Treorchy Male Voice Choir (Côr Meibion Treorci) - Myfanwy

[@TheKplmstr]

My great grandparents came from Treorchy to Pennsylvania in 1852. I remember listening to the Welsh hymns at the Presbyterian Church in Scranton when I was a boy. Now, I'm a choir director myself, and the sound of this choir brings tears to my eyes. After a lifetime of making music, I'm so proud of my Welsh heritage. I've got a red dragon on my car's rear window.

[@91todd]

Brilliant to hear, this song will not fail to bring a tear to any mans eyes. I am glad of you respect for your heritage. May you someday return and enjoy the wonders of Wales.

[@TheKplmstr]

Calvin Todd-Jones Thanks, Calvin, I plan to get there soon.

[@bryanbufton1972]

The Welsh like the Scots and the Irish, and even the northern English youth, have had to move away, London Government I`m afraid, with help from the so called socialist. spend and waste plus nepotism, sorry about that,

[@barleyarrish]

and the cornish...

[@paultaylor459]

@@bryanbufton1972 What are you on about ?

[@theotherandrew5540]

Fabulous! I studied in Wales, 50 years ago and the sound of those beautiful voices still echoes in my dreams.

[@namesake-mx9nl]

my word , there isn't a sound on earth like a welsh male choir . there is something about this choir singing this beautiful song that sends shivers down my spine and brings tears to my eyes

[@zonabrown9241]

I agree it does

[@danielwickham7444]

you don´t need to be welsh to know that they have the best choirs in the world for this type of music. Its their inheritance and our delight.

[@lidiaziolkowski3965]

absolutely but I have a love for all things Celtic

[@charlie-leoniejones6014]

Why is it anger, O Myfanwy, That fills your eyes so dark and clear? Your gentle cheeks, O sweet Myfanwy, Why blush they not when I draw near? Where is the smile that once most tender Kindled my love so fond, so true? Where is the sound of your sweet words, That drew my heart to follow you? What have I done, O my Myfanwy, To earn your frown? What is my blame? Was it just play, my sweet Myfanwy, To set your poet’s love aflame? You truly once to me were promised, Is it too much to keep your part? I wish no more your hand, Myfanwy, If I no longer have your heart. Myfanwy, may you spend your lifetime Beneath the midday sunshine’s glow, And on your cheeks O may the roses Dance for a hundred years or so. Forget now all the words of promise You made to one who loved you well, Give me your hand, my sweet Myfanwy, But one last time, to say “farewell”. Just beautiful!

[@treadgingerly]

Paham mae dicter, O Myfanwy, Yn llenwi'th lygaid duon di? A'th ruddiau tirion, O Myfanwy, Heb wrido wrth fy ngweled i? Pa le mae'r wên oedd ar dy wefus Fu'n cynnau 'nghariad ffyddlon ffôl? Pa le mae sain dy eiriau melys, Fu'n denu'n nghalon ar dy ôl? Pa beth a wneuthum, O Myfanwy I haeddu gwg dy ddwyrudd hardd? Ai chwarae oeddit, O Myfanwy  thanau euraidd serch dy fardd? Wyt eiddo im drwy gywir amod Ai gormod cadw'th air i mi? Ni cheisiaf fyth mo'th law, Myfanwy, Heb gael dy galon gyda hi. Myfanwy boed yr holl o'th fywyd Dan heulwen ddisglair canol dydd. A boed i rosyn gwridog iechyd I ddawnsio ganmlwydd ar dy rudd. Anghofia'r oll o'th addewidion A wneist i rywun, 'ngeneth ddel, A dyro'th law, Myfanwy dirion I ddim ond dweud y gair "Ffarwél".

[@philodowd8080]

Thank You for the translation, have loved this for many years

[@simonhodgetts6530]

@@philodowd8080it’s quite beautiful - I adore this song!

