"Fear a' Bhàta" - CAPERCAILLIE

[@Kelt4ever]

I am a boatman, and have left one waiting for my return... It was only after hearing this song and realizing what I had caused her to go through, that I left my days at sea behind. I never wanted anyone telling her it was a mistake to love me...

[@markduffield8110]

I too was a Boatman on the inland waters of the United States was reunited with the love of my life after 42 days lived with her for a year and a half was married for 36 years she passed away December 22, 2018 of cancer how I miss her

[@RobbieH8]

This was poetry and I hope it still is that the shore of love has given you rest and a horizon to sail together,

[@jemartiaga7601]

THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD💬💬💬 (This is gonna be long. You can skip it if you want, but the Lord is soon to come. He will bring judgment for everyone who sinned against Him. This is the message of hope.) What is the most important thing in life? Well, if God exists, then it must be to get to know who He is, and to know what will happen to you after you die. ☝️☝️☝️ So where would you go when you die? ☠️ The Bible says all of us have sinned against God. All of us have offended the holy and just God whose justice requires our lives! "The soul that sins shall die - the penalty of sin is death." So if everyone sinned, then everyone will die! God promises eternal condemnation for all who sinned against Him. We are sinners living in despair in this world. We're here to suffer the world for a time and suffer the next world for eternity. There are people who tell us doing good things will save us from God's judgment. No, not really. Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is "death", and not good works. We must pay our sins with our own lives! "Well, but doesn't God love us? " Exactly! The Bible tells us that because of God's unconditional love for us, He became a man 2000 years ago to die for all our sins. ❤️❤️❤️ The requirement of sin was the sinner's life, but Jesus gave His life as a substitute for ours. We sinned, but Jesus died. That's called the grace of God! God took that which is ours (our punishment) for us to have that which is His (eternal life). If you believe in Jesus, your punishment will become His, and His eternal life will become yours. We broke God's law, Jesus paid the fine! And He proved this by rising from the dead. I don't know about you, but if somebody rises from the dead, I'll believe what they say. If you want to follow Christ today, then deny your whole self, and follow Him with all your heart! Pray and read the Bible daily and get to know who He is. Then start living for Him who died for you! God bless you ❤️❤️❤️. (Feel free to share this message anywhere you want to- to people, to your timeline, to comment sections on random groups and pages, group chats, KZbin comment sections, Instagram, send it as a text message, and share it anywhere you want. Because God has appointed a day of judgment for the entire humanity, but He is now calling all to repentance. He loves us so much that He doesn't want us to receive the judgment we deserve.)

[@suea.swlondon7799]

@@markduffield8110 So sorry to hear of your sad loss...Hope you are getting through your grief. Music guides us and heals us... xx

[@Peter-mc8lv]

I read your comment while listening to the song and it Sent a shiver down my spine. So powerfully but beautifully said.

[@hughyoung6084]

My grandfather. born in Dores by Loch Ness, used to sing that to my mother, long before I was born, but she could remember only a little of it. I tracked down the words, the score and a speaker of Gaelic to record the pronunciation, and sent them off to a singer I knew who learnt it and recorded it in a church. The track was played at my mother's funeral, as she had wished.

[@internetual7350]

Maith thú a Aodh.

[@darkroomlightsource88]

Beautiful

[@harmonlansing2060]

been listening to this wonderful woman, her band for more years than I care to admit. my soul connects to the gorgeous Gaelic. so moved.

[@SuperSpecialChicken]

Brings me back to skellige

[@skeptic781]

isn't skellige like northern irish

[@skeptic781]

@Strangely Unique ok

[@the_gstaad_girl]

@@skeptic781 Actually, Skellige culture in Witcher 3 is heavily influenced by Scottish Gaelic culture. Hence why this song plays in the background as you explore it.

[@skeptic781]

@@the_gstaad_girl yeah, I just recognized a lot of people in skellige have northern irish accents

[@nonconformalism]

@@skeptic781 Skellige is based on the Norse-Gaels people, Scandinavians who mixed with the local Celts and began adopting their culture. They lived in areas like the Hebrides Islands in Scotland which had previously been settled by the Gaels from Ireland.

