That me over in the corner playing guitar, I played the drums, the fiddle, the harp, The bodhrán, the penny and shilling whistles, the bagpipes, the bass, the banjo, the accordant, the kora and all other musical instruments that were needed. I also made the tea and coffee, I poured pints of beer, served glasses of whiskey, and fine wines. I put the fire on and kept it stoked and burning bright all of the time, I sweep the floor, I feed the cat and dog, I checked on the weather, I was the taxied drive, I was the cook and washer up, I was the doctor, the policeman, the local saint, I heard people confessions and I gave full absolution.I did everything so I could be right next to this music
Now I'm also an old musician, was in an Irish bar band until covid-19 shut us down, and was feeling kinda depressed until I found this wonderful, wonderful video. OMG here are all my musical heroes from the last 40 years playing so lovely it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, thank you all! Play on . . .
1998 or 1999 I was living in God's own country, Scotland, but lonely and confused by relationships and work. I remember turning on the TV to watch the Transatlantic Sessions and having my spirits lifted. Wonderful music.
How on earth can I have reached the grand age of 69 and not come across this series? I am both sorry for what I missed and glad that so many treasures are here to be discovered.
My bride and I used to watch these. She left to become and angel in Dec 2014. I found this in a night of searching for something to watch. Never have problem with that but needed something different. This brings back memories and many I never saw.
I have grown old with the musicians who have appeared on Transatlantic sessions and they still bring me great joy to hear and to watch the pure joy reflected in their faces and now at at 81 they still bring tears to my eyes and my feet tap to the rhythm. There was one song in the early years that has stuck in my mind and it was a lullaby to a son of the musician and called "Rocket Man" and I have never heard it ever again, where has it gone? Let's hope this younger generation will see these videos and realize what a real musician is and how these wonderful stories in the form of song can be passed on.
Where was I back in 1995 when this was first broadcasted? Back in Germany, I began to dig bluegrass music, learned to play banjo, bought my first Jerry Douglas album and later I travelled to Scotland and started loving it... Around 2010 I finally heard about this series, purchased a very expensive and hard to find DVD with parts of it. Now finally I can see and listen to all this wonderful music. Thanks for sharing!
I've been gradually losing my hearing for the last 20 or so years, so I promised myself I'll only listen to music worth hearing, while I'm able. Transatlantic Sessions is at the top of my ever-growing list, & being 60 years old, I have many great tunes to remember, & re-listen to!
My wife and I were able to enjpy the performance at the Merle Fest and had continued to enjoy the UTube videos. Were were at the Merle Fest for 21 years, oh such great music!!!!!!
My father was born in the twenties. Our little town had no music store so he ordered a Sears guitar and played slide. in the case were four sets of Black Diamond strings; I use Ernie Ball myself but, the memories and the music are grand. Thankyou all for the wonderful music, a great way to e locked down.
All these people deserve the credit they’re given in the comments, but this also needs to be said: Molly Mason on bass, Molly Mason on piano and Molly Mason on guitar.
00:00:35 Wheels of Love 00:03:48 MacIlmoyle 00:06:36 Ready For the Storm 00:10:20 Spencer the Rover 00:14:00 Big Bug Shuffle 00:17:39 Black Diamond Strings 00:21:49 Guitar Talk 00:24:31 Ashoken Farewell 00:29:45 May You Never 00:35:01 Big Scioty 00:38:01 Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta 00:42:41 Grey Eagle 00:44:52 Talk To Me of Mendocino 00:47:38 Mexican Monterey 00:51:27 By the Time It Gets Dark 00:54:48 Auld Lang Syne 00:58:57 The Loving Time 01:03:23 Goodbye Liza Jane 01:05:32 Iain Ghlinn Cuaich 01:08:48 Turning Away 01:13:01 Bon Lavoguel (Boolavogue)/Mrs. McLead 01:17:06 Let the Mystery Be 01:19:56 Wild Mountain Thyme 01:25:08 Far From Home/Big John McNeil 01:28:08 Going Back to Harlan 01:33:06 Daire's Dream 01:36:24 Canan Nan Gaidheal (Language of the Gaels) 01:41:14 Jim's Jig/Little Cascades/Fox In the Town 01:43:49 Farewell, Farewell 01:46:54 Cat In the Bag 01:49:28 Our Town 01:54:38 Ronfleuse Gobeil 01:57:22 I Will 02:00:31 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 02:05:09 You Low Down Dirty Dog 02:07:49 Gentle Annie 02:11:39 Jesse Polka 02:13:50 The Green Rolling Hills 02:17:26 The Dark Woman of the Glen 02:19:44 Big Muff 02:26:32 Hard Times 02:30:36 Macrimmon's Lament 02:33:50 The Dublin Blues 02:38:21 Sweet Is the Melody 02:42:10 A Maiden's Prayer 02:45:32 I Don't Want To Know About Evil 02:49:27 For No One 02:53:03 Scotland 02:55:55 Old-Fashioned Waltz 02:59:22 Clyde to Sandyhook 03:02:17 Dark As a Dungeon 03:07:08 Lover's Waltz 03:10:32 Both Sides of the Tweed 03:13:50 The Reasons Why I'm Gone 03:17:25 Uncle Sam/Rain On Olivia Town 03:19:54 This Love Will Carry
@@KSMike1 I would most definitely be interested! I'm also trying to figure out what sort of bagpipe type instrument is being played at the 1:13:01 mark, if you know anything about that.
