I just found this and ye's are GREAT! What is so so so special here is the Scots venacualr with that Irish accent - oh man... that is how it is between these nations ... totl RESPECT!
Have you heard the Sweeney's Men track by Andy Irvine ? ua-cam.com/video/d7BoGH0Gcxs/v-deo.html The story is, he looked up the wrong tune for the lyrics and invented this classic version that people have followed ever since. He revisited it decades later for a lovely re-make: ua-cam.com/video/swDw8vCDdAc/v-deo.html
I first heard Martin Carthy sing this some 50 years ago followed by a few others. You two lads easily stand with the rest in your singing of it here. The same tears from fifty years ago were again shed in one of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. Thank you, the film maker, Mr. FJ Child's efforts and especially the unknown souls who carried this story forward. Just a stunningly beautiful song.
Pleased you enjoy them so much!! Do have a look at the other films I've made in collaboration with Ye Vagabonds on my website arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds
In times like these it's nice to escape into a story that's hundreds of years removed from the present moment, even if that time was worse on the whole
Can hear Sandy Denny as a third harmony here...such honest fayre it doesn't get any better than this...it wont get anymore REAL AND BARE..L9VE LOVE LOVE IT..BLESS YOU MYLES
I agree with others Myles. This duo's music is exceptional, but your incredible film-work really takes the beauty of their music to a whole other level of beauty and story-telling. Absolutely amazing work. I really look up to film makers like yourself.
I'm a bit late to the show, but I just stumbled across this. This is absolutely awesome... I love those crystal clear voices. The harmonies in the vocals are absolutely stunning... Very nicely done!
Good touch of Scots in there and clean simple treatment. One of the first songs I ever learned through. And once accidentally played when not recognising an older John Renbourn seen in a local pub for the first time.
Another beauty from the Child Ballad collection. These epic ballads were the movies of their day and told some pretty scary stories. Nice that young people have taken them up and passed them on. Ye Vagabonds are lovely.
Fecking awesome! Some 25 years ago I heard a BBC series on border ballads, one was by Archie Fisher: Willie o' the Winsbury... I was utterly beguiled, and until today had never heard a version to match... That was sublime!
Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer did a child ballads album, it's gorgeous. Their version of this is absolutely lush, but not as emotive and passionate as this slice of perfection.
This is my favourite thing of all time. This aul man would adore this. I fear for how it may have progressed. I called up to this shop last Saturday. Business has ceased to exist it seems. That makes me very sad. I was hoping to trade instruments. There's very few like this left in Dublin. If any.
I first heard this in 1971 here in Boston. I learned it. I have a new favorite. It is yours. I listened to it many times. The film is also entrancing. I look forward to hearing more of your music.
As fine a version of this, one of my favorite songs, as I have ever heard. The singing is magnificent and the guitar accompaniment is just right. A favorite here in Portugal as well as the world over. Muito bom!!!!
This is totally amazing. Sublime voices, such a beautiful version of one of my most favourite folk songs. Anne Briggs has always been my favourite recording but now has a rival in this. I can't imagine that it could be improved upon by releasing a CD but would be first in the queue to buy a 'collection' recorded by these guys.
My new favorite also. I had known it as "Farwell, Farewell" by Fairport Convention. But after looking into it I guess Fairport absconded with the tune to 'Willie O Winsbury'. I'm glad to have found Ye Vagabonds by accident. When I first heard this song done by them I was speechless. I posted it everywhere saying, "Please! Please listen to this!" :o)
Diamuid looks rather like my murdered sweetheart. I watch this vid and have an illusion of him back for at least a few minutes. Not to mention I love you guys' sound
Sorry to hear about your love Angelia, it stuck me. You are seen and you are loved. And I hope this comment brings you some solelence, big hugs from the west of Ireland.
This is so lovely and has some of the same details as The Arbutus Tree, which I learned about 20 years ago from an older Irish folk singer in Vancouver, and he learned it from his mum in County Tipp.
I've listened carefully to the versions from Olivia Chaney, Andy Irvine, Anais Mitchell, Sweeney's Men, Pentangle and Anne Briggs but this is by far the best. The phrasing, diction and gorgeous rich tones of Ye Vagabonds are superb. They have that particular 'Irish' tone to their voices - similar to Sinéad O'Connor and Lisa Hannigan (different to the equally gorgeous 'English' tone of, say, Olivia Chaney). It is a very distinctive and slightly breathy/nasal tone. I'm playing this Ye Vagabonds version about 5 times a day now. This video is great also and I love the Stoneybatter area in Dublin which has now become very trendy.
