Skellig Lord of the Rings

[@JuanPowerball]

This song is about a dying monk on the Skellig Islands off the coast of Kerry, Ireland. Monks copied holy texts on the Skilligs during the dark ages. They are very isolated islands. A Gaelic monastery was founded at the summit of Skellig Michael in the 7th century. The Skelligs have a history going back to Irish Celtic mythology. It is a very haunting place and this is a very haunting song.

[@aanon5716]

thanks for the insight. very interesting.

[@julianlewis1792]

Very interesting -- thanks!

[@saciji]

That part of the world has my heart and soul. No better place than there to be with God in every moment of your day

[@hamilton9651]

What an irony...a song about monasticism with movie segments about war and erotic imagery!! Personally I have an aversion to monasticism of any kind or faith.

[@johnherlihy4739]

Thanks for the historical context! But what is the Count of the candle John??

[@julianlewis1792]

O light the candle, John The daylight has almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass Sit here by my side For the night is very long There's something I must tell Before I pass along I joined the brotherhood My books were all to me I scribed the words of God And much of history Many a year was I Perched out upon the sea The waves would wash my tears, The wind, my memory I'd hear the ocean breathe Exhale upon the shore I knew the tempest's blood Its wrath I would endure And so the years went by Within my rocky cell With only a mouse or bird My friend; I loved them well And so it came to pass I'd come here to Romani And many a year it took Till I arrived here with thee On dusty roads I walked And over mountains high Through rivers running deep Beneath the endless sky Beneath these jasmine flowers Amidst these cypress trees I give you now my books And all their mysteries Now take the hourglass And turn it on its head For when the sands are still 'Tis then you'll find me dead O light the candle, John The daylight is almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass

[@terryfox2624]

I have been listening Loreena since the early 90's and I have loved every progression of her style and substance since first hearing the CD "The Visit". "The Mask and the Mirror" brought a whole new definition of "World Music" to me. The musicians and the recording locations were brilliant in the differing ambiances. Her mix of Celtic and Middle Eastern sounds, strings, percussion and melodies are astounding.

[@goth1945]

ordinarily I don't watch the videos that go with the music, but this one held me from beginning to end: never having seen (but read it several times) Lord of the Rings, I spent much of the time open mouthed at the beauty, and the pain depicted, and weeping at the sense of loss. And the joy at the end. Thank you for this. It's stunning.

[@saciji]

It really is lovely - a big thank you. Forgot how magical I found the whole Lord of the Rings and how beautiful were the names of the men and women. Tolkein was a brilliant linguist of ancient languages and cultures of the British Isles and Scandinavia. His ability to create a living world within the imagination of his readers, far before the time of digi creations can only be regarded as awesome in its original meaning and usage

[@julianlewis1792]

This song has a deep sadness to it ... profound.

[@hamilton9651]

As beautiful as this song is I have an aversion to monasticism regardless of what faith is represented.

[@Keemol93]

the best thing about this combination is that both are timeless...ppl will still be able to watch LOTR and listen to Loreena....NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!! love them both...thanks so much for making this :D

[@johnherlihy4739]

I truly believe this is her BEST song! It is extraordinarily beautiful!!

[@XMLarry]

So beautiful, so picturesque. Great movie, great singer!

[@smartart1969]

I think you did a very nice job with this tribute to an awesome movie. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@heylisten4967]

It's so beautiful , love this kinda music it something beyond understanding .

[@frankdunn9852]

Still as grand as the first time I viewed this work. Bravo !!

[@RinMarie1]

In June, this video will be 9 years old, and next year, it'll be a decade old. This is where all my KZbin recognition comes from. All you wonderful people who have loved and viewed this video for almost ten years of my life. Thank you, everyone. Thank you all for your support! In the coming months, I will be becoming more active on KZbin again, so stay tuned! Can we push this to 3 million before its 10th anniversary???!! Let's do it!! Thanks again! Xx P.S. I am still a fangirl. Always have been, always will be, fear not. Xx

[@djpeters5095]

+Kat Marie Awesome job!!. You go Girl!!!

[@NRG1011]

Beautiful, greetings from Argentina.