@@koolaid71 unfortunately I’m pretty green when it comes to the pipe family. I’d like to learn more myself. Drop me an e-mail or other means and I’ll get you that list.
There are two words that transcend every song in these performances - LOVE & TENDERNESS. Thanks for posting this bit of genuine humanity to help calm the raging hell of the past nearly two years! God Bless
And here I was first thinking it was the band Transatlantic (the prog supergroup with Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, Neal Morse and others)! :) Even so, the music here is really cool. :)
What a gem.Brings back memories of back in the 1970's,when friends would gather after a day of toil working our gold claims,and homesteads.We'd gather in one of our cabins with the red clay dirt floors,and the guitars,fiddles,mandolins,and banjos would play.
I'm an amateur musician but I've played in similar sessions to this . . It's simply the best feeling ever when you get together with talent . . I've cried with joy!
I traveled from Niagara Falls to Quebec City. At every campground and city park, I'd get my guitar out and start playing and the other players would show up.
I've often wondered if these artists got together in informal sessions that weren't videotaped. I mean imagine yourself here with all these other great artists and you don't want to play an impromptu set in some unused room??
@@brucerighter5539 They didn't say it wasn't rehearsed before the print takes. I'm guessing that each song was probably done several times and even then they probably had to decide how to arrange and what voices and instrument breaks and so forth.
My lovely old friend Dave Haith introduced me to this many years ago. I fell in love with it instantly. I showed it to my father who fell in love with it and I bought him the videos for his birthdays. He got so much pleasure out of it and I was so happy as he died a few years ago. Thank you for compiling this here. Whenever I watch it gives endless joy and often brings a tear to my eye. I just don’t understand why this beautiful music is not mainstream or repeated on television for all to see and all generations. Long may this music live on 💜🌟💫🌈
So pleased you loved them Jo. Me too - such soulful, special music. We must try to record these just in case they're taken down as often happens on UA-cam because someone claims some copyright or other x
they are all getting a bit but hopefully someone will take up the challenge as I'm sure it must have been to organise an operation like this takes a lot of time and dedication, les hope so
Stumbled across this. I remember these back in the day. Just incredible musicianship. As a young singer songwriter I fell into the uk folk scene by accident and met some great players who people have never really heard of in the mainstream. Playing and writing amazing music. Sadly a lot of them are now gone. What this series did so well was explore the history of folk music across two countries. Trad folk tunes from Scotland and Ireland that evolved into country music. Amazing. Rip John Martyn.
50 some years ago I played hard rock music. There was some harmonies but the older I've become the more I've fallen in love with acustic music and rich harmonies such as these. This is home!
Hi. Great to hear you boys and lassies giving your heart and soul out to enrich our life's, thanks in this time of spiritual need for such joy and sadness. Jimmy
I love their music, I've been following most of these artists for a few years now. It's fun to watch them grow older. I never realized I was growing older too.
@sans oftime Mary Black is still with us and sing again. Her voice now is darker and a bit tired, but she is again a great performer. Also Emmylou sing again, what a great music they did!
A magnificent tribute to Celtic an American Folk Music , proving that the latter is issued from the primer , just as it is. Sometimes it made me cry ... with joy ! ♥
After fifteen years I can finally say I've found the best video on UA-cam! It really doesn't get better than this. I appreciate your time and dedication to upload these videos and share them with the world, so thank you very much!
This whole 3 hour 24 minute concert is lovely, and worth every minute spent watching and listening. But for those who may have come here because of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, "Ashokan Farewell" starts at 24:30, with Molly on the bass, and "The Lovers' Waltz" starts at 3:07:06, with Molly on piano. Beautiful. 💖💖
Wonderful. Living back in Scotland when this series first aired, it was regular Friday night viewing so this brings back many happy memories. Mindblowing vocal and instrumental talent. Thank you so much for uploading the whole series!
The first Transatlantic that I found was a later session, it included Julie Fowles and Bruce Molsky The Blackest Crow. I’ve preferred Folk music for years, then I found folk music from around the world and have been hooked. These sessions are great by bring musicians from all over. Some I know some are new to me. All are first rate.
IMHO Jerry Douglas' finest work! Inspired! Thank you soooo much for posting. When John Martyn's "Solid Air" came out it was the ONLY thing I played on my cassette player as I drove across North and South Island, New Zealand.
