This was a new carol to me. We sang it at our Christmas concert which was last week. I loved my part (bass) and found it surprisingly intuitive - that is, easy to learn. A very nice video and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!
The Chieftans put out a nice version on their Christmas album. I wish we knew how old the carol is. It's amazing it took so long to be collected and written down!
What a lovely video! Thank you so much, Eugene! I have always wanted to know more about The Wexford Carol. 🇮🇪🎶 This was like watching a BBC documentary. It is clear that you have a rare talent! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Dear Sir, your video has been an early Christmas gift to me. I miss the snow; Christmas is never quite the same without it. I have been sharing Christmas carols and their history for each day of Advent and then plan to continue throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas. I have subscribed to your channel. I wish you a Merry Christmas a few days in advance. God bless you.
Thank you for this! I always wondered about the origins of this piece. The first time I heard this was from The King's Singers CD entitled "A Little Christmas Music", 1989. Probably the most beautiful track on the whole CD, alongside "Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen".
I guess my phone was listening to me. I was just telling my family how this is my favorite carol! I wish I had a better memory to learn all of the verses, it's just... the best
Hi Eugene great video and lovely carol 🎄 I was in knockcroghery at the Jimmy murray memorial statue unveiling back in November and jareth burns the gaa president sang a song Jimmy murray did when Roscommon won the all Ireland, the wests awake and mentioned how joe macdonagh did aswell when galway hurlers won the all Ireland But I was wondering did you make a video on the song origins of the west awake and if not would it possible to cover it at some point in the future ?
I'd say before the second half of 16th century, since the change wasn't quite abrupt, but a transition through the Renaissance. While Bach is the foundation of modern music theory and coalesced tempering, the music in the Renaissance was already beginning to move away from modal music, paving the way for Bach's genius. Beautiful carol though.
So lovely, I love this carol in all its forms. Thank you for the history ❤.
You're more than welcome. Happy Christmas.
This was a new carol to me. We sang it at our Christmas concert which was last week. I loved my part (bass) and found it surprisingly intuitive - that is, easy to learn. A very nice video and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!
You're very welcome, Michael. When the carol is well arranged for harmonies, it is a sheer joy for the ears. 👋
I love that Carol. Actually, I live in Wexford County, in Michigan! I think that was the first time I heard the words. Lovely!
Happy Christmas from Ireland to you and all the good people in Wexford County!
Thank you so much for this video! I have always loved this carol.
My pleasure. It's an enchanting carol. Happy Christmas.
Long been one of my favourites, I can hear the Irish phrasing in it.
It's hard to beat those old modal melodies. Happy Christmas. 👋
my favorite carol
Mine too!
The Chieftans put out a nice version on their Christmas album. I wish we knew how old the carol is. It's amazing it took so long to be collected and written down!
Yes indeed, the Chieftains have a lovely version. It was a surprise to me that such an old but beautiful carol was first published in 1928!
What a lovely video! Thank you so much, Eugene! I have always wanted to know more about The Wexford Carol. 🇮🇪🎶 This was like watching a BBC documentary. It is clear that you have a rare talent! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
You're very kind. Thank you and have a Happy and Holy Christmas.
Dear Sir, your video has been an early Christmas gift to me. I miss the snow; Christmas is never quite the same without it. I have been sharing Christmas carols and their history for each day of Advent and then plan to continue throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas. I have subscribed to your channel. I wish you a Merry Christmas a few days in advance. God bless you.
Thank you so much. A Happy and Holy Christmas to you. 👋
Hard to imagine Christmas in the southern hemisphere, during their summer!
Thank you for this! I always wondered about the origins of this piece. The first time I heard this was from The King's Singers CD entitled "A Little Christmas Music", 1989. Probably the most beautiful track on the whole CD, alongside "Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen".
You're more than welcome and thank you. Yes, the King Singers version is sublime. Have a Holy and Peaceful Christmas. 👋
4:37 - thanks for this.
My pleasure.
Thank you for excellent content and video.
One of my favorite Christmas carols. ✨
My pleasure indeed. Have a Happy ans Holy Christmas. 👋
@eugenedunphy167 likewise. 🪷
Btw one of favorite versions is Alison Krauss and Yo-Yo Ma but choirs are always lovely. 🕯️
I guess my phone was listening to me. I was just telling my family how this is my favorite carol! I wish I had a better memory to learn all of the verses, it's just... the best
Your phone's got great taste! Happy Christmas.
Hi Eugene great video and lovely carol 🎄
I was in knockcroghery at the Jimmy murray memorial statue unveiling back in November and jareth burns the gaa president sang a song Jimmy murray did when Roscommon won the all Ireland, the wests awake and mentioned how joe macdonagh did aswell when galway hurlers won the all Ireland
But I was wondering did you make a video on the song origins of the west awake and if not would it possible to cover it at some point in the future ?
Neat Nancy Griffith connection.
Love to hear it in the irish language...
Julie Andrews performed a beautiful version in the 1960’s
I'd say before the second half of 16th century, since the change wasn't quite abrupt, but a transition through the Renaissance.
While Bach is the foundation of modern music theory and coalesced tempering, the music in the Renaissance was already beginning to move away from modal music, paving the way for Bach's genius.
Beautiful carol though.
Before the 2nd half of the 16th sounds about right. Thank you and have a Happy and Holy Christmas.
Nice played on hurdy gurdy😮😅
Schmulz tune.