[@efecangunay4922]

Nice editing, thanks! Loves from Turkey ;)

[@adameleliott1777]

Sure we will beat 3 millions views before June, this is so amazing I could watch it over and over and over ! Great job, and love from France : )

[@agarryking]

And well, you should.

[@terriejohnston8801]

Finally got to See @ Listen to Loreena LIVE...in Pgh...2 yrs.ago. A dream come true. I hung out after the performance ....the crowds left..@ Lo @ Behold, had a chance to talk w Loreena @ we took a selfie together. Loreena was ever so Dear @ Sweet. 😘 DEF. A UNIQUE ARTIST with vocals , Harp @ a Band of incredible musicians.

[@terriejohnston8801]

Speechless, as to describe Loreena's amazing Voice...and This Video of course, " MAGICAL"

[@Trevelyan333]

The beauty of Loreena Mckennitt's music is paralleled by the mysticism and lore of Tolkien's middle earth

[@RinMarie1]

Over 7 years later, and over 2 million views! I look back on this video, and I have to giggle a little at the silliness of when I was still a little fangirl. Thank you all so much for the support! :)

[@imagepeace]

Hahaha... I too i'm a fan-girl... at 51 years old... It's one of the best stories to tell..Thank you for making this wonderful video!!!

[@casterwillam]

what song ?

[@imagepeace]

caster willam The song is called "Skellig"

[@emarshall8201]

You're are welcome ,Kate ,thank you ,And I thank You tube bless you all ....

[@danjollie]

Kate Eggleston ,thank you for this video.I'm watching it almost every day.I'm so sad it's all ended,miss all of them every single day.Thank you again for this last goodbye to all my beloved LOTR & Hobbit folk.

[@julianlewis1792]

Such a sad and beautiful song. The sound really fits with LOTR too.

[@finneas123]

All her songs are like that. She gives me chills as well. She has a voice like an angel. And like DynamitLady said..."you can hear the pain in her voice" It makes you want to strap on armor and charge to her defense, even though it be against the hordes of hell itself.

[@03eleni]

Music is language of the soul,and word;s of the heart.This is just great... I listen to Loreena every day.

[@jesus4evaable]

Loreena Mckennitt has a great voice. Love her music!

[@samtee8783]

We luv u too

[@theodoregibbons4615]

The monk named John who recorded the words of the Bible on a steep, rocky, and isolated island, off the coast of England. Would love to visit that ancient monastery.

[@anniebiggs1217]

Beautiful, love the Lord of the Rings love the music in this video as well great job!

[@hansis7]

Such a beautiful song. Nice performance by Loreena.

[@wildroseofmystic]

this song is absolutly beautiful! I love how lord of the rings was added to it, it just makes the song even more amazing!

[@leoli7334]

Still watching it Oct. 2019. Very touching movie and beautiful song.

[@ACNocte]

So nice!!!!!hard to find any word to describe...so moving and touchful!I love both the lord of the rings and Loreena McKennitt so much!

[@julianlewis1792]

Thank you very much for this post! I love how the LOTR characters are included in the video. And one of my favorites by Loreena.

[@deannadove3505]

Kat Marie, Nothing silly about being a Fan of such a wonderful ideology. If only there were more like you and the rest of us, the world would be a better place....much better. Thank you for the upload and Bright Blessings to you.

[@lisawooley6714]

Wonderful video to accompany Loreena :) She's awesome in concert if you haven't seen her yet!

[@dennisdonegan3478]

I discovered Loreena McKennit at a discount store, where I bought Live In Paris and Toronto for $2.99. Best music money I ever spent. Still unopened. Had never heard her music, but took a chance anyway. What the hell, $2.99, how could I lose. Never imagined how wonderful she was. If I'm ever in a hospital, or anywhere, and on my way to shuffling off this mortal coil, I want her to be playing 24/7, so her singing is the sound I take with me to wherever I'm headed.

[@sarahbrown9113]

Nice job. I love Lorreena. She has the most haunting voice and she can really tell a story.

[@sarahbrown9113]

yes, she is quite wonderful. I like her sweet, serene voice. :)

[@aileenwarren5916]

Truly outstanding and phenomenal ❤❤

[@santana792]

Loreena beside a genious is an angel, I m listening her music since more than 14 years, love her work.

[@DJMetalstone]

Breathtaking beautifull , have chills all over !

