Will the circle be unbroken

Michelle Wright-Iris DeMent-Mairead Ni Mhaonaight

[@cflonnes]

Iris Dement's voice gives me goosebumps!

[@twomblypublishing]

and finally... I found someone who feels this song at the same tempo that I hear it in my head .... beautiful.

[@sarahbellew1527]

This song played over and over at mom's funeral in my head.I know I will see her again. Thank you Lord. We praise You ,God.

[@kerryg100]

That was you mum letting you know she was still around looking out for you darling. ..........

[@saschaeuler7883]

Amén

[@horsetom10]

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish traditional band Altan, which she co-founded with her late husband Frankie Kennedy in 1985

[@rickmystic]

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaig is the lovely blonde singing here. she's from trad Irish Band Altan. Not only a fine singer but a great fiddler in the Donegal tradition. Loveliest smile!

[@arlem525]

It's about grief, embracing it, working through it and overcoming it.

[@islandguy911]

@kk99ll seen Michelle once in Calgary. beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. Great combo.

[@dorothyhorler8439]

this song always makes me go tearful, so beautiful x

[@z2153]

This was one of the songs that we sang at our family reunion in West Virginia. I never paid much attention to the lyrics until my Dad died. Then I listened to this one and man did I cry. Such a beautiful version.

[@stephenwillingham9889]

I can't listen to this version enough- Iris Dement's voice is so unique!! :)

[@trockout]

I have listened to many versions of this song for over 40 years and loved it. But only after my beloved Mother died in 2005 did it really register with me. It's Mothers Day in America and I miss my dear Mother more than ever. God bless you sweet Mother.

[@Gabriel_Serra]

I hope you're better now mate.

[@forgiven21801]

Un freakin real, that Iris Dement is so beautiful, all three really!! and those voices!! Wow. Thanks!

[@bmcramer]

I can't stop listening to this. I particularly enjoy grabbing my banjo and playing along. The harmony and awesome voices of these women sends tingles down my spine

[@StanLibuda23]

That literally makes me cry! So beautiful...

[@IcedWings]

This my favorite rendition of the song

[@allanbriggs9007]

I agree

[@LorenzoMoore1000]

Mines 2.

[@glynwood2874]

Thank you for this video. I came to it looking to have a good cry over my mother's and my daughter's passing in the last two months. Got what I came for and God Bless. His mercy and grace will be evident to us one glad morning. See y'all at the house.

[@stacydavid758]

such a beautiful song! I get chills up my spine everytime I hear this!

[@morjohnny540]

I was skiing today and played this and did the best run all month. something great about these ladies and the song. I grew up in the rockies but my blood is from those far east mountains. peace and love.

[@345dogbreath345]

southern writin's and sometimes music can be summed up in these words...On the Night the Hogs ate Willie....

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Great, great song. Iris DeMent is pure country--the old, pure, and true thing.

[@nmgaucho]

This

[@dangleason4264]

ONE OF THE SONGS EVER WRITTEN. IT AND I'LL FLY AWAY ARE TO PLAYED AT MY FUNERAL. GOD BLESS YOU !

[@eliconroy3350]

This song was played at my mom's funeral. I love it.

[@meylingsilva8088]

:'(

[@shambaby]

Briliant! She is BRILLIANT!! She should be as huge as Alison Krauss! She writes her own music!!! Well, not this one, but full albums!!

[@TheMoonlightrose]

The circle of my family has been broken I can't wait for God" to put us together again;along with friends. Beautiful Singing young ladys; Keep it going-- 5 stars + for you ***** Thanks --

[@Madmelodist]

Mighty fine music. They were great!

[@danielshay7757]

Today I listen to object lesson of Pastor Barrett how much longer? Folks? I got from it that my parents ask me how much

[@razzle504b]

Mairead's name is pronounced MA-RAID. She's the fiddler with the Irish group ALTAN. Her young husband is the guitar player seated on the left (name escapes). I'm pretty sure that the awesome 'cordeen player is Phil Cunningham, brother of the late Johnny Cunningham. ALTAN did a concert here in Boulder a few years back and then showed up at the pub down the street where I was fortunate enough to video them in a REAL setting. It was night to remember.

