Bury me in Lyttleton Harbour with this inscript on my gravestone: "I've seen the towering moutains of New Zealand, rise perpendicularly from the depth of the seas,, I've seen the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and I've seen the infinite expanse of the Great Southern Ocean-- Now--In the Middle of your Deep Blue Sea, anchor me." My emotions go wild when I hear this song!!!!
Nah, don't agree Warwick. He's already well loved, recognised and respected by those who know him and his work, where I come from anyway. We will miss him though. Yes he is a genius. But he's got plenty of miles left yet?!!
Just been listening to Holden Horse and this Kiei tune popped up - so so good. So many memories of Ponsonby Road late nights at The Chapel …ahhh heaven.
My o my , this song so reminds me of my time in N.Z....driving a wrecked car on the "wrong" side of the road with "Anchor me" on the radio, feeling totally freedom...I remember me crying beause I was so happy and so yust myself , nothing else...
We need to hold on to those moments. We are lucky to have them to remember, we realise, as we move through life and realise how dare tend precious those feelings are. Life is so short.
I came across this song only a couple of months ago (I'm an Aussie and was checking out other NZ bands) and now can't get it out of my head. Absolute classic, so peaceful and deep (pun intended). Should have been a huge hit worldwide.
I actually just returned from a cruise around NZ and as we docked in Auckland, I stuck in my earphones and listened to this song again. It seemed extremely appropriate. What a beautiful country and you have certainly punched well above your weight musically I can tell you.
I played this song to our junior surf nippers at Ocean Beach Kiwi surf club incessantly for about 4 years until they lost interest. A great song and i bet a few of them still love it.
...Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange. Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell: Ding-dong. Hark! now I hear them,-ding-dong, bell I love song lyrics that obliquely reference others - not plagiarism, but you know somewhere, long ago, they've heard it. Fabulous song; RVW wrote music to accompany the Shakespeare original ua-cam.com/video/T14nr2ZhMCg/v-deo.html
All English speakers inadvertently plagiarise Shakespeare on a daily basis. But there’s nothing half-forgotten here, it is a direct reference and homage just as Sylvia Path. Thank you for the remembering and the link.
Full fathom five Someday I'll lie Singing songs that come From dead men's tongues Anchor me, anchor me As the compass turns And the glass it falls When the storm clouds roll And the gulls they call Anchor me, anchor me, anchor me Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me, anchor me Let the salt spray lash The shivering skin Where the green waves crash And the whirlpools spin Anchor me, anchor me, anchor me Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me Where the Banshees cry And the bells they sound When you lift me high When you pull me down When you pull me down When you pull me down Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me Anchor me, anchor me Anchor me, anchor me In the middle of your deep blue sea, your deep blue sea In the middle of your deep blue sea, your deep blue sea Anchor me, anchor me Anchor me Anchor me Anchor me Songwriters: Don Mcglashan
Love this song. Introduced me to the band in London in '97 when a Kiwi flat mate was listening to it in his room. Thanks Pauly. A great band with so many great songs. Missed the reunion concert in NZ - please tour Australia, Don an co!
this was a track when I was back at school like 15 years ago love it......on you tube after living in London for almost 10 years going back in time, I need a kick in the ass to go home
Best nz song ever . Go the mutton birds And all there songs . Would love to see them live but I have kids haha and it cost too much here in nz to do anything including living so listening to music like this makes it a little more bearable .
Oh New Zealand is awesome, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! The musicians from here are epic, sadly a lot go overseas, but the great ones come back ❤
@@Cyba_IT Under the Milky Way Tonight- The Church, Comfortably Numb- Pink Floyd, Nothing Left But Faith- The Cure, Mystery Girl- Roy Orbison, Streets Of Laredo - forget the artist.
