My great grandmother of Welsh descent was known for her singing voice. I was imagining that maybe this is what she sounded like when she sang. Most certainly this is one of the songs she knew. I have been told that there were times when the rest of the congregation stopped singing just so they could hear her, alone.
It is just wonderful! The phrasing and the breathing are beautifully done ! I would love to hear the harmony part just a little softer. Thank you both for such a lovely performance! David
Absolutely lovely - I love playing this song myself and never tire of it. Only difference is - I murder it but you do this fine song the justice it deserves. Thank you.
Beautiful! I've listened to this video many times over the years, and now I see it says it was published 9 years ago. Wow. Here's an idea... could both of you get together to re-record this as an "encore" performance? It would be interesting and I'm sure beautiful to see how you would render it 9 years later!
This is beautiful!!! The beginning is a lot more reminiscent of the version I learned way back when at Madrone Trail than what Ive found so far. Thank you for this!!
I have loved this song for years...it showed up in an old songbook and I have played it with my Dad on piano and cello or just for myself but I had no idea anyone else knew of it. Delightful to see new life being breathed into it, literally. Lovely, sensitive performance and the words are so much a part of its charm. I have now found it in the original Welsh as well. Thank you both!
Splendid! I am undertaking lessons so that I too may be able to do justice to such songs. I wish I had grown up with such friends, I had the desire to sing and play from a young, yet it was not a popular pastime in our community nor in my family; though I was able to convince my parents to permit me to begin learning the violin at 14, it was not so accessible.
Hi! I love your music and song. I also loveeeeeeeeeeee Star of The County Down, its great and wonderfull. I subscribed when I listened to Star of The County Down. Thank You for this wonderfull song too! :) :D
I adore this. I do wish that the first singer would continue being the dominant voice allowing the descant to float above it, instead of singing less pronouncedly when both parts were combined, which caused the melody to become slightly less trackable inside the very lovely, but slightly louder descant. I loved hearing both voices between 2:10 and 2:20 and I was so sad to hear the melody line "fade" a bit, after that, until both voices sang in unison. But really, really really lovely. This is a gift.
This is the loveliest version of this song I have ever heard. We used to sing it in school. My parents are Welsh, so this song always reminds me so wistfully of home. It was only the other day that I realised that my flat overlooks a little grove of trees, right in the middle of London, some of which are ash trees, so now, the ash grove is my home. I have been listening to it over and over again during lockdown with great joy. Thank you.
They should really do a 'where are they now' video and do this again. My godmother just sent this to me because they're learning this music now. Saw this vid is ten years old.
My church took this song and christed it...so I like that I get to hear it's original, yes I think euro music is goofy sometimes but great great vocals and syncopation...and now I know about Herman of the dew or whatever, and the meaning of this song...I got a tour for something authentic and to me it's beautiful, in it's difference from my own culture
I was able to mostly fix the sound track that drops off steeply at minute 2:19 using iMovie on my Mac Mini. If La Harpe de Melodie wants the m4a correction, let me know where to send it and I'll email it to you. I wouldn't have spent so much time on this project if this song wasn't so beautifully rendered. Good job, ladies.
This tune was in a couple of Gunsmoke episodes. But the first time I heard it was an episode with Eric Braeden, as a killer returned from prison to reclaim his lost love (whether she wanted him or not), and they made the tune sound rather ominous.
And here I have a further version of the song "The Ash Grove" direct from the computer game "Rhiannon - Curse of the Four Branches": ua-cam.com/video/a-wDbYDmXDU/v-deo.html In this version, that song is played by a church organ. It is really fascinating and totally interesting.
Pardon! This is the church organ version for the song "The Ash Grove" that appears in the computer game Rhiannon - Curse of the Four Branches: ua-cam.com/video/LcJiTeMjGSY/v-deo.html
Are you classically trained? My parents are professional musicians and I'm sensing some conservatory education in these videos. You're far too good for a regular hobbyist.
That is not the ash grove it is: Verse 1 Down yonder green valley where stream lets meander and twilight is fading I pensively rove Or at the bright noon tide in solitude wander a mid the dark shades of the lonely ash grove ''Twas there while the blackbird was cheerfully singing all day I go mourning in search of my love Around us for gladness the blue bells where ringing a then little thought I how soon we should part Verse 2 Still glows the bright sunshine from valley and mountain still warbles the blackbird its notes from the tree still trembles the moon bean from streamlet and fountain but what are the beauties of nature to me With sorrow deep sorrow my bosom is laden all day I go mourning in search of my love Ye echoes oh tell me where is the sweet maiden she lay neath the green turf down by the ash grove. I know because I sang it at my singing exam and it is about someone trying to find there loved one then realise she is dead under a tree
Such tuneful singing, gentle sensitive playing and such a gentle spacious arrangement for the accompaniment. You brought to life the contemplative beauty of this wonderful folksong. Many thanks.