[@patrick2536]

My dad used to sing this as we walked home from the pub.......RIP dad

[@jmca3324]

So did mine , he was a fisherman , this song was played at his funeral

[@fionadiazdalriada]

My dad's people were mostly hill farmers. Mum's side were more seagoing. But it was one of our father's favourites. We also played it at his funeral, this and "You are my Sunshine."

[@SaoGage]

Stunningly beautiful. I confess I found my way here from “The Fields of Ard Skellig,” a rendition of this song that appears in The Witcher 3. But the song is unbelievable all the same. Some of the most beautiful and serene music I’ve ever heard.

[@Jc-ul9ff]

me too and i am from scotland lol

[@freepalestine594]

My dad passed away when I was 7 months old I’m 13 now and my mum would always play this for me and my 8 other siblings growing up without a dad was hard but this song always helped me I love it so much

[@kenfarquhar3831]

Voice of an angel

[@CoinOfFaith]

Wow, Wow, Wow. The National Anthem of The Scottish Highlands. Karen you're fantastic.

[@josvandersteen3564]

for a moment I forgot the ugly times we live in

[@johncampbell1462]

Karen's voice is one full of compassion and stays with one forever. Joe Campbell

[@jimdreferee]

Karen Mathieson, like an angel whispering in your ear

[@jimdreferee]

Karen's voice is like an angel whispering in your ear.

[@grimmmunro2279]

Beautiful,beautiful voice,I've been listening to this band for years and today I realised that she had the honour of singing at the queen's memorial...wonderful and very moving.

[@djpriddin6211]

One of the best performances on KZbin. Everybody should listen to this. It does affect your view of popular music thereafter. This, dear readers, is perfection. I don't know a word of Gaelic. But, trust me, I understand.

[@markduffield8110]

Well said brother

[@rogerscott9332]

Can't understand a word she says but could listen to her all day long.

[@GreenManelishi]

Scottish Gaelic

[@doctorclarkable]

Karen is of another world , another the time , a blithe spirit that has graced us with a visit. The accordionist is such a fine expressive musician is he not? Great vocal accompaniment ,too.

[@jean-marie2863]

It's incredible to fall in love with a voice and at my age, but it can't be helped. Bewitched, and glad to be!

[@djpeters5095]

jean- marie I know what you mean...and I am an auld (straight)woman !! She does sing like an angel.

[@PhoebeJaneway]

Her voice is not of a young girl, but it sings of wisdom and life. I'm no a man but I love listening to 'riper' women singing. A completely different Level of depth!

[@519djw6]

Thank you for this beautiful Gaelic-language version of "Fear a' Bhàta"! I first heard it in a recording--in which everything but the refrain was in English--by "Silly Wizard." That was a long time ago, and I first learned of it from my late girlfriend. Requiescat in pace, Annette Hutton (1960-2009).

[@susanrankin120]

I have loved this band for decades! Still great to hear them!

[@DG19075]

No words to describe just how flat out gorgeous this is! Having both Scot and Irish heritage, this stirs something deep within me, moving me to tears.

[@tkaultopbd1]

A voice touched by God. Love the understated but beautiful instruments, which allow that beautiful voice to be truly appreciated. Thank you from Chicago for posting.

[@kiru2038]

This is breathtaking.. the translation blew me away.

[@rhyyeh]

Karen's voice is so nature and boundless!

[@davebrown9465]

What a beautiful song what a beautiful voice this is such a brilliant song

[@yaboivevo5381]

This is the first time hearing this that I've realized I've understood most of what's been said. What a wonderful performance and song, and indeed a wonderful language.

[@fraubathory0418]

È meraviglioso vedere il pubblico che canta insieme a Karen....mi commuovo fino alle lacrime😊

[@johnnybr85]

The best and most touching version of Fear a' Bhàta I've ever found. Tears of joy here... Thank you.

[@iandavison5709]

For purity of voice I have 2 favourites from the folk genre- Karen Matheson and Sandy Denny. They both bring tears to my eyes when they sing- in a nice way, of course!

[@terrypfmartin]

Come back to this, time and time again, absolutely gorgeous!!

[@louisecarlto]

Witcher brought me here....and this is beautiful.

[@RisingDimond]

So incredibly lovely. One of those pieces of music that upon hearing for the first time simply stops one in their tracks and demands that they close their eyes, sway gently, and bathe in the beauty of the human spirit.