I've never heard a version I preferred to Pentangles'. It was our lullabye when our kids were little (along with John Barleycorn), and it is right cemented into me. Among the dolorous laments, tragedies and murder ballads I love so much, the happiest ending of any ballad anywhere, ever. But this is really, really good. Love duet singing and there's good singing with good voices, and then there's another level of magic where the sum is so much greater than the parts. These guys have got that. I've heard it called "blood harmony" because it's more often found among siblings and relatives, but whatever, these guys have got it.
Aye this version is so captivating. They're perfect together. And yes! John barleycorn is also one of my favourite folk songs. Haha can you recommend other such good story telling ballads?
@@Trollificusv2 I get your point about it being a surprisingly happy ending, not to mention the homoerotic undertones - the king lets Willie off the hook because he basically fancies him, but there are still disturbing elements to this song, not least the king submitting his own daughter to a virginity test!
Beautiful rendition ! ranks along with Mary Black's version. There used to be a guy in Bristol, around 1960's, named Albert Lightfoot, who would have you spellbound !!
Love the video. Great version of my favourite Child ballad, find myself listening to this one more than the Sweeny's Men version. Heard this ballad in The Cobblestone a few months ago, wonder was it yerselves playing it? Well done all round.
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I just found this and ye's are GREAT! What is so so so special here is the Scots venacualr with that Irish accent - oh man... that is how it is between these nations ... totl RESPECT!
It warms my heart to see that our music is in good hands in the next generation.
The hairs on my neck are tingling, such an emotional song…beautiful…
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
very right
Have you heard the Sweeney's Men track by Andy Irvine ? ua-cam.com/video/d7BoGH0Gcxs/v-deo.html
The story is, he looked up the wrong tune for the lyrics and invented this classic version that people have followed ever since.
He revisited it decades later for a lovely re-make: ua-cam.com/video/swDw8vCDdAc/v-deo.html
Very well done. And then there's the sublime Dick Gaughan version.
I first heard Martin Carthy sing this some 50 years ago followed by a few others. You two lads easily stand with the rest in your singing of it here. The same tears from fifty years ago were again shed in one of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. Thank you, the film maker, Mr. FJ Child's efforts and especially the unknown souls who carried this story forward. Just a stunningly beautiful song.
First heard Pentangle sing, during covid time❤this is hy far the best I've heard
@@josefinagarza241 I do love Pentangle....
How do I find Martin Carthy singing this ?
@@oriel9347Good question. I cannot find it in my collection of his music nor online. My guess is a concert recording I once had.?
One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
If I had to hear this for the rest of my life, I would not call myself a poor prisoner.
I love the voices, and the video totally works, young handsome knaves, in the land that time forgot. Perfect.
Love that shop.
@@sundayhawkins5207 It's original meaning was boy, serving lad, a working class young 'un.
9 years later still in love with this song
Plus these fellows are so cute.
How could anyone not love this song. This is a beautiful rendition of one of my favourite songs.
So heartwarming to hear men of such tender years embracing this music, we must preserve such a rich heitage for future generations to enjoy
Pleased you enjoy them so much!! Do have a look at the other films I've made in collaboration with Ye Vagabonds on my website arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds
Beautiful voice, beautiful singing!
In times like these it's nice to escape into a story that's hundreds of years removed from the present moment, even if that time was worse on the whole
Where does the time go at all? 10 years ago this was posted and i remember listening to it then. Mad x
this is so real authentic and beautiful
I keep coming back to this beautiful video. Both the music and imagery are heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you.
Oh... so, so beautifully sung, and such a song
Can hear Sandy Denny as a third harmony here...such honest fayre it doesn't get any better than this...it wont get anymore REAL AND BARE..L9VE LOVE LOVE IT..BLESS YOU MYLES
Yes...Dear Sandy...RIP Sweetest Sandy
I would have loved to have heard Sandy sing this one.
This song is the best ….. it places you back in days of old ……
I agree with others Myles. This duo's music is exceptional, but your incredible film-work really takes the beauty of their music to a whole other level of beauty and story-telling. Absolutely amazing work. I really look up to film makers like yourself.
Many thanks :) X
@@myles.o.reilly I agree, perfect video.
Beautiful song, well sung by these lads.
I'm a bit late to the show, but I just stumbled across this. This is absolutely awesome... I love those crystal clear voices. The harmonies in the vocals are absolutely stunning... Very nicely done!
I can't stop coming back to this song after more than 4 years
Old people are the best of us. Let's stop throwing them away.
What a smile Brian !! Chers from little Britain ! Gwenn
Brían this is gorgeous. Pentangle's version to yours -- spans so much!