This was the first of your recordings I came across, a couple of years ago I think. It's a lovely song, and I haven't come across a rendition I prefer. I also like the utilitarian background, and the look you give each other at the end! So much better than an over-produced video.
I've been watching and listening this video for 7years.
Jeez. Still great music so far.
My great grandmother of Welsh descent was known for her singing voice. I was imagining that maybe this is what she sounded like when she sang. Most certainly this is one of the songs she knew. I have been told that there were times when the rest of the congregation stopped singing just so they could hear her, alone.
Beautiful
She was a lovely lady
what sweet voices these girls have! a true blessing of God xo
Gorgeous physically, and seems to have a beautiful soul too.
Unbelievably sweet and touching
Forgive my poor English. I am a Russian from Moscow. I really love this song. the girls are so beautiful. wonderful Singing , thank you very much😊
This is beautiful. Thanks ladies!!
This is a beautiful rendering of our lovely Welsh song.
I'd hear it sung in Spanish next.
The microphone exposes all faults but this rendering is perfect and assured. So beautiful.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful rendition!!
It is just wonderful! The phrasing and the breathing are beautifully done ! I would love to hear the harmony part just a little softer. Thank you both for such a lovely performance!
David
Allow me to repeat what have been said, please: "Just wonderful; absolutely beautiful; angelic"; and "Thank you for sharing!"
Their voice is perfect and so beautiful! Xoxo
Absolutely lovely - I love playing this song myself and never tire of it. Only difference is - I murder it but you do this fine song the justice it deserves. Thank you.
Beautiful! I've listened to this video many times over the years, and now I see it says it was published 9 years ago. Wow. Here's an idea... could both of you get together to re-record this as an "encore" performance? It would be interesting and I'm sure beautiful to see how you would render it 9 years later!
Beautiful voices. Beautiful girls. Hugs and kisses
This is beautiful. You have such pretty voices!
Thanks for the lyrics so I can sing along. 🎶
Perfection to a tee.
Loveliness beyond description.
Beautiful!
A stunningly beautiful rendition of The Ashgrove
This is beautiful!!!
The beginning is a lot more reminiscent of the version I learned way back when at Madrone Trail than what Ive found so far. Thank you for this!!
I'm mesmerised.
I have loved this song for years...it showed up in an old songbook and I have played it with my Dad on piano and cello or just for myself but I had no idea anyone else knew of it. Delightful to see new life being breathed into it, literally. Lovely, sensitive performance and the words are so much a part of its charm. I have now found it in the original Welsh as well. Thank you both!
Beautiful
Simply beautiful
Splendid! I am undertaking lessons so that I too may be able to do justice to such songs. I wish I had grown up with such friends, I had the desire to sing and play from a young, yet it was not a popular pastime in our community nor in my family; though I was able to convince my parents to permit me to begin learning the violin at 14, it was not so accessible.
Two beauties and a beautiful song. Now which is more beautiful?
This is so freaking gooooodddd
Sumiさん、素敵な曲をありがとうございます😭
Hi! I love your music and song. I also loveeeeeeeeeeee Star of The County Down, its great and wonderfull. I subscribed when I listened to Star of The County Down. Thank You for this wonderfull song too! :) :D
I adore this. I do wish that the first singer would continue being the dominant voice allowing the descant to float above it, instead of singing less pronouncedly when both parts were combined, which caused the melody to become slightly less trackable inside the very lovely, but slightly louder descant. I loved hearing both voices between 2:10 and 2:20 and I was so sad to hear the melody line "fade" a bit, after that, until both voices sang in unison.
But really, really really lovely. This is a gift.
Very beautifully played and sung.
wow. So beautiful.
Sublime. Utterly sublime
So wunderschön ❤
This is the loveliest version of this song I have ever heard. We used to sing it in school. My parents are Welsh, so this song always reminds me so wistfully of home. It was only the other day that I realised that my flat overlooks a little grove of trees, right in the middle of London, some of which are ash trees, so now, the ash grove is my home. I have been listening to it over and over again during lockdown with great joy. Thank you.
Isso é maravilhoso!
This is wonderful!
this is even better as a duet, beautiful
Wowza
Yes! Yes!!. This was performed by Elisa in Pride and Prejudice . I love you guys already. Thank you! Thank you!! Love. Love this so much
A lovely arrangement. Wonderful voices, blending beautifully. I'd like to hear more.
They should really do a 'where are they now' video and do this again. My godmother just sent this to me because they're learning this music now. Saw this vid is ten years old.
Absolutely beautiful ❤️🌹!
thank u. it is so beautiful. I am going to sing with class 3
Thank you! Beautifully done
Love this tune!!!
I havent seen Amelia in forever!