@@danmoth5126 bloody hell Dan just did search a few days ago to ID the song our primary school teacher had us sing: Streets of Laredo! Synchronicity, if it existed. Our version was better than any recorded one. Not a Country fan.
far out - just trying to learn this on guitar and singing - seems simple on the surface but for little old me pretty tricky twists and turns in the vocal - he makes it sound easy ... and I love how the C# chord is ambiguous - could be major or minor - a very cunning song in many ways ... deep like the sea :-)
Beautiful song, classic Muttonbirds. Its first line is from Ariel's song in The Tempest to tell Ferdinand his father has drowned... Full fathom five thy father lies Of his bones are coral made
this song reminds me of landing at wellington airport in a boeing 737 air newzealand on a cold rainy day :) also of being in a plane for some reason :) love the song to
@paulandolly big one for me living in the uk was "i wish i was in wellington" heard it when i bothered to visit all the home sick kiwis in london, i will never work out why so many of my countrymen didn't bother to live north of london to live in the "real england". London for me was a great place to visit but would rather live alot more north of the big smoke!
when this album was released there was an ecm instore comp you had to design a displat Brigett ellis made this awesome sheep with beautiful angle wings hanging by fishing wire and yes our store won ..Love Dons voice
I enjoy this song so much more when I am not on hold to Spark
Damn you spark 😡 ruining our NZ classics!
Reuben McCabe Haha so good
Maharaja 1v1 scrims
or Studylink
Maharajar HD I can’t, I’m watching blue
Bury me in Lyttleton Harbour with this inscript on my gravestone: "I've seen the towering moutains of New Zealand, rise perpendicularly from the depth of the seas,, I've seen the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and I've seen the infinite expanse of the Great Southern Ocean-- Now--In the Middle of your Deep Blue Sea, anchor me." My emotions go wild when I hear this song!!!!
Timeline, I am watching this video on 28/08/24, still a resonating beautiful tune.
We as kiwis are so lucky , to point our modern musicians are exceptional. Thank Don 😊
When I'm having a bad day, this really does chill me out. Iconic.
Don McGlashan's one of those guys who won't get proper recognition for his talent until he's dead. The dude's a genius.
Rip
Nah, don't agree Warwick. He's already well loved, recognised and respected by those who know him and his work, where I come from anyway. We will miss him though. Yes he is a genius. But he's got plenty of miles left yet?!!
Just been listening to Holden Horse and this Kiei tune popped up - so so good. So many memories of Ponsonby Road late nights at The Chapel …ahhh heaven.
Oh he is brilliant and should have more recognition, especially Anchor Me. I love it !! ❤❤
bro i read this as he was already dead....still time to go past him and say thanks for the music
I live in Canada and heard this song...my whole life seems to draw me back to aotearoa
great place great people :)
dont do it
hello Whanau welcome home
@@mikeparker1006 what a pretentious pile of shit. you aint no maori
Magic Mike fuck off man, you’re a twat
My o my , this song so reminds me of my time in N.Z....driving a wrecked car on the "wrong" side of the road with "Anchor me" on the radio, feeling totally freedom...I remember me crying beause I was so happy and so yust myself , nothing else...
Nice story. Glad you were so happy.
We need to hold on to those moments. We are lucky to have them to remember, we realise, as we move through life and realise how dare tend precious those feelings are. Life is so short.
Come back soon :)
@@thequietkiwi If I did would you help me to integrate?
You're more than welcome to return🙂
love these guys frfr
I came across this song only a couple of months ago (I'm an Aussie and was checking out other NZ bands) and now can't get it out of my head. Absolute classic, so peaceful and deep (pun intended). Should have been a huge hit worldwide.
Well said bro.
I actually just returned from a cruise around NZ and as we docked in Auckland, I stuck in my earphones and listened to this song again. It seemed extremely appropriate. What a beautiful country and you have certainly punched well above your weight musically I can tell you.
@Alexander Neil Aussie fella only just heard about so what the fk are u talking about fk-face.
@Alexander Neil lol
I only heard of them today after hearing they are supporting Chisel on tour. Will be listening to a lot more of them I think.
Blam Blam Blam were the first band I ever saw at High School in 1982. His songs are New Zealand anthems now and forever.
Jesus, this song has got me all homesick for NZ for the first time in a *very* long time! It might just be the Christmas barbie I'm missing though...
Same me bro. Hangi hunget.
aroha mai Aotearoa! kia kaha
You gotta find out man. Try having a barbie wherever you are, see if it does the job. (But i have a feeling it needs to be here...)
what a wonderful place to grow up..early 90s Auckland
Play this at my funeral. Anchor me in those I love. Beautiful song.
