Красивые девушки, прекрасно поют, для исполнения просто не нахожу слов!!! очень и очень обоятельное исполнение! я восхищен! БРАВО!

[@bobr6333]

Excellent video, musicians and singers are fantastic. So much to see I watched it ten times and still saw new things. Well done to all.

[@jessicasandborn7316]

I'm gonna see you in telluride...can't wait

[@tarahskinner923]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Beautiful in Every Way! Made my Eve. my Soul is Dancin Yes! Thank You!

[@priscillalimon9749]

Blessings from LovingCrow ❤️ Aho

[@amandalamb5724]

Leah's got so much sass. I love her.

[@edwardmiller4709]

Interesting, lyrics taken from several folk/country songs. The folk process, songs evolving. Very nice arrangement, good band!

[@nicoleandres5113]

Thank you for my new favorite song!

[@MuratYazan]

And my new favorite band

[@michaelhuegerich8009]

Wow I've really enjoyed the evolution from fireside jam to duo acoustic and now full band well produced with theme video. Love it !!! Would like to see your song stand up speak out be loud with full band. Seeing you both play a multitude of instruments in different genres I really appreciate knowing you could just play using techniques difficult for most but instead allow for feeling and other musicians to bring your music and covers to life. Mixing songs and videos from awesome duets to Orchestrating and being just a member of the band.

[@spookylittlegurl2023]

Mesmerizing! I can watch and listen to this over and over again! Enamored with the band, song and video!

[@bowwowadmin]

we are so amazing.

[@thomasamstutz2608]

That was amazing. Please....never stop

[@marcuservin9990]

This is a Sublime version of 1 of my Favorite Songs. I'm loving this vocals, style, and the musicians of your Band. Art in Motion 👑

[@savannahhoptowit2327]

This is all sooo well delivered!!!! Sounds and sights ✨

[@parzivall2287]

Beautiful magic

[@larryesser9024]

This is one of the best music videos I've seen in a long time.

[@CarlHime3lmt]

Beautiful, yes, Stunning....sound and imagery. Thank you

[@howardewing5123]

Awesome. I love it! Thanks, ladies... Big Love!!!

[@reason5591]

Ladies you have done it again, but you really have outdone yourselves with this one! (Your 59 yr old female fan in Indiana)✌💞

[@williamharris801]

Beautiful❤

[@cbeark]

Love you guys! Great dancing song as well. :)

[@mikaelasmith3544]

Epic all around🌈🌻🍓🕊️

[@tiffanywhite9790]

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 Your Girls Kick Ass Love Love Love changed my life with your Music

[@ilariavincenzi8481]

This video and this music reminds me my favourite pub nights ever at the Lismore (Glasgow), how many adventures and people I've met there, how many stories to be told. Thank you ladies

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Very impressive.

[@lukasbocker6740]

Just started listening to xour music while studying because I love the cool clam sounds of you. Now I'm sitting here with a heart full of wanderlust and no motivation to continue working at all :D

[@barbaracollins3015]

Oh how fun. I love everything about this video. Beautiful sounds and a feast for the eyes.

[@cmhayden]

Makes me wish that I was living in the fantasy world of this video.

[@thinhipps]

Yes ..a feast for the eyes..couldn't put my finger on it..a "feast" Thank.well said

[@marcelopmachado]

Thank you

[@angelbonez75]

Wholely shit I didn't think anyone loved this song as much me. Shewwew... Be still my beating 💚

[@meleakua]

absolutely stunning!! the outfits, the cinematography & of course the music are incredible✨

[@jemis4823]

Wonderful thanks

[@mohammedabdulmukim9597]

Magnificent!

[@futurecaredesign]

I love that at 4:31 there is a person reading a story to a dog ^_^ All are related.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Wow, this is a weird/cool version! We've done it about every way you can, but I've not heard it in this feel.

[@andrewnettles6818]

Oh, now that is just tip top!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@justimich1888]

Can't stop listening to it, same as with Resilient...touches deep emotions...reconecting to all women, hummanity...love, peace and long life and memory to our ancestors from Argentina.