I am not a Mormon, but I enjoy his rendition of The Holy City, Bless This House and other sacred classics. AFAIK he is not Irish, but did a marvelous job at singing Irish ballads, reminds me of John MacCormack. Not just a God-given voice and superb voice technique, but Stan Olsen sings with deep feelings from the heart. That's true interpretation!
Most people assume. on hearing this beautiful musical tribute, that it's of a girl bidding farewell to her lover--very likely called to the wars. But I have long believed that instead it's the voice of a Father, sending his son into battle. "The pipes are calling ..." traditional summons to service. "Tis you must go, and I must bide ..." For I am now too old and frail. Surely there is room for this interpretation.
Totally agree, but the real beauty of this air is that it is about love , weather it’s a son or a lover . It works for both a sweetheart or a parent . My dad used to sing it and that moved it to the next generation…….. never thought about anything other than a father to his son ……… but as l got older realised a it could be a mother or wife to her son husband .
It appears the exact same arrangement developed for Paul Robeson was used for the piano. ,. And I would say a first class vocal performance to go with it. A very classy artful and sweet performance to go with it.
Splendid singing in all respects. A truly lovely voice.
Beautiful
What a wonderful interpretation!
What a beautiful and powerful voice , look how far away from the microphone he stands.
love his voice!
Beautiful. He doesn’t “over-sing” it like the amateurs do.
Wonderful technique 😊
Before he took his first bow, he brought the pianist alongside him. He is a star, and a gentleman.
He is a gentleman
❤
Great voice. Superb control. (BTW-Is he singing about Danny Ainge?)
I am not a Mormon, but I enjoy his rendition of The Holy City, Bless This House and other sacred classics. AFAIK he is not Irish, but did a marvelous job at singing Irish ballads, reminds me of John MacCormack. Not just a God-given voice and superb voice technique, but Stan Olsen sings with deep feelings from the heart. That's true interpretation!
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Most people assume. on hearing this beautiful musical tribute, that it's of a girl bidding farewell to her lover--very likely called to the wars. But I have long believed that instead it's the voice of a Father, sending his son into battle. "The pipes are calling ..." traditional summons to service. "Tis you must go, and I must bide ..." For I am now too old and frail. Surely there is room for this interpretation.
Totally agree, but the real beauty of this air is that it is about love , weather it’s a son or a lover . It works for both a sweetheart or a parent . My dad used to sing it and that moved it to the next generation…….. never thought about anything other than a father to his son ……… but as l got older realised a it could be a mother or wife to her son husband .
What a great singer this man is.
So effortless and natural. Just a man with a marvelous voice.
So true
The sweetest tenor voice of all time.
yes
It appears the exact same arrangement developed for Paul Robeson was used for the piano. ,. And I would say a first class vocal performance to go with it. A very classy artful and sweet performance to go with it.
I like his voice
Very much ..ditto
Beautiful.. heart felt.😊
Brother Stan, you bring comfort from miles away! Thank you!
Sir I am so comforted by your song. Thank you. Regards from Malaysia.
I loved it and play it over and over again at least once a ❤ week !
I believe that he's honest with me.I believe in every word.
this is the best version I've heard so far
Yes this is marvelous. Don't know if you've listened to Roy Orbison's version. Its very unique but beautiful also.
Give Finbar Wright a listen, truly amazing.
Thank you