THE SEEKERS THE CARNIVAL IS OVER REACTION(First time hearing)

[@chasfaulkner2548]

Judith's vibrato is unequalled, no auto tune here, just pure bloody talent.

[@grumpy4ever122]

Judith Durham has one of those magic voices only great female singers possess. She was The Seekers. Irreplaceable.

[@steveselby6201]

Number 5 in my list of all time greatest

[@starwood213]

@@steveselby6201 number 1 on mine for the flawless purity.

[@steveselby6201]

Sorry but no one will ever replace Sandy Denny as my number one.

[@Vinterfrid]

@@steveselby6201 Sorry, but Judith Durham will always be number one on any list.

[@SuperDutchjohn]

Most people always talk about the beautiful voice of Judith Durham (she had, don't get me wrong), but what most people don't realise is that the beautiful background voices of the guys lifted the voice of Judith up a lot, a REAL lot!! Thumbs up from The Netherlands!!!

[@stefannils2032]

Danke

[@planetwatch0000]

Really perfect choice. Haunting and beautiful. Judith's voice is outstanding.

[@steppenwolf53]

After 6 years Judith went solo and had a fine career. But if you listen to her you’ll realize that the rest of the seekers harmonizing really accentuated her amazing voice. I doubt that the other seekers would have accomplish what they did without her and I believe their harmonizing brought her back for the revival tour that lasted a couple decades longer than the original group.

[@Carln0130]

@@steppenwolf53 Great groups are always greater than the sum of their parts.

[@dagmar.6954]

I'm glad you came back to The Seekers. This is one of their songs I recommended from last time. Beautiful voices & harmonies. They don't make nostalgic music like this anymore. Reminds me of a simpler time with meaningful lyrics. It's true the lyrics are sad but yet at the same time uplifting.

[@firebyrd437]

Modern music is crap compared to this and many others from this era

[@dsusan17]

Their harmonies are great. It is a sweet sad song. Great reaction Harri.

[@bertusvanhal8855]

This song gives me Peace, when i'm angry or nerves and i listen to this song it's get away, i've have this with more songs of the Seekers, some makes me happy, others make me sad. i'll love the Sound of Judith Durham's voice.

[@andrewclayton4181]

Beautiful, haunting melody, I don't think it's funerial. When the group broke up and they played a farewell concert, this was the last song they sang together. Heartbreaking moment. I watched it on the TV.

[@cookiegirl2cookie197]

The melody is an old Russian folksong called Stenka Rain, a tragic story how he sacrifices his mistress, a Persian princess to river Volga.

[@Vinterfrid]

@@cookiegirl2cookie197 Not quite correct - the song is indeed a Russian one, but it's called "Stenka Razin" and is about a Cossack leader who led a major uprising against the nobility and tsarist bureaucracy in southern Russia in 1670-1671. Contents

[@HalStargazer]

one of the most beautiful songs ever. beautifully performed. it's always been one of my favourite songs and i love it just as much now as i did then, over half a century ago

[@stephenniehaus8635]

This song is low-key almost perfect. Judith's voice, the sentiment, the lyrics, the rhythm. It all flows

[@georgeprime2249]

There's something very special about their harmonizing.

[@AFLOVEable]

The day befor I left my former country, I played this song as last farewell on my wifes grave, who died 4 months ago. Now I'm sitting here and cry my heart out.

[@AnnaM-ke3pi]

Beautiful song, this was played at my father's funeral

[@daviddempsey8721]

A beautiful choice for a sad time. I’m sorry for your loss. Our parents knew us first and in some ways, best.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

This song has made me want to cry since I first heard it as a kid. it still does Harri. xx

[@kookymonsta6566]

Sadly Judith died in August 2022/ RIP to such a beautiful voice

[@ABBARoxAus]

RIP our beautiful Judith Durham - a true Aussie Legend :(

[@jomac2046]

Judith Durham is now 78, there's a youtube video of her singing acapella in 2017, she still has an amazing voice.

[@starwood213]

It's is astonishing that she has kept her magnificent.

[@sonia4641]

I was one encouraging you to react to this. It was the first single I ever owned - I was 6! I've never found it funereal, but it does sound slower here than I remembered it. It's the acceptance of an ending though, so I understand your reaction. Overall I just find it calming an beautiful. The tune is an old Russian folk melody, as was Mary Hopkin's 'Those wer the days' which you reacted to a few weeks ago. My Russian father had no interest in pop music, but recognised and liked these two songs!!

[@sonia4641]

I have to rock gently to the lilt of this and it becomes more of a comforting lullaby, less of a dirge, as you seemed to find it! I find it accepting rather than depressing. Love the honesty of your reactions though; always articulate and thought-provoking.

[@northwilderness]

The original Russian song is about famous bandit of 17th century Stepan Razin. He had kidnapped Persian princess and throwed her away to the river from his pirate boat to keep peace and discipline inside his band.

