The Minstrel Boy

Brian "Hacksaw" Williams does a splendid performance of "The Minstrel Boy" by Thomas Moore.

[@jamesharris6271]

I dedicate this song to my late father who had Irish heritage. My father was a hero and a great man.

[@shep9231]

Long may his name be remembered!.

[@lauretteraby8425]

Thank you to all who served and serve. Remember and Honor.

[@angelicaluce3230]

A BEAUTIFUL "CALL'" TO FREEDOM. - for ALL the CHILDREN OF GOD

[@nutyyyy]

Absolutely fantastic, this cuts a perfect balance between Strummers version and a more traditional rendition, best I've heard.

[@captainjoe1413]

Made me cry

[@jamesocon1]

"The Minstrel Boy" is an Irish patriotic song written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) who set it to the melody of The Moreen, an old Irish air. It is widely believed that Moore composed the song in remembrance of a number of his friends, whom he met while studying at Trinity College, Dublin and who had participated in (and were killed during) the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

[@gaelicd8328]

James spot on my friend..🇮🇪🍀

[@creasemason6347]

Erin Go Bragh, brother...

[@jackiecampbell7903]

💖💖💖💖

[@diesel_dawg]

The actual Wikipedia quote is: ""The Minstrel Boy" is an Irish patriotic song written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) who set it to the melody of The Moreen, an old Irish air. It is widely believed that Moore composed the song in remembrance of a number of his friends,[1] whom he met while studying at Trinity College, Dublin and who had participated in (and were killed during) the Irish Rebellion of 1798. However this has never been definitively proved and the tune is also played by the British Army and Orange Order flute bands."

[@jamesocon1]

@@diesel_dawg the lyrics are by Thomas Moore, the tune may be based on a traditional tune, which has Irish roots but also was stolen and attributed to orangemen and perfidious Albion, like what they do to all their colonies!! Thomas Moore stole it back and in the true spirit of Irish patriotism made sure that it was returned to the original source, namely the Irish folkloric tradition. Put that in Wikipedia.

[@ShaftFitzwell]

This song is powerful. This song alone can inspire peace

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

The song is about a 16 year old Private who was a Black Slave during the Irish Rebellion who fell in battle Tom More considered him a friend. He pictured black slaves being free he wanted him to be remembered as a Solider and not as a Black Slave. The British Army started playing it during the American Revolutionary War in honor of Black Slaves that fought alongside them. The Irish Brigade brought it to the Confederacy in honor of Black Slaves who fought alongside them.

[@tito_cellula]

there are a few good versions of this traditional on KZbin, but this is by far the one I like the most. beautiful.

[@GunfighterOne]

I've always loved "The Minstrel Boy" as it was, but I think this is a great rendition of a timeless song.

[@kathleenkelly3537]

Minstrel boy should be our National Anthem let's start a petition

[@MommaRed1862]

Would like this version at my funeral I think :D it has a happier quality to it then other versions, must be the good harmony. The violin is a perfect touch too! Thanks

[@AllanColombo]

Loved it!

[@jeanwilkin3190]

Un chant qui élève l'âme

[@priyamganguly]

Fantastic rendition.

[@purplesword5536]

I think about the Somme when i hear this tune..

[@alundavies8402]

Purple Sword 5 I wasn’t there but I don’t think about that it is terrible war and that’s why songs like this are sung I suppose

[@nipponoze]

Beautiful and perfect

[@maurizioluigipepe7045]

Sto affrontando una bella sfida, ma tornerò a casa dai miei.. Sono, a mio modo, un minstrel boy

[@wheelielucio82]

Spettacolo di musica...da eroi...

[@PlanetExpressYoutubeChannel]

Even better than the Joe Strummer version from Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down, written for the screen by Ken Nolan and based on the book by Mark Bowden.

[@mab12802]

I am not going to win this one ? Am I Chief ?

[@creasemason6347]

What was that song he used to sing? The one that i liked?

[@corozone10]

Nice violin at the end!

[@Amdaro]

Want to fly out now and discover, what is behind the universe, yes.

[@homousios]

hope you do!

[@Amdaro]

@@homousios I did. Sometimes, one needs a little bit courage to jump.

[@klmbor]

吟遊詩人 這場戰爭的吟遊詩人已經走了 在死亡的行列中，你會找到他 他的父親的劍已經束縛了 他的狂野的豎琴聲淹沒在他身後 “土地之歌”，戰士吟呦詩人說， “儘管全世界都背叛了你 一把劍至少要保護你的權利 一位忠實的豎琴將讚美你。“ 吟遊詩人倒下了，但是敵人的連鎖 無法帶來他驕傲的靈魂 他喜歡的豎琴再次說話 因為他撕裂了和弦 並說，“沒有鏈條會玷污你 你的愛和勇敢的靈魂 你的歌曲是為了純粹而自由的 他們永遠不會成為奴隸！“

[@zimmermann4735]

The best, grüsse aus Zürich

[@countrygirl9732]

When you say the Best, grusse Aus Zurich is that a version? Can you post a link cannot find thank you very much trying to find for military sufferers PTSD group!

[@joecappello6043]

Amen

[@elgreco8309]

想起乌克兰马里乌波尔的所有勇士，他们每一位都是死士，为捍卫自由、为不被侵略者压迫，他们是人类骄傲的灵魂，一群永远不会成为奴隶的人！！

[@nielspemberton59]

I think re: the Battle of Germany in Spring 1945 with the Western Allies.

[@jamesrobertson2712]

You were there ?

[@jacekwidor3306]

Very good

[@AliasEight]

better than the Strummer & Zimmer's version!

[@solowing8939]

AliasEight I don't agree that 😊

[@AliasEight]

so what?

[@thepartydontstoptilliwalkin]

Quite right. This one sounds more passionate to me and I consider it somewhat calming as well.

[@jackaroodundee5846]

Love the drums...better than Joe Strummer's version, and I usually like his music

[@charlescrowell4981]

Sadly, we die in battle.

[@nicolaarici3372]

Preferisco la versione di Joe Strummer

[@longbow4856]

You Got the Wrong 😑 one Mate ! it’s KZbin:Jack Lukeman( The Minstrel Boy 🧑🏻‍🦰)☘️🌹🇮🇪☘️✝️🫡Followed by :The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: In Loving 🥰 Memory of those Lost to Suicide:🌹🫡☘️