[@treebrother]

No better combo..Tolkien and Loreena. Two history romantics. So glad that I finally saw Loreena live. Most moving show I have ever been to.

[@heatherleonard6841]

I could listen to Lorennas voice forever

[@przemyslawrylko1332]

My God, this is beautiful!

[@Wisteriously411]

I first heard Loreena quite by accident about 20 years ago playing in a music store. I was immediately drawn in by her ethereal voice - she is nothing less than enchanting!

[@galleryhall]

No matter, man still struggles with good and evil. The struggle is just as great as it were in the day. And will continue on for the many years ahead. There is always promise of peace, light, and friendship among all races. For in the end, we are all one!

[@Moonwillow2]

Well done!! My Favourite song and movie all in one! Yes I agree, Loreena's music should have been used in the movie.

[@Scumdoggy]

Been a long time since I heard Loreena McKennit. Thanks. Also, Eowyn kicks ass. Gives me shivers when she's moving through the sword stances.

[@yokomalight2393]

What a beautiful song!🙏💙💜😇💖💕

[@Thursdayization]

It's such an honor to pair Loreena Mckennitt with Lord of the Rings. I am totally mesmerized.

[@ayseyaral8431]

Yeahhh i m totally mesmeriazed..thanxs everybody

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

Skellig:- I can't read Tolkien, & I had no desire to watch 'Lord of the Rings' -- until now! Thank you for this beautiful edit 💗 + love Loreena! 💞

[@captined]

+Barbara Weaver you need to read it all it has meaning good vs evil

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

+captined -- I'll accept your kind words: If I can find an audiobook, I'm sure I'll enjoy that! I'm the same with Dickens, but I love hearing his stories read aloud on Radio... 🌞

[@ecydlascondes2085]

best recording i've heard is www.mediafire.com/folder/cjjdiknzeieol,6jmo2c5q9vbll,jdmyib22aeqpm/shared

[@urutuc]

oh yes ! that´s the way to return back from work. Such a marvellous music helps ease up all the days burden. I feel like brand new...yes I do! very much obliged to you for posting it Liara17. all the best

[@milkblackcoffee]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@sahverbas4687]

guzel müzik beni çok güzel dinlendiriyor... neyazıkki şarjım bitiyor.daha sonra dinliyeceğim..çok teşekkür ediyorum gönderdiğiniz için.B.E.

[@thesonofthunder9451]

this video is still going.. that's amazing.. I used to listen to this and watch the video 8 years ago.. so funny how its still here and calming me. Loreena mckennit is awesome.. and it seems like yesterday the lord of the rings came out in theaters... XD even though it was almost 15 years ago when the first movie appeared. Awesome video.... still!

[@lowe7455]

Very good video and of course......wonderful song! THANK YOU!

[@kermitefrog64]

From the depths of anguish and dispair of the time of WWII came a tale that reflected all the horor that was brought to the Earth. A tale of hope that came from the most unlikely source.

[@pjr968]

OMG!! Thank u so much for putting this music with The Lord of the Rings. It is just so beautiful. Loreena McKennitt is just amazing. She has such a wonderfull way of singing that touches both heart and soul.

[@HeyDufus]

Wonderful song & video! You have NO idea how many times I have replayed this!

[@tassiesmama1600]

So very nicely done! I was actually very disappointed that Loreena wasn't asked to provide some music for LOTR or the Hobbitt movies.

[@MegaCirse]

This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come spinning, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards🌻🌻🌻

[@julianlewis1792]

Did you come up with those lines yourself? If so, you are very talented with words!

[@MegaCirse]

@@julianlewis1792 Merci beaucoup Julian 😃

[@thegreatselkie6009]

❤❤❤ I’ve heard that sea birds from around the world visit Skellig Rocks and nobody knows why.

[@SCORPCANCER]

so , shortly after that, I first heard this song and i have been in shock ,not only because the bells & the birds , but more astonishingly , because the fact that my primary hobby (all my life), is to read encyclopedias(history) as a wierd way to get a closer access to the super natural!!

[@Nachtwachtel]

I get goosebumps and I listen the Song every Day up and down. Very nice Song. Wonderful

[@upshawta]

Absolutely wonderful song, and you obviously put great effort into matching the perfect clips from LOTR to the video and getting the timings just right. This is great work, and is now on my favorite list.