This got played at my uncles funeral, makes me both sad and happy every time i hear this song
I've penned it into my list of funeral songs. It's a cracker!
another great NZ hit, so much talent in our country
Support your local musicians, get off the couch and go to local gigs \m/
definitely, good old nz
Close your eyes an lose yourself in this song.TIME LESS.
The way he sings the first chorus is so delicate. It's a beautiful tune.
I played this song to our junior surf nippers at Ocean Beach Kiwi surf club incessantly for about 4 years until they lost interest. A great song and i bet a few of them still love it.
Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes…
...Nothing of him that doth fade,
But doth suffer a sea-change
Into something rich and strange.
Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell:
Ding-dong.
Hark! now I hear them,-ding-dong, bell
I love song lyrics that obliquely reference others - not plagiarism, but you know somewhere, long ago, they've heard it.
Fabulous song; RVW wrote music to accompany the Shakespeare original ua-cam.com/video/T14nr2ZhMCg/v-deo.html
All English speakers inadvertently plagiarise Shakespeare on a daily basis. But there’s nothing half-forgotten here, it is a direct reference and homage just as Sylvia Path. Thank you for the remembering and the link.
A technically and musically perfect song to rival any of the big international efforts. Highly underrated
Goosebumps every time. What an anthem!
Is it though? It sounds like miserable drivel to me.
Awesome timeless song, singing and lyrics..THANK YOU!
Just beautiful
I am adrift a long way from home, thank you for this song for the soul.
Full fathom five
Someday I'll lie
Singing songs that come
From dead men's tongues
Anchor me, anchor me
As the compass turns
And the glass it falls
When the storm clouds roll
And the gulls they call
Anchor me, anchor me, anchor me
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me, anchor me
Let the salt spray lash
The shivering skin
Where the green waves crash
And the whirlpools spin
Anchor me, anchor me, anchor me
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me
Where the Banshees cry
And the bells they sound
When you lift me high
When you pull me down
When you pull me down
When you pull me down
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, anchor me
Anchor me, anchor me
Anchor me, anchor me
In the middle of your deep blue sea, your deep blue sea
In the middle of your deep blue sea, your deep blue sea
Anchor me, anchor me
Anchor me
Anchor me
Anchor me
Songwriters: Don Mcglashan
Love this song. Introduced me to the band in London in '97 when a Kiwi flat mate was listening to it in his room. Thanks Pauly. A great band with so many great songs. Missed the reunion concert in NZ - please tour Australia, Don an co!
In the north east france for Christmas 2024. This song makes me miss home 🇳🇿
one of the best Nz hits of all time
Wow this song just randomly came to mind . 14yrs later shux
this was a track when I was back at school like 15 years ago love it......on you tube after living in London for almost 10 years going back in time, I need a kick in the ass to go home
Mighty song.
So much talent in NZ...
Been stuck in my head all week, and its still welcome!
1 of New Zealands iconic songs 🇳🇿
Best nz song ever . Go the mutton birds And all there songs . Would love to see them live but I have kids haha and it cost too much here in nz to do anything including living so listening to music like this makes it a little more bearable .
Ok, it's time to get teary eyed and patriotic.
Andrew Mahon I'm proud to be a kiwi bro azwell. Chur
yes boi
Takes me back 22 years. Ahh the memories....
2023
Proud to be a kiwi!
Good song. Reminds me of a time when New Zealand was a better place
#MeToo
still is bruh
Oh New Zealand is awesome, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! The musicians from here are epic, sadly a lot go overseas, but the great ones come back ❤
When you lift me high...when you pull me down, when you pull me down, when you pull me down.....
Sitting in a hotel room in Kalgoorlie missing home....
My favourite NZ song.
There are about 5 songs that bring a lump to my throat. This is one of them.
What are the other 4 Dan?
@@Cyba_IT Under the Milky Way Tonight- The Church, Comfortably Numb- Pink Floyd, Nothing Left But Faith- The Cure, Mystery Girl- Roy Orbison, Streets Of Laredo - forget the artist.
