I first heard this song when I was around 4 years old in 1999 (I remember it like it was yesterday) and have not heard it since. For the last 18 years, I've been looking for it! Today is a very very good day! Such a beautiful piece.
My father was very sick and I would drive 45 minutes to visit him in the hospital for several weeks. I listened to the Riverdance soundtrack every time I traveled to see him. This song so beautifully expressed my sadness. He died March 18, 2010. This song has and always will capture my grief. I miss him everyday.
28th May 1999 my grandad RIP, my dad , my brother and I carried our mothers coffin out of the church to this wonderfully sad and moving piece of music , it will forever stay in my heart . Thank you Bill for giving us such a great great departing call to our mum Nikki
it cause Ireland was decimated several times. One of the only stable anarchist societies in history that thrived for more than a thousand years and then the romans decided they knew better and fucked it up
Years ago, my dad asked me to make sure that whenever he passed away, this song was played at his funeral. I remember watching Riverdance with him when I was four years old, and learning all about my Irish and Scottish roots--Clans Morgan and Lochridge respectively. This music is as woven in my childhood as any imaginary friend, or happy daydream--but I dread the day when I can't bear its melody for grief.
I really don't think anyone that hears this would be able to hold tears in, or at least not feel sad. As beautiful as this song is, it has an EXTREMELY tragic and heartbreaking tune, I think it's more sad than beautiful. I think this is probably actually the saddest tune I have ever heard. If grief could sound like a song, this would definitely be it, no wonder it's called a lament! I used to be able to listen to it, but every time I listen to this song now, it breaks my heart and I cry every time, because it reminds me of my pets that have died, and other sad things too.This is an absolutely stunning and beautiful song, but I can't listen to it anymore, because it brings back those memories, it's too painful to listen to. A good song to listen to, though, if you've been holding it in for a long time, and need to get it out, cause this song makes it so easy. I do sometimes, really rarely, listen to tunes like this when I really do need to get it off my chest. Sometimes, it's good to just cry and get it out.
Robyn Gore... thank you for expressing your feelings about this song, it is exactly how I feel too. Feeling grief is HELL ... the worst feeling ever isn't it. This music helps me let the tears flow, on my own, with the headphones on. All the best to you. X
1997 is the most important year of my life, because I fulfilled my dream of being able to live for a year on the wonderful island of Ireland. Irish people are fantastic people, I love their culture, and traditional Irish music is absolutely fantastic. I am Spanish, but since my experience in 1997, I carry Ireland in my heart.
The Lament .... universal expression of feelings too deep for words. Of the exile for the homeland; of the bereaved for the lost ones; of the old for their youth; of the dying for life.
Found my old DVD of the Best of Riverdance last night and watched it. This lament transported me far, far, far way back in time and left me in an ecstasy of tears feeling totally renewed. Listening to this lament again this morning I feel that nothing will ever overcome me or separate me from the eternal . . .
As an Italian, I love Ireland and the Irish folk. Proud of their roots like we are, almost the same flag like us. When listening to this it makes me want to have Irish friends and learn about your traditions and history. No words, just absolutely beautiful! 🇮🇹 🤝 🇮🇪
This is just devastatingly beautiful. Although it says Bill Whelan, he may have written it, but it's the genius of Davy Spillane's playing of the pipes that make it so incredible.
Oh, but Bill Whelan composed this and superb orchestral foundation that supports and uplifts Davey’s incredible performance. Listen to the entrance of the strings in a simple descending scale. How beautifully it sustains and fulfills Davey’ gorgeous expression of grief. Give praise to both.
Love this tune. Heard it at funerals a few times growing up. Now it reminds me of my good friend and brother from the army. A proud son of Massachusetts who recently lost his battle within his own mind. The world hurt him a lot. He’ll never grow old now. But he’s at peace now.
I first heard this song live at the Riverdance performance in Berlin in the 1990s. I had never heard anything so beautiful before and never again after that. It touched me so deeply that it brought tears to my eyes. There is probably hardly anyone who plays such beautiful songs on the hurdy-gurdy. Thank you for this wonderful song, which every time touches me emotionally so deeply that I feel sadness and joy at the same time.