[@donatellafischer225]

A beautiful , haunting song, so many memories of someone who is no longer here

[@mickeys555]

Donatella Fischer. Maybe you have wee bit of the "The Sight".

[@jacklyons6502]

Donatella Fischer you captured my reaction perfectly

[@jean-marie2863]

A voice powerful but also soft and velvety. A perfect voice for that beautiful song and a perfect song for her beautiful voice!

[@timpani1950]

Good Lord, what a beautiful song and amazing singer. Tears are inevitable

[@balliatempura6051]

This song never ends. Thats the way it is- it could go on and on. Its the mark of beauty.

[@x2y3a1j5]

I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago. The band name was... Capercaille ;-) They used to pass a lot of Gaelic and Celtic songs, 15:00-17:00 and almost everyday if I remember well (in retrospect, perhaps not every single day, but maybe day in, day out?).

[@peterstephens733]

Da iawn - that's celtic ( Welsh Celtic and means well done)

[@tampetrie2858]

Stunning song from Karen , saw this song sung live and it's haunting melody has stayed with me ever since.

[@micklow4160]

Definately in my top 5 female singers ever. I can pay her no higher tribute. A brilliant voice.

[@elizabethroscoe326]

Marvelous voice! I can't visit the beautiful country this year, but this excellent young lady's voice evokes memories of the Western Isles, blooming heather in the Highlands, and the combined lovely elenents that comprise the birthplace of my grandparents! I am planning now to "Haste 'Me' Back" in 2016!

[@00metta00]

You can hear how much emotion she's putting into this song - in fact at about 2:39 you can see the glimmer of a tear in her eye as she sings. Karen is an amazing singer.

[@garyedwards7752]

This is a beautiful, haunting song delivered with Karen's stunningly heavenly voice. Saw Capercaillie in Buxton last year; a wonderful night...

[@fuka-canon]

Beautiful melody and voice!

[@dougieallan596]

a beautiful Scottish song sung by the best ever Scottish songstress from Dougie

[@celiamacfarlane2894]

Voice of an angel. Just so incredibly beautiful.

[@Митник-ж4л]

ave Geralt of Rivia

[@alzar11]

Geralt

[@pemacal57]

As a humble amateur bagpiper ,this is one of my top prefered Gaelic Airs….I feel some special feelings every time I play this song and tune

[@suea.swlondon7799]

What a wonderful version of this beautiful song. Another superb version is by scottish singer Hector Gilchrist. Thanks for posting this..

[@newalchemist30]

!!! One of The Finest Female Singers U Will Ever Here !!! & She Sings In Scottish English As Well !!! .

[@LioraC]

One of my favourite songs and I don't think I've every heard such a beautiful rendition. Thank you.

[@davidbewlay2471]

Best version of this I've ever heard. Love the audience reactions.

[@WilliamCerf]

It's nice to hear/see Karen doing lead vocals. She has such a beautiful voice!

[@Opfermann1946]

Ich bekomme immer wieder Gänsehaut, das ist Emotion pur!

[@suprsnips]

This lady relaxes me, no matter what she sings.

[@magnuswesterlund]

I am sapmi from northenn sweden and I feel this deep in my heart, this really resonates deep within me.

What a great voice, divine Karen Matheson

[@GAELMIC]

Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 's gach àit' an téid thu Is tric mi 'sealltainn o'n chnoc a's àirde Dh'fheuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta An tig thi an diùigh no'n tig thu a-màireach? 'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tà mi Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite 'S tric na deòir a' ruith o m' shùilean An tig thu a-nochd no'm bi mo dhùil riut No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich? 'S tric mi 'faighneachd de luchd nam bàta Am fac' iad thu no 'bheil thu sàbhailt' Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiùbh 'g ràitinn Gur gòrach mise ma thug mi gràdh dhut As Gaeilge : A Fhir an bháid ! - Literally ...... Oh man of the boat ! Oh, Boatman ! Fear = Man, Oh Man = A fhir shortened to ' fhir'............... Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile My best wishes go with you wherever you may be I'm often searching on the highest hilltop Trying to find the boatman Will you come tonight or tomorrow? If you don't come at all, I'll be distraught My heart is broken, bruised Often tears are running down my cheeks Will you come tonight or will I wait up for you But close the door, sighing heavily? Often I'm asking the boatmen If they've seen you or if you're safe But everyone of them there says

[@piotrm3736]

Thanks. Not everybody in the net knows Gaelic :-)

[@sorchanicealair2403]

'S urrainn dhut ionnsachadh! (You could always learn...I assure you that it's worthwhile)

[@x2y3a1j5]

Well, happy to let you know that i took a very strong interest in the Gaelic language thanks to this song. I started learning with one of those "Teach Yourself Irish" books and audiotapes. Learnt a few songs from my Skara Brae cd.

