It was from the FB (Legendary Vocals) coming across my newsfeed that I was introduced to Peter Hollens ... I did my research and found out more about his amazing talent. Wowsers.
I sang this song at my wife's funeral. I used Peter's vocals as a guide to practice and made it through. Though I and my true love will never meet again I thank you for having this here so that I could honor my love in song one last time.
think a lot of you aren't aware of the story of this song. The song is about 2 imprisoned soldiers in England, 1 was to be beheaded, the other was sent back to Scotland as a free man. This is why the song goes, "you take the high road and I'll take the low", the low road is what we call being dead sometimes. The high road is over the hills. Then the next line is "and I'll be in Scotland before you" meaning he's going to be in heaven/Scotland. Its about the battle of Culloden in the 1700s. We sing it at weddings, funerals and any chance we can at parties. It's to let the English and the rest of the world know that we will always be free as long as we have Scotland in our hearts.
I am a southerner from North Carolina in the United States. Like many southerners, I have much scottish blood via the Scots-Irish settlers that emigrated from Ireland in the 1700s, after previously coming from Lowland Scotland. We southerners will always feel a love for and special relationship with Scotland. The Celtic songs ring true in my heart. Much love and well wishes, y'all.
Thanks so much for the info! My little boy (and I, too) just loves this song, and this version especially. He was very glad to know the story (and sad, too, of course). I always knew one of the two was dead but did not know they were prisoners or their situation or that it related to such a famous (and devastating) battle.
This is my Scottish grandmothers favorite song. She is 95 born in Glasgow, she cried happy tears hearing your version. Thank you for making a Highland lass feel happy again.
I have Scottish ancestry, & my MiL lived in Scotland for the first 2 years of her life, if there was one place in the world I could travel to, it would be Scotland (from Australia)
Some types of songs seem to resonate in our souls while others don’t stir a molecule. I think it’s in our genes which is which. Irish and Scottish do it for me while jazz or African leave me unmoved, although I can see the beauty in them.
I'm of Irish ancestry...and I understand all too well your feelings, because I feel that also. This song tugs at your heart like almost none other. Much like Sinead singing "Danny Boy". 😢
My grandpa passed away a few days ago and it has been really hard. I went through our past messages online and stumbled upon a link he sent me a few years ago to this video. Ive loved and listened to this version of the song for years and I had completely forgotten that my grandpa did too. Listening to it now helps with the healing. Thank you ❤️
I'm not Scottish but English and yet I find the Irish and Scottish songs so beautiful and they touch the heart of all who allow theirs to be open and receiving. I had great grandparents and parents and now they've all passed on. It's music like this song (and his one Shenandoah) that brings a teary eye to the listening ear.
Hope you are okay now. You have to visit my home town Football Club 1. Fc Köln to hear our Hymne. Maybe it would be beautiful for you when 50.000 people sing it.
The low road is death and the high road life so that's why they'll never meet again....very deep song, and beautiful (i really love heavy music but a good song is s good song no matter the style).... Cheers mate.
I've heard that Haydn and Beethoven both did arrangements of a number of Scottish folk tunes, but of course that was 200 years ago or more. If you're musically inclined, it might be interesting to find some of them and update the arrangements for modern listeners.
I'm a civil war reencator. We are the 79th New York Highlanders. Every night we will sit around the fire and sing good Scottish songs, this is one of my favorites. And it's so great
+Krittika J It's basically a story about a soldier telling you about his memories. The 'Road' bit is basically referencing his death hence the 'never meet again' line. I believe anyway
My father was born in Aberdeen Scotland and I remember as a child hearing him sing his songs from Scotland and this was one of them. Thanks for the memory.
Really love this version. I traveled Scotland some years ago, driving from Inverness around the lochs, hiking in the Aviemore area. I went to Culloden in recognition the of battle. Reminded me of Gettysburg. Beautiful country and enjoyed talking with the people.
My eyes fill with tears at this song, thinking of the Brave lads who charged into the mouth of English Cannon at Culloden Moor for Scotland and freedom. May they R.I. P.
My wife (who is of Scottish blood) and I traveled to Scotland in 2007 and on our trip actually walked on the Culloden Battlefield (outside of Inverness). To stop and think that so many died there, we stopped and had a silent prayer....
Song makes me sad because my oldest sister sang it to me when I was young she has been gone for a few years now and I know I will never hear her sing it again 💔 😢
To you who have fun memories of grandmothers and others singing this song and who have Dementia or memory problems, Play the song for them. If you do some research you will find that music in general and music that is particular to an individual person does miraculous things for those persons suffering dementia, Alzheimer's and memory issues. Just try it.
