MAJOR TO MINOR: What Does "Danny Boy" (Irish Traditional) Sound Like in a Minor Key?
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2020
- What does the traditional Irish ballad, "Danny Boy," sound like when moved to a minor key? Well, listen to find out :-). These minor-key arrangements take a lot of work to put together, so if you like them, PLEASE consider joining me on Patreon! / chaseholfelder | Download/Stream the song here: ffm.to/dannyboy
🎹: Jordi Castellà (en.jordicastella.cat)
I hadn't thought about this song in a while, but when listening to Peter Hollen's amazing a cappella version, I had the idea that it might work well in a minor key. What do you think?
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@AI Aqua Or Low Note Challenge please. :) I wanna hear you belt some deep nooooooooooootes xD
The 12 people who disliked this: Hippity hoppity, Brits have superiority
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can you PLEASEE do "as the world caves in" in a minor key. it's my favorite song at the moment and i think it would sound amazing in a minor key
This is really creative! I wish my patreon account had half as many patrons as yours. Lol...
Well, here's another one to add to the list, "Songs I Prefer in a Minor Key"
Do you have a long list of those too? Lol There are quite a few he's done that I either like better, or just as much as the originals.
Would you mind running off a few of your favorites?
@@mitchells.1775 I really like the minor versions of Every Breath You Take, Right Here Waiting, How Far I'll Go, Beauty and the Beast, Take Me Home Country Roads, Someone Like You, Someone You Loved. He's also done some major to minor Christmas songs, but I haven't listened to them in a while, so can't tell you my favorites.
Is that list just a link to Chase’s M2m playlist? Lol because mine is
I have that list, mine just says "all of them".
Yay I’m irish, it sounds so weird in the minor key, it sounds so sad and passionate at the same time. It’s soo goood!
A little threatening too im ngl
Welp, here am I, from the opposite side. Never heard this song before and can't believe or imagine it in major key.
I've listened to this so many times but I never heard it like this make me want to cry🇨🇮
It does doesn't it
The passionate yep. Minor key is everything.
This is an amazing version. Just in case y'all don't know, Danny Boy is widely thought to be originally written from the POV of a father singing to his son Danny, who went to war.
I was thinking a mother to son! Google didn’t help, but apparently I’m on the right track
I can _feel_ the dramatic camera pans over snowy hills
It sounds like a hero called Danny gave up on his kingdom he was protecting and joined the enemy, as soon as he left it was like all the happiness and life left the kingdom leaving it to rot and the people are desperately calling him back
I would totally read this
Love your interpritation!!
A good plot for a light novel.
I just don’t understand why he’s not in the millions of subs on youtube
Please do killing me softly, I love your voice 😍
I told him many times before he said he plan on doing this.
@@Ramiz422 Really?? I hope that one day we will hear it😍
I love Killing Me Softly, he would do an amazing rendition, I hope he does
Killing Stalking huh?😏
@@miukimy-fat-cat3260 no. That fandom took over the whole song and you can't see the word killing me softly without seeing Killing Stalking
I’m picturing a situation where we are in the midst of a battle and the singer is dying. The singer is telling Danny that he should leave and save himself. With the song being their final goodbye.
That's how I read it too. Or if the singer's not actually dying yet, they're about to go on a suicidal mission or make a suicidal last stand.
The Bard is the last one standing.
I’m not even joking, this sounds like music for an epic movie!❤️
Absolutely chills.
I was not expecting a cover of this song though
I love that Chase hears a melancholy song and thinks "nah, not sad enough." He's so talented but he's gotta be a tiny bit sadistic with how hard he's worked over the years to make us cry 😢😭
I swear all the good things in this world is under appreciated. But I feel privileged to be listening to this.
THIS IS SO GOOD
I kind of want to hear Baby Mine from Dumbo in minor. I think it would be wonderfully creepy.
