Oak & Ash & Thorn, from Cures What Ails Ya by The Longest Johns

[@All_is_Dust7]

When the druid takes some levels in bard

[@DAEDRICDUKE1]

He speaks for the trees...and never shuts the fuck up about them.

[@MultiNaruto900]

@@DAEDRICDUKE1 _Don't forget about the time he banged a treant._

[@rafaellucadetena9355]

Thank you for remind me the movie of your profile btw

[@ccclll987]

what if the trees speak vietnamese?

[@jopoxc]

@@ccclll987 Oh-oh! I know the answer here! It's... um...... Napalm!

[@Keram1987]

All my ailments have been cured already, but I can't stop listening.

[@matthewblair1894]

Understandable

[@slogary4790]

this might replace an apple to scare off a doctor

[@EpikWaffalz]

STRAIGHT. VIBING. TO. THIS. ON. REPEAT.

[@microwaved_salad5069]

SAME.

[@OneiroiColective2284]

SAME

[@axilmcconkey1200]

IDEA, I'VE DONE THIS BEFORE AND IT'S SO MUCH FUN!! The next time you go to the grocery store or supermarket (i did this at Walmart) wear your headphones and play this on repeat and walk to the beat. When you look up at the aisle signs to see what is in each aisle, it legit feels like you're a main character in a fantasy movie looking for something in the trees

[@CertifiedHuntingHornNoob]

Wouldn't have it any other way..

[@Bard420]

@@axilmcconkey1200 Imagine listening to this while driving, like I do :D

[@Aloemancer]

The resonance on the harmonies on this one feel genuinely grand, especially with a good set of headphones. This one is stiff competition with Here’s a Health for my favorite on the album.

[@carton5235]

I love any of this kind of song from the Johns, dont get me wrong i love the funny ones like "hoist up the thing" but the epic ones like this one "fire & flames", and "heres a health" have to be some of my favorite songs ever

[@CertifiedHuntingHornNoob]

@@carton5235 Ashes is also nice.

[@jasonseigfried8941]

@@CertifiedHuntingHornNoob ashes is my favorite

[@giuseppe9653]

Definetly a great song, but my favprite is Moby Duck

[@Gameslayer-ru2qi]

This song helped me re-find my singing voice. My voice deepened a lot and for a solid year I literally just couldn't sing without stopping halfway due to massive amounts of voice cracks and embarrassment. Then, I heard this song, and after learning the lyrics I was able to sing it and sing it well. Then, I went on to sing other shanties well and other types of songs well, learning what my deep voice was capable for singing. I can honestly say it cured what ailed me, and it remains as one of my favorite songs because of that.

[@mariacargille1396]

That's super cool! I'm glad you found something that fit your range again. It's completely nervewrecking as a singer to go through vocal shifts, and the anxiety is just incredibly tenacious. :}

[@timnixon7891]

Congrats

[@zay2742]

Same here

[@AliZain-fv6hk]

@Humberto Oliveira nice taste but shanties are also nice , I hope you agree with me on that

[@xton4561]

Same thing happened to me lol

[@atrooper2371]

is tad aggressive yet so mellow in a good way

[@lord_ozymandias]

@Wiglaf Ursine aggressive hipsters

[@l_ndonmusic]

@Wiglaf Ursine you can sound/sing aggressive without being aggressive yourself

[@jasonseigfried8941]

@@l_ndonmusic exactly. Look at power metal artists lol

[@Ace-in8qr]

The way they enunciate "Ash" gives me chills every time. I'm so happy I rediscovered these guys right after this album came out. I'm going through all of them to the point where I now have a sea shanty playlist.

[@scrimbles2973]

Can you make it public so I can listen too? I have playlist too, you can listen to it.

[@probablynotdad6553]

A good playlist to have

[@MySerpentine]

I have one as well, it's great

[@randomkiddoscrewinaround2177]

Lyrics Of all the trees that grow so fair, old England to adorn Greater are none beneath the sun than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Yew that is old, in churchyard mold, he breedeth a mighty bow Alder for shoes do wise men choose, and Beech for cups also But when you have killed, and your bowl it is filled, and your shoes are clean outworn Back you must speed for all that you need to Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Well Elm, she hates mankind and waits, til every gust be laid To drop a limb on the head of him that anyway trusts her shade But whether a lad be sober or sad, or mellow with ale from the horn He'll take no wrong when he lieth along 'neath Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Oh, do not tell the priest our plight, for he would call it a sin But we've been out in the woods all night, a-conjuring summer in We bring you good news by word of mouth, good news for cattle and corn Sure as the sun come up from the south, by Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn

[@fraterophidrion3332]

I've tried singing this a few times. I keep crying. Hail Kipling.