[@2baSelkie]

Well done. Long ago when my mother and I moved to Inverness, my dad died when I was 5. As I had no Gaelic speaking parent I was not allowed to learn :( I did learn a little when I was married and we lived in a magic place called Applecross. My only child was born, the first to be regestered in 21 years. My heart is still there, but one thing I would not want to live with again are the midges !!! There were no phones then, one shop. As well as a butcher who opened part of his house twice a week. I went to buy liver for Fionn my wolfhound pup. He asked why I wanted to buy so much , and I replied in english. When he let rip all sorts of abuse finally finishing with get out of here (all in Gaelic). I put down everything and walked out. I heard my neighbour chuckle and say "Oh she has been learning a bit of the Gaelic you know." Memories.

[@Chuckstereino]

I haven't gotten this far in Duolingo yet! HA!

[@inthemomentlol]

Hail from Kaer Morhen!!

[@skimbalshanks]

and it has a happy ending as the boatman about whom it was written did return and married the schoolteacher who wrote the song...

[@x2y3a1j5]

Really? Would you mind to provide a couple of links? I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago.

[@tomblack2064]

so cute

Fabien Colonel Diálogos 3, con Ramón Trecet, de lunes a viernes a las 15:00.

[@riojcp]

Karen Matheson is a gift!

[@normancameron6165]

I am a Cameron born Scotland ny granny spoke gaelic from isle coll i feel so connected to this wish could speak it

[@RosinTheBeau]

Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu. 'S tric mi sealltinn o'n chnoc a's àirde, Feuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta, An tig thu an-diugh, no'n tig thu a-màireach, 'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tha mi. --Chorus: Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile ... -- Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite 'S tric na deòir a' ruith o'm shùilean. An tig thu a-nochd, no am bi mo dhùil riut, No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich? --Chorus-- 'S tric mi foighneachd de luchd nam bàta Am faic iad thu, no am bheil thu sàbhailt'? Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiubh 'g ràitinn Gur gòrach mise, ma thug mi gràdh dhuit. Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu. Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu.

[@Fortyball]

Róisín the Beau, and the Beau you are!

[@nightwishturunen]

god wish i was in scottish pub listening to this beatiful voice with a few 100 beers......

[@unterwant]

sitting on the beach listening to the waves touching the sand without end ....

[@CharlesChestnut51]

Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear Karen sing this ....

[@miekhead]

Just saw Karen sing this at Shrewsbury Folk Festival with Moya Brennan and Cathy Jordan... it doesn't get better than that.

[@stevesangeelee550]

Lovely rendition by the lovely Karen Mathieson. There was also a memorable version by Paddy Bell & The Corries many years ago. Beautifully atmospheric composition. Love that song.

[@vincenthughes6364]

I first heard this song when it was used in the intro to a track by Irish group Horslips called The Blind Can't Lead The Blind. I have loved it ever since. This version by Capercaillie is the most beautiful and haunting version I have ever heard.

[@drrd4127]

I don't understand because the song is in Scottish Gaelic

[@vincenthughes6364]

@@drrd4127 just use google translate to translate them into english.

[@Lucien234-i2z]

​@@vincenthughes6364this song is in Scottish Gaelic not Irish.

[@ianrichardson8990]

I'm only a quarter Scots, but this speaks to me deeply.

[@ceeandy]

The most beautiful voice in the world!

[@PeterFritz-iq2ls]

Beautiful voice. The song was very god.

[@iainmcmillan1617]

"English is the universal language French the language of diplomacy but Gaelic is the language of the Gods."

[@tinyass2007]

Alba gu brath

[@TtTtt-iy3wc]

Beautiful language. ..

[@kathymoore4462]

and ANGELS

[@ephoratagora4179]

German is the language of sience and engineering...

