The Unthanks sing "Magpie" at the BBC Folk Prom 2018

From the BBC4 programme "Prom 27: Folk Music around Britain and Ireland" aired on 3rd August 2018.
The Unthanks are accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell.
With thanks to the BBC.

[@user-pg8jj7rk1b]

When you can't tell who's singing which part, you know you've got harmonic perfection.

[@ianedwards8478]

Anyone else here because this was used in Detectorists?

[@astronomenov99]

Yep!

[@scottieburr]

Indeed.

[@cyclingtaz1976]

Yes

[@kcewing1]

yep

[@m5177]

No been a fan for years but love the detectorists as well 😊

[@CaptainBastard99]

Here because the of the Detectorists!

[@bassfingers]

Beautifully atmospheric. Should you ever get the chance I recommend listening to this driving west along the North Norfolk coast from Cromer to Binham during the fading light of a beautiful December sunset. This was the soundtrack of my recent break in Walsingham. Haunting and beautiful. ✌🏻❤️

[@janicefores83]

Will be there Christmas % New Year have done this for 30 years running at Wells next Sea

[@tamar5261]

This stirs something deep inside of me, it makes me so emotional. Just the same as when I first heard the wellaman played

[@leperheart]

Just discovered these ladies and I am totally obsessed

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

That was awesome. I didn't know the song or the singers but Im glad I clicked on this vid.

[@larrydonovan6023]

Wonderful harmonies, discovered them on Detectorists ☺️💜

[@arikristenko]

Idk but I feel like these sounds are somewhere very deep in my memory from the time I’ve never lived. I was born in Russia, moved to the USA but listening British folk. So love it!

[@tamar5261]

Same here, just like when I first heard the wellaman

[@cindyamcbride]

me too

[@cogidubnus1953]

Once you've heard this version you can't unhear it...nor will you feel the same about other versions....

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

This performance always gives me goosebumps..Beautifully haunting:)

[@Deebee950]

Instant tears. The most beautiful song ever. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CurtRowlett]

What an absolutely wonderful group. And I love the song lyrics.

[@towerdave4836]

Fantastic harmonies. Hauntingly beautiful. Detectorists brilliant series.

[@Yanto-Bardic]

Spine Tinglingly Haunting and Beautiful. Incredible.

[@WasabiWaits4No1]

Mournful and haunting, I love that this simple tune masquerades as an historic traditional song. The Unthanks give a masterful interpretation, so lovely!

[@danstormer]

It was originally penned by Davey Dodds. Interesting artist and singer.

[@willowpeacock9526]

It is based off of a traditional children's rhyme that was first recorded in the 16th century, so in a way, it is!

[@stevejohnson4069]

Beautiful harmony and haunting

[@OCPoundhounds]

Love the use of the Hurdy Gurdy - amazingly evocative instrument. Amazing song....

[@sheadford]

Yes the hurdy gurdy very different being string rather than wind, but an uncanny similarity in sound in this I'll grant you.

[@johnwebb9987]

what a beautiful Haunting song and great show

[@mattiuszep]

Used to live in same Wiltshire village as Davey Dodds, the writer of this great song!

[@lflewers]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@Big.E]

Amazing

[@nulanula5302]

Bloody magnificent!

[@kenjarvis7764]

I discovered them about 3 years ago. Totally amazing!

[@nulanula5302]

@@kenjarvis7764 I discovered 'em first. Hands awf!

[@retronippon6427]

Beautiful.... and Magpies are amazing

[@lesleygriffiths653]

Just beautifully haunting. UK version of the Roches ❤

[@This_Is_TheGreenwood]

Beautiful.

[@JonnyBGood12]

Hauntingly beautiful 😍😍🤩🤩

[@ChrisJames-xh3ry]

Absolutely love this! Its beautiful and those lady’s have the most beautiful and perfect harmonies.

[@shamblesman]

Magical...

[@PatL77]

So cooooool

[@seanhansford9642]

Chilling but wonderful. Well done girls..

[@davideverett9684]

Spellbinding and haunting performance. Music of great depth!!

[@user-el1um2rj8s]

Yes I am here because of that show, told my boys that to put the count part of this on my tomb stone 😢

[@bobburroughs6241]

A delight.

[@Gmoriarty]

Crying so emotional

[@Wally-H]

This would have been a good pick for The Wicker Man

[@sweatshopjesus]

Indeed.

[@brianmolloy9865]

Brilliant!

[@RogerFoxwellHypnotherapy]

Magical, thank you

[@Metal-Possum]

My magpie brings all the boys to the yard...

[@grahamboffey457]

This, is singing. Beautiful. Thanks to the Detectorists.

[@MrMarky2000]

Simply beautiful

[@psychoangus]

1:56 Daniel Radcliffe just chilling with his violin.

[@Snygyst]

lol yes

[@thelucentcrow9084]

Brilliant

[@andreuebe]

Awesomeness melody

[@matthewbesson5367]

Sing forever!

[@AliSkarsgard]

#Amazing

[@Gabbleduck1]

Briliant

[@Marshajfleming]

This Harmony

[@chim-choo-ree]

I guess I need to watch this Detectorists thing. I'm pretty sure I've seen a Laura Marling song from the show, too.

[@suesage1550]

It's how I discovered Johnny Flynn. Detectorists is a gentle delight.

[@jessicazoppi2004]

Soul grabbing! ❤

[@mhurtado2001]

Here because of season 4 of True Detective in HBO.

[@TIMG128]

wow

[@FarhadMasum]

Who is here because of True Detective Season 4, Episode 1?

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

👍

[@ivorsmith2307]

It’s also been used on the new Last Detective on Sky.

[@grahamboffey457]

This is awesome harmonies. Wow. Are you Geordies?

[@Professional_444]

💃🏴‍☠️🕊️⛪💜

[@smartymarty]

What's the name of the instrument being played?

[@nanoamp]

It looks like an (Indian) Harmonium

[@smartymarty]

@@nanoamp Thanks!

[@m5177]

Shruti box 😊

[@Wally-H]

Actually it's a harmonium

[@robwainfur2073]

What you got?

[@toolarmy46and2]

Pub ?

[@robwainfur2073]

Go on then

[@matthewbesson5367]

Who else is here because of the Folk Horror Doc on Shudder? That said Magpies are nasty horrible birds.

[@nulanula5302]

Be sure not to miss this gem, too....ua-cam.com/video/v0a0rs2zKks/v-deo.html

[@markcole5187]

Welly welly well well well...