Somhairle by Niteworks

[@doctorsam1953]

Just found this. It’s one of my favourite Niteworks’ tracks and Somhairle’s words are as true now as when they were recorded. Thank you for creating this.

[@matlachlannmacgregor-macle8735]

I’m even later to the party than some. His words cut deep. I feel EVERY word. I have moved from the Islands and I ended up in England. I am without my language, without my people and without my community. It has been 14 years of loneliness and 14 years of homesickness. I long to come home and hear the Gàidhlig again!

[@pamelamorrison4086]

The song itself is mighty, the spoken words of Sorley, truly powerful (and the video absolutely elevates it). Perfection.

[@KrisHughes]

I love the way Somhairle's words refuse to be silenced!

[@emmathomsonsmith]

This song makes me cry sometimes!!!!!

[@elainemacdonald509]

Andrew I am late to the party in many ways.I have followed you for years and thanks to you have reignighted my love for my calf country .I am currently learning gaelic. thanks in part to you. Keep it up you are an inspiration ...😌😀

[@catb2223]

How amazing. I've been postponing watching this video because I thought it was just going to be pretty pictures and a song. How wrong I was. Thank you for this.

[@iantaylor3187]

Fantastic piece Andrew thank you so much.

[@jonnycoventry7743]

Brilliant, man. Great piece of music put to the words of Sorley and you've captured it in a gey braw film. Thoroughly appreciated, a grand piece of work. :)

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Jonny, glad you enjoyed it.

[@lawman1965]

I really like this. Excellent filming and really well put together. Brilliant choice of tune and subject.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Rich! As soon as I heard the track, making this video became a bit of an obsession of mine.

[@brianmchugh7679]

I love this... Saor Alba.

[@pamelamorrison4086]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SaorAlbaGuBrath

[@Phallen89]

Really creative and moving. Thanks so much for your efforts.

[@andrewjditton]

My pleasure Patrick! As soon as I heard this piece, it stopped me dead in my tracks, and I knew I had to go back to Raasay to film the visualisation that appeared in my head. I can only hope I've done justice to such a moving and powerful poem.

[@craigbrown9940]

Nice tune, thought provoking lyrics.

[@craigbrown9940]

Still sounding just as good, and what a video!

[@vivellasmum]

Really beautiful....

[@brucefindlay]

.....wonderful video ....and message!

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Bruce!

[@jamesobrien9023]

I love this song

[@swirlgalaxy]

Very soul stirring Andrew!

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Ken, it came from the heart that one!

[@fatheroblivion45]

Great video Andrew. Thanks for the upload.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackmcleod579]

Your editing is getting better and better Andrew great work

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Jack! This one was a 12 week labour of love, but I'm glad I could edit it to match what was visualised in my head.

[@niseach]

Brilliant interpretation.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you!

[@markrae1317]

You clearly have a massive talent for this!

[@andrewjditton]

Aw shucks, thanks a bhalaich!

[@markrae1317]

New career beckons. Offer to do the video for Skerryvore's next single... :-)

[@74satori]

I was named after Somhairle MacGill-Eain.....lovely track

[@andrewjditton]

Excellent!

[@cubikolympic]

SAS WDW brought me here, Matt brought me here. Good memories 🍄🌲🐑🦖🌨⛰🌧

[@cubikolympic]

Amazing Tune

[@Christina-dz6nz]

Is that the clearances

[@ciaranwithers6126]

Is Gaidhlig taught is schools in England because it really should be in my opinion to help it live on... This song honestly got me emotional.

[@andrewjditton]

No, not as far as I'm aware. And I think you'll find it's optional in Scotland :(

[@ciaranwithers6126]

Andrew Ditton That's ridiculous! I rlly hope Scotland become independent from the UK so they can finally have leaders who actually give even the slightest f*ck about their own language. Irish is even compulsory in most secondary schools here in NORTHERN Ireland! They need to do more about the Scottish Gaelic /language /Gáidhlig (not sure what to call it)

[@andrewjditton]

Tell me about it... :(

[@neobe195]

In Scotland You are taught French and Gaelic. When you Reach the end of your second year of secondary you can choose one. At the end of third year you can drop all languages.

[@jamieguthrie1760]

Scots have always emigrated. It's why some of the best places in the world to live are full of Scottish descendants!

[@mikepepler]

What locations are we seeing in the video?

[@andrewjditton]

The 'Clearance' scenes were shot in Raasay, both the cleared village of Hallaig and the abandoned iron ore works. 'Corporate Greed' was shot - naturally - in London. The rest was in the islands of Lewis, Harris, Berneray, North Uist, and South Uist.

[@mikepepler]

Thanks, great scenery and buildings!

[@johndonnelly2898]

Does anyone know where I can find the original recording from Somhairle or even the original transcript? Thanks!

[@andrewjditton]

Afraid not John, sorry I can't be of more help.