Mary Ann Kennedy the sweetest of sweet voices- ach bail o dhia oraibh uilig! Scoth na h-Alban is fiorscoth na h-Eireann. What a marvellous minstrelsy...Is sibhse laochra Gael na linne seo.
I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers. I am proud to be descended from such a rich culture.
Kathleen Gillis In the Irish language 'een' is used as a term of endearment. Kathleen would be 'my little Kathy' Maureen would be 'my little Mary' and Doreen would be 'my little Dora'.
"I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers." Poetic.
It's about Bonnie Prince Charlie Prince of Scotland and Irleand. It's unusual because he managed to rise Scotland and Irleand to his casue even after bitter reformations and Saxon incursions which split the Gealic septs/clans asunder. But today we are moving past religion (in fact we are past it) and the Gaels of Scotland and Ireland are finding their common ground in ancestral history and language. Seeking to run Gaelic affairs not from London but in Gaelic lands. The english are determined to block this and do all they can to divide and divide more the Gael. This song is a symbol of our resistance and pain of oppression.
I'm not Irish but I felt like crying when I first heard this version of the song. It is moving, as European and human being, to hear Celtic language after all that Celtic culture has gone through! See the look the singers have in their eyes when they sing this song... touching! Long live Gaelic language and Celtic cultures in Wales, in Scotland, in Cornwall and Britain.
@@barriemcdermott7805 It's Irish in origin though. Although it's a Jacobite song written about Bonnie Prince Charlie in Irish Gaelic (sister tongue of Scottish Gaelic) so it's definitely very much intertwined with Scotland's history too.
I have watched this many times just attempting to learn to pronounce the words in the chorus. These singers have the best diction if you have to learn it phonetically, and their singing is first class. I have searched each of the singers individually and come up with some wonderful music. Thank you so much for posting this.
One cannot ask for a better group of singers, well known folk singers on their own. The beauty of the song is brought out by their separate contributions and group singing.
Wow! What a cool night I am having right now. Listening to Celtic music sung in the original Gaelic language, drinking a Guinness with a big greenwing macaw on my shoulder... I so feel like a pirate right now lol! All I need is an eye patch :-)
Wonderful, wonderful. Everyone does a great job here. But I have to say that Karen Mathieson is - as ever - simply marvellous. Although this song articulates the Irish view of Bonnie Prince Charlie, any song which addresses the '45 (especially one in Gaelic) has a particular power for people from Scotland. Culloden marked the beginning of the systematic dismantling of Gaelic civilisation in Scotland.
I found this video about 6 months or longer ago while looking for Karen Matheson videos. I watched and listened to the Highland Sessions recordings here so often (and I liked them more every time) that I ordered the DVD from a Scotland-based shop, and this song is the one that forwarded my decision most. These Sessions are definitely among the best productions the BBC has ever come forth with.
The sweetest version of "Mo Ghile Mear" I've heard since I heard it one summer's night in a pub in Ventry, Co. Kerry, when we all sang the rafters down. Many thanks!
Wow! This is stunning. Almost sounds like Gaelic gospel! Thanks for posting all of these great highland and Irish tunes, Tom. Keep them coming if you can!
Karen Matheson sings Crúcan na bPáiste and I cry every single time i hear it. The emotion she puts into it is just like the poor woman who looked at her little child i gCrúachán na bPáiste brings you back to an event that should never have happened. My god it's heartbreaking
Rachel, it's part of a very long poem written by a Munster Irish poet, Seán Clárach McDomhnaill in the 18th century. Yes, it's about Charles Stuart, comparing him to ancient mythical Celtic heroes, such as Conall Cearnach, Lughaigh MacCéin and Aonghus Óg. It is very powerful, especially when sung by Cór Cúil Aodha from the West Cork Gaeltacht!
'Sé mo laoch mo ghile mear 'Sé mo Shéasar, gile mear Suan gan séan ní bhfuair mé féin Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghile mear" what a poetic lyric!! i listened to this ..i dont know 10 times yet ..and its still SO great I love this song so much! 10* !