Beautiful! ❤
when we gonna do this In mrm class I love this so much
My church took this song and christed it...so I like that I get to hear it's original, yes I think euro music is goofy sometimes but great great vocals and syncopation...and now I know about Herman of the dew or whatever, and the meaning of this song...I got a tour for something authentic and to me it's beautiful, in it's difference from my own culture
Superb. Thanks.
Lovely!
She got a beautiful voice.
We sang this in the amphitheater at Idyllwild Pines for summer World Friendship Girls camp!
I'd love to hear it sung in Welsh, as, of course, it should be, with just one verse in English.
Magnificent!
Beautiful!😄😍
beautifully enchanting
Perfect!
Barmouth for ever!
Lovely
Absolutely tremendous!! How do I purchase the CD please.
Excellent! A+
I was able to mostly fix the sound track that drops off steeply at minute 2:19 using iMovie on my Mac Mini. If La Harpe de Melodie wants the m4a correction, let me know where to send it and I'll email it to you. I wouldn't have spent so much time on this project if this song wasn't so beautifully rendered. Good job, ladies.
Right at the spot you identified, I make a manual adjustment every time I listen to this video. Which is a lot, being so beautifully sung.
Its been a while since you left this comments so I understand if I'm too late, but would it still be possible for you to send it? Thanks so much!!
Greetings from Poland!
This tune was in a couple of Gunsmoke episodes. But the first time I heard it was an episode with Eric Braeden, as a killer returned from prison to reclaim his lost love (whether she wanted him or not), and they made the tune sound rather ominous.
Angelic
Dwa Aniołki :-)
Wonderful despite the slight sound drop at 2:17.
I think that the tune is Welsh.
wow
Do you have a link where we can buy the recording? I'd love to add it to my MP3 collection.
I love the S.A.T.B. version of this song.
Lester Yeung : You know where I can get the SATB version of this song?
Metzr2410@gmail.com. Thank You !
eins der schönsten Volkslieder Oberhaupt!
Very beautiful; Jesus Christ Bless you! :)
And here I have a further version of the song "The Ash Grove" direct from the computer game "Rhiannon - Curse of the Four Branches": ua-cam.com/video/a-wDbYDmXDU/v-deo.html In this version, that song is played by a church organ. It is really fascinating and totally interesting.
Pardon! This is the church organ version for the song "The Ash Grove" that appears in the computer game Rhiannon - Curse of the Four Branches: ua-cam.com/video/LcJiTeMjGSY/v-deo.html
Are these ladies Welsh?
1;09 verse two
Just beautiful! Where did the sheet music come from?
thanks! we were not using sheet music. We had lyrics but we were singing the melody from memory and improvising the rest.
Ah. Nice!!
How very traditional, that. Nicely done.
Some pretty strong AMSR here.
Are you classically trained? My parents are professional musicians and I'm sensing some conservatory education in these videos.
You're far too good for a regular hobbyist.
Some of these foreign girls sing better English than I does, tha knows
Sorry - can only like once.
Diolch
That is not the ash grove it is:
Verse 1
Down yonder green valley where stream lets meander and twilight is fading I pensively rove
Or at the bright noon tide in solitude wander a mid the dark shades of the lonely ash grove
''Twas there while the blackbird was cheerfully singing all day I go mourning in search of my love
Around us for gladness the blue bells where ringing a then little thought I how soon we should part
Verse 2
Still glows the bright sunshine from valley and mountain still warbles the blackbird its notes from the tree
still trembles the moon bean from streamlet and fountain but what are the beauties of nature to me
With sorrow deep sorrow my bosom is laden all day I go mourning in search of my love
Ye echoes oh tell me where is the sweet maiden she lay neath the green turf down by the ash grove.
I know because I sang it at my singing exam and it is about someone trying to find there loved one then realise she is dead under a tree
If you listen to it long enough, they do get to those verses eventually :o)
The tune has many different variations in lyrics, which is why the lyrics are different from what you know
Beautiful rendition but perhaps a bit rushed.
It's probably a strip mall now. *weeps*
You do know this is a silly set of words...used the original. Beatifully sung, though.
Such tuneful singing, gentle sensitive playing and such a gentle spacious arrangement for the accompaniment. You brought to life the contemplative beauty of this wonderful folksong. Many thanks.
Beautiful
Beautiful!!
How could anyone give this a thumbs down.. This is so wonderful.
My guess is that their speakers were poor quality or they were playing heavy metal music that drowned out the beautiful sounds of this recording!🤣
See llwyd above...daft words
Beautiful
This was the first of your recordings I came across, a couple of years ago I think. It's a lovely song, and I haven't come across a rendition I prefer.
I also like the utilitarian background, and the look you give each other at the end! So much better than an over-produced video.
I find myself playing this over and over again. Thank you!
This is truly beautiful. These girls just have a special something that makes me wish I could be their friend.
@Michael Bowditch wow
You two sing like angels 😇!
The Ash Grove song soothes a grieving heart