We (in the US) are indebted to the BBC for documenting this incredible series of performances and thanks to the person who uploaded them! These are my favorite musicians since the late 80's and I've seen most of them live (lucky me - but lucky everyone now...)
I own all six Transatlantic Sessions (TS) on CD. My music collection is fairly large, but there is no doubt these are my most prized works. Mark O'Connor's 30 Year Retrospective is right up there, but these TS have so many of the truly "best in the business" that it's ridiculous! Jerry Douglas is the co-musical director for the other 5 TS. He shines on this TS 1, but his influence on TS 2-6 is dramatic. I just hope we haven't seen the last TS series. I'm hoping we're only half way through. Music can be different than this, but it can't get any better than this. God bless the soul of big JM; one of the greatest to ever touch a guitar.
Quite, there are lots of musical styles and great musicians around the world but the Transatlantic sessions cannot be bettered in my opinion, no ego's just serious musicians playing together with love and respect and doesn't it show!
We watched every single episode of the transatlantic sessions over the years they were transmitted and loved them . Great to find them on UA-cam and brings back such memories..
So many beautiful voices - both female and male! I must confess that I have a special place in my heart for Emmy Lou Harris's abilities as a harmony singer. I love the attention she pays to the soloist when she backs them up.
What incredible sessions; wonderful musicians and vocalists releasing themselves into the music! Some of the best You Tube has to offer; this version of Ashoka Farewell is heartrendingly exquisite!
If there's anything better than May you never with John Kathy Jerry and the great Danny I have yet to hear it.But then I'm only 70 so what would I know.
It sure thrilled all of them, and they've all heard some good stuff before! I love to see the musicians react like what they've done is something special, as it usually is with people like this. I remember the TS episode with Sarah Jarosz and she was absolutely in awe and uplifted by being with "the TS House Band". Really good to see.
Don’t really know where this 3 1/2 hours video came from but no complaints, listening to amazing talent from the past. Great classic renditions by the best.
Oh! What a joy to find these. They have been so damned hard to locate anywhere. Did not think I'd ever get to see them again before I die. You are a true hero. And the hair on the back of my arms is standing up.
Omigosh...I have found the treasure of my dreams!! Thank you from the bottom of my grateful heart for uploading this incredible series!! I needed this!
@@ruam2 That's true - If you gom thru the Transatlantic sessions over the years you will see some great irish folk singers. I really like Irish music. Love Altan, The Chieftains (especially with Van Morrison), The Dubliners, And The Corrs (Love it when they do folk music).
This was "must see" viewing 25 years ago, Friday nights if I remember correctly. miu yass, you don't know how happy you've made me with this series . Pure magic seeing all of these fantastic artists, particularly (for me) Kathy Mattea, John Martyn, Emmylou singing the Beatles. Thank you.
WELL.......... truth be told.......... it is this very musical style that sent me on my musical journey....... all those years ago............. best part of my life.......... then and now.
Just great spoiling myself by listening all the way through. Had my first live gig with 8 friends in a pub coutyard yesterday. My fiddle got it's first public outing and I didn't disgrace myself. Listening to these guys tells me how far I have yet to go but the journey will be joyous.
@@johncampbell9861 It is a wonderful instrument indeed and easily portable like my mandolin is. I'm all strings with guitar ,banjo, ukulele and bass. This lockdown has been a bonus for me in a way as I have been learning new music every day. The fiddle, like the banjo are great for knocking out a rhythmn. I know a few fiddlers from sessions and I intend having some wonderful jams when the restrictions end.
Left UA-cam running when I went for a walk. This just turned up as I walked into the room. I think those performing have a future in the biz, if they just keep at it.
@@4orrcountry Yes excellent musicans,but Dement is still a notch higher on my list with her voice and singing ability. This is my opinion and you dont need to agree. I guess thats what people do here.....have comments .
Danny Thompson a great bass player, a solid foundation amongst some of the best pickers in the business, every performance tastefully done by people who know how to play and sing. An excellent series and an excellent must have video.
Sitting here, with a big smile on my face, feeling happy and complete, with this wonderful group of outstanding musicians, and then, at that lovely violin song, crying with heartfelt emotion and gratitude.... Words cannot describe it! Thank you for the session!
Guy gets in a New York taxi and askes the cabbie " how do you get to Carnegie Hall"? The cabbie said ...." practice, practice, practice". I perform and when you have played a song 1000 times in a couple weeks it becomes a lot of muscle memory just like singing
There is a legend that Jerry Douglas has never missed a note, and I believe it. As a fellow musician, but in a much lower talent level, I have always been in awe. But I agree, he practiced incessantly. You don't get that good by just sitting around.