It is the sadness, grief, loss of over one million Irish souls during the Great Famine, the suppression of our culture, language and religion for 700 hundred years, all rolled into this one piece of music. It is Ireland.
Yesterday, I lost a DnD character I had been playing for 8 years. I had this song laying ready for whenever that would happen, and it was everything it needed to be. It was like saying goodbye to a really old friend.
People talk of heartsongs, and I think this one is mine. This Irish song about the lament of being exiled from one's homeland is often how I feel, being forced to leave home before I was really ready to and ending up lost and drifting from place to place, merely existing one day to the next. I know the day will come where I'll have my home, not just a place to sleep and store my things but a place to call mine-but I'm still lost searching for it. It's painful and exhausting, but I won't give up...not yet.
This song is a Lament (the keening) of the mythical Cúchulainn, who unintentionally kills his estranged son. Connla, who has returned to his father's house seeking reunion, refuses to identify himself, and is mistaken for an enemy intruder.
thanks for the history or myth ...butterflies...mexico has a national park for monarch butterflies in the state of Michoacan that fly down from canada G
My given name is Cuillen An alteration of the Cuillin Hills of Skye, which, (I'm damn sure) are named aft the mythical hero Cú Chulainn. I am not sure what alteration of translation occurred, from Irish Gaelic to Scottish Gaelic... but regardless - I have since identified with Cú Chulainn, or Cú, - spirit animal wise. Please enlighten not only myself but whomever reads this, if you have insight into the eventual transliteration of the name from Culain - Cú Chulainn to Cuillin. I recognize the bond of Hibernia and Caledonia in times of yore, though profess bewilderingly bombastic levels of layman insight toward the generalities forth-mentioned. Side note, recognized Bill Whelan's name instantly because of Some Mother's Son.... AMAZING MOVIE and especially fantastic soundtrack.
I'm not Irish, but this tune makes me cry every time, I really think anyone that hears this tune would at least feel sad, or wouldn't be able to hold tears in
The Story behind this song is sad = This song is a Lament (the keening) of the mythical Cúchulainn, who unintentionally kills his estranged son, Connla, who has returned to his father's house seeking reunion, refuses to identify himself, and is mistaken for an enemy intruder. G
This is the Soul waiting on God... soaring to met Him. In the twinkling of music of choirs in the upper reaches of Heaven, Seraphs music playing to meet Christ the Lord of Heaven and Earth..... He holds the world together... He holds me together... He has prepared a place for me in Heaven... He told me so... He hangs on the Cross and bleeds to death...for me........me! His Word is Truth....
@@johnamos4007 sorry, anyone would like to claim it. It was written by a friend of mine, Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance. It’s played on uileann pipes, not bagpipes. Uileann is Gaelic/Irish for elbow. The air is pumped inti the bellows using the elbow. Bagpipes are inflated using the mouth. As far as I know the uileann pipes are not very common in Scotland.
I want this song to be played as I am delivered from this place, this place that I can not stand. This place where I'm a slave to money. This place where without money, your dreams can not come true. When I am free from this place, I want to hear this Song..
I don’t think there’s anyone on the planet whose music captures the feel, the heart and the emotion of Ireland in the way that Bill Whelan’s does. Anyone who has come here and who perhaps hasn’t heard the Riverdance music from the 1995 Eurovision interval performance needs to sit down, go on to UA-cam and be blown away by the spectacular of the musical score - and phenomenal dancing from all involved. I’ll guarantee you’ll want to hear & see it another 2 or 3 times before you stand up…..entirely gob-smacked. ( The only slight drawback is the rather poor sound and picture quality of the original show as it now appears on UA-cam . It’s a great pity this can’t be digitally improved. )
Only my wife knows. This song is to be played at funeral.bthe first 90 seconds is incredibly sad. The remainder vis The most uplifting song ever played
I feel like anyone with a Celtic or Gaelic ancestry gets obliterated by this song even if they have no cultural connection to the region. This is an experience stored in primal memory
I have read many comments on here. The reason the pipes are sad : b/c they lament to Gaels and Celts of Scotland and Ireland lost to famine, poverty, to the English overlords, loss of the clan systems, loss of their identities. Yeah, that is why the pipes cry. Love from your blood son lost now in America!