I used to work with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and we had this one patient who mumbled all the time, but when you played anything by the Eagles, he would sing in a beautiful tenor voice.
Anonymous Libertarian research shows that music is a wonderful medicine. There was an 87 year old man that couldn’t remember his wife, but they put him in front of a piano and he could play a song he learned when he was 8 years old. He didn’t remember the song until he was finished playing it. It has nothing to do with tissue in his case, it has to do with muscle memory. And that is why you can still do something you haven’t done in years. I played clarinet in 7th grade, and switched to choir up until now. I’m a senior in choir at my school, and I’m a soprano. I picked up a clarinet last week and was still able to play my solo for solo and ensemble from 6 years ago.
@@mamadawn22 uh hi uh, one of my aunts passed last year and it was suspected she developed dementia due to the losses of several family members in rapid succession by myself and my grandmother. Any thoughts?
@@lizgawin899 I'm not a doctor, just worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients as a nurse. However, if you research those two diseases, both of them are progressive. In the case of your Aunt, she may have already been showing signs and symptoms of the disease and the stress of losing several family members in rapid succession could have caused her to decline very quickly. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Cool story: this song has been stuck in my head for something like 10 years. I couldn't remember any words, just the tune. I had no way of finding it and no one u hummed it for could place it. Then, Pandora accidentally made me a Celtic station I didn't ask for. THIS song started playing and I literally yelled when I realized that this is it. The song I thought I'd never hear. It's beautiful.
I’m crying, with tearful eyes, red nose, and shivering lips. Peter, you resurrected me. I was just living, not alive. Now, I’m in love un-fathomable with a mystical man/essence. This love is given by your voice. Where have you brought me to! What have you done? You have opened the gates of my soul. I’m listening to you on loop; there is no escape from your voice, I don’t want an escape. I owe this happiness, this pain, this euphoria to you. Thank you so much, Peter!
I know this is an old tune done by countless numbers of people before and will be in the future, but what a BEAUTIFUL rendition. Truly heart-moving !! Thank you.
Im Mexican, and this is one of those songs once you listen to, you get all hooked up to because of its beauty. It really takes you to the highlands. Forgotten,...mmm, no way... I don't think it will ever be.
My High School graduation is tomorrow. Our mascot is the HighLander. During graduation, Loch Lomond and Scotland the Brave will be played in addition with the “traditional” graduation music. Hearing this song is bittersweet. It gives me hope of my future ahead but reminds me that I’ll likely never see many of my peers or teachers again. Beautiful, and well done. The emotions I’m experiencing are very strong.
This is absolutely amazing. The first time I heard it, I was at my best friends memorial service. This song fit him so well...and I truly believed he was my true love. I loved him more than anything. I can’t listen to this song without crying, but that’s alright. It’s a beautiful piece and you are truly talented.
The song may be Scottish - but it's something we all know and understand deep within our hearts. Love is eternal. The reason this song is so wonderful is because the notes are happy, proud, and determined despite the context. It's a perfect mingling of happiness and sadness. It is comfort and loss.
my dad used to sing this song to me when I was a kid. He passed away last year, and I still sing it to myself when I miss him. his friends took half of his ashes back to Scotland for us. ill be taking the high road soon, dad
Wow! Just happened to come across this song on the internet. I’ve listened to it at least 20 times continuously! Amazing sound. Incredible voices. Very moving. I’m now a fan. Never stop singing, Peter. You bring more to people’s lives than you can imagine.
I know this post is several years old, but I clicked on this because to be truthful, I have never heard a man sing this song before and I love the song. I was absolutely stunned with pure joy when I heard it. Its just magic. I thank you
I come back to this all the time but I remember the first time I showed this to my mom. She started crying immediately and I wasn't sure why. Turns out my grandad ( who is of Scottish descent ) used to sing this to her all the time when she was a child. She wants this song played at her funeral so as sad as it is ive practiced this for years so I can be the one to sing it when the unfortunate time comes.