@@danmoth5126 bloody hell Dan just did search a few days ago to ID the song our primary school teacher had us sing: Streets of Laredo! Synchronicity, if it existed. Our version was better than any recorded one. Not a Country fan.
Try Dick Goughan Now Westlin' Winds. Live version best
m.ua-cam.com/video/ZDB0P57nQds/v-deo.html
Think it came out on the album 'Salty' in 1993. Won the APRA Silver Scroll for best song in 1994.
A timeless masterpiece...honestly.
Just heard acoustic version of this in a movie. Had to find the song. Beautiful.
Amazing talented singer song writer
it's nice to know growing up I had to this listen to :)
So beautiful.
far out - just trying to learn this on guitar and singing - seems simple on the surface but for little old me pretty tricky twists and turns in the vocal - he makes it sound easy ... and I love how the C# chord is ambiguous - could be major or minor - a very cunning song in many ways ... deep like the sea :-)
..bro i love this song ..thanks Don brother
Kiwi brilliance, brings back great memories :)
I so love this song.
Thanks for posting it.
Love it forever. NZ to our core
When it goes to the chorus, it really feels like the anchor has hit the substrate!
Beautiful song, classic Muttonbirds.
Its first line is from Ariel's song in The Tempest to tell Ferdinand his father has drowned...
Full fathom five thy father lies
Of his bones are coral made
Who’s still here in 2021!!?
☺️
At 53, this takes me waaaaay back....sniff sniff...
Best song ever ...
Probably is.
totally a new Zealand dong 💯😃👌👍
Totally love this song, makes me homesick. Jeez Don looks pretty hot in the video too!
I thought the same thing! Don is looking hawt! 🔥
tnx for posting .
was searching for a long time.
gr8 song.
Loving the old MOT WOF sticker !!
newzealand classic 😀
It gets into your head, but fascinating lyrics
My vote for our national anthem
Just got into the Mutton Birds after seeing Don McGlashan open for Crowded House. Great stuff, thanks for posting!
Thank you😊
Nice.. Thanks! 👍🇳🇿
One of my all time favourites !
Like if this song makes you feel proud to be a kiwi!
Yes in so many ways. Miss my home land. The colours, the flavours, the spirit of the sea
His drrving a point.
Such memories...
this song reminds me of landing at wellington airport in a boeing 737 air newzealand on a cold rainy day :) also of being in a plane for some reason :) love the song to
cleaning it
I fink this might mean a little bit different for a Samoan kuys👍😂🎤🎶👌💎
great, thanks for putting this 1 up
I've got this song in my head- Can't get it out...
Maybe its because this song...anchors me...
Love this song.
: )
me 2
Kiwi 🥝 hard🇳🇿
THIS GUY WENT TO WESTLAKE BOYS HIGHSCHOOL ! (: GO WESTLAKE!
Abdulla Eraki so did I but look how I turned out 😃
Abdulla Eraki I couldn’t even get into Westlake boys high school I had to settle for glenfield collage loooool
I smoked pot under the bridge at westlake. Go westlake.
Have you seen the movie daffodils?
@paulandolly big one for me living in the uk was "i wish i was in wellington" heard it when i bothered to visit all the home sick kiwis in london, i will never work out why so many of my countrymen didn't bother to live north of london to live in the "real england". London for me was a great place to visit but would rather live alot more north of the big smoke!
This songs perfect 🤩
Awesome Don great to see this song. Hope you're well x
Amazing voice.
Miss my home somuch
omfg wicked song! i love kiwi music! w00t! NZ 4 LIFE!
awesome song thanks
Still a great song 2012.
Jake Jones 2017
From the Purealternative FM Album Show and Album of the Week
Great song
just amazing
awesome song
when this album was released there was an ecm instore comp you had to design a displat Brigett ellis made this awesome sheep with beautiful angle wings hanging by fishing wire and yes our store won ..Love Dons voice
what a voice
Buy album and enjoy the freedom of direct dial
i love you for this :)
Best butter ad ever!
Kiwi living in Belfast in 1995, my Northern Irish girlfriend walked out after an argument, came back to record this song, then kept going...
Beautiful intro
Such a well written song
Best nz band by far I mean it