[@steven4946]

Well done Harri l was waiting for you to do this song since you first started reacting to the "Seekers". They managed to knock off The Beatles and other top British bands from No.1 spot on the charts when they arrived in England with this song and "I'll never find another you" not bad for an Aussie folk and gospel group who only planned to go to England for a few months.l think this song is adapted from an old Russian folk song,anyway keep them coming Harri,cheers🇦🇺

[@lawriemillar4932]

You are correct in that the music is from a Russian folk song. A recording of the Russian song is available on KZbin, sung by a female singer.

[@paulanderson1614]

Beautiful. Number 1 in 1965. Their second number 1, their first was, "I'll never find another you" in 1964.

[@bobgee3876]

Heaven took another Angel home yesterday. Now the gods will get to hear that fantastic voice again. Rest in eternal peace Judith.

[@samuraidarryl]

They sang this at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. Goosebumps 🥰

[@davidtrim6093]

Judith Durham sadly died this week and will likely have a state funeral in Victoria, Australia. Will be amazed if this is not played then. Saw them in 2014 in London, and she still had that voice.

[@joecrone9862]

Love the Seekers! Thanks

[@jgsheehan8810]

Beautiful song

[@andythrush3341]

An uplifting dirge? My first time hearing the song too. I won't put this on my Playlist, but her voice is beautiful. The Seekers were a great folk group no doubt! Thanks Harri!

[@craigalden9416]

The Carnival is Over was the Seekers final Song with Lead Judith Durham ….she wanted to go in a different musical direction at the time….. Judith rejoined The Seekers many years later and they had many more tours and all finally called time a few years ago.

[@terrymellor5112]

RIP Judith xxx Angel's voice!

[@starwood213]

I love your reactions. So thoughtful. One of my favourite songs.

[@debbiechang5781]

The Seekers remind me of some of the folk groups of the 1960’s like Peter, Paul and Mary. They have a very pleasant sound. Nice choice Harri. 🌺✌️

[@TracyFromAus]

Almost is a funeral song over the weekend, Judith Durnham passed away and they had her funeral yesterday. I think they played this song.😢 It was originally for their farewell concert when Judith decided to leave the Seekers.

[@chookinathunderstorm3446]

This song has been requested at funerals. I remember hearing that it is a translation of an old Russian folk song. The Russians have a lot of strong songs about grief and bad times due to their remembrance of generations of suffering. It also has that heavy slow beat of treading or marching through snow and cold winds. I think a lot of that daily rhythm would seep into national music.

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

The guitar at the end is like a bugler blowing Taps.

[@bobgee3876]

Amazing watching your reaction to this just now.....your thoughts on a funeral sound were prophetic.

[@rubyleuty9417]

The carnival is a metaphor about 2 lovers who have come to the end of their affair They even reference 2 characters who played at carnivals in 16th century Italy named Pierrot and Columbine. Dusty Springfield’s brother wrote the song for the Seekers. R

[@n49martin]

I often wondered what Pierrot and Columbine meant in the lyrics, thanks for the clarification.

[@cookiegirl2cookie197]

The melody is old Russian ballad, about two lovers, a cossack by the name of Stenka Razin who sacrificed his mistress to river Volga.

[@Kavala76]

The song is old and Russian. It is associated with the Volga river. The lyrics are modern and the beautiful voices/harmonies are all The Seekers.

[@NathanVeenstra]

There’s a Dutch version which is associated with the Dutch river De Rotte 😅 I was wondering whether it was some kind of traditional which The Seekers made their own or that the Dutch one was kind of a parody. I now think the Dutch version is likely older than the The Seekers version.

[@Kavala76]

@@NathanVeenstra Some background here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carnival_Is_Over

[@ingridclare7411]

This is originally a Russian love/folk song....The Seekers, soo beautiful. I grew up with them. It could be sung at a funeral. Which is a part of life. Yes, people like sad songs when they're sad as it allows them time to grieve/weep.

[@robertphelps1574]

The lyrics was written by Tom Springfield the brother of Dusty Springfield

[@n49martin]

Just heard that Judith has passed away after a long illness. Coincidentally I was just listening to this song ten minutes before I heard the sad news. I also love the orchestral version of the song performed by the Francis Moore orchestra.

[@richardw4336]

For the jollier side of The Seekers try A World Of Our Own, Love Is Kind Love Is Wine or Georgy Girl. Love you discovering The Seekers.

[@crystalclearskies2616]

This was one of the songs I had played at my husband’s funeral 💔💔💔

[@jiggermast]

My beautiful red haired great aunt Cath said those very words just before she died in 1971. the sad irony being she worked her fingers to the bone all her life which was anything but a carnival.