...And THIS!! Is why I became a musician! I remember back in 2000 writing Jay Unger and asking his permission for my Irish Session group to play Ashokan because the damned ASCAP/BMI music police were giving us a hassle and threatening to shut us down! 💩...He obliged us, and the next time they showed up? I thrust the email in their face! Never saw them again! 😂😂😂❤❤❤ Thanks, Jay!! 😊
Truly beautiful-a feast for the ears and the heart. Thinking so much of all the artists that have lost their livelihoods due to Covid - hoping the vaccine will allow us back to live music soon🤞🏻❤️🙏🏻
That me over in the corner playing guitar, I played the drums, the fiddle, the harp, The bodhrán, the penny and shilling whistles, the bagpipes, the bass, the banjo, the accordant, the kora and all other musical instruments that were needed. I also made the tea and coffee, I poured pints of beer, served glasses of whiskey, and fine wines. I put the fire on and kept it stoked and burning bright all of the time, I sweep the floor, I feed the cat and dog, I checked on the weather, I was the taxied drive, I was the cook and washer up, I was the doctor, the policeman, the local saint, I heard people confessions and I gave full absolution.I did everything so I could be right next to this music
I’m not that versatile. I pushed “play” ans smiled.
@@jillianholmes8339 and that is very good
I think I love you.
@@rogertrozelle8159 Ha Ha Thank you, I am a hard man to love and I thank you
This is obviously in a home. Whose was it James and how long ago was this? New to me and loving it.
Now I'm also an old musician, was in an Irish bar band until covid-19 shut us down, and was feeling kinda depressed until I found this wonderful, wonderful video. OMG here are all my musical heroes from the last 40 years playing so lovely it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, thank you all! Play on . . .
Omg yes, what a find!! During the covid.. May we fill our time beautifully..
A wonderful musical treasure, old and new together in a harmony that speaks to an emotional and musical maturity . Fine wine indeed.
kinda recharges the batteries doesn't it
@@tracyavent-costanza346 You bet.
Simply beautiful music!!!!! Thank you
My family has watched all the series from the beginning. We live in Scotland, so happy to see an international group of such talent.
1998 or 1999 I was living in God's own country, Scotland, but lonely and confused by relationships and work. I remember turning on the TV to watch the Transatlantic Sessions and having my spirits lifted. Wonderful music.
How on earth can I have reached the grand age of 69 and not come across this series? I am both sorry for what I missed and glad that so many treasures are here to be discovered.
Hmmm...me too. Maybe the UA-cam algorithms actually work for the better!
Skill Builder : I'm 75 and have never heard these wonderful Friday night shows. I simply don't know why ,,
I was 75 how do you think I feel John Forde
@@johndeirdreforde4976 Better to be green and growing, rather than ripe and rotting.
My bride and I used to watch these. She left to become and angel in Dec 2014. I found this in a night of searching for something to watch. Never have problem with that but needed something different. This brings back memories and many I never saw.
May she rest in peace. Here a tear dropped from me for you sir.
A tear from me also, so glad this music brought back good memories for you.
Britain and America two Nations divided by a common language, they say, but re-united by music. These sessions are absolute treasures !
Erm and Ireland😊
I have grown old with the musicians who have appeared on Transatlantic sessions and they still bring me great joy to hear and to watch the pure joy reflected in their faces and now at at 81 they still bring tears to my eyes and my feet tap to the rhythm. There was one song in the early years that has stuck in my mind and it was a lullaby to a son of the musician and called "Rocket Man" and I have never heard it ever again, where has it gone?
Let's hope this younger generation will see these videos and realize what a real musician is and how these wonderful stories in the form of song can be passed on.
The Cactus Cuties and the Dixie Chicks have sung “Rocket Man.”
Where was I back in 1995 when this was first broadcasted? Back in Germany, I began to dig bluegrass music, learned to play banjo, bought my first Jerry Douglas album and later I travelled to Scotland and started loving it... Around 2010 I finally heard about this series, purchased a very expensive and hard to find DVD with parts of it. Now finally I can see and listen to all this wonderful music. Thanks for sharing!
I've been gradually losing my hearing for the last 20 or so years, so I promised myself I'll only listen to music worth hearing, while I'm able.
Transatlantic Sessions is at the top of my ever-growing list, & being 60 years old, I have many great tunes to remember, & re-listen to!
My wife and I were able to enjpy the performance at the Merle Fest and had continued to enjoy the UTube videos. Were were at the Merle Fest for 21 years, oh such great music!!!!!!
Ain't forgot none of these ladies, still every once in a while I COME across them like I'm blessed, like a blind man could see again.
My father was born in the twenties. Our little town had no music store so he ordered a Sears guitar and played slide. in the case were four sets of Black Diamond strings; I use Ernie Ball myself but, the memories and the music are grand. Thankyou all for the wonderful music, a great way to e locked down.
the world is such a better place with real music for your souls , beautiful
All these people deserve the credit they’re given in the comments, but this also needs to be said: Molly Mason on bass, Molly Mason on piano and Molly Mason on guitar.