Diarmuid, Brían, this is absolutely fantastic!!!
2020 and still brings me to tears!
Beautifully sung and extremely good listening. Thank you so much for this treasure.
Beautifully sung by two handsome young men✌😘😘🍀🍀🍀❤❤
Good touch of Scots in there and clean simple treatment. One of the first songs I ever learned through. And once accidentally played when not recognising an older John Renbourn seen in a local pub for the first time.
Oh my! Lovely version. I first heard the song by Pentangle ... absolutely love this version with the old language. 💕
Another beauty from the Child Ballad collection. These epic ballads were the movies of their day and told some pretty scary stories. Nice that young people have taken them up and passed them on. Ye Vagabonds are lovely.
I'm not sure quite why, but I had tears streaming down my face by the end of this. So lovely ♥
Precisely what I wanted to happen :) First time I heard it was the same. So I'm pleased to spread the #happytears
I once loved a lass. Jock o Hazeldean. Peggy Gordon. The Corries. I've cried t all these tracks
It's a powerful song and a powerful rendition. Tears is the most appropriate reaction.
when music is pure the heart flows
@@davidflett8107May I also suggest Fhir a bhata. Many covers, including Sandy Denny.
Can't like this video enough. Everything about it is beyond perfect. Keep coming back to it.
This took my breath away for 7mins 5secs, my heart was pumping so hard, I cried, I smiled (hard), thank you.
Just listening and watching for the hundredth time. And then spotted my guitar at 5:42 on the ground. Must've bought it a few months later😆
Fecking awesome!
Some 25 years ago I heard a BBC series on border ballads, one was by Archie Fisher: Willie o' the Winsbury... I was utterly beguiled, and until today had never heard a version to match...
That was sublime!
There are other good versions, by Sweeney's Men, and by Pentangle.
Did you ever listen to sister Ray Fisher singing “Willie’s Fatal Visit” ? Another fantastic rendition :)
Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer did a child ballads album, it's gorgeous. Their version of this is absolutely lush, but not as emotive and passionate as this slice of perfection.
Not forgetting Dick Gaughan
This is my favourite thing of all time. This aul man would adore this.
I fear for how it may have progressed. I called up to this shop last Saturday.
Business has ceased to exist it seems. That makes me very sad. I was hoping to trade instruments.
There's very few like this left in Dublin. If any.
Absolutely wonderful. What a characteristic and unique but yet traditional voice. Such a joy to listen to.
Brings tears to my eyes almost instantly. My new favorite version of this old song. Beautiful, thanks!
I can only say, thanks UA-cam for your algorithm.
A UA-cam treasure.
Can’t stop listening to this. The film and the voice together
Love the song, the singing, and the backdrop of the "mini documentary". Bravo
Exceptional harmonies, and excellent musicianship.
what a bliss...thank you
I first heard this in 1971 here in Boston. I learned it. I have a new favorite. It is yours. I listened to it many times. The film is also entrancing. I look forward to hearing more of your music.
Amazing
Bloody awesome
Wow, great performance, great film!
My god, that was beautiful.
Haven't heard this song in years . A standard in every English Folk Club in the '70s !! Always loved it and this is a good version .
Saw video of a young girl Anne Briggs singing this in a pub,fell in love with it ❤
so enchanting and beautiful...
Awakened to the first breath in the voice's and drawn in to the Beautiful authentic filming ..love
You must check out my other films with Ye Vagbonds on my site arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds
Heard this fantastic brother-duo y'day at walthamstow festival! Gorgeous blend of voices! They really touched my soul! Thanks Ye Vagabonds!
The voice. im melting
That was so, so good. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
As fine a version of this, one of my favorite songs, as I have ever heard. The singing is magnificent and the guitar accompaniment is just right. A favorite here in Portugal as well as the world over. Muito bom!!!!
This track is on their 2019 album "Hare's Lament". I found it on amazon (CD comes with mp3 download).
Earlier albums are available on Bandcamp.
This is totally amazing. Sublime voices, such a beautiful version of one of my most favourite folk songs. Anne Briggs has always been my favourite recording but now has a rival in this. I can't imagine that it could be improved upon by releasing a CD but would be first in the queue to buy a 'collection' recorded by these guys.
You must check out my other films with Ye Vagbonds on my site arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds
What a superb film of two amazing singers!
I've been listening to this every day for weeks now!
Even had to learn the song. Thankyou.
Lovely. Thank you, lads for your lyrical and simple telling of this old tale xx
My favourite song and this is the first time I've heard their cover it. Love it!