[@Shamy_Cartoons]

This song would fit into the Hobbit so well. Great adventurers song. I'm using it now as inspiration for a book I'm writing taking place in England kinda like Harry Potter but Narnia esque taking place in the 1940s. Badass.

[@thelegendaryarrox5559]

i listened to this while reading the goldy pond arc from promised neverland

[@aprealameron3252]

I wish you luck friend

[@MySerpentine]

Very Entish :D

[@Cilvathorne]

as a thorn myself i approve of this song

[@RogerEpperley]

I only learned of this group a couple of days ago, and already I have made it a point to learn all the lyrics to several of their songs. Such a harmonious group!

[@firstname1700]

I’d class this a hard bop. What about you laddies?

[@Aloemancer]

Purest Cancer It slaps my entire bod.

[@fishnut3289]

Yes, defiantly a bop

[@ClockworkChandelure]

I misread it as "bard hop" and it fits

[@rabbit-exe3606]

verily, it slaps

[@kaimerry1587]

Aye!

[@DudettRin101]

I think this might be my favorite in the whole album!

[@benjaminwhitehead4050]

I think same here, ive been hoping they'd sing it since the guitar stream they did

[@faygoorangedrip4426]

Did you even listen to Bonny Ship the Diamond? (This is a joke, I know you probably did.)

[@SirGeoGio13]

I most definitely agree. There is something special about this song.

[@imperius5765]

@@SirGeoGio13 As much as I absolutely adore this one, the favorite for me has to go to Ashes.

[@Wh1te05]

same

[@MsKnilly]

I have fallen in love with this song, it sings to something in me that motivates me to draw. Thank you for your creativity and talent, this has encouraged me to continue with my character concept for Dungeons & Dragons!

[@enigmaodell6806]

Nice, what kind of character was it?

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

​@@enigmaodell6806my nice weekend hasn't finished yet so I'm undecided at the moment 😂

[@nolanoliver1761]

Of all the trees that grow so fair, old England to adorn, Greater are none beneath the sun than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Yew that is old, in churchyard mould, he breedeth a mighty bow Alder for shoes do wise men choose, and Beech for cups also But when you have killed, and your bowl it is filled, and your shoes are clean outworn Back you must speed for all that you need to Oak, and Ash, and Thorn --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs All on a midsummer's morn Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Elm, she hates mankind and waits, til every gust be laid, To drop a limb on the head of him that anyway trusts her shade, But whether a lad be sober or sad, or mellow with ale from the horn, He'll take no wrong when he lyeth along 'neath Oak, and Ash, and Thorn --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Oh, do not tell the priest our plight, for he would call it a sin, But we've been out in the woods all night, conjuring summer in, we bring you good news by word of mouth, good news for cattle and corn Sure as the sun come up from the south, by Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. --- Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs, All on a midsummer's morn. Surely we'll sing of no little thing In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn. (let me know if I got something wrong)

[@TheSorcerer1]

I think it's "conjuring summer inn" not "in".

[@wintersking4290]

They've done Rudyard Kipling proud.

[@TheSorcerer1]

@@natewind Alright, fair enough, my mistake.

[@silverknight0871]

Thank you for doing the hard work of typing the lyrics for the rest of us

[@searat9814]

Brilliant

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Kipling wrote the poem in 1906 and Peter Bellamy set it to music in 1970. Just goes to show something doesn't need to be old to be traditional or folk.

[@jukes4499]

I mean that's still over a hundred years lol. People consider music from 2000 old

[@grief6052]

makes it almost 106 years old so by our standards its pretty ancient lol

[@lokeshchandak3660]

@@grief6052 Are we living in 2012? I hadn't noticed... I must've imagined 2020 then.

[@grief6052]

@@lokeshchandak3660 miscalculations ok im sorry

[@lokeshchandak3660]

@@grief6052 haha, it's no big deal. It's just that you went to the length of specifying 106 that I couldn't resist correcting... Bad internet habits XD

[@wintersking4290]

The three trees associated most with the fae. The old gods of Britain.

