Skellig Lord of the Rings

DISCLAIMER:
I do not own the rights to this video. That belongs to JRR Tolkien, New Line Cinema, and WingNut Films, also Peter Jackson.
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Okay, this is Loreena McKennitt, singing Skellig. I thought that it was really good for Lord of the Rings. Enjoy!

[@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

[@heatherleonard6841]

I could listen to Lorennas voice forever

[@johnherlihy4739]

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

[@frankdunn9852]

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

[@heylisten4967]

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

[@julianlewis1792]

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

[@przemyslawrylko1332]

My God, this is beautiful!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@VeronikaDelfin]

Un mundo de magia debe existir alla del otro lado de este mundo nublado por los pensamientos de los hombre. LA MAGIA ESTA DESTINADA A ENCONTRARLA TODO SER BENEVOLENTE.

[@khanonline2473]

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

[@anniebiggs1217]

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

[@huseyinkaravis2143]

Amazing song

[@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

[@shorsshorc9822]

Лорена это волшебница,ночью люблю слушать.

[@eduardoperetdias6257]

Awesome

[@god-tl6fl]

Beautiful rendition

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Awesome artist

[@danmacneil1895]

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

[@geri0756]

Der Herr der Ringe. Tolles Buch.

[@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.

[@katharinam5512]

I love it ❤

[@janjamilic3178]

Ljubavi moja..daleka... Srcu najmilija.. Ako mi nocas u san dodeš Pored mene sa tugom.prođeš Ne okreči glavu ..da ne vidis pogled moj. U njemu ces naći zivot svoj.... I suzu jednu sto sam spremila za tebe.. Da poneses u maramici od svile Tu su izvezena slova dva.. I nasa ljubav sva.... ... Tu je ljubav žarka bila.. Svoje snove ja sam snila.. Svoju Ljubav iz dsleka.. Sto se čeka dook.je vijeka...

[@ualandelimaferreira4062]

I Like music Lorena ....love Love...

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@smartart1969]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@Paulo1961rp]

Loreena, sempre fenomenal.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jesus4evaable]

Loreena Mckennitt has a great voice. Love her music!

[@samtee8783]

We luv u too

[@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.

[@santana792]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@XMLarry]

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

[@03eleni]

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

[@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.

[@terriejohnston8801]

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

[@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!

[@yokomalight2393]

What a beautiful song!🙏💙💜😇💖💕

[@milkblackcoffee]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@hansis7]

Such a beautiful song. Nice performance by Loreena.

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@leoli7334]

Still watching it Oct. 2019. Very touching movie and 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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@DJMetalstone]

Breathtaking beautifull , have chills all over !

[@grahampaice5696]

She has an awesome voice !

[@wilfriedweiss8460]

23 years ago, i go to army with loreena Mckennit in my "walkman". Loreena's music is a long part of my life.

[@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

[@Trevelyan333]

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

[@Gaelheretic4]

If you have the ear to hear all she's saying, that's what's truly moving.

[@ChrOnos-tk8tv]

Face of Liv and voice of Loreena is perfect Elf.

[@GBDeadnation]

Stunning. If this music doesnt move you you dont have a soul.

[@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.

[@normapio9465]

Simplesmente adoro essas músicas de Loreena McKennitt.

[@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.

[@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??!!

[@humantodd]

Isn't she wonderful? I don't just hear this song, I FEEL this song.

[@Memnoch67]

Loreena is the best singer when it comes to telling a story. I'm a huge fan of hers.

[@Lythya]

She walks out - she walks in. I love the movie, very well made. If I didn't know the story, I would see the movie just because of this movie xD

[@bernardarcin8950]

Cette femme est une harmonie qui vous transporte ! J'adore !

[@sahverbas4687]

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

[@johnnyroxx8513]

My life from ancient Romania to Tolkiens and Camelot Celts....l have lived in these times and the resonance of bitter pasts and beloved memories echo in the winds of my memory....heightened by the likes of Loreena, old Romanian and Celtic Scots and Irish,the branches of my past dwell.

[@gypsygirl731]

Loreena McKennitt is a great singer fitting for this movie track

[@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

[@Moonwillow2]

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

[@sare99]

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

[@lisawooley6714]

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

[@unipega3]

An old story but...more then ever before: TRUE! What we can learn from this story? Hope is immortal...Love is the only great destination...the light is everywhere and wins over the darkness.

[@brynemaphosa9846]

Most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@cie35]

This is beautiful....ignor the bad comments....as in life we must often ignore the simple minded....this is wonderful!!!!!

[@profwaddah85]

Loreena, with you... my soul goes far among a heaven of a purity and innocence

[@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.

[@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.

[@wyverexx]

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

[@JustMissJac]

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

[@kafige]

Caramba!!!! Não é à toa q desde criança amo essa cantora, ela é espetacular!!!!!!!1

[@HeffTheElder]

The original version is from the album "The Book of Secrets". First one I ever heard of Loreena's. I proved my worth as a "hard man", by listening to that album, as it never fails to move me to tears! lol

[@kermitefrog64]

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

[@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

[@sandraluciadeoliveira7422]

BEAUTIFUL SONG!😊

[@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.

[@MARTIN2001100]

i always was a great fan of loreena mc. kennit, and this movie mix is fabules I mean the atmosfeer and so on.!!!.....

[@ShadowWinZ]

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

[@Legollas19]

Oh God. How I loved this movie.