Forgot about good those sessions were ... just redescovered them today. Harmonies .. musicians.. arrangements..aJoy to listen to
00:00:35 Wheels of Love
00:03:48 MacIlmoyle
00:06:36 Ready For the Storm
00:10:20 Spencer the Rover
00:14:00 Big Bug Shuffle
00:17:39 Black Diamond Strings
00:21:49 Guitar Talk
00:24:31 Ashoken Farewell
00:29:45 May You Never
00:35:01 Big Scioty
00:38:01 Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta
00:42:41 Grey Eagle
00:44:52 Talk To Me of Mendocino
00:47:38 Mexican Monterey
00:51:27 By the Time It Gets Dark
00:54:48 Auld Lang Syne
00:58:57 The Loving Time
01:03:23 Goodbye Liza Jane
01:05:32 Iain Ghlinn Cuaich
01:08:48 Turning Away
01:13:01 Bon Lavoguel (Boolavogue)/Mrs. McLead
01:17:06 Let the Mystery Be
01:19:56 Wild Mountain Thyme
01:25:08 Far From Home/Big John McNeil
01:28:08 Going Back to Harlan
01:33:06 Daire's Dream
01:36:24 Canan Nan Gaidheal (Language of the Gaels)
01:41:14 Jim's Jig/Little Cascades/Fox In the Town
01:43:49 Farewell, Farewell
01:46:54 Cat In the Bag
01:49:28 Our Town
01:54:38 Ronfleuse Gobeil
01:57:22 I Will
02:00:31 Will the Circle Be Unbroken
02:05:09 You Low Down Dirty Dog
02:07:49 Gentle Annie
02:11:39 Jesse Polka
02:13:50 The Green Rolling Hills
02:17:26 The Dark Woman of the Glen
02:19:44 Big Muff
02:26:32 Hard Times
02:30:36 Macrimmon's Lament
02:33:50 The Dublin Blues
02:38:21 Sweet Is the Melody
02:42:10 A Maiden's Prayer
02:45:32 I Don't Want To Know About Evil
02:49:27 For No One
02:53:03 Scotland
02:55:55 Old-Fashioned Waltz
02:59:22 Clyde to Sandyhook
03:02:17 Dark As a Dungeon
03:07:08 Lover's Waltz
03:10:32 Both Sides of the Tweed
03:13:50 The Reasons Why I'm Gone
03:17:25 Uncle Sam/Rain On Olivia Town
03:19:54 This Love Will Carry
Thank you for doing this!
@@koolaid71 you’re welcome, I also have a pretty complete artist list if interested.
@@KSMike1 I would most definitely be interested! I'm also trying to figure out what sort of bagpipe type instrument is being played at the 1:13:01 mark, if you know anything about that.
@@koolaid71 unfortunately I’m pretty green when it comes to the pipe family. I’d like to learn more myself.
Drop me an e-mail or other means and I’ll get you that list.
@@koolaid71 Uillean pipes. Uillean is elbow in Irish.
There are two words that transcend every song in these performances - LOVE & TENDERNESS. Thanks for posting this bit of genuine humanity to help calm the raging hell of the past nearly two years! God Bless
And here I was first thinking it was the band Transatlantic (the prog supergroup with Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, Neal Morse and others)! :) Even so, the music here is really cool. :)
The depth of talent was absolutely stunning.
Hello Joanne. How are you doing?
What a gem.Brings back memories of back in the 1970's,when friends would gather after a day of toil working our gold claims,and homesteads.We'd gather in one of our cabins with the red clay dirt floors,and the guitars,fiddles,mandolins,and banjos would play.
3 and a half hours of good medicine. Timeless pleasure.
More than three hours of music for tasteful people and sensibility. How wonderful !!
Never have I heard such a beautiful rendition of Ashokan Farewell. It's a gift to the spirit.
playing there, is the guy who wrote it
Ah it makes me cry every time I listen to it
I'm an amateur musician but I've played in similar sessions to this . . It's simply the best feeling ever when you get together with talent . . I've cried with joy!
I traveled from Niagara Falls to Quebec City. At every campground and city park, I'd get my guitar out and start playing and the other players would show up.
Try Orkney folk fest.you can jam with the best,fantastic🎼❤️
I've often wondered if these artists got together in informal sessions that weren't videotaped. I mean imagine yourself here with all these other great artists and you don't want to play an impromptu set in some unused room??
@@brucerighter5539 ju
@@brucerighter5539 They didn't say it wasn't rehearsed before the print takes. I'm guessing that each song was probably done several times and even then they probably had to decide how to arrange and what voices and instrument breaks and so forth.
My late wife Terry and I loved the simple music just normal folks enjoying playing together sharing their music.