[@PLuMUK54]

This always awakens the Welsh in me and makes me think of my nain. She died nearly 50 years ago, but I still miss her cuddles in the morning. Dduw bendithia chi Nain. ❤

[@lynnepfaff5313]

My Mum, who was born in Treorchy, used to sing this to me as a child. It brings back so many happy memories and has just made me cry!

[@sianmhill]

Born in Australia. Middle name is Myfanwy. This song reminds me how connected I am to the land of my fathers

[@carysfaerie]

I was soo very nearly a Myfanwy also..maybe dad settled for the other name in the song for my middle name instead!

[@Rufinoman]

Both my parents are buried in a small graveyard in South Wales and when I return I never fail to visit them. I live in South America and take comfort that I can listen to the songs of my country. Thanks for posting this. Hiraeth!

[@edwindavies1291]

A haunting love song and sung with real Welsh passion, heart and soul. I always cry when i hear this i am welsh and proud of my country. Wales the land of my father.

[@schuzart]

My Mam and Dad are buried in Ystrad, Rhondda, in the cemetery just off Penrhys Road, overlooking the valleys. I have only ever visited once, but hearing a Welsh Male Voice Choir makes me think of them. There is nothing in the world like a Welsh male voice choir to evoke those inner feelings of stength, unity and hireath

[@richarddutchholland4780]

I was in Penrhys cemetery today, my mam and dad are also buried there, I live in Ystrad ❤

[@sprinter160bhp]

Parked my lory in Wales one night & spent several hours listening to a MAle choir practice through an open window . Proud to be British , but have to bow to the Welsh for the stunning singing voices

[@TheBracey]

listened to this and it brought tears to my eyes, im from newport in south wales, but now live in perth australia,makes me so proud to be welsh and i miss the green green grass, thank you for posting this song.

[@chrispardoe7020]

My Grandfather was from Rhondda and moved to Birmingham for work after the pit collapsed in Aberfan he established the Welsh Chapel in Birmingham what we never knew was he was awarded the VC in WW2 saved two men under machine gun fire then tried to save a third but was shot but still carried on and took out the machine gun with grenade. Citation from his CO read never have I seen such bravery under fire and sheer desire to save his fellow soldiers from certain death knowing his own life was in mortal danger. His name is Reginald Thomas David Meredith his mother's name is Myfanwy This is a song I will never forget. RIP God bless Wales

[@popfoot7965]

I don't understand the lyrics, but I can feel that love and melancholy sadness of this beautiful ballad - just shedding tears listening to this choir.

[@anthonyfacey-richards8884]

Only the best unbeatable God bless Wales.

[@janetchapman508]

I was born and grew up in Treorchy, the choir used to practise in our Treorchy junior school in the evenings, my friend's dad was in the choir and we used to go sit outside in the porch to listen to them. Such lovely memories, such a wonderful choir, the best! As for Myfanwy, always brings a tear to my eyes, makes me homesick!

[@traceybraden6858]

My dad was from Treorchy. He passed away last night.

[@brianneale2006]

I think that the Treochy is the Best Male Voice Choir b a short head then the Morriston Male Voice Choir i was born not far from Treorchy. In a place called Gelli in the Rhondda Valley as is Treorchy

[@johndavies2591]

Tynewydd Rhondda

[@tracystevens684]

Hauntingly beautiful - surely there is no better choir than this one. My Grandfather sang with them and listening helps to make the connection. Thanks for sharing this.

[@clivepowell6677]

I am English ,lovely quality posting of wonderful choir ....diolch

[@mfjdv2020]

You have a very Welsh name :-)

[@JohnWilson-mp7xh]

Such a beautiful piece of music performed perfectly and the Welsh people are so proud of their ancestry.

[@mfjdv2020]

And rightly so!

[@alibopdingding6973]

Mams middle name is myfanwy. Im deeply moved to tears when I hear this. No sound like a welsh male voice choir...

[@nathanroberts3065]

Love this hymn straight from the hearts. I love Wales :)

[@kenlyneham4105]

The song, 'Myfanwy' is not a hymn, it is a song about lost love.

[@kenlyneham4105]

The song, 'Myfanwy' is not a hymn, it is a song about lost love.