[@pvtrichter88]

i have many friends from the east coast who are very often great musicains and storytellers this is certainly in that tradition i'm very grateful for the great music that comes out of this country!

[@xenaphile815]

Nice trio. Classic song.

[@sabrinac1]

This helps get out the emotions that get bottled up when I think of my Aunt Emilie who died not all that long ago. The long haired woman sure looks a lot like Gweneth Paltrow. :-) All the women are wonderful singers. The band did this song justice. Thank you for that. This song has been sung by many in my family. In love, in death this song just fills the spirit with all that is needed.

[@sabrinac1]

@Eva Wolf Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I appreciate that.

[@alan4sure]

I Never hear much of Michelle Wright these days; she is an excellent singer and good looking as well. Another fine Canadian product.

[@jago76]

This is the very best rendition.

[@lilgreyvette]

Praise the Lord. My fav! Miss my lil bro.

[@LPONUR1989]

crying crying very very touched I feel sorry for women for mothers, crying: (

[@adisturbedpistachio223]

Welcome to Columbia!

[@alissonlares2926]

"Watchout. The gap in the door is a separeted reality..."

[@Romamb]

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[@alissonlares2926]

@@Romamb thanks

[@JyHiable]

Even atheists listen to this great music with pleasure. The performance is excellent.Also Bach and Händel are enjoyed by unbelievers. The religional music with high standard is universally shared.

[@LisaCupcake]

This song was originally done by the Carter Family. (June's family's singing group) Later, Johnny & June did their own song (Daddy Sang Bass) including a bit of this. :)

[@LeaverAction]

Iris is the real deal, beautiful voice, makes me want to hear all of her songs. They all do a great job on this one.

[@raymondmassey1]

Beautifully performed by three beautiful women. .

[@celtmagic310]

Iris is so great, she looks like a little girl when she's singing, but in a really good way. Totally pure feeling, totally honest. LOVE IT!

[@Roharian]

This song was sung at my Aunt's funeral with a recording from Randy Travis. Here is a unique blend of women from the US, Canada, and Ireland. Thank you TomScotland for uploading it. I like your videos.

[@No1ClashFan]

Just fabulous!Means the world to me.Thanks xxxxx

[@laydeemuck]

some ppl like emmtampa doesnt understand what true music is ....this is one of the best songs ever written and we should be all grateful to carter family ...

[@ThomasFMPayne]

Right - It just doesn't get any better.

[@undurraga1]

I¨ve heard many versions of this song. This one is, without comparison, the best I¨ve ever heard!!!

[@berkeleyhome]

some gorgeous voices and faces here

[@oneirishpoet]

I could listen to Iris Dement singing the phone book, she is just the most beautiful angelic singer (at least I HOPE this is what angels sound like!)

[@Barragg]

I enjoy Mrs. DeMents voice. It has a beautiful twang.

[@TheTMP]

Excellent Iris is so powerful

[@MyPatrica]

une seule chose a dire vraiment supert merci pour ce bonheur

[@reggiejayne]

Iris Dement has the props to sing with anyone. In my humble opinion she is the one out-classing the others here...

[@buddhabillybob]

Holy Cow! Three of the greatest living traditional singers in one clip!!

[@zpatten]

Three wonderful, very distinctive, women's voices. Chills!

[@Schnitzelschitzen]

Sometimes the sound of a distant piper can stir ones heart, or the peel of a distant bell ring clear and true and for a moment we take notice, yet here in song with these clear voices, they draw me back to a time when beauty was the very simplicity itself.

[@JJohnsonSqueak]

I also want to mention that the harmony is impeccable!

[@thecarters28]

great carter family classic!

[@neargere]

I Shared the stage with Michelle Wright in Switzerland while touring with Doug Kershaw. She is not only an awesome singer but a really nice lady as well.

[@firebirdlondon]

The bald guy is Jay Ungar,an American fiddle player.The other one is of course Scottish fiddler Aly Bain.The film was from the BBC T/V series The Transatlantic Sessions which I seem to remember was made in Scotland and broadcast in the mid Nineties.Lovely set of programmes and beautiful music performed by wonderful people.Who was the lady bass player?.Much prettier than Danny Thompson who I think also appeared in this series!