I love this song. I first heard it sung by Sean O'Sea's group in the 70s. I heard it again the other night in Miltown Malbae, sung by Peadar O'Sea and the group from Co Cork. It has lost none of its magic for me
I first heard this great song in Scannell's Pub in Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney) County Cork in August 1972. I think that it was composed in the 18th century in support of the Jacobite cause which died at Culloden. I am told that the the tune is actually from Scotland. Iarla O Lionaird is from the Ballyvourney district. Hauntingly beautiful anywhere but this version stands out - magnificent - thar foir ar fad.
Great Gaelic culture a mix of these Irish-Scottish traditional sessions.What a lament for Bonnie Prince Charlie the song was worthy though he never returned.'Speed Bonnie Boat ov'r the sea to Skye' is a more Scots lament.
MMy gentle Darling Chorus: He's my champion my Gallant Darling, he's my Caesar, a Gallant Darling, I've found neither rest nor fortune since my Gallant Darling went far away. Once i was gentle maiden, but now I'm a spent, worn-out widow, my consort strongly plowing the waves, over the hills and far away.
Yes, knowing one's ancestry and the stories that were passed down are one of my most cherished prizes. I recently lost my 93yr. old mother who was the last link to my families past. I am so grateful that the history of my family was passed on by both of my parents. I can visit my past and the past of my ancestry anytime I choose to slow down and just recall the stories I hold in my memory.
Thank you. When I first saw the video on my cell ranked so high replacing my favorite version of mo ghile mear in gaelic I was upset. However, to see you and hear you, all of you, sing this song makes me want to improve my gaelic all the more. Thank you all.
I love this!!! Absolutely amazing! These vocalists are just wonderful! I am so glad that I became a fan of Celtic Woman because not only did I get to hear their inspiring music but I also found this wonderful performance!!
I'm Proud to say I am mostly Irish blood and Scottish will a little touch of usa (Boston Irish blood). My Scottish grandfather came from Meigle near the foot of the Grampian Mountains. Alba Abú - Éire Abú 32
@@MarkRobertCuthbert Èireann 's Alba gu bragh agus an cànan againn bho Alba/ Warm wishes and Ireland/Scotland forever ; I'm so proud of our common language, culture and one day Ireland will be united and Scotland independent and look forward to it very much :) Slàinte air-ais
I randomly decided to google whether Mary Black and Karen Matheson had ever worked together, and through this video found the entire series of The Highland Sessions, with so many amazing artists I had never heard about before! Thank you so much for uploading this!
My Mother would have loved listening to the Singing and the Music. My GrandFather was a Grant from Tomitoul. Who spoke the Gael. He didn't live long enough to pass the language to his Grand Children living in Australia. Nor to my Mother. Mores the Pity as its part of my family Heritage now lost
My family sang this rendition last year at my grandfather’s funeral. We went down in a line of singers. He was from Ireland, my grandmother is still alive, she’s from Skye. Proudly my mother and her siblings can sing in Irish and Scots Gaelic, I had to learn a lot. But it’s funny what music, lyrics, and grief can do.
our songs are so sad and hauntingly beautiful .... warrior ports ... and we do not forget ... "when God made the Scots he made them made, for their wars are merry and music sad .... Creston, North Carolina at the mither tip of Bennachie
I can't explain what it is, but this song, in its pure expression of sadness, its beauty, and its simplicity, touches me in a way that no song ever has. I love it. Maybe a little too much, but oh well. =P
Mary Ann Kennedy the sweetest of sweet voices- ach bail o dhia oraibh uilig! Scoth na h-Alban is fiorscoth na h-Eireann. What a marvellous minstrelsy...Is sibhse laochra Gael na linne seo.
Aye that!
I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers. I am proud to be descended from such a rich culture.
AMEN !
Kathleen Gillis In the Irish language 'een' is used as a term of endearment. Kathleen would be 'my little Kathy' Maureen would be 'my little Mary' and Doreen would be 'my little Dora'.
"I see these peoples faces in the people I grew up and live around. Truck drivers and shy girls who sat in the back of class, and friends mothers." Poetic.
kbenner Es como el diminutivo en español.
+John Stephen Dwyer Amen
What a wonderful thing UA-cam is . We would never have heard this gem without you !.
I don't understand a word of it. But by GOD, a tingle goes up and down my spine listening to it !
welshpete12 ^^
It’s not that difficult a language to learn. And you will be infinitely rewarded if you do.