[@overthewebb]

@@ephoratagora4179 Tell that to the Scots who invented every major invention known to mankind.

[@Wee_Langside]

I saw Karen Mathieson and Capercaillie supporting Runrig in the late 1980s. Both her and Donnie Munro are blessed with beautiful singing voices

[@cqfd05]

apres avoir cherché sur internet d'autre version de cette chanson celle de Karen Matheson reste, a mon avis,la meilleur interpretation .Bien que je comprenne pas les paroles, l'intensité de l'interpretation et sa voix me fait litteralement entré en transe, des frissons partout et la larme a l'oeil.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Karen's one of the best, that's for sure. All of Capercaillie are great, too!

[@callumwilson8500]

So glad this was the music played to me in the womb and not some generic piano. It means capercaille means safe, happy and love to me, if music were to talk.

[@wandachudzik7744]

What a voice! From the angels!!

[@519DJW]

Thank you very much for posting this song. It has a special place in my heart, because I was first introduced to it by my first love--who has now gone to her grave. However, the version I heard was by the band "Silly Wizard," and only the refrain was in Gaelic. She was friends with some members of this band. Have you ever heard of them, and do you know how I could contact any of its former members? In any case, this song brings me back to the days of my youth.

[@anngent4775]

Always makes me cry.... In a good way. Spirit!

[@TheRoamingSpirit]

I wish to cry endlessly while listening to this...

[@littledikkins2]

Well the woman in this song is looking for the boatman who stole her heart and sailed away and promptly forgot her.

[@scottcolmes6570]

Except apparently in real life they actually got married in the end (Sìne NicFhionnlaigh who wrote it and Dòmhnall MacRath the Fear a Bhata) at least according to the Wiki

[@MsGreenmermaid]

They got married in the end

[@Steph9737]

this song always brought tears in my eyes and thanks for the translation of lyrics greetings from so far Panama

[@davefouchey8847]

A national Treasure of Scotland. No doubt about it. Love her voice.

[@Jim-oe9pt]

Unfortunately I can't understand a word, but Karen Matheson's voice stirs my soul to the depths.

[@jacobking4504]

Rough translation: Oh my boatman I often look from the highest hill (Wherever you go) That I might see, oh boatman (Wherever you go) Oh my boatman I often look from the highest hill and yeah she has a lovely voice

[@Valhalla88888]

It's one of the oldest languages in the world why don't u just study it

[@horcoz]

Dio che assoluta meraviglia, la commozione è lacerante!!!!!!

[@7basement]

beautiful. i used to hear old cape breton nova scotia sing this

[@davidsimpson5252]

Beautiful song really haunting brings tears to my eyes I have a thai friend who absolutely fell in love with the song when she leant my cd witg the song on it comment was it was so beautiful and touching

[@horcoz]

Dio che assoluta meraviglia! La commozione è lacerante!!!!!!

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Truly the voice of an angel

[@MrEgc291942]

What a beautiful song ,sung by a beautiful girl ,big cuddles deserved!!!!!!! G Croy

[@homolgus1]

absolutely super, Karen has a beautiful voice it makes ones heart lift just hearing her sing

[@Jimmuck315]

I worked there in the sixties for Wright Brothers, healthy lunches, LoL! Love Karen's voice although I don't speak Gaelic I still appreciate the songs.

[@morningday3707]

Sooo beautiful.

[@captainjacksparrot]

Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing, I saw Capercaillie live in Glasgow at the time, and this brought back great memories! A beautiful song and an incomparable voice! :)

[@raleighsquare]

great video of karen and her husband onstage. Thanks for another song from this great, great voice.

[@AntonioPerez-vf5iy]

laghach òran. Leam a bhith a 'cluinntinn gu tric. Karen 'S e aon de na guthan as fheàrr a chuala mi riamh.

[@heike5004]

It’s so beautiful to hear this again. Back in the late 80s I had an album by Capercaillie which sadly got damaged. Have tried to find another but to no avail.

[@richarddjan2217]

Beautiful voice.

[@lizgray5750]

So beautiful!! Love Niamh Parsons version (ok -I know she's Irish!) but Karen Mathieson moves me to tears here..

[@tomtscotland]

...and your comment explains the beauty of this performance ..thanks.

[@alandundas8647]

I love Karen, still the queen of all Galedom