Does anybody know the name of the instrument that he's playing? I'd love to look up more music of this nature besides Bill's but I can't seem to find the name no matter how much research I do.
They are called Uileann pipes. Uileann is the Gaelic/Irish word for elbow. The air is pumped in using the elbow, as opposed to the bagpipes where you blow the air in. Very complicated and expensive instrument. Takes a long time to master. You are listening to a master in Dave Spillane.
You chose a perfect video to go along with this song. I've been viewing this every year since you released it 12 years ago. Thanks!
I first heard this song when I was around 4 years old in 1999 (I remember it like it was yesterday) and have not heard it since. For the last 18 years, I've been looking for it! Today is a very very good day! Such a beautiful piece.
In my heart, one of the most beautiful songs in the world. If grief had a voice of its own, this is it.
INDEED!!
I absolutely agree. It’s a beautiful piece of music.
Home and the Heartland also.
Hairs on the back of the neck stuff.
This^^^
My father was very sick and I would drive 45 minutes to visit him in the hospital for several weeks. I listened to the Riverdance soundtrack every time I traveled to see him. This song so beautifully expressed my sadness. He died March 18, 2010. This song has and always will capture my grief. I miss him everyday.
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Koliko je ovo moćno i čarobno...25god.ne mogu da se naslušam ove genijalne muzike.
Genijalni kompozitor👏👏👏
This makes me feel proud to be Irish every time I hear it.
And today, these are sad days my friend.
28th May 1999 my grandad RIP, my dad , my brother and I carried our mothers coffin out of the church to this wonderfully sad and moving piece of music , it will forever stay in my heart . Thank you Bill for giving us such a great great departing call to our mum Nikki
2:37-2:44 sounds like the instrument is filled with emotion in grief or sadness for some reason and it is absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful.
That's the sound of the gates of heaven opening
Deuuuu
it cause Ireland was decimated
several times. One of the only stable anarchist societies in history that thrived for more than a thousand years and then the romans decided they knew better and fucked it up
Years ago, my dad asked me to make sure that whenever he passed away, this song was played at his funeral. I remember watching Riverdance with him when I was four years old, and learning all about my Irish and Scottish roots--Clans Morgan and Lochridge respectively. This music is as woven in my childhood as any imaginary friend, or happy daydream--but I dread the day when I can't bear its melody for grief.
Am I the only one that gets reduced to tears from this piece? It's soooo heartbreaking for some reason.
I really don't think anyone that hears this would be able to hold tears in, or at least not feel sad. As beautiful as this song is, it has an EXTREMELY tragic and heartbreaking tune, I think it's more sad than beautiful. I think this is probably actually the saddest tune I have ever heard. If grief could sound like a song, this would definitely be it, no wonder it's called a lament! I used to be able to listen to it, but every time I listen to this song now, it breaks my heart and I cry every time, because it reminds me of my pets that have died, and other sad things too.This is an absolutely stunning and beautiful song, but I can't listen to it anymore, because it brings back those memories, it's too painful to listen to.
A good song to listen to, though, if you've been holding it in for a long time, and need to get it out, cause this song makes it so easy. I do sometimes, really rarely, listen to tunes like this when I really do need to get it off my chest. Sometimes, it's good to just cry and get it out.
footcandy no your not the only
you're not alone, I always cry with this piece. So melancholic and sad. the 2:37 part always breaks me :'(
It is a lament, after all. But yes, it is powerfully heartbreaking. One of the saddest and most beautiful pieces for me.
Robyn Gore... thank you for expressing your feelings about this song, it is exactly how I feel too. Feeling grief is HELL ... the worst feeling ever isn't it. This music helps me let the tears flow, on my own, with the headphones on. All the best to you. X
Such a rare emotion this song brings. Uniquely breathtaking. Dark. Sad. Hopeful. Beautiful. Perfect.