[@PhysicsForge]

One can surely tell that there is magic in these verses

[@josecarrion3796]

😂😂😂

[@codybarnes1531]

The Fae/Fairy arent God. There is only one God and His name is Jehovah and Jesus Christ is His Son. Most Fairy were more like spirits and the pagans that old britians and irish had were more based on proto norse/celtic pantheon (very germanic and you can see alot of cross over) all of whom orginated from roman/greek/egypt panthion. Its the same characters recycled. Hermes is Pan Is Loki, Cronos is W(odin) is Balor, Zeus is Thor is Lugh and so on. The only real constant is the God Jehovah keeps shining through as the real God. History is neat, the Romans really got around and the Lord God is good. Have a good day. Stay safe were a mask.

[@wintersking4290]

@@codybarnes1531 the Celts worshipped the Celtic pantheon. Which is VERY different from the Norse pantheon. In fact they fought a religious war at one point. The faeries are stories based on old Irish myths, like how sleeping beauty is based on the Volsung Saga. The Celtic pantheon is older and different from the Germanic and roman ones, and you're completely wrong in how they originated. They were worshipped as gods, SMALL g. I don't worship them. I am in fact a Christian and praise only Jesus and his Father Yahweh, and the holy Spirit. You sound like a Unitarian heretic to me though.

[@wintersking4290]

@@codybarnes1531 Loki is entirely different in both behavior and role from Hermes. Woden id actually equivalent to Mercury/Hermes according to the Romans, but the Romans always interpreted other people's gods as aspects of their own to reinforce Roman supremacy. Balor is evil, but nowhere near as powerful as cronus and honestly is a minor character. And Lugh zeus and Thor have almost nothing in common, they aren't even gods of the same things. Lugh was a sun god like Apollo. You're oversimplifying and ignoring things about the pagan gods to make an argument that they share the same source, which they objectively and historically don't. You aren't a Christian telling the Pagans what for and showing how foolish it is, you look stupid and like you don't know what you're talking about. I actually argue against worshipping them and have turned a few Pagans into former-pagans. But we can't all have your lack of understanding, it makes the body of Christ look bad.

[@SmoothOperator739]

Nobody: The Old English Version: Oak & Æ & Þ

[@IC1101-Capinatator]

Good one.

[@rafaellucadetena9355]

Sailors were so confident that they wrote songs about trees in the middle of the sea.

[@borsatoricardo5491]

SURELY WE'LL SING OF NO LITTLE THING

[@gabriellecalebq4410]

THAN OAK AND ASH AND THORN

[@ravensquote7206]

OAK, AND ASH, AND THORN, GOOD SIRS,

[@mentalrebllion1270]

You know what is funny? Someone said this song reminded them of my fighter (dnd game). My character isn’t remotely a druid or even a ranger. The closest two things that reminded them of this song, I guess, was my character being a wood elf and how much my character writes (my character is a scholar of linguistics, languages) and draws. Hmmm maybe it’s also the height. My character is the second tallest after the Dragonborn and well, the party member did say that Oak tree in particular reminds them of my character.

[@spider_spren]

Wow this is so good guys, I love how its seems slightly more aggressive than Bellamy's original, which is definitely not a bad thing. This is shaping up to be one of my favourite versions. :)

[@yetanother9127]

It's also markedly different from the Leslie Fish version, which was the one I was familiar with. (I wonder if the lads will do any other Kipling poems.)

[@balkmindobro3313]

On behalf of the people of Britain, thank you for preserving and spreading the parts of our culture that were almost swallowed into the void of time. Today, our nation stands with many cultures, but we forget our own, and tomorrow it may be gone with the wind. Our nation has indulged great evils, but we also led the fight EVERY time and brought about the modern era and basic human rights. I say this with pride: Rule Britannia.

[@starchmonkey]

indulged great evils? your nation colonized like the entire planet and is responsible for some of the greatest atrocities carried out by man. you were the great evil.

[@balkmindobro3313]

@@starchmonkey And it is also responsible for the majority of third world countries having irrigation, education and Human rights standards. While we did evil things, we are also responsible for an immense amount of good. One thing you must ask yourself is "Is any nation innocent of Genocide? Or colonization? No, but unlike most, we actually did make a beneficial difference, one that is visible today. I'm not arguing the morality of atrocities here, nor am I excusing them, I am acknowledging them objectively as a whole, the good and the bad. That driving force for good is even the core of our military: Hearts & Minds. Ultimately though, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and the British Empire was indeed corrupt. As I stated before: Our nation has led the fight against evil every time, from abolishing Slavery without conflict across the majority of the world under our Empire, to standing up alone against Nazi Germany and their invasion of Poland. Britannia has some ugly scars, but for each of them she has endured and atoned. I say this again with pride: RULE BRITANNIA!