[@ComradeRhys]

Beautiful song. Although I'm technically English as I was born in Nottingham, I've spent most of my life here in Wales where I've learned how to speak the language fluently. This song always makes me think of the Miners' Strike for some reason and it brings a tear to my eye, even though I wasn't around back in the 1980s. But my family on my mother's side were deeply affected by the pit closures.

[@mr.t30]

Never have I heard such beauty with tears in my eyes...

[@Aldous944]

My Uncle Trevor Morgan sang in this choir when I was a child. This is one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking songs ever sung by a choir. Thank you for posting.

[@ediejeffers6081]

@aldous944 is this the same Trevor Morgan who owned the Shell petrol station in/near Tonypandy near or on Tylacelyn? I am researching Morgans from Tonypandy, as this is where my great grandfather, Thomas Joseph Morgan, was from. I have come across this post because dw i’n caru cerrioddaeth Cymraeg a dilyn Côr Treorcy!

[@ianrees7451]

moved to tears at the beauty of it

[@myfanwyrees2987]

Not only was I named after this beautiful song but my maternal Grandfather also sang within the Treorchy choir. I was born in Trealow and recall, so well, the miners coming home with their black faces and white eyes. Despite working underground, in danger, they were always singing. I’m so proud to be Welsh.

[@georgemate2944]

Guys that is so beautiful, outstandingly beautiful, i'm English but a VERY BIG fan of Welch Male voice choirs so very special brings tears to my eyes each time i hear it THANK YOU

[@johnhowes7390]

when i hear the sound of Welsh choirs singing they always brings tears to my eyes,and my wife always laugh at me,as she isnt welsh born like myself.

[@TheWelthawood]

I'm not Welsh-born - I'm a US citizen, with some Welsh ancestry - but the Welsh choirs bring tears to my eyes, too.

[@vicwozny9183]

I am English and I have cried throughout this piece. My wife stopped laughing years ago

[@mfjdv2020]

John Howes: I am part Welsh (the rest is Irish and French), and Welsh male voice choirs always make me cry too! But it's very sad that your wife doesn't join you so that you can have a lovely emotional cry together.

[@mfjdv2020]

My dad died about a year ago. He lived in SE England and I went to the funeral. I cried all the way through it. I was the only one who cried. All the others stood there woodenly with expressionless faces. In fact I suspect they thought I was being affected. Most peculiar. It would have been so comforting if we could all have had a good cry together.

[@roddyjones5848]

if your not moved by the power of the voices in this recording then your already dead

[@mfjdv2020]

well said!

[@Happyheart146]

This is perfection. So beautiful it make me cry.

[@franceskupchuk4320]

my grandad used to sing this to my Nan. my mothers middle name was Myfanwy as is my daughters. we also played this at my Mums funeral . hope when I go to meet my maker it will be played at my funeral too. Thank you Joseph Parry.

[@marcusliddington1491]

I cannot listen to this without tears rolling down my face...it reminds me so much of my dad, and Taffs Well...Cymru am byth...

[@bene4840]

Just moved into a house down in taffs well, listened to this song on top of the garth, great song and a great place

[@Gaynor-d3j]

Beautiful sung

[@adrianrosenlund-hudson8789]

Beautiful language, beautiful country. I could listen all day

[@jokemartenhissink6893]

This is heaven!! Greeetz from the Netherlands.

[@marijkemosterman4732]

I listen on repeat. Can't get enough of it. The voices, especially that one...! And the touch, feeling: compliments to the choir master. I've listened to many versions; this is the best. Greetings from Holland.

[@bernardharte1599]

Marijke Mosterman

[@ianrees7451]

The most beautiful rendition

[@janeclarkson8471]

Absolutely beautiful! 👌❤️

[@f1ax]

I miss my grandfather more with every days passing but somehow just hearing this song sang perfectly (Just like he sang) makes me proud. I'll never forget him! BLESS THIS LAND! Cymru Am Byth!

