Anúna - "Cloudsong" (Riverdance, 1995)
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2012
- From the original Riverdance Show (1995).
* Music written and arranged by Bill Whelan
* Soloist is Katie McMahon
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Lyrics:
Hear my cry,
In my hungering search for you,
Taste my breath on the wind,
See the sky as it mirrors my colours,
Hints and whispers begin.
I am living to nourish you, cherish you,
I am pulsing the blood in your veins,
Feel the magic and power of surrender,
To life. Uisce Beatha
Every finger is touching and searching,
Until your secrets come out,
In the dance, as it endlessly circles,
I linger close to your mouth.
I am living to nourish you, cherish you,
I am pulsing the blood in your veins,
Feel the magic and power of surrender,
To life. Uisce Beatha
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In 1987 Dublin composer Michael McGlynn founded ANÚNA. The name derives from the collective term for the three ancient types of Celtic music, Suantraí (lullaby), Geantraí (happy song) and Goltraí (lament). One of the choir's stated aims is to explore and redefine this music. Anúna is a Dublin-based a cappella choir that performs with between eleven and fourteen singers. The group is directed by Michael McGlynn and his twin brother John.
Most of the material they perform is written or arranged specifically for the group by Michael McGlynn. He has reconstructed and arranged a substantial amount of medieval Irish music, which has been recorded by the group. McGlynn's choral arrangements are written specifically for their combination of classically trained singers and untrained voices. Anúna do not work with a conductor in performance, and move throughout the venue at different points in concert.
Anúna dispels any pre-conceived ideas about Irish music and choral music performance. An Anúna concert is a true show, a combination of movement, elegant costume, candles and ethereal and haunting music sung in a unique way. This has gained the choir a justified reputation for the quality of the singers natural voices. Together with relaxed introductions by the director and other singers, Anúnas style of presentation allows anyone of any musical persuasion to appreciate their performance despite the esoteric nature of their material.
Best part of riverdance
The sound of this vocal music is addictive and ethereal. Art music of the highest order.
It would put angels to shame. The most angelic voice ever, nothing to touch it.
Cloudsong First & Second One Of My Most All Time Favourite Riverdance I Am Dreaming.
I went on a residential school trip when I was around 8 or 9 (1995) and the teacher was one of the only people who had a video camcorder thing, he recorded our 3 or 4 days there and put a soundtrack over it all. On the last day he took shots of us all sleeping peacefully, then took some scenery of the beach / bay and had this song playing over the top. It showed us walking up the long hill home, not wanting to leave but also homesick for our parents. It ended the video perfectly. He then sold copies and I bought one. I’ve not watched it in about 20 years and it’s in the attic. I always vaguely remembered a strange & beautiful song but could never google it or find it. I clicked on this by accident and it’s the song! I’ve been sat weeping for 15 minutes with it on repeat. Sweet childhood memories of being truly happy. My heart 💛
I remember watching this as a child. Stirs my soul to this day.
Me too my dear 😀 😀
Same. 27 year old man here
Same here, I will use it in my vow renewal with my Irish husband
Me too, man. Had the old VHS of this and would dance/sing along. This particular melody has stuck with me and won't ever fade. Nothing beats it.
Same
Look at her, she looks as though she barely has to try to get that amazing voice out. Astoundingly, hauntingly, beautifully, perfect.xx
her voice is magic.
One of my earliest memories is the chorus of this song. I remember being two years old in 1995 and watching this on VHS tape. I hold it close to my heart because the entire show inspired me to start Irish dancing, which I am still doing today. :)
hope its still going well kathleen
It's an irony that it's probably better than any of the entries into the actual contest.
Katie has the voice of an angel. Her voice and these songs can move you to tears, smiles, and wonder. She is an incredible talent.
Roger that.
No one will ever sing this song as authentically and beautifully as Katie McMahon❤
I think Lynn Hillary did a beautiful job singing it at the 2003 Special Olympics in Dublin!
Roger that.
True story. This will be sung at my wedding. I wish ai could have the original Anuna company perform it.
Indeed Her Voice is Amazing 🦋⭐️🎼
Is Katie McMahon the lead singer on this version? She sounds like a beautiful princess.