[@Speed001]

The lyrics you provided are from the traditional English folk song called "Oak, Ash, and Thorn." It celebrates the importance of three trees in English folklore: the oak, the ash, and the thorn. Each tree is associated with different qualities and symbolism. The oak tree represents strength and endurance. It is often seen as the king of trees in English folklore, symbolizing power, stability, and protection. The ash tree is associated with wisdom and the world tree in Norse mythology. It is believed to have magical and healing properties. The ash tree is also known for its flexibility and resilience. The thorn tree, typically referring to the hawthorn, represents protection and boundaries. It is believed to have mystical qualities and is often associated with fairy folklore. The chorus of the song emphasizes the significance of these trees and their connection to nature and the changing seasons. It suggests that by singing about oak, ash, and thorn on a midsummer's morning, one can tap into their symbolism and draw upon their inherent qualities. The later verses mention other trees like the yew, alder, beech, and elm, highlighting their unique characteristics and folklore associations. Overall, "Oak, Ash, and Thorn" is a song that celebrates the natural world and the deep-rooted connections between trees, folklore, and the people of England.

[@cruzjohnalexandert.2254]

Why does this comment sound like it came from chatgpt?

[@theaveragecomment1014]

@@cruzjohnalexandert.2254 Oh god your right. I hate that I didn't notice until you said so

[@ActualChrist]

​@@cruzjohnalexandert.2254It 100% is, not just the writing style, but "the lyrics you provided" confirms it lmao

[@localflorist2001]

I think we all know what time I'm bingeing these albums at

[@thexboxprepper]

Location Time Location Time!

[@gordier6787]

New Pokémon theme song sounds wild

[@exile5678]

I memorized the lyrics to this with a few modifications so I could sing it for my dnd group

[@candykid7390]

mind putting the lyrics here?

[@OneiroiColective2284]

@@candykid7390 yeah

[@oz_jones]

Found the bard

[@plant1]

Ooh! Yeah! Your edits would be awesome to hear!

[@imperialofficer6185]

that's a wee bit cringe, innit lad

[@jroxpone]

glad at least one of these old songs still has comments open or still exists in general, the others won't come up in search, and the ones that do say they are auto-generated, so the originals are gone or something.

[@plant1]

Yeah

[@aussieseal9979]

They still here

[@scottish-hero6664]

Quickly, the stick must be gotten, the song has begun

[@ElectricRose9001]

I know that in Pagan myth, which continued to stay despite the work of missionaries, Elm and Yew trees are seen as part of the Divine Feminine. The more I listen, the more I hear the old Pagan roots as things like Oak, and Holly would have been seen as Divine Masculine in nature, I'm not sure of Ask and Thorne. Just as Saint Patrick casted out "snakes" which really meant pagans, I think this has deeper meanings too.

[@anthonycarrera7891]

Ash is male. In the Norse pagan faith the first man was Ash and the first woman was Elm (translated obviously, but those were the meanings)

[@tonymcdonald2932]

I never knew I enjoy shantys as much as i do... Thank you Longest Johns for getting me into a genre i thought was long dead!

[@wintersking4290]

Rudyard Kipling would be proud, you've done his song good justice. However, what of the missing first verse I wonder?

[@Manypersonalities7]

They answered that question in a stream. They only had so much time per song, and they felt like that verse put off the pacing they made for the song.

[@Pugmaster-ef1ii]

I’m more concerned about it missing the last line

[@doctordisco5814]

@@Pugmaster-ef1ii what's the last line?

[@Pugmaster-ef1ii]

@@doctordisco5814 England shall bide till judgement tide, By Oak and Ash and Thorn!

[@gent.8591]

Not a fan of Kipling as a person, but this is a beautiful song that my boyfriend introduced me to.

[@StyrianHikingBrothers]

My favourite song from this Album ❤

[@thegoldenbro78]

I love this song and resently discovered it. An absolute ball to sing

[@sirpuffball6366]

"Some guys with really long pajamas sing about trees"

[@benjaminwhitehead4050]

Thanks so much for another album this song is great!

[@kidneydemon2048]

This is what happens when the bard rolls a 20

[@drclockworks4280]

More like a druid who put some levels in bard and THEN rolled a 20

[@plant1]

@@drclockworks4280 And then rolled max damage!!

[@RibbonRoulette]

Really out here feeding the Celtic pagans. 🥺💖 Bless you.