[@colflux34]

The original poem of "Stenka Razin" was written in 1883 by the poet and Povolzhye region ethnographer Dmitry Sadovnikov. The text of this poem, with minor changes, was set to the music of a popular Russian folk melody[6] by an unknown author.[7]

[@julescantii7236]

This is the only song I play twice. And I have no idea why I get so affected by it.

[@melissabrooke1146]

They sang this song during their last concert together, although they reunited decades later.

[@patyoh724]

it's like a farewell to a soldier who went to war...? is the end drums..Milarty?

[@descendantoffools9767]

This Train was a great Seekers song that doesn't get much play.

[@davidchamberlain5425]

This world was all a fleeting show for Judith's illusion given...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.RIP until the next time🤔.amen.

[@johnallstatemovers9311]

RIP Judith Durham....a beautiful and desperate voice silenced in July 2022.

[@wgrady222]

Judith was also brilliant on piano and guitar. Their last break up concert on BBC shows this.

[@eddierousseau]

Judith was also a great Jazz Singer

[@tomharrison6607]

would be nice to hear your reaction to judith durham singing danny boy

[@Puppydoug]

Yes, the LIVE version from Judith's Aussie TV solo special in the late 60s.

[@davidking8839]

You might have heard it at some funeral you attended! Fans of this song -- and they are many -- often reference including it in their final instructions.

[@moogdome2562]

When talking about sad parting songs, I wonder if you have heard of a beautiful song.''When I'm old and wise'' by the Alan Parsons project. Loving your channel by the way great job. Stay safe.

[@colflux34]

It told about an episode of the 1670-1671 Russian Peasant Uprising in which Razin allegedly killed his captive, a beautiful Persian Princess whom he had just married. Razin throws the Princess into the Volga river from his boat, in a gesture addressed to his disgruntled jealous comrades who accuse him of "mellowing down" after just one night spent with a woman

[@ronthornton3466]

It was their break up song.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

George Girl by the Seekers is a bit more bouncy and optimistic by the Seekerz Harri

[@marksteele4235]

It's from Russian folk song of a soldier leaving to go to war and leaving his love behind.

[@Carln0130]

Interesting comments. People have had this played at funerals. It was based on an old Russian folk song.

[@Paldasan]

The reason why you are thinking of a funeral song or dirge is because this is a genre of music called a march, obviously funeral marches have that similar cadence.

[@johngeyer2345]

Mate , This song was dedicated to their fans , as they saying `Goodbye as they are finishing for good of their group , Their Tours abroad and nationally in Australia , as Judith was leaving the group due to health reasons , In One way they were saying Thank You to All the fans , for supporting their long Journey through out those years when they were together.

[@firebyrd437]

It's a haunting song

[@lawriemillar4932]

The female singer, Judith Durham, passed away 6th August, 2022. "The Carnival is definitely over."

[@ilahildasissac1943]

Before my time, but I like a few of their songs. I never heard this one before. It does have somber undertones, but it makes sense.

[@janmeyer3129]

Maybe it is a song for a dead lover. Carni vale = farewell to the flesh

[@sonia4641]

This recording did sound a little slower and more dirge-like than I remembered. It's only by a smidgin, but I think the TOTP performances are a little faster and so less sombre: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooOQdoqHqMSKaqM

[@jaccilowe3842]

He's going off to war (the harbour light is calling...)

[@patrussell8917]

Could sound like a Russian folk song but beautiful

[@petersutton2182]

RIP Judith Durham 05.08.22

[@MMMTeague]

JUDITHS version of DANNY BOY is heavenly.

[@colflux34]

It's based on a Russian folk song

[@tuguybear930]

It's a Russian folk song.

[@shanewilson2484]

Judith!!!

[@gwh0]

RIP Judith Durham

[@russe19642]

Can anyone else see the kookaburras

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Just for comparison you could check out the New Swekers popular in the 70s. Their most popular song was the used for Coca-Cola adver song t i"d Like to Teach Yhe Workd to Sing

[@Rondee68]

Try and understand the lyrics and the harmony Don't talk tripe 🇦🇺

[@nsim333]

for heavens sake !quit guessing about the song ,if your going to react to the tune do your research before hand ,then react to the song ..you will be surprised.if you want more subscribers b what the song is about ,if you want more subscribers then research first and then talk about what you just heard cause that would be a honest reaction ..no offence intended

[@HarriBestReactions]

I'm not interested in no research before hand.Thats not my style.My concept is hearing a song for the first just as if it was on the radio or a club.This is how i react when that happens.If this is not what you like,its cool.We cant all have the same concept.This is mine.Cheers

[@underthesunlight2799]

Carnal? Carnivore? Carnival, Cannibal, a sweet song great harmony and music but the language especially a language taking over the world has no real meaning( discriptive) the english language??. I D K i really dont know. I will say with the lyrics are prophetic but the ailing phonetics disturbs me. Just saying. Peace

[@Carln0130]

Interesting comments. People have had this played at funerals. It was based on an old Russian folk song.