My lovely old friend Dave Haith introduced me to this many years ago. I fell in love with it instantly. I showed it to my father who fell in love with it and I bought him the videos for his birthdays. He got so much pleasure out of it and I was so happy as he died a few years ago. Thank you for compiling this here. Whenever I watch it gives endless joy and often brings a tear to my eye. I just don’t understand why this beautiful music is not mainstream or repeated on television for all to see and all generations. Long may this music live on 💜🌟💫🌈
So pleased you loved them Jo. Me too - such soulful, special music. We must try to record these just in case they're taken down as often happens on UA-cam because someone claims some copyright or other x
they are all getting a bit but hopefully someone will take up the challenge as I'm sure it must have been to organise an operation like this takes a lot of time and dedication, les hope so
Yes ,so it is !
Two of my favourite singers on "Both Sides The Tweed" backed by a superlative musical arrangement. As good as it gets.
Stumbled across this. I remember these back in the day. Just incredible musicianship. As a young singer songwriter I fell into the uk folk scene by accident and met some great players who people have never really heard of in the mainstream. Playing and writing amazing music. Sadly a lot of them are now gone. What this series did so well was explore the history of folk music across two countries. Trad folk tunes from Scotland and Ireland that evolved into country music. Amazing. Rip John Martyn.
50 some years ago I played hard rock music. There was some harmonies but the older I've become the more I've fallen in love with acustic music and rich harmonies such as these. This is home!
_acoustic_ music did it 4 me
Me too.
Folk blues at it's best--warms the heart lightens the load.
Thank-You...Emmy Lou on Easter renewed faith!!
Praise the Lord...
Some of the best music ever.
A delight to watch and hear.
I have only just found this, or it found me. This collection of players is absolutely beautiful. Then there is part 2. I'm so HAPPY 🎼🎶🎶😊
Music and musicianship just doesn't get any better than this
I am absolutely blown away. You can’t just watch this, you FEEL this!
YES!
The whole series of these programmes is fantastic!....if you are looking for something to keep you interested during Covid lockdown ... this is it!
music will carry you thru a two year long winter
"Thank you" just doesn't cover it! So much of the music I've loved for decades in one wonderous medley!
Hi. Great to hear you boys and lassies giving your heart and soul out to enrich our life's, thanks in this time of spiritual need for such joy and sadness. Jimmy
Just found this - it’s astonishing
I love their music, I've been following most of these artists for a few years now. It's fun to watch them grow older. I never realized I was growing older too.
Iris Dement is just a treasure.
agree
Russ Barenberg...Jerry Douglas ... pure magic !! 💚🙏
What a treasure to find this....
Words cannot capture the awesome power of this program. It speaks deeply to my soul.
Utterly Stunning!!
in 2022 Covid times the watching musical congregating, collaborating and closeness is bittersweet.
Each and every one musically gifted! My favorite of all-time, Mary Black, looking and sounding GREAT!
They were all very, very good. Mary had the clearest, strongest voice.
@sans oftime Mary Black is still with us and sing again. Her voice now is darker and a bit tired, but she is again a great performer. Also Emmylou sing again, what a great music they did!
A magnificent tribute to Celtic an American Folk Music , proving that the latter is issued from the primer , just as it is. Sometimes it made me cry ... with joy ! ♥
After fifteen years I can finally say I've found the best video on UA-cam! It really doesn't get better than this.
I appreciate your time and dedication to upload these videos and share them with the world, so thank you very much!
I agree! Search for Iris Dement: 'Let the mystery be' for another pearl!
Declan Manning my Dad still has these on Betamax, fond memories of watching them over with him in 2002 when I moved to the beauty of North Wales.
Hahaa....I think that about sums it up
@@dougedwardsyachts lovely memories Doug to be treasured.
@@caseyschoice I will try to find it for sure. She has the most amazing voice in that the higher she goes the better she gets.
This whole 3 hour 24 minute concert is lovely, and worth every minute spent watching and listening. But for those who may have come here because of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, "Ashokan Farewell" starts at 24:30, with Molly on the bass, and "The Lovers' Waltz" starts at 3:07:06, with Molly on piano. Beautiful. 💖💖
Interesting Jay and Molly and Donal Lunny disappeared from the series and then there was Way more Jerry Douglas. Wonder Why?
Came in here in 2020 .can not say anything more than this is absolute gold !!
Wonderful. Living back in Scotland when this series first aired, it was regular Friday night viewing so this brings back many happy memories. Mindblowing vocal and instrumental talent. Thank you so much for uploading the whole series!
The first Transatlantic that I found was a later session, it included Julie Fowles and Bruce Molsky The Blackest Crow. I’ve preferred Folk music for years, then I found folk music from around the world and have been hooked. These sessions are great by bring musicians from all over. Some I know some are new to me. All are first rate.
That song hit me as well.