[@Tea_and_Cake]

I’m so glad the internet now has more than on version of this

[@BuRkeY91]

Love this one great job lads!

[@madlad2244]

This is so good guys! Keep up the good work

[@jamesliu8095]

Me and the boys at 2am practicing pagan rituals

[@jt_tiger5979]

finnaly ive been waiting for this song for sooo long

[@stylianosorphanoudakes56]

Simply EPIC, me mateys!!! 💓💓💓

[@jarjarbinks6338]

ALL YOUR SONGS ARE GOOSEBUMP WORTHY, FROM YOUR EARLY ALBUMS TO YOUR NEWEST

[@silverlynxclaw1460]

I love sea Shanties, and stories about the fae. Good ol Oak and Ash and Thorn. The fae trees

[@cactusguy4363]

Sing oak and æ and þ, good sirs

[@moonbeamchaos]

Thank you, Rudyard Kipling!

[@don.brasco]

Great songs guys👍🏻

[@eliasvistven5503]

great tune and album

[@adotfightme3938]

Me: Banging the table while listening to this because I'm having fun. My family: Shut up!

[@Feral_Animations]

Real. Sometimes the autism demon demands you hit and crash into things to increase the magical energy the song provides 😔

[@T3nMiDGET5711]

I absolutely love this song

[@chaotic-goodartistry3903]

yesss I love your version of this song x3

[@swordseye2]

LOL the close captions are awesome! XD

[@AndreDoyonJr]

Play this with CC on. It's hilarious.

[@Qutter]

Distinct lack of car batteries down there

[@swarpar]

I wish I had more ailments for this to cure

[@Dis_Play22]

This is like if AC4 main theme and house of the rising sun had a babe, and I’m all for for

[@Bl1tzkn1ght]

This feels like a group of bards telling a tale rather than a song.

[@fwaaan1974]

This helped train my voice to go much deeper helping with my transition FtM

[@WispyKatt]

Forever shall I sing, of no particular thing, on oak and ash and thorn. My ship's bell rings, a welcoming ding, o'er boards of oak and ash and thorn.

[@robertg305]

Highly highly glorious

[@djkhaled9027]

this is way underrated :(

[@Jovian7]

Too late. It's stuck in my head now.

[@NoalFarstrider]

OAK AND ASH AND THORNE!

[@aprealameron3252]

this song is really cool

[@ChosenCheddar]

boy, i love sea shanties! what a bop!

[@sebastianharris-aldred8057]

Nice to see some people know Peter Bellamy

[@scumhunter1966]

What are the instruments in this? Also, I've been wondering I've had this song on repeat for the past 12 hours. Then I realized who wrote the lyrics. Good choice, Sirs. Good choice.

[@Ariisn483]

I know there’s a guitar and double bass, maybe a banjo as well.

[@americaniii734]

I reckon a few different types of a stringy planky thing

[@arthurweatherall2278]

Harmonium is the other stringed instrument I believe

[@ultimatehaki]

The stick!

[@mvutali]

The vibes omg

[@KathyW2200]

Wow, that's pretty! 😊💕👏

[@enigmaodell6806]

thats mildly threatening, thanks

[@Manypersonalities7]

I do wonder why they took out the verse with Oak and Ash and Thorn trees

[@Manypersonalities7]

For those wondering this, they answered. Because they could only have so much time for each song they had to cut it a bit short. They chose that verse because they felt it put their pacing off for the rest of the song.

[@Pugmaster-ef1ii]

@@Manypersonalities7 I’m more wondering why the last line was cut

[@grief6052]

@@Pugmaster-ef1ii again, the pacing of their interpertation of the song would be seriously off if they didnt cut it

[@omicronenoch9974]

I'm with you brudder

[@gammaplaya2723]

I can hear the stick

[@mallusdarkblade]

Awesome

[@archivesofarda986]

I diggeth this

[@shyguythetraveler]

3:01 Uhh... The sun does not come up in the south, is there something I'm missing?

[@allanwidner9276]

You are thinking in the wrong scale. The sun comes up in the east daily, but north of the Equator it gradually drifts up from the south from winter solstice through summer solstice. Trees and songs about them operate on seasonal scales, not daily scales.

[@shyguythetraveler]

@@allanwidner9276 Very interesting information, thank you for sharing!

[@jellomiki]

Can anyone tell me what "thorn" is ? I understand that it's a tree, like oak and ash, but I'm not a native speaker and really don't know what sort of tree it could be

[@redstone-flux]

hawthorn

[@jellomiki]

@@redstone-flux thank you !!