Its your catholic spitit coming out
It's about Bonnie Prince Charlie Prince of Scotland and Irleand. It's unusual because he managed to rise Scotland and Irleand to his casue even after bitter reformations and Saxon incursions which split the Gealic septs/clans asunder. But today we are moving past religion (in fact we are past it) and the Gaels of Scotland and Ireland are finding their common ground in ancestral history and language. Seeking to run Gaelic affairs not from London but in Gaelic lands. The english are determined to block this and do all they can to divide and divide more the Gael. This song is a symbol of our resistance and pain of oppression.
@@dugonman8360 Irish Spirit.
Iarla O'Lionaird is in a class of his own, I can't think of anyone else with such a repertoire and delivery, the man's a genius.
I'm not Irish but I felt like crying when I first heard this version of the song. It is moving, as European and human being, to hear Celtic language after all that Celtic culture has gone through!
See the look the singers have in their eyes when they sing this song... touching!
Long live Gaelic language and Celtic cultures in Wales, in Scotland, in Cornwall and Britain.
This is scottish pal
@@barriemcdermott7805 It's Irish in origin though. Although it's a Jacobite song written about Bonnie Prince Charlie in Irish Gaelic (sister tongue of Scottish Gaelic) so it's definitely very much intertwined with Scotland's history too.
Cheers from Poland. Today is Tuesday. On Tuesdays I listen Irish and Celtic music. :D
Cheers from the Netherlands! today is Friday. I listen Celtic music every day🏴
@@nima9452 :)
What a great plan!
@@clairey6407 :) ha ha. What about Polish music?
@@jacekplacek8274 Ah well, I'd say Wednesdays - for a midweek boost 😁.
One of my favorite songs. They're all supremely gifted, but Mary Ann Kennedy floors me every time! Sláinte!!
yes shes very good
Karan Casey and Mary Ann Kennedy have the sweetest voices for me. There is something about Mary's voice that reminds me of a passionate warm fire.
I have watched this many times just attempting to learn to pronounce the words in the chorus. These singers have the best diction if you have to learn it phonetically, and their singing is first class. I have searched each of the singers individually and come up with some wonderful music. Thank you so much for posting this.
One cannot ask for a better group of singers, well known folk singers on their own. The beauty of the song is brought out by their separate contributions and group singing.
Wow! What a cool night I am having right now. Listening to Celtic music sung in the original Gaelic language, drinking a Guinness with a big greenwing macaw on my shoulder... I so feel like a pirate right now lol! All I need is an eye patch :-)
Gaelic has to be the most beautiful singing language of all time. Just astounding! This music awaken in me things I haven't felt in years!
Ican't stop listening to this jewel ! so touching indeed ! it shows the power of irish language and the magic of each legendary voices.
Wonderful, wonderful. Everyone does a great job here. But I have to say that Karen Mathieson is - as ever - simply marvellous. Although this song articulates the Irish view of Bonnie Prince Charlie, any song which addresses the '45 (especially one in Gaelic) has a particular power for people from Scotland. Culloden marked the beginning of the systematic dismantling of Gaelic civilisation in Scotland.
Such beautiful people. Such astonishing voices. Such mesmerizing language.
I found this video about 6 months or longer ago while looking for Karen Matheson videos. I watched and listened to the Highland Sessions recordings here so often (and I liked them more every time) that I ordered the DVD from a Scotland-based shop, and this song is the one that forwarded my decision most. These Sessions are definitely among the best productions the BBC has ever come forth with.
That's just beautiful. A lovely group to see together.
karen, mary ann et al........great, and thanks
Being of both Scottish and Irish ancestry I loved hearing a song in Gaelic, sang by both Irish and Scottish vocalists.
The sweetest version of "Mo Ghile Mear" I've heard since I heard it one summer's night in a pub in Ventry, Co. Kerry, when we all sang the rafters down. Many thanks!
This... is... BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely love the Gaelic language, especially as a singing language! This is wonderful!
Wow! This is stunning. Almost sounds like Gaelic gospel! Thanks for posting all of these great highland and Irish tunes, Tom. Keep them coming if you can!
Karen Matheson sings Crúcan na bPáiste and I cry every single time i hear it. The emotion she puts into it is just like the poor woman who looked at her little child i gCrúachán na bPáiste brings you back to an event that should never have happened. My god it's heartbreaking
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Just bloody fantastic. Gorgeous voices all round!! Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Superbe chanson et fantastique groupe. Les entendre nous donne envie de visiter ces pays si bien chantés.