[@patriciaweller9356]

This was my mums favourite and we played it at her funeral in 2008. People asked what the beautiful music was

[@milwyr]

Fabulous...... lived away my whole life military and contracting but I’m from the South Wales coalfields and love this song

[@barbarasmith403]

Just beautiful, I'm here listening and crying my eyes out from the very first note.

[@anthonyfacey-richards8884]

Only the rest of the world could see and believe instead of the anger and violence in the world

[@bene4840]

dwi'n dy golli di auntie sue, caru ti angel x

[@jogon7950]

Thank you so much for posting. I caught part of this while driving to work this morning. Assumed without knowing that it was some Orthodox Russian Church Choir or Georgian / Tblisi song. Now tracked it down (thanks) and bought their CD on Amazon.

[@zonabrown9241]

❤the best choir brings tears the eyes😂😂

[@sharonstanley5054]

So beautiful.

[@hepzebahsu]

Lovely. Always reminds my of "How Green Was My Valley" which included it several times.

[@61gari]

Awesome no other words words can describe perfection thank you

[@valleylad12345]

another beatiful song from the best choir in the world

[@pazserenaeuna]

Amazing beautiful

[@lindacowee8540]

My Nain ( grandmother) was called Myfanwy and this always brings a tear to my eye

[@gbrown80]

Rhagorol, exceptional Rhondda sound that stirs the soul, lifts the spirit & brings a tear to best of us. Diolch yn fawr

[@RuthlessDJs]

Beautiful. How can 6 people dislike this?

[@lukegibbs4759]

+Brett Godefroi bp3.blogger.com/_wvuRcBwaFoo/R-FP7YUnEDI/AAAAAAAAAmc/yoTKxfj-cNc/s400/manip_2004_0704_162910AA%5B1%5D.jpg

[@brettgodefroi9118]

That photograph looks more like ireland or devon to me! Lol

[@brettgodefroi9118]

A typical welsh beach would have rubbish, litter, and shellsuit-wearing, knife-weilding welsh chavs everywhere. Lol

[@lukegibbs4759]

+Brett Godefroi good! you stay there, where ever there is for you, behind your laptop in your manmade city and we'll enjoy our landfilled beaches! www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-26625340 There We Are Then!

[@RuthlessDJs]

+Brett Godefroi maybe all people called Brett need psychiatric help or just the one called Godefroi, what kind of name is that ?

[@AmeliaPlaysRoblox078]

My nan had This In Her Funeral❤️ Was Her Favourite Song❤️ xxx

[@Embosan]

Sublimely beautiful.

[@ursuladietze2094]

My god is that beautiful! It splits your heart into...

[@LazlosPlane]

Stunningly beautiful. . .

[@vikkihallaway8621]

Did anyone ever hear Pendyrrus Male Voice Choir sing this most beautiful song ? They are Wales finest of the choirs ....

[@caspence56]

I haven't got one drop of Welsh blood, but this is the most beautiful song I ever heard. For some reason I can't listen to this without crying.

[@mfjdv2020]

You must have Welsh in you somewhere or you wouldn't be crying!

[@caspence56]

@@mfjdv2020 Maybe in a previous life LOL, but I'm 50% Polish and 50% Italian! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I'm happy that you also appreciate such a beautiful song.

[@makingmydream2468]

I have a vinyl with welsh songs on them including this one :) so nice

[@robertsd.j.snr.7039]

from the heart and sole.god bless you all.

[@carolinecollett4349]

Soul - bless

[@louisewhan9825]

My Granch passed away today and we are going to try and get a male voice choir to sing this at his funeral xxxxxx

[@andrewdavies6273]

This beautiful singing always makes the hairs on my neck stand on end.

[@christiancisneros4412]

I recently discovered that I am part Welsh. That makes sense because Dylan Thomas is my favorite poet. To have this music a part of me is thrilling.

[@alibopdingding6973]

Beautiful, brings to tears to my eyes everytime...Mams middle name is myfanwy...