[@julianlewis1792]

I like how the video part expresses a sense of sadness, as well as the heroism of the LOTR characters.

[@DJMetalstone]

This song cuts you right thruw the soul and has quite some impact , amazing song ! No matter how stressed day brings me to peace somehowe each time I hear this song :) It's so beautifull

[@ariful18374]

Lyrics Ariful islam khan Dhaka😔 O light the candle, John The daylight has almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass Sit here by my side For the night is very long There's something I must tell Before I pass along I joined the brotherhood My books were all to me I scribed the words of God And much of history Many a year was I Perched out upon the sea The waves would wash my tears The wind, my memory I'd hear the ocean breathe Exhale upon the shore I knew the tempest's blood Its wrath I would endure And so the years went by Within my rocky cell With only a mouse or bird My friend; I loved them well And so it came to pass I'd come here to Romani And many a year it took Till I arrived here with thee On dusty roads I walked And over mountains high Through rivers running deep Beneath the endless sky Beneath these jasmine flowers Amidst these cypress trees I give you now my books And all their mysteries Now take the hourglass And turn it on its head For when the sands are still 'Tis then you'll find me dead O light the candle, John The daylight is almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass

[@Ganpignanus]

Beautiful song & beautiful movie. Very nice. The only thing missing to make it perfect is Gandalf and Shadowfax. Loreena has the voice of an angel.

[@djdon321]

all the time this song getting me very emotional & romantic. & LIARA you have a good selection of songs.Appreciate that.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

Lyrics: O light the candle, John The daylight has almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass Sit here by my side For the night is very long There's something I must tell Before I pass along I joined the brotherhood My books were all to me I scribed the words of God And much of history Many a year was I Perched out upon the sea The waves would wash my tears The wind, my memory I'd hear the ocean breathe Exhale upon the shore I knew the tempest's blood Its wrath I would endure And so the years went by Within my rocky cell With only a mouse or bird My friend; I loved them well And so it came to pass I'd come here to Romani And many a year it took Till I arrived here with thee On dusty roads I walked And over mountains high Through rivers running deep Beneath the endless sky Beneath these jasmine flowers Amidst these cypress trees I give you now my books And all their mysteries Now take the hourglass And turn it on its head For when the sands are still 'Tis then you'll find me dead O light the candle, John The daylight is almost gone The birds have sung their last The bells call all to mass Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Loreena Mckennitt

[@Ganpignanus]

This is one of the best on youtube. It is a work of art - a combination of Lord of the Rings, a magnificent movie trilogy, Loreena McKennit's singing, and she is as close to a celestial singer as you will find on this planet, and liana17 has had the vision to combine them and produce what we see and admire here. I watch this every so often when I need some inspiration and to experience something beautiful. Ane yes liana17 I would be priviledged to be a friend of yours.

[@doberman1ism]

Lovely Lorena McKennitt and beautiful video.

[@khemingw]

I was listening to a play of my thousands of songs of the most diverse styles in the world. Because it is Sunday, as a devoted Mormon I knew it was coming time when I must begin to listen to only religious oriented music. The last song playing after "What Do You Want From Me" was this sad beautiful song that I knew was Loreena Mckennitt but I didn't know the title or its story but I hoped it had a religious subject matter because I yearned to hear it again. After much investigation of the song via a description by the lovely Miss Mckennitt about an island of Irish monks separated from the world to scribe the words of God I had, not only my wish, but after watching a number of KZbin's wonderful videos of the song I most assuredly considered it a miracle and a blessing of the Lord.

[@wyverexx]

Absolutely stunning...perfect match,Loreena and the 'Lord of the Rings'

[@ghsvideosreviews5499]

Haunting song , it make we feel as we were there by side of the bed with the dying monk , listening his lasts word's.

[@joeleblanc6617]

A woman so unknow that it shocks me that so many are without her mesmerizing voices ever! I do believe I am in love with her!!

[@JustMissJac]

That's awesome! X3 He does a LOT of art stuff. Photography, music, and he helps other artists get published too.

[@kermitefrog64]

Such a beautiful landscape combined with a touch of Celtic days of long ago.