Last Saturday I get merried I was so stresful, my hands was shaking but I thought about something nice and it was that song singing by you couse I was listening you for relaxing myself before wedding. Thank you so much for your voice and your song I love them so much and they give me strength and power and I become braver person :) Greetings from Poland and best wishes for all your familly :)
this is the best version of this song (and the video too!) that I have ever heard - I could not help but get a smidget emotional hearing it with fond past personal memories alow
My grandmother used to sing this song when I was a child, we walked somwhere together when travelling and i walked on a higher way than her. As a child I never understood the meaning (i am german), and till today I never heared or knew the full song. With this song I remember the great time together we had when I was younger and she, too. Thank you for the grat music you are making, I really enjoy listen to it. The harmony your songs have amaze me every time. Best wishes from Berlin, Germany
If you look up the song, there are several theories on the meaning of the song, several of them rather sad, but nothing will change how beautiful it is or the cherished memories people have that came from it.
Loch Lomond is about two Scotsmen who were captured by the English. One was killed (they hadn't done anything wrong, other than being Scottish clansmen), and the other was sent to tell the Scottish about it. The high road is the road for the living. The low road is the road traveled by the dead.
I remember... I,d been missing my dearest son listening this song and crying....I was along away... In Poland , Kraków. My Precious was in Scotland. I'd had an occasion to visit Scotland several years later. And everything I can say is : I love Scotland as much as Poland. What a wonderful land....
This gives me goosebumps every time, my great grandma was Scottish. I guess it doesn't take much Scottish blood to make your heart swell at this tune.❤
+William Gray Can I ask you a Question as a Scot? In Canada do they teach you that Alexander Graham Bell (inventor of the telephone) was Canadian because I have a Canadian friend who came here for uni who swears by it but that isn't true.
+TheSpacecraftX according to wikipedia he was born in Scotland but lived in Canada for about fifty years. I'd count it. Of course I'm Canadian too, and we love to claim everybody we can
Seeing your two messages makes me dream sooooooooooo bad of a collab between the two of you, please make this happen!!!!!! What would so much talent be able to create? :D
My grandfather, on my mother's side, is Scottish and he used to sing this song a lot. My mum first heard this cover and it really touched her as it reminded her of her dad. And now I absolutely adore this. I feel like I'm connecting to my Scottish heritage and my grandfather who died when I was a baby.
+Annabelle Barber Yeah, my high school choir has done it twice at state competition (once before I was in it). The year after we did it, I heard about three different choirs sing it for competition (either districts or state).
Swaggeh dude I'm jealous. I'm homeschooled, so the main thing we lack is a BIG choir (meaning I'm one of two students...). My church also doesn't have an established choir, so it's a lose-lose situation. Miss being in a big choir tho.
This reminds me of my grandma. When my brother and I were young kids she used to watch us on our summer vacations. She was always singing and a great vocalist at that. She is gone now but beautiful songs like this remind me of her and when times were a little simpler hanging out on those sunny days.
Ich bin über eine Urlaubsrecherche für Schottland auf dieses Video gestossen. Obwohl ich diese Art Musik gewöhnlich nicht höre (bin eher banausenhafter Pop-Hörer) hat mich "Loch Lomond" Gänsehaut verursacht. Ich werde sicher mehr hören!! Danke für die Horizonterweiterung Mr. Hollens.
My grandmother who married my grandfather who was born in Wallasey Cheshire UK used to sing me this song when I was little. Never knew the whole thing but what a beautiful song.
+Peter Hollens this is amazing! Do you think you could do more songs like this? OOH even better, do safe and sound by Taylor Swift! I'm going to Scotland either this summer or next thanksgiving!!
This is so incredibly beautiful, poignant, & emotional. No sugar added. I hear the pain. I hear the hope. This is why I love Traditional Gaelic music, sung the right way by singers who know how to sing. Bravo!
I am personally insecure when it comes to my voice, but it is pretty good overall I was playing a VR game and I started singing to other people and it and they loved it that really helped boost my self confidence.
I fear singing infront of others. But i absolutely love to sing, I got busted a couple of weeks ago on the road with a metal song, by a fellow metal head. Made me feel good when he wanted to know if i was in a band so he could go see them. Nope this shy 30 year old just likes to sing to almost anything.
+Amanda Hinkson Black & white cinematography, foggy fields lend mystical air to #PeterHollens : SCARBOROUGH FAIR: #acappella vocals ua-cam.com/video/SPIefnvgEic/v-deo.html
OMG! This brings up a beautiful memory for me. When I was little my mother taught me a song. "...You take the high road, I'll take the low road, I'll be in Scotland before 'ya. On the the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond." Your rendition of it is absolutely amazing. THANK YOU!!
My mother played this song to me when I was a baby, a lot of my life is based off of Irish and Scottish sides of my family, though I was born in America. Even my name is Celtic.