[@stevenedwards2162]

I'm proud to be Welsh ,especially when people from other nationalities speak so highly of us and our choirs .😤

[@LazlosPlane]

A melody, a sound like this, of such profound and sublime beauty knows no nationality. It is the voice of God.

[@soultaff]

I hope my family play this for me please when I croack !!! its sooo special only a Welshman or fellow cellt can appreciate it

[@nicolasantamaria9112]

+dave lewis I am English through and through, so how come I have tears streaming when I listen to this?

[@robertvalence7899]

@@nicolasantamaria9112 me too. I love beautiful music and singers but this is way up there...

[@pamplayer4086]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written n should only be sung by Welsh choirs or Welsh male singers I’m an American but this song n Welsh national anthem are listened to regularly on my IPad the Welsh are such a lovely n proud people n that is most evident when singing their anthem at the beginning of their football games not like that at American games hardly anyone sings along (don’t know the words n is sung by someone who usually is not a good singer for the Star Spangled Banner) such a shame patriotism is really lacking

[@philodowd8080]

Magnificent

[@Nick-mm5ml]

The worlds best no choir can ever beat.cymru am byth.

[@halcyon289]

Is there another song in this world that is so heartbreaking ? No.

[@jonathanmarsh5955]

Just great.

[@stantyler1]

Listen to those top tenors.

[@GWLAD]

rhondda borna and bred so powerful so evoking the memories we shall cherish

[@nf54551]

Good for the soul.

[@draconianTL]

What a great composer was Joseph Parry .

[@RWBHere]

I wonder whether Joseph Parry knew how much this song about lost love would mean to the people of Wales, long after it was written?

[@joannacrago5107]

OMG!!! I am so proud to be Welsh xxx

[@soultaff]

Daddy and Mummy I MISS YOU BOTH SOOOOOOOO MUCH !!! Why you not with us grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr xxxxxxxxxxxx ??????????????

[@niceamigo9229]

LOVELY MAGIC

[@canman5060]

Believe it or not this is the very first song I heard as a chinese toddler growing up in Hong Kong in the bygone era.

[@clivedytor2069]

Nothing like a Welsh Male voice choir. Cymru am Byth!

[@GWLAD]

new home of treorchy male voice choir where the red cow once stood

[@ianpeake7711]

To mum I miss you so much

[@stuartevans3022]

Can you play this at my mother's funeral please

[@BadEggCymru]

NICE

[@rsides1]

Anhygoel, wir ddiolch am ei roi ar youtube. Yn dod a nerth pan i ffwrdd o adre.

[@valleylad12345]

@2529john I think treorchy because they got the strong welsh accent with them. but i still enjoy morriston

[@blackmonarch1]

I had this played at my dads funeral and it broke everyone, iached dda wesi..

[@erickpaolod.santos3719]

From Twin town (1997 film)

[@2529john]

treorchy or morriston.which is the best??? Both are brilliant thank you for posting!

[@lynnejames4476]

I cannot hear this without sobbing. It's the Welsh blood!

[@Gaynor-d3j]

Yes it does sent chives down u spine Joseph parry is wrote this song

[@timothyphillips5043]

a flash mob in Cardiff

[@superwelshwizard]

@davies92k8 Having been born in the same bed as my Mother in Llwydcoed, but being brought up in England from the age of 3months, but spending school hols with my collier Gramps and Nana, I still consider myself as Welsh. Cannot speak Welsh, but am can speak Wenglish like any Valley Boy, and even the little place in Ceardiff will still be Arms park newydd.....

[@emmgeeo]

@davies92k8 You don't even have to be born in Wales to be Welsh. I was born in Australia and my paternal grandparents were from Wales. I don't feel Australian; my spirit is Welsh always will be. I have a hiraeth for Wales. Cymru an bydd!

[@77pmcollins]

Cymru am byth

[@glynwilliams1786]

Too fast :(

[@kevinevans4923]

Glyn Williams I agree.

[@erickpaolod.santos3719]

Fatty Lewis was died in the ocean at the yacht