Holy crap! I looooovvveee thisssss it honestly sounds like a movie soundtrack
I played Danny Boy with my school orchestra back in high school, and I always wondered what a properly produced minor version would sound like. I remember I wrote an arrangement for it and absolutely loved it, but I didn't have the confidence to ask my conductor to try it out with the class. This makes me happy :)
OMG I've got goosebumps...this is amazing and the bagpipe in the back, what a great Detail ♥️ This song could be on a Soundtrack of an sad and epic movie...I bet "Loch Lomond" would sound amazing as well in minor key :)
Proud to say, as a band kid I have played my fair share of Danny Boy arrangements and “Loch Lomond” so yes I agree
with all these Major to Minor covers, it makes me wonder how a minor to Major cover would sound like
The Major to minor songs all sound fantastic and tragic, so a minor to major would do the opposite right? (correct me if im wrong plz)
i love your work BTW Chase, keep up the great work
Well, Bad Guy was put in Major Key, so you can see for yourself with that one (it’s just an instrumental, though): ua-cam.com/video/NSBxzFH9eLI/v-deo.html
There's Metallica in Major key, although it's instrumental ua-cam.com/video/i98v54fPYxU/v-deo.html . It sounds like punk rock.
In general minor keys make songs more depressing and major keys make songs more energetic. However it's more of a trend then a rule and there are plenty of exception so in theory your correct but it does ultimately depend on the song.
@@commissargeko4029 it's more that minor makes them darker. There's a video I'd seen that talked about modes as well, and that some modes are darker than others. The more interesting (but vastly more time-consuming) question would be: what does the piece sound like in different modes?
Geezzz. Am I the only one getting major chills? Really beautiful voice
I have to show this to my grandpa, he’s always singing this song
Whoever needs to read this
You matter, you're awesome
Thank you 😘
Wrong!
Like that's ever gonna be real for me
@@boneyexpress7302 no youre amazing and person above so are you
Wow Chase! You destroyed this song! Especially on the drop 3/4 of the way through. I like your little piano frills as well. This goes in the pile of unbelievably good to listen to on repeat.
You are so underrated.
I have Irish heritage; this really hits the heart. A poignant paean to the Irish soul
Hmm, here’s what I think. This is one of the best Major to Minor’s so far!❤️🎹
This is so cool! Danny Boy is already a pretty mournful song, and this puts a whole new spin on that
Right?? The original song is sad, but this is on another level altogether. He added like... fear, tension, suspense. It's amazing.
Another idea: Space Oddity.
'Ground control to Minor Tom'
I think that's already in minor
Im waiting for high note challenge 💙
My grandfather sang this to me when I was a child. RIP papaw. Still room to make you proud.
Funny, I was listening to this yesterday... you watching me, Mr. Holfelder??
the high notes gave me goosebumps...
Absolutely gorgeous. It’s just so good. I honestly like this version better than the original😆
If I ever make a movie, or help my good friend in doing so, I’m totally putting your Major to minor songs into thought. For sure. No doubt. I’ll never forget you
She searched for Danny in the mountains, behind every bush, every tree. Her voice echoing through the air, full of fright and concern.
If she found Danny, everything would be fixed. Life would go back to normal for her. Danny knew everything, but he didn’t know the mountains. She did though, that’s how she was able to track him so far.
She smiled as she walked deeper into the woods, her dress hem snagging on branches and burrs.
Danny knew everything. He knew so much, that he started to poke his nose into thing that weren’t his business. She’d told him to not be nosy, that was her bad.
Her hand gripped the red stained knife that was hidden among the folds of her skirt.
That’s why he had to die.
Omg
I- I wasn't expecting that-
I like the way you think, friend
I love this
Yes! That would be SO good
I always thought that song sounded too cheerful. I think a Holfelder treatment would do it some serious good. Or evil, cuz, y'know, demons.
Gorgeous! This makes me think that a cover of "Tis the Last Rose of Summer" would be amazing, too!
Does a major key version of this song even exist? I don’t care, for me this is the only possible version. I love it. Great job and beautiful voice. ❤️
This... is a joke right?
Goose bumps on this one. Keep these minor versions coming!
This gave me absolute chills. You are sooo amazing!
Are you kidding?? How can this be SO GOOD!!? And another one of my favs... You are doing such a great Job there Chase, I love the vibe in the song!!!
Why can I picture someone running through a cemetery, singing this and beckoning another to follow them into the mist...
That was oddly specific lol.
Loved it!! If I could request, i think it’d be interesting to hear the song Evermore from the live action beauty and the beast in your style. Have a great day!
Omg that would be so perfect!!!!!
it would have been so cool if it modulated to the major key in the last chorus
Not gonna lie, this is an improvement. The original is beautiful, but for some reason, this just makes it so..... indescribably beautiful. It adds a whole new level to this song. Bravo, bravo indeed.