[@Bradstonian24]

I have only just discovered Iris DeMent - Isn't her voice fantastic!

[@laurasteimanshofley592]

Simply Wonderful!

[@rugmop]

Nobody sings like Iris. The unique talent to complement the genius of the others. Nobody sounds like any of them.

[@hm333333]

very much agree and boy, does she have wonderful vocal chords.

[@Lupineproductions]

Truly one of the most beautiful versions of "Circle" I've ever heard. In addition, some of the most astonishingly lovely collection of voices and harmonies as well as musicians. What a treat to listen to this just before I'm off to sleep. Guaranteed sweet dreams. Voices of angels. Thank you ladies and gentleman, what a gift.

[@5jonesville]

Carter Family song.Everybody should know this tune,these awesome folk know it.

[@JJohnsonSqueak]

I lost my mama, my very best friend, almost 3 yrs ago and the tears still flow when I listen to this

[@jorgepluas1096]

Great song!!! God bless you, mom... I love you...

[@morjohnny540]

Tears every time.

[@stoughton1]

@04460 ...Damn this is a tear jerker..Your right would love to buy a CD of this.

[@FlaShbacksRevenge]

Iris DeMent WOW! Goosebumps

[@buruceagga]

Ai sa-mi bag !!! Frumos tare

[@priscillakiely5208]

remember my mommy used to sing this years ago ...i love you mommy

[@buruceagga]

Inside .... a lot of tears NICE

[@HeartAndHand1688]

From here in Northern Ireland BRILL

[@canice123]

AP Carter would be so proud of this rendition. Wonderful. Thank you.

[@davidelenamathew]

simplemente ,una preciosa cancion,cierro mis ojos y lo disfruto.Amen.

[@linden2002]

Iris DeMent, you´re fantastic!

[@SiouxPianist]

This song is so special! R.I.P Tom Hunter

[@lefeff8775]

The national anthem of Country music.

[@davidkreger1488]

Beautiful...Thank You for Sharing!

[@jimnowak3960]

It don't get any better than this. Great job ladies.

[@LysanderLH]

Do they know how good they are?!

[@kathykinsley]

Beautiful rendition of one of the best hymns ever written.

[@JJohnsonSqueak]

I completely agree with you! I know one day I will see her again and how exciting that is! Unfortunately, we have to deal with our human emotions until then; Thank you for your reply to my comment!

[@Quetzecoatl]

Love this song !!! Reminds me of my grandmother ...

[@JDibden]

If that main singer/player is Michelle Wright, she has a fab voice.

[@mara235]

Cool - Mairéad from Altan! A lovely Irish language singer..check out some of their songs.

[@billwidner6044]

Please God, Let this music continue!

[@comolocosmusik]

Pretty little liars... You have the power to bring me these things... jeje

[@om92555]

Excellent harmonies. I love Iris also.

[@PhoenixxxStar]

I love this song,...the Circle for me however was broken as the Undertaker came and took my mother away,...I followed close by her trying to hold up and be brave,...but I could not hold my sorrow when they placed her in the grave,...undertaker please drive slow so I can see her one last chance,...

[@grbradsk]

Great version of one of the greatest songs.

[@jondoe8889]

Not sure who has been noted on the video, but it's Ali Bain fiddle(L), Jay and Molly Unger on fiddle, guitar, Russ Barenberg on mando. Is that Phil Cunningham on Accordion? How old is this vid? Who else is in here? Great music, effortlessly presented!

[@eas3csy]

Why? I think it's wonderful that one piece of art/entertainment can open a door to another. Surely it's better people discover this music than not at all?

[@cochisewolf]

Really nice man, just ... really nice.

[@dakotarose69]

Incredibly beautiful...

[@ponytoes]

Oh wow ... I love this ... wish I could see/hear them in person! AWESOME!

[@LeeRustyWallerAURAK]

Jeana, the resurrection draws ever closer. We shall surely all gather before His throne. He will dry the tears from our eyes.

[@martinrogerson4887]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard x

[@gregcorricello8997]

Agreed. Iris has such an authentic, beautiful "country" voice.

[@Gaffneyy]

This song was used in a video game trailer for the game "Bioshock: Infinite." Which explains his comment.