I remember this in 1995. Kate McMahon has the voice of a heavenly angel. This song has stayed in my head ever since I heard it. This is one of three songs from Riverdance that I love and have stood the test of time. Sheer vocal beauty! Thanks for posting this.
my beloved Voices of Ireland forever: Katie McMahon and Ronnie Drew …. Regards from Germany
crystal clear, pitch perfect a cd or recording would never be able to capture the true essence of this incredible voice
Seriously unreal song brings back memories of being a child.
The voice of a people. Soul stirring. Goosebumps every time.
Oh, how I wish someone felt this way about me....
💔😢
Haunting yet beautiful so proud of my connection to Ireland 💚💚💚💚
Katie McMahon voice is so pure and crisp. Every syllable is concise and carried to its full measure!! And her ability to communicate the passion is beyond words!!!
Im irish n dublin. One thing about our talent its either perfect or not good enough. This woman tho! Haunting soothing and emotional
that's where my Dad was from
Classical music professors usually enforce the rules of Gradus ad Parnassum by J. J. Fux - namely, avoid parallel octaves. But here, Bill Whelan shows us what just the right amount of octave doubling can do to the sound. Absolutely incredible.
She has an amazing voice!
I saw this for the first time, while I was alone in 1994. I was Ironing. not one of my favourite things to do. My children in bed ( very young then) Their father was in Bosnië at that time. This music lifted me up. Told me that everything would be okay. It gave me faith and patience. Was so glad with that. This music. And although many life-changes afterwards, I've still warm feelings when I hear this piece of magnificent music which touch te soul.
Anuna is amazing.
This is one of my favorite songs in the whole wide world! So beautiful and breathtaking!
What an extraordinarily beautiful sound.
Hard to believe 1996, I was 18 July 5th 43,how life has moved so quickly 😢😞😕
Angel voice... Simply amazing...
I remember being 7 and hearing this, right before my art won the artistic legacy award from Walters art gallery. I remember playing the 2nd cornett very young and teaching self piano, learning Japanese even gaining superb enlightment around 12,13 and being a youth leader all these years, this one song... Cloud song ... Has played silently in my head or earphones.
it's fantastic, makes my body relax, she has a lovely voice wish I had a voice like that!
I'm over 60 and this is what I sing to my Greats And Grands.
I've talked to Micheal many times via email , truly amazing what he has done, one of the greats in music , Sad that this genre does not get the credit it deserves , it is a superior form of music .
too bad they've begun to sexualize the performance, the new head dancer for the females is just....not it.
I assume you don't mean Anúna as there is nothing sexualised about our performance, and never has been.
Fantastic performance.
Is there anything more soothing to the soul than a serene soprano?
Bee this is soprano? I dont know anything about music.
Yes. Her name is Katie McMahon, if anyone was wondering.
It’s the song and the production. Rarely will you hear a soprano as angelic as this.
Happy to all regards, Dj Midnightcaller 🎉❤
I love this song!!!
This made me cry. Like legitimately cry. My ex why this moved me. I could not explain it. It still moves me to this day.
I remember hearing this song and fell in love with it and her voice is so beautiful love
I haven’t heard this song since they came to Dallas at the music hall I was probably 10. Wow
So Wonderful
Tá sí go hálainn! 😻
Absolutely outstanding voice,choir, music. A Irish master peace.
Definitely will be playing at my wedding.
this is one of the most beautiful songs ever
This song is just heavenly and Katie McMahon and the choir are angels singing. I presume the 18 dislikes are from Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee fans
Another WOW from Katie
beautiful
I saw Emer there. My former tcd classmate.. Cool
Pure magic. ♥ makes me proud my great Grandmother was Irish.
Miss you my harp teacher!
goosebumps
Beautiful ❤
LOVE her voice(:
magical!
The greatest love song
声が素敵すぎます。
心に染み渡る感じ。
リバーダンス見てみたいです。
Just wonderful
Juste sublime 😍
Seriously, it took me forever to fin out where the hell this song came from.
Exactly. I was whistling earlier today and suddenly I spontaneously remembered that melody. It has been stuck in my head all day until now when I finally found this song I haven’t heard since I was 8.
Sir Billius same!