[@Ganpignanus]

ok so gimli got left out. look at the rest of this beautiful video. you have loreena singing to you and beautiful images before your eyes. remember ginli in your hearts forever... and appreciate this beautiful composition with gratitude...for liara17 wonderful work.

[@sare99]

Hauntingly beautiful.......love it :))

[@sophiesinister8516]

This video is made beautifully and you picked the perfect song for it. This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@errammo1]

divina, Loreena e' una meraviglia, la sua musica la sua voce mi hanno regalato sensazioni che nessun'altra è mai riuscita a darmi, grazie

[@ronheitz4979]

this video is well put together good job!! wow this song though...wow if its possible for a song to touch a soul this song is one that does

[@legorearick1312]

Thank You Very Very Much For Making This 📖THE LORD OF THE RINGS📖 Music Video it's Very Beautiful and Amazing and Awesome You Rule😎👍👍👍

[@brynemaphosa9846]

Most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@andreas.7010]

This is such a lovely video.:) Thank you so much for making it.:) And the song is so perfectly suited to this series of clips.

[@ketinunkantim]

Loreena McKennitt. No need for more words, but, for those who yet didn't have the pleasure to meet her songs and voice, they mean more than excelence to me.

[@wholland3003]

Nothin' of quality will ever truly be forgotten, times it must be searched for, like the "ARK", "Camelot" but it will always be there. TRUST-HOPE-BELIEVE. I don't believe I just made that up, then, maybe I do.

[@swanderer01]

this is so pretty.i have original tolkiens from the thirties and all the movies.im glad its up here on youtube.thank you and blessed be.

[@Liaminthanas]

Great mix, wonderful clip (nice combination scenes) and added wonderful music. Like somone write "This is perfection". I do like the LOTR and Loreena separately but not thinking about it, this clip is a nice romantic story. Nice work, gratz.

[@elifbasaran7585]

Tüylerimi diken diken eden efsanesin sen bir efsane!

[@keithl2615]

Id have to put a large part of the success of your video to Loreena McKennits voice.. Similar to Enya's but different on many levels too,.... I love her voice and probably have racked a few of those views :) thanks for having it up

[@lisafrommars1960]

You got over a million views because people are thrilled with Lord of the Rings (I walked through knee-high snow abt a mile to get the 2nd paperback in 1975, and read it every year after for about 5 years) and also because people who like Loreena LOVE Loreena. Her music hearkens back to that magical world of Elizabethan Christians, where magic was still possible. Oh yeah.

[@roylennie8117]

More like Celtic Christians then.

[@ShantiOoom]

Love it Liara, and LOTR is my all time favourite movie. Love Love Love Love it. My husband and I have watched it probably 50 times already, though he falls asleep a lot.LOL I think the movie touches something mysterious in all our souls.

[@danmacneil1895]

How many hidden stories are out there? Listen to the songs of old! Listen!

[@theothermuse1]

I love this song and the movies.And even though some characters are missing, I still enjoyed watching it and I feel you did a great job with what you had to work with. Thanks for following your passion!

[@ShadowWinZ]

the music is so beautiful and peaceful returns me such a good memories

[@corcaighrebel]

Very popular trilogy, very well put together video.

[@janewitwer8450]

I adore this, it is now in my favorites to listen to every day.. Thank you so much for a beautiful gift.

[@SyaminiKaushik]

lord of the rings + loreena mckennitt!! my favourite book + my favourite singer!! i mean...can it get any better??!!! how the hell did 50 people dislike it??!!

[@WillowsCircles]

What a beautiful video...combining Loreena and TLOR...inspiring, moving and welldone!

[@julianlewis1792]

Beautiful, yet sublimely and ultimately sad and tragic... for all their courage and heroism, all will meet their death in the end.

[@sgtjames7576]

Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful job putting these scenes with this beautiful song. Both movie & song are among our family faves. Thank you for a job well done! :D

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Awesome artist

[@TheMrrafia]

Très jolie, belle musique et en plus très beau montage vidéo. Merci!

[@gypsygirl731]

Loreena McKennitt is a great singer fitting for this movie track

[@gulserenari2428]

This music touches the heart . Thank you Kat.

[@AngelJoyMarie]

GREAT JOB!! Thank you for sharing your talent. This song moves deeply in my soul.

[@archerofdk]

Wondefull video you have made here, i like the the story and loreena's music is top.