[@ChrystalWind]

blackthorn, actually..like i know the comment's old but...so many think it's hawthorn, hawthorn is a bush

[@jellomiki]

@@ChrystalWind thanks, but now I'm even more confused, unless I'm severely mistranslating something, Blackthorn is also a bush ? Also, both could make sense, as Hawthorne is a highly spiritual plant for pagans all over Europe, so if fits the theme of the song, but on the other hand, Blackthorn was traditionally used in a number of ways (mostly furniture and walking sticks if I remember correctly) but largely fell out of favor in the modern day, which could also fit the theme of the song... Arg ! Could be both !

[@omicronenoch9974]

@@jellomiki Hawthorn is a big genus and there are shrub species and tree species within it. There's a legend in England about a rare variety of Hawthorn called Glastonbury Thorn (Also called Holy Thorn) that blooms twice a year. My guess is its this species of Hawthorn (though not the Glastonbury Thorn variety specifically) that is being referenced. All three of the trees referenced have pre-Christian religious significance in the British Isles.

[@johnfu3633]

Lovely

[@QWERTY-nk1eq]

Could you please do The Two Magicians or Tom of Bedlam. I’m sure they’d sound great.

[@tallman5638]

The wolf howls, but the Hawk Tuahs. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MeLeisure]

This is a lovely version of an old song. My Coven used to sing this at Midsummer

[@holdencross5904]

It is missing a couple bits about new Troy town and Brut being an outlaw man but a wonderful song

[@FoolActs]

This should turn into a huge remix

[@katjamuller5503]

I play this when I'm fighting a really Tough enemy in the Witcher

[@dennishapki]

Who remembers RobRaven singing Oak & Ash & Thorn? It was live on August 26, 2022 with a goal of 100k followers.

[@randomreacts503]

Okay okay okay; hear me out. After listening to this song, I got the GREATEST book/trilogy idea ever. What if there were these kingdoms that started from trees, and there were three major ones: Redwood, Oak, and Elm (I obviously changed some but you get the idea). So the ruler of the Redwoods is wise and independent, moved by her own inner strength. Her kingdom works only with their unusually strong abilities. The ruler of the Oaks would be stubborn and sealed up, locked away. Their kingdom would probably be run with their power to turn away from the manipulation and strong will of others. But, alas, one cannot have a story without a villain. So the ruler of the Elms would obviously be more powerful than the others, because they can take lives and destroy, their power to create lost in the past. Peoples souls would leave their bodies and go into the tree inside the castle, which would obviously be the elm tree, and their bodies would become knots and crevices in it. Please do not steal this idea I just thought it would be super cool to share it 😁

[@Wolfy20856]

I have no idea if you are writing/ have written this but if you have/ are it would be really cool.

[@syphexlol]

thats a good idea, what a shame...

[@ratter1023]

Which tree is Thorn referring to? I'm getting mixed results on Google ^^'

[@ratter1023]

Nevermind, I found it! It's hawthorn :)

[@nyotauhura7412]

lol, oak ash and thorn are Rudyard Kipling rather than Druids. Rowan trees are the actual trees associated with magic and crop up in mythology and legends.

[@andrewchilds9512]

Anyone know where I can find some sort of sheet music for this song? I make music and I want to make an arrangement of this (full credit to the artists tho, ofc)

[@scottfaust2356]

Did you ever find sheet music for this? All I can find is a Musescore one and it's not perfect

[@andrewchilds9512]

@@scottfaust2356 I found a blog for a small mens choir from who knows where that had the main melody written out for different voice parts, but nothing for the refrains or harmonies. Started working on it, lost focus and haven't really touched it since lol

[@Speed001]

#seashanty #seashanties #oakashthorn #oakandashandthron #oakashandthorn #folksonginspired #folksong #folksongs #folkmusic

[@lycirus2331]

I'm the 7100th like, apparently

[@ribbontoast]

this has replaced david dodd's magpie as my favorite earworm now

[@stekra3159]

To wars we went in ship of oke ash and thorn

[@richardcarr693]

I still thin Peter Bellamy’s version of Kipling’s poem is the best but this is good.

[@Meme-wq3ns]

Hey guys does anybody know what the instruments used for this song are? Not including the voices obv :)

[@aeyadice2765]

I think guitar and banjo

[@totalchaos2474]

Rob Raven brought me here...

[@AdmiralStickney]

Anglo Saxon paganism.

[@elafimilo8199]

Puck of Pook's Hill?

[@Speed001]

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