IMHO Jerry Douglas' finest work! Inspired! Thank you soooo much for posting. When John Martyn's "Solid Air" came out it was the ONLY thing I played on my cassette player as I drove across North and South Island, New Zealand.
We (in the US) are indebted to the BBC for documenting this incredible series of performances and thanks to the person who uploaded them! These are my favorite musicians since the late 80's and I've seen most of them live (lucky me - but lucky everyone now...)
I own all six Transatlantic Sessions (TS) on CD. My music collection is fairly large, but there is no doubt these are my most prized works. Mark O'Connor's 30 Year Retrospective is right up there, but these TS have so many of the truly "best in the business" that it's ridiculous! Jerry Douglas is the co-musical director for the other 5 TS. He shines on this TS 1, but his influence on TS 2-6 is dramatic. I just hope we haven't seen the last TS series. I'm hoping we're only half way through. Music can be different than this, but it can't get any better than this. God bless the soul of big JM; one of the greatest to ever touch a guitar.
Amen George!
Quite, there are lots of musical styles and great musicians around the world but the Transatlantic sessions cannot be bettered in my opinion, no ego's just serious musicians playing together with love and respect and doesn't it show!
The power of music, wonderful.
As a musician, who goes to their concerts every year, this was a magical and uplifting find. It still retains it's glory and freshness after so long.
When if I may ask was this concert?
@@joeys444 I believe herein be the answer: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_Sessions
We watched every single episode of the transatlantic sessions over the years they were transmitted and loved them . Great to find them on UA-cam and brings back such memories..
So many beautiful voices - both female and male!
I must confess that I have a special place in my heart for Emmy Lou Harris's abilities as a harmony singer. I love the attention she pays to the soloist when she backs them up.
She is the BEST harmony singer.eerily psychic like. Even harmonizing with Willie Nelsen and his quirkiness-- she's right on!
Absolutely right. Never seeks to dominate.
She's a team player. If you've ever seen her with a band, she is graciousness personified.
What incredible sessions; wonderful musicians and vocalists releasing themselves into the music! Some of the best You Tube has to offer; this version of Ashoka Farewell is heartrendingly exquisite!
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Everlasting brilliance. Thankyou to all those involved for your fantastic music.
Well-nigh miraculous music. Every song, every performer a wizard. In a culture that rewarded artistry, they would all be rich.
Loved every single minute of this wonderful inspiring music by amazingly talented folk musicians. More please.
Oh yes, without music and song, 2/3s of the story is not told. More please...
Did you watch the Second version of the Transatlantic Sessions? LINK: ua-cam.com/video/gIf1zxtNp_A/v-deo.html
IRIS DeMENT IS ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE….TRULY MAGICAL VOICE AND PERSONALITY.
24:50 Mairead Nesbit plays this so well it rends the heart...
If there's anything better than May you never with John Kathy Jerry and the great Danny I have yet to hear it.But then I'm only 70 so what would I know.
It sure thrilled all of them, and they've all heard some good stuff before! I love to see the musicians react like what they've done is something special, as it usually is with people like this. I remember the TS episode with Sarah Jarosz and she was absolutely in awe and uplifted by being with "the TS House Band". Really good to see.
Don’t really know where this 3 1/2 hours video came from but no complaints, listening to amazing talent from the past. Great classic renditions by the best.
Just remembered these sessions. Saw on tv a long time ago. So moving to see musicians get together and do this. Stuart Gee
Just beautiful...thanks for the share!☘️
Absolutely outstanding musicians!
Oh! What a joy to find these. They have been so damned hard to locate anywhere. Did not think I'd ever get to see them again before I die.
You are a true hero.
And the hair on the back of my arms is standing up.
Me too!
My favorite Transatlantic Session...OMG!!
I miss good tv shows like this. They're becoming more & more rare - at least where I live.
Thanks so much for uploading this. I've been looking for these early sessions for ages. By far the best.
What a collection of top artists performing a fantastic collection of songs and tunes which makes the heart feel good. Just total class.
Omigosh...I have found the treasure of my dreams!! Thank you from the bottom of my grateful heart for uploading this incredible series!! I needed this!
I'm lifted up and wrapped in Love and Warmth...
Thank you to all music folk everywhere. God bless you all x
Iris Dement ... From the John Prine Fame .... and the "Woolworth" song. Gosh - she has a lovely voice.
This is of historical signifigance. The cooperation between North America and the UK. It doesn't get any better
There’s also a lot of Irish musicians and singers there
@@ruam2 That's true - If you gom thru the Transatlantic sessions over the years you will see some great irish folk singers. I really like Irish music. Love Altan, The Chieftains (especially with Van Morrison), The Dubliners, And The Corrs (Love it when they do folk music).