1997 is the most important year of my life, because I fulfilled my dream of being able to live for a year on the wonderful island of Ireland. Irish people are fantastic people, I love their culture, and traditional Irish music is absolutely fantastic. I am Spanish, but since my experience in 1997, I carry Ireland in my heart.
The Lament .... universal expression of feelings too deep for words. Of the exile for the homeland; of the bereaved for the lost ones; of the old for their youth; of the dying for life.
Keening for the death of the Earth and all her wild beautiful creatures
For how many years has it gone on
200 species a day
Inconsolable
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Never heard a Lament that was so full of Lamentation. So full of grief, so bereft. No words can match the tears in the drone of the pipes.
Found my old DVD of the Best of Riverdance last night and watched it. This lament transported me far, far, far way back in time and left me in an ecstasy of tears feeling totally renewed. Listening to this lament again this morning I feel that nothing will ever overcome me or separate me from the eternal . . .
This song, and the way Davy plays it, perfectly express abject, inconsolable sorrow and grief.
As an Italian, I love Ireland and the Irish folk. Proud of their roots like we are, almost the same flag like us. When listening to this it makes me want to have Irish friends and learn about your traditions and history. No words, just absolutely beautiful! 🇮🇹 🤝 🇮🇪
I love u Ireland ..my and the wife ..Cavehill... Catholic & protestant.. together in love , 6kids together
This is a truly outstanding piece of music
Definitely want this played at my funeral... I love it and the emotion it brings out
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This song makes me think of all those i have lost. And the hope that one day i will see then again. Miss you pap.
This is just devastatingly beautiful. Although it says Bill Whelan, he may have written it, but it's the genius of Davy Spillane's playing of the pipes that make it so incredible.
Agreed.
Oh, but Bill Whelan composed this and superb orchestral foundation that supports and uplifts Davey’s incredible performance. Listen to the entrance of the strings in a simple descending scale. How beautifully it sustains and fulfills Davey’ gorgeous expression of grief. Give praise to both.
Love this tune. Heard it at funerals a few times growing up. Now it reminds me of my good friend and brother from the army. A proud son of Massachusetts who recently lost his battle within his own mind. The world hurt him a lot. He’ll never grow old now. But he’s at peace now.
I first heard this song live at the Riverdance performance in Berlin in the 1990s. I had never heard anything so beautiful before and never again after that. It touched me so deeply that it brought tears to my eyes. There is probably hardly anyone who plays such beautiful songs on the hurdy-gurdy. Thank you for this wonderful song, which every time touches me emotionally so deeply that I feel sadness and joy at the same time.
We played this after communion at my father’s funeral Mass.
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It is the sadness, grief, loss of over one million Irish souls during the Great Famine, the suppression of our culture, language and religion for 700 hundred years, all rolled into this one piece of music. It is Ireland.
Well said. That is the lament so beautifully played here. Thank you Bill Whelan and Davey Spillane.
Yesterday, I lost a DnD character I had been playing for 8 years. I had this song laying ready for whenever that would happen, and it was everything it needed to be. It was like saying goodbye to a really old friend.
People talk of heartsongs, and I think this one is mine. This Irish song about the lament of being exiled from one's homeland is often how I feel, being forced to leave home before I was really ready to and ending up lost and drifting from place to place, merely existing one day to the next. I know the day will come where I'll have my home, not just a place to sleep and store my things but a place to call mine-but I'm still lost searching for it. It's painful and exhausting, but I won't give up...not yet.
Magical and exquisitely beautiful. There is no sound quite like the Uilleann pipes for taking us to thin places.
Formidable amazing Wonderfull. Bless you thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the original version, I was looking for it for 20 years! Thank you so much!🌞
Amazing, unforgettable piece so glad to hear it here
Such a great piece...
When I was just discovered that masterpiece .. that's a piece of art through music connects with my heart and soul. Breathtaking. ❤
This brings me to tears each time I listen.
If this does not bring you to tears then you are dead....