Chase, this is one of your best yet. You have such a wonderful and distinct sound.
Your not just hitting notes, your hitting emotions with great power!
I like it. Haunting instead of sentimental.
You should start a new section where you teach us how to improve our singing skills and all the other tips and tricks
Good job. I can hear the anguish of the parent acknowledging that he may never see his son again.
Love this SO MUCH. We sang this all the time in high school, so it has a special place in my heart ❤! & it sounds so amazing with you signing it in a minor key!! Danny Boy is having a minute, between you & it being on a Progressive commercial. Haha 😄
Chase Holfelder, this is amazing, I love the control you have with your high notes where it still has so much body and fullness to them, I always try to hit those in the car listening to your music but my voice just cracks and is so horrible haha
Oh damn!! Just when I think Chase couldn't possibly record a song I love more than his others, I listen to "just one more"! I NEED a full length album of these M2m songs!!
This is awesome, you should do “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
No one but Danny Boy knows how the girl died. She will haunt him for the rest of his day.
You have a fine talent, Mr. Holfelder.
I seriously can't understand, why these videos doesn't have a hundret thousands of Likes. Your work ist precious and shows the power of keys/key signatures/major/minor. I love your Major to Minor videos.. I am waiting for more to come!
Wow! This is amazing! Well done chase!
Beautiful as always Chase!!!!
I absolutely love this song (both the original and in minor)! I remember singing this for my school choir and I fell in love with it
Wow!!! I've listened to your songs and watched your vids for years. This one gave me chills. Love it better than the original!
Omg I love this Chase!!😍
This is awesome!
A haunting song in the first place. Minor key just increases the haunting feel.
Chase! Welcome back! This is amazing!
This honestly brings me to my childhood. Listening to this song on my MP3 Player I used to have before losing it. I had that and a few other songs that I can't remember the names of. This version just makes the song cooler than it already was. I love both the original and your version and I thank you for singing one of my childhood songs that I loved as a kid. It's an underappreciated song that should be shown to more people because of how amazing it is. I even had it as a scale in band one year and I got overly excited about it too. 😂
waiting for the antisepticeye edits
Chase is back with another banger
This is gorgeous!!!! An absolute masterpiece!
This is another level!! So good!!! ❤️
somehow this version sounds more triumphant than the original :0
Omg, thanks for doing this song. I remember listening to this song a lot when I was in choir. It was a popular choice for solos for some reason.
Dude this was epic!!!
Wow! That song sounds epic in a minor key! I love your videos. Keep making them.
Absolutely incredible!
I sang Johnny Boy in 11th grade in highschool, and I thought that my group sounded good, but DAMN this is so much better! Great Job Dude
Johnny or Danny?
Love these!!!!
Very well done! 💕
Wow! That was fantastic
INCREDIBLE!!! BRAVOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Amazing 🙌🏼
I don’t understand how you don’t have millions and millions of subscribers lol SO GOOD
wow it was powerful, another song of yours that I will listen to over and over again
As usual your voice sounds amazing. Love this song
This is incredible!
Okay, I know I'm not alone when I think you'd slay this... XTC - Dear God
Raw, heartbreaking BEAUTY!
You nailed another EARGASM :) 💜
Chilling! Haunting! Thrilling! Amazing!
Breathtaking! You're incredibly gifted. It sounds amazing...
I have always loved Danny Boy. I love it even more now, in minor! Awesome!!
Oh my word!!! This is incredible! I've always loved this song and when I saw you were covering it, I couldn't start the song fast enough. I don't know how you do it, but the way you make the song your own is just mind boggling! Amazing job 👏 🙌 👌 👍 ❤
Never a disappointing video or song from you man! Love this
I love your work so much
Gorgeous!!! I'm crying!
I just listen again and again!
I have Irish blood and you are making it proud:) I love it
This is awesome, bravo sir 👏👏👏👏
Woah.... goosebumps. Amazing. The minor key versions are my absolute favorite of yours.
CHASE THIS IS BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️
Oh WOW. Another STELLAR job sir! This was absolutely chilling.
Oh my goodness!!! Love it 😍
Amazing as always Chase. I love your major to minor key songs, you're an amazing musician.
Love it! And your voice.