This was "must see" viewing 25 years ago, Friday nights if I remember correctly.
miu yass, you don't know how happy you've made me with this series . Pure magic seeing all of these fantastic artists, particularly (for me) Kathy Mattea, John Martyn, Emmylou singing the Beatles. Thank you.
Best TV programme ever.. I had that series on video for years.. Thanks for posting.. Such an array of fantastic musicians. Wonderful
have seen the odd tune from the transatlantic sessions... but this is great, and I see there are other years too... bonus... thank you
WELL.......... truth be told.......... it is this very musical style that sent me on my musical journey....... all those years ago............. best part of my life.......... then and now.
Just great spoiling myself by listening all the way through. Had my first live gig with 8 friends in a pub coutyard yesterday. My fiddle got it's first public outing and I didn't disgrace myself. Listening to these guys tells me how far I have yet to go but the journey will be joyous.
You know your fiddle will open doors to more fantastic times in your life,with great friends,.🎼🎼
@@johncampbell9861 It is a wonderful instrument indeed and easily portable like my mandolin is. I'm all strings with guitar ,banjo, ukulele and bass. This lockdown has been a bonus for me in a way as I have been learning new music every day. The fiddle, like the banjo are great for knocking out a rhythmn. I know a few fiddlers from sessions and I intend having some wonderful jams when the restrictions end.
Thanks great music ,they should repeat this on the tv every year but they do not do that here in Holland so thanks again for putting this on youtube.
Hans de Haan They don't repeat it in Ireland or the UK, but thankfully it's available on UA-cam. Happy times.
OMG!!!! Why have I not seen this before??? Just simply AWESOME!!!!!
••• My discovery of this gem was 10 minutes ago.
What rock was I under???
Left UA-cam running when I went for a walk. This just turned up as I walked into the room. I think those performing have a future in the biz, if they just keep at it.
Iris has a voice like no other. Clearly she is the star of this show. Love you Iris Dement
She certainly does and her facial expressions are most charming, enjoy hearing and watching her a lot.
Not so clear to me !
jonsouthgen It is not for you obviously.
Nonsense - they're all excellent and all should be enjoyed. This is a concert, not a competition.
@@4orrcountry Yes excellent musicans,but Dement is still a notch higher on my list with her voice and singing ability. This is my opinion and you dont need to agree. I guess thats what people do here.....have comments .
Danny Thompson a great bass player, a solid foundation amongst some of the best pickers in the business, every performance tastefully done by people who know how to play and sing. An excellent series and an excellent must have video.
Did you ever see the set Danny Thompson and Richard Thompson did on Austin City Limits? The Ghost of You Walks is fantastic.
Sitting here, with a big smile on my face, feeling happy and complete, with this wonderful group of outstanding musicians, and then, at that lovely violin song, crying with heartfelt emotion and gratitude.... Words cannot describe it! Thank you for the session!
The legend says Robert Johnson sold his soul to be able to play like he could. It makes me wonder what Jerry Douglas did.
Played all the time.
Literally.
Chuck, I do know the answer to your question but I had sworn on my life to keep this secret for the time being
Guy gets in a New York taxi and askes the cabbie " how do you get to Carnegie Hall"? The cabbie said ...." practice, practice, practice". I perform and when you have played a song 1000 times in a couple weeks it becomes a lot of muscle memory just like singing
There is a legend that Jerry Douglas has never missed a note, and I believe it. As a fellow musician, but in a much lower talent level, I have always been in awe. But I agree, he practiced incessantly. You don't get that good by just sitting around.
made me believe in music again !!!!!!! Cleaned my ears , my brain , my soul from radio/TV-rubbish ......
amen
I listen to these songs and the spaces in between as I roam Scotland content .
A fantastic musical document! Thanks for sharing.
God Bless all these talented people! It brings memories of the 1960's when friends gathered to sing and play.
just listened to this video, fall in love with this music style, so relaxing!
I remember loving these programmes when they were first shown - thankyou for both finding and hen uploading them. Wonderful stuff!
I am so glad I found this! Every song is an absolute treasure, expertly performed.
Cool "trans-Atlantic JAM SESSION!"
Re: Hard Times - Kate, Anna and Rufus: genetic harmony!!
...And THIS!! Is why I became a musician! I remember back in 2000 writing Jay Unger and asking his permission for my Irish Session group to play Ashokan because the damned ASCAP/BMI music police were giving us a hassle and threatening to shut us down! 💩...He obliged us, and the next time they showed up? I thrust the email in their face! Never saw them again! 😂😂😂❤❤❤ Thanks, Jay!! 😊
Truly beautiful-a feast for the ears and the heart.
Thinking so much of all the artists that have lost their livelihoods due to Covid - hoping the vaccine will allow us back to live music soon🤞🏻❤️🙏🏻
wow so good to see so many talents, especially John Martyn in fine form, RIP
Simply Amazing...So much talent and a wonderful mix of pickers and vocalist...🍀♥️🇺🇸