My new favorite also. I had known it as "Farwell, Farewell" by Fairport Convention. But after looking into it I guess Fairport absconded with the tune to 'Willie O Winsbury'. I'm glad to have found Ye Vagabonds by accident. When I first heard this song done by them I was speechless. I posted it everywhere saying, "Please! Please listen to this!" :o)
Diamuid looks rather like my murdered sweetheart. I watch this vid and have an illusion of him back for at least a few minutes.
Not to mention I love you guys' sound
Sorry to hear about your love Angelia, it stuck me. You are seen and you are loved. And I hope this comment brings you some solelence, big hugs from the west of Ireland.
A beautiful cover.
Pure, pure beautiful cover. Outstanding!
what an amazing performance, I hope to see them one day...
This is so lovely and has some of the same details as The Arbutus Tree, which I learned about 20 years ago from an older Irish folk singer in Vancouver, and he learned it from his mum in County Tipp.
I've listened carefully to the versions from Olivia Chaney, Andy Irvine, Anais Mitchell, Sweeney's Men, Pentangle and Anne Briggs but this is by far the best. The phrasing, diction and gorgeous rich tones of Ye Vagabonds are superb. They have that particular 'Irish' tone to their voices - similar to Sinéad O'Connor and Lisa Hannigan (different to the equally gorgeous 'English' tone of, say, Olivia Chaney). It is a very distinctive and slightly breathy/nasal tone. I'm playing this Ye Vagabonds version about 5 times a day now. This video is great also and I love the Stoneybatter area in Dublin which has now become very trendy.
Give Phoenix Ensemble Munich a chance!
@@carlofarina I did but I honestly don't think that operatic-type voice is suited to a folk song.
the way that man says Romanian brings so much joy into my life
What a voice!
Beautiful
I love this voice....
Feckin marvellous. Slaintè !
What a beautiful rendition.
I'm only fully acquainted with pentangles version... But this is probably now my favourite :')
I've never heard a version I preferred to Pentangles'. It was our lullabye when our kids were little (along with John Barleycorn), and it is right cemented into me. Among the dolorous laments, tragedies and murder ballads I love so much, the happiest ending of any ballad anywhere, ever.
But this is really, really good. Love duet singing and there's good singing with good voices, and then there's another level of magic where the sum is so much greater than the parts. These guys have got that. I've heard it called "blood harmony" because it's more often found among siblings and relatives, but whatever, these guys have got it.
Aye this version is so captivating. They're perfect together.
And yes! John barleycorn is also one of my favourite folk songs.
Haha can you recommend other such good story telling ballads?
@@Trollificusv2 I get your point about it being a surprisingly happy ending, not to mention the homoerotic undertones - the king lets Willie off the hook because he basically fancies him, but there are still disturbing elements to this song, not least the king submitting his own daughter to a virginity test!
@@clickynikki666 "Sir Patrick Spens" by Fairport Convention, "Cruel Sister" by Jacqi McShee/Pentangle.
pure feeling in that voice. Great performance. Conratulations from Catalonia
Love the music, love the film!
My FAVORITE version of this song. Great video too.
Just bought their album on bandcamp, can't wait to hear more from them and look forward to their Australian tour!
You just sit still and listen.. Thank you..
The second the guitar started you just knew it was going to be amazing. So happy YT sent this my way!
Beautiful rendition ! ranks along with Mary Black's version. There used to be a guy in Bristol, around 1960's, named Albert Lightfoot, who would have you spellbound !!
Brilliant song and singers, I love those boys😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Great music and a great film-work as usual, beautiful! Many thanks from Portugal!
Always a great tune, but this is a beautiful rendition with sublime harmonies. Up there with the best versions imho. Lovely film too.
what a voice this guy has
Beautiful!
Great song - great singing - great video!
Love the video. Great version of my favourite Child ballad, find myself listening to this one more than the Sweeny's Men version. Heard this ballad in The Cobblestone a few months ago, wonder was it yerselves playing it? Well done all round.
this melts my heart
Love it...good one, Myles!
oh my god your voice, well ahead of your years. love you guys
Listening in California. Love your music.
I love this too, really nice.
Like the past brought forward❤
Spurred on this doc you will enjoy ua-cam.com/video/TK1EYJVa7QA/v-deo.html
Brilliant version the vocals are top class also the filming is excellent
Reminds me of Anaïs Mitchell’s recording. So lovely!
can't stop listening. We're coming to Dublin in April. We'll be coming to see you lads play x
Im in a Vagabond moment... Nobody speak to me
Very mellow and well done.