A friend who plays the bagpipes sent me this. Made me cry as soon as y'all started singing! Absolutely gorgeous. Bravo
I love it, but Karen Mathesson will always be my favorite. Her voice is just so clear and bright.
Yes, indeed. And chosen to sing at St. Giles for the late Queen’s service. Wonderful
What gorgeously contrasting voices.
Magic.
what a beautiful group of folks ---singing their hearts out ... you got to love it....
This is by far the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard.
mattxr2i the harmonies one chorus are stunning. Especially the descant
Not really because its not in the original Irish
The best Version is from Mary Black
Rachel, it's part of a very long poem written by a Munster Irish poet, Seán Clárach McDomhnaill in the 18th century. Yes, it's about Charles Stuart, comparing him to ancient mythical Celtic heroes, such as Conall Cearnach, Lughaigh MacCéin and Aonghus Óg. It is very powerful, especially when sung by Cór Cúil Aodha from the West Cork Gaeltacht!
Powerful brave wonderful sweet music the harmonies are just heavenly
This makes me feel emotionally brave, if just for a little while. Bless the singers and fine musicians.
'Sé mo laoch mo ghile mear
'Sé mo Shéasar, gile mear
Suan gan séan ní bhfuair mé féin
Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghile mear"
what a poetic lyric!!
i listened to this ..i dont know 10 times yet ..and its still SO great
I love this song so much!
10* !
I do not understand the language; but the way they're together and the way they're expressing opens a deep love in me.
Very proud to be Irish listening to this. It was played at a funeral I was at today for a great gaelgoir. Go hÁlainn.
There is a soul to a people...my grandparents Scottish and Irish....we hear the centuries calling us....
SGIOBA LUAIDH INBHIRCHLUAIDH WAULKING GROUP BASED IN GREENOCK INVERCLYDE , women at work waulking the tweed and singing in Gaelic
Had this sung at my dear husband’s graveside by his cousins! 💕
how very beautiful. Music is the lifeblood of my soul.
brings out the goose bumps every time i listen to thees great singers and musicians. great bass and piano parts.
I love this song. I first heard it sung by Sean O'Sea's group in the 70s. I heard it again the other night in Miltown Malbae, sung by Peadar O'Sea and the group from Co Cork. It has lost none of its magic for me
Karen Casey is just phenomenal here.
Heart warming and always close to cry
I first heard this great song in Scannell's Pub in Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney) County Cork in August 1972. I think that it was composed in the 18th century in support of the Jacobite cause which died at Culloden. I am told that the the tune is actually from Scotland.
Iarla O Lionaird is from the Ballyvourney district.
Hauntingly beautiful anywhere but this version stands out - magnificent - thar foir ar fad.
Something about this song and this video that keeps bringing me back......
Wonderful to start my day with this , with love from Israel .
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Wonderful singing! Love it 😍🥰
Never heard Mary Black sound so good as she opens this one. :-)
Beautiful.... We are so blessed to have this in our British Isles.
I love the Irish Gaelic version and I love this one now. Thanks!
This must be one of the most beautiful versions in Irish Gaelic of lament of Bonnie Prince Charlie. I think its absolutely heavenly.
I'm italian and now i'm thiking, what beatiful people and what beatiful voices...Bravi.
Great Gaelic culture a mix of these Irish-Scottish traditional sessions.What a lament for Bonnie Prince Charlie the song was worthy though he never returned.'Speed Bonnie Boat ov'r the sea to Skye' is a more Scots lament.
the song per dates the bonny prince
No matter what type of Gaelic they are singing in,this is a very beautiful song.
MMy gentle Darling
Chorus:
He's my champion my Gallant Darling,
he's my Caesar, a Gallant Darling,
I've found neither rest nor fortune
since my Gallant Darling went far away.
Once i was gentle maiden,
but now I'm a spent, worn-out widow,
my consort strongly plowing the waves,
over the hills and far away.
Absolutely lovely!...I wish I could learn the language...but the music was beautiful enough to me. Thanks for the smile it brought to me.
Extraordinary & exhilarating. Many thanks for this posting.
It may be a musical rabble, but this performance is a Scottish/Irish cultural touchstone. Bravo to them all.