Words cannot express how beautiful this song is... it's just full of different emotions
Ten years Patrick, I miss you very deeply my friend x
I love this song. It almost stops my heart and makes me catch my breath. I want this played at my funeral
Magical to listen to, it speaks to my soul 😍
Perfect landscapes :)
Thank you!
Just love this song. Powerful!
I love this beautiful music. Amo ❤ esta hermosa música.
si es muy hermosa prueba funeral de jeff danna saludos😄
This is one of my favorite pieces from Riverdance. The beautiful video images and haunting music complement one another well. Thanks for posting this!
Undescriptible feelings makes me feel this song..i wish i can download all the songs of this genius :)
Just saw this in Milwaukee at Riverdance last week and was balling my eyes out!
I watched the Riverdance 25th anniversary performance yesterday and it was amazing so I sought out this song so that I could listen to it more.
My heart moves and cries when I listen to this...why? I'm Japanese by the way
We are all human...embrace it.
Music has no boundaries. Whether it's happiness or heartache, we're all the same.
This song is a Lament (the keening) of the mythical Cúchulainn, who unintentionally kills his estranged son. Connla, who has returned to his father's house seeking reunion, refuses to identify himself, and is mistaken for an enemy intruder.
Would be perfect song to play for Prestorius execution.
Oscar Pistorius...Im seeing his name spelled both ways.
I guess time will tell if (OMG, I was going to say 'has a leg to stand on,,,,AAARRGGHHH)
So much for benign idioms.
thanks for the history or myth
...butterflies...mexico has a national park for monarch butterflies in the state of Michoacan
that fly down from canada
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My given name is Cuillen
An alteration of the Cuillin Hills of Skye, which, (I'm damn sure) are named aft the mythical hero Cú Chulainn. I am not sure what alteration of translation occurred, from Irish Gaelic to Scottish Gaelic... but regardless - I have since identified with Cú Chulainn, or Cú, - spirit animal wise. Please enlighten not only myself but whomever reads this, if you have insight into the eventual transliteration of the name from Culain - Cú Chulainn to Cuillin. I recognize the bond of Hibernia and Caledonia in times of yore, though profess bewilderingly bombastic levels of layman insight toward the generalities forth-mentioned.
Side note, recognized Bill Whelan's name instantly because of Some Mother's Son.... AMAZING MOVIE and especially fantastic soundtrack.
😢 Amazing.
Is maith liom é. Go raibh mile maith agat ☺️
(✍️🧔🏼 from Isle Rügen, NE-Germany)
This is just such a lovely melody!
I so needed a good cry so I put this on, oh, being Irish, great humor, deep melancholy
Um...trust me, you don't need to be Irish to have this grab your emotions and pull them out.
Really? Somehow, I can"t fathom that. Being Irish can bring deep sorrow, and great joy. We are full of irony. Glad that you are moved by this lament.
Unfortunately , my emotions are close to the surface, no pulling out needed.
I'm not Irish, but this tune makes me cry every time, I really think anyone that hears this tune would at least feel sad, or wouldn't be able to hold tears in
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The Story behind this song is sad =
This song is a Lament (the keening) of the mythical Cúchulainn,
who unintentionally kills
his estranged son, Connla, who has returned to his father's
house seeking reunion, refuses to identify himself,
and is mistaken for an enemy intruder.
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Mythology from around the world is packed with such nonsense.
@@DenkyManner why nonsense?
@@DenkyManner you have no heart!
Le genre de musique qui me donne des frissons. Ah le son du Uillean pipe...
this brings me to tears every time I listen to it its beautiful
I was so moved by this. I feel so remorseful. It will be played at my wake.
We carried out our mothers coffin to this
Every time, tears, overwhelmed so dam haunting yet so comforting.
Yes.
Gotta visit Ireland
This was so great that I got the chills and goosebumps
He's a musical genius
This is the Soul waiting on God... soaring to met Him.
In the twinkling of music of choirs in the upper reaches of Heaven, Seraphs music playing to meet Christ the Lord of Heaven and Earth.....