Fantastic song
Brilliant
i had this song stuck in my head after irish dance camp and i have nightmares about it all the time it just scares me but its so pretty
That's it. I'm moving to Ireland
She sounds like a Siren🌊🎼
the soloist is soooo cute
This changes the game
I love how 2 of the paragraphs end with Uisce Beatha. The ultimate tribute to whiskey. Thats whats really going on here .
It actually means Water of Life and that is what the song is about.
+Iru thank you. Very well said!!!
Very Touching Vocals
Heartwarming lyrics
Touching? Pretty incredible to me!
My American mom says she'd like this played at her funeral.
God bless 🙌 ELIZABETH GOD BE WITH YOU
Happy Saint Patrick's Day. X's & O's
Katie 💚
When they say "uisce beatha" in the background, that means "holy/blessed water" :)
Whiskey
Water of life
CLOUDSONG LYRICS
Hear my cry,
In my hungering search for you, Taste my breath on the wind,
See the sky as it mirrors my colours, Hints and whispers begin.
I am living to nourish you, cherish you,
I am pulsing the blood in your veins,
Feel the magic and power of surrender,
To life. Uisce Beatha
Every finger is touching and searching, Until your secrets come out,
In the dance, as it endlessly circles,
I linger close to your mouth.
I am living to nourish you, cherish you, I am pulsing the blood in your veins, Feel the magic and power of surrender, To life. Uisce Beatha
La la la pretty music...
Dun dun dun dramatic exit!
FUCKING STOLE MY CLOUDSONG
Beat this
iru,
Your comment is spot on, "unrecognisable". I am all for change, so change the name of the current production all, as now it is not Riverdance (as it was meant to be)
This was in 1994. Please correct. Aanvulling, dit was geweldig om te horen toen de vader van ons toen nog zeer kleine kinderen in Bosnie was.
Katie this is for you regards dj smidnightcaller xx
Vincent dunne look up CELTIC WOMAN on you tube..you will see hayley,lynn,lisa,and mairead from riverdance in their own group.lisa now lives in the US and has a successful dance and singing academy..the others are together for 10 years celtic woman..i hope you loik them up.
+shannon sherwood ...and Meav is now the creative consultant and vocal coach to CW. Long live Queen Meav and the Celtic Cutie Tradition.
Epic
The closest cover to this is from brioni Gallagher in the 2010 show and that was a jaw dropping solo
This isn't the original Riverdance performance, that was at Eurovision 1994. This was the first time it became a show to itself, but I wanted to be pedantic about that.
yes oh yes sir wow
Sir neil is fine thanks you keep well love to you and your family kinds regards Dj smidnightcaller enjoy 💒
Jeez, compare this singing to the shite on 'talent' show these days. Derivative crap. This is superb.
they say the European music trdiation has run out of ideas and no longer producs new things, merely utilizing and remixing what has been done before.
Vincent Dunne It is as Mr. Dunne said.
Katie Mcmahon is her Name
Dawnmarie Nolting She is literally perfect.
I'm seriously searching for the one with black dude it , that one is AMAZING !
let me know if you find it. Did you mean the guy from the original DVD?
Very end of the 1995 Riverdance show, starting about 1:01:30 here ua-cam.com/video/R9KkbU4yStM/v-deo.html
is this on spotify or any other streaming services?!as far as i can tell its not in the original soundtrack and i can’t find it anywhere else.
Does anyone know how to learn to sing like that? Or have any links to learn to sing like?
You could try here: www.anuna.ie/
Sarah
Today, 30 April 2019, is the 25th anniversary of the première performance of Riverdance, including this song.
You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/w0v_pu6miJ8/v-deo.html
Which one of you stole my Cloudsong? I'll own you on the VN boards.
satah
Whats the name of this type of singing?
David Elliott Contemporary classical/choral
Sorry if I don't chat regards dj smidnightcaller ✨️
YOU FUCKING STOLE MY... Oh, wait. Sorry. Wrong Cloudsong.
Where can I find this on iTunes?
Not sure about the video but do a search for Anúna on iTunes. Also, go to the store at their website www.anuna.ie/ for CDs etc.
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What does uice beatha mean?
Gideon Rodgers uisce beatha holy water
piff ting thanks
"Water of life"
Whiskey is called uisce beatha is Irish.
you must be an X-Factor fan;stop it joker nobody does it like the Celts
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