Yes, knowing one's ancestry and the stories that were passed down are one of my most cherished prizes. I recently lost my 93yr. old mother who was the last link to my families past. I am so grateful that the history of my family was passed on by both of my parents. I can visit my past and the past of my ancestry anytime I choose to slow down and just recall the stories I hold in my memory.
Gaelic at it's best..thank you!!
I meant to comment on the instruments, too. What a beautiful rendition.
Celtic Woman sings this as a tribute, with a rhythm and tempo that will get you out of your seat.
Most Beautiful voices . Enjoyable music for sure . Thanks
Thank you. When I first saw the video on my cell ranked so high replacing my favorite version of mo ghile mear in gaelic I was upset. However, to see you and hear you, all of you, sing this song makes me want to improve my gaelic all the more. Thank you all.
I am german, this song is in my heart, angels are singing, wonderful!
Thank you so much for posting this inspirational get-together.
C
love this!!! I could listen to it over and over!
a beautiful version of this wonderful song
This may not be their all-time best work, but the way this was done is so awesome. Love it. Thanks for posting.
Beautiful from a Scotsman in Spain ❤
Beautiful Voices
Among the best interpreters of this magnificent song.
I love this!!! Absolutely amazing! These vocalists are just wonderful! I am so glad that I became a fan of Celtic Woman because not only did I get to hear their inspiring music but I also found this wonderful performance!!
Simply Brilliant! The kind of session you would long to hear right in your own living room.
my favourite version on youtube
Nom de Dieu, que c'est beau !
I'm Proud to say I am mostly Irish blood and Scottish will a little touch of usa (Boston Irish blood). My Scottish grandfather came from Meigle near the foot of the Grampian Mountains. Alba Abú - Éire Abú 32
+sainglain Alba agus Eirinn Abu!
+maggoli67 Sláinte!
@@MarkRobertCuthbert Èireann 's Alba gu bragh agus an cànan againn bho Alba/ Warm wishes and Ireland/Scotland forever ; I'm so proud of our common language, culture and one day Ireland will be united and Scotland independent and look forward to it very much :) Slàinte air-ais
We "love the whole world" when we hear this... so beautifully put!
Will ye no come back again?..Charlie, yer needed now more than ever before! Tom, thanks so kindly for posting yet another grand song!
Scotland and Ireland for ever !!
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Incredibly beautiful!! Thanks, Tom for posting this.
I randomly decided to google whether Mary Black and Karen Matheson had ever worked together, and through this video found the entire series of The Highland Sessions, with so many amazing artists I had never heard about before! Thank you so much for uploading this!
Beautiful performance. I must say I love the Gaelic language! It is such a beautiful language to sing in :-)
Couldn’t understand a word, but I’m totally smitten by these marvelous artists.
Glorious - Like being included in an amazing house party!
Did I mention that I absolutely LOVE this?
My Mother would have loved listening to the Singing and the Music. My GrandFather was a Grant from Tomitoul. Who spoke the Gael. He didn't live long enough to pass the language to his Grand Children living in Australia. Nor to my Mother. Mores the Pity as its part of my family Heritage now lost
Beautiful, even more so because they seem like everyday people you can relate to
Beautiful and haunting ! I have listened to this many times
Mary Ann's voice is like a warming flame
My family sang this rendition last year at my grandfather’s funeral. We went down in a line of singers. He was from Ireland, my grandmother is still alive, she’s from Skye. Proudly my mother and her siblings can sing in Irish and Scots Gaelic, I had to learn a lot. But it’s funny what music, lyrics, and grief can do.
Beautiful voices and perfect cadence!!!
Thanks again Tom!!!
Ronaldo from Brasil
wonderful song, great performance
Moves me to tears every time I hear it.
Belle brochette de jolies voix. De quoi vous mettre le coeur en appétit !
This is music at it's rawest. unrefined, but undoubtably powerful.
our songs are so sad and hauntingly beautiful .... warrior ports ... and we do not forget ... "when God made the Scots he made them made, for their wars are merry and music sad .... Creston, North Carolina at the mither tip of Bennachie
Even though I'm not a Scot and have no Scots blood in me to speak of, this is like falling in love and coming home at the same time.
I can't explain what it is, but this song, in its pure expression of sadness, its beauty, and its simplicity, touches me in a way that no song ever has.
I love it. Maybe a little too much, but oh well. =P