He holds the world together...
He holds me together...
He has prepared a place for me in Heaven...
He told me so...
He hangs on the Cross and bleeds to death...for me........me!
His Word is Truth....
Such profound words I needed to hear. After all this time. Thank you for watching and listening to such an unspeakably piece of music.
this song is too short...needs to at least 10 hours long.
sooo beautiful
Fabulous piece. Thanks fort posting
My pleasure. It truly is unspeakably beautiful.
I cried the tears of a chicken nuggerless child.
Yeah, when I listen to this whole song, it makes me feel extremely sad, and I always cry, it's impossible not to when you hear this tune
Thakes you to your core!
this almost made me cry
My hair is standing on end and I'm crying.
I don't know why.
This is a Scottish lament
It's Irish.
@@johnamos4007 sorry, anyone would like to claim it. It was written by a friend of mine, Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance. It’s played on uileann pipes, not bagpipes. Uileann is Gaelic/Irish for elbow. The air is pumped inti the bellows using the elbow. Bagpipes are inflated using the mouth. As far as I know the uileann pipes are not very common in Scotland.
This music, it does something
Beautiful
I'm usually not into this type of music, but damn this sounds beautiful...
Music shows you emotions you never knew you had...... WE=mc2
Oh yes, this is a sad sad story. Poor Chulainn.
I want this song to be played as I am delivered from this place, this place that I can not stand. This place where I'm a slave to money. This place where without money, your dreams can not come true. When I am free from this place, I want to hear this Song..
♥
this is so heart felt My Emotions
I want this song played at my memorial service. Husband wants "Into the West" from "Lord of the Rings" for his.
So beautiful and sad at once.
For you mum ❤💔💖
Deeply evocative.
Agreed. It's probably my favorite, but every song is just as good. Thanks for watching!
I remember the last times with my father.😢
I don’t think there’s anyone on the planet whose music captures the feel, the heart and the emotion of Ireland in the way that Bill Whelan’s does. Anyone who has come here and who perhaps hasn’t heard the Riverdance music from the 1995 Eurovision interval performance needs to sit down, go on to UA-cam and be blown away by the spectacular of the musical score - and phenomenal dancing from all involved. I’ll guarantee you’ll want to hear & see it another 2 or 3 times before you stand up…..entirely gob-smacked.
( The only slight drawback is the rather poor sound and picture quality of the original show as it now appears on UA-cam . It’s a great pity this can’t be digitally improved. )
If it makes you feel transcendant, imagine what it must feel like for the musician.
Only my wife knows. This song is to be played at funeral.bthe first 90 seconds is incredibly sad. The remainder vis The most uplifting song ever played
ireland. best lil country on the planet
Bravo!
The truest call
Celtic People from Erin, Alba, Kernow, Cymru, Breizh, Mannin and Galiza will be Free !! Go Ahead Brothers !!
I want my casket carried out to this.
I feel like anyone with a Celtic or Gaelic ancestry gets obliterated by this song even if they have no cultural connection to the region. This is an experience stored in primal memory
I have read many comments on here. The reason the pipes are sad : b/c they lament to Gaels and Celts of Scotland and Ireland lost to famine, poverty, to the English overlords, loss of the clan systems, loss of their identities. Yeah, that is why the pipes cry. Love from your blood son lost now in America!
Is that Martin Brennan playing? KISS MY FACE!
This is not Bill Whelan. This is Davy Spillane
thank you!
I played this when I heard about the death of Stan Lee. I cried for an hour then drowned in ice cream.
I just wanted to listen to this after Lancer's death in UBW 2014 ;_;
Into the wilds your soul is millions years old
Does anybody know the name of the instrument that he's playing? I'd love to look up more music of this nature besides Bill's but I can't seem to find the name no matter how much research I do.
They are called Uileann pipes. Uileann is the Gaelic/Irish word for elbow. The air is pumped in using the elbow, as opposed to the bagpipes where you blow the air in. Very complicated and expensive instrument. Takes a long time to master. You are listening to a master in Dave Spillane.
Agurrak euskal herritik!