Another great song and video! Three requests/suggestions: 1) Smooth Criminal 2) Sound of Silence (especially if you could blend the harmonies from the S&G version with the intensity of the Disturbed version) 3) A full-length version of "A Pirate's Life for Me" in the style you and your collab partners did in your Pirates Medley
+peter go with sounds of silence but put your spin on it...sorry Kevin, I love the disturbed version of this song, but I think Peter could take it in another direction and turn out something great.
+Kevin Shepardson what if instead of just Smooth Criminal, Peter did an entire Michael Jackson medley? Then he would do other great sons too, like Beat It!
+Kevin Shepardson +Steven Murphy +Jennifer Meyer Sound of Silence is definitely on my short list right now! I'll think about an MJ medley too :) Thank for all the input!
I live in America, but in elementary school quite a few years ago, we were taught this song. I have no idea why, but this popped into my head the other day, so I looked it up, and I am so glad I did. What an amazing song!
Giving away this song for free for a limited time! If you love it, own it! Thanks for being part of the Hollensfamily! ► ► bit.ly/LochLomondPH
Peter Hollens I want it so bad! This is one of my favorites! I love all of your work!
TYSM!!!
Is this on cd please i love to get for my sister on cd
Peter, just want to give you a heads up this FB page is posting your content without attribution. facebook.com/LegendaryVocals/
It was from the FB (Legendary Vocals) coming across my newsfeed that I was introduced to Peter Hollens ... I did my research and found out more about his amazing talent. Wowsers.
I sang this song at my wife's funeral. I used Peter's vocals as a guide to practice and made it through. Though I and my true love will never meet again I thank you for having this here so that I could honor my love in song one last time.
Until you meet her again....rest easy
I’m sorry for your loss brother, may God give her a peaceful place in heaven.
I'm so sorry for your loss 😭💔
May she rest peacefully. God bless you!
Jonathan Delmater
May she Rest In Peace.
Wonderful, soothing vocals. Hearing this for the first time in 2024. The human voice is timeless as in this recording.
think a lot of you aren't aware of the story of this song. The song is about 2 imprisoned soldiers in England, 1 was to be beheaded, the other was sent back to Scotland as a free man.
This is why the song goes, "you take the high road and I'll take the low", the low road is what we call being dead sometimes. The high road is over the hills. Then the next line is "and I'll be in Scotland before you" meaning he's going to be in heaven/Scotland.
Its about the battle of Culloden in the 1700s.
We sing it at weddings, funerals and any chance we can at parties. It's to let the English and the rest of the world know that we will always be free as long as we have Scotland in our hearts.
Ronald Stewart Scotland will always stand and no need for England..
thank you for the info!
About time you guys get your independence and sever away from the mess that is England..
Such a sad history but the message of freedom is so beautiful 😭❤️. God bless u & God bless Scotland.
I am a southerner from North Carolina in the United States. Like many southerners, I have much scottish blood via the Scots-Irish settlers that emigrated from Ireland in the 1700s, after previously coming from Lowland Scotland. We southerners will always feel a love for and special relationship with Scotland. The Celtic songs ring true in my heart. Much love and well wishes, y'all.
Thanks so much for the info! My little boy (and I, too) just loves this song, and this version especially. He was very glad to know the story (and sad, too, of course). I always knew one of the two was dead but did not know they were prisoners or their situation or that it related to such a famous (and devastating) battle.
This is my Scottish grandmothers favorite song. She is 95 born in Glasgow, she cried happy tears hearing your version. Thank you for making a Highland lass feel happy again.
95! That’s crazy. I hope she’s still with us.
Wow. The changes she must've seen in her time!
Aww so sweet may she and your family be safe n blessed
My Scottish grandmother would have been 118 this week. She was Glasgow born and raised. Going there later this year
❤🎉
Have you ever heard a song that makes you miss a place you’ve never been? Miss a love you’ve never had...? That’s what this song does for me.
I have Scottish ancestry, & my MiL lived in Scotland for the first 2 years of her life, if there was one place in the world I could travel to, it would be Scotland (from Australia)
This!!
Some types of songs seem to resonate in our souls while others don’t stir a molecule. I think it’s in our genes which is which. Irish and Scottish do it for me while jazz or African leave me unmoved, although I can see the beauty in them.
Maybe you had a previous life there
I'm of Irish ancestry...and I understand all too well your feelings, because I feel that also. This song tugs at your heart like almost none other. Much like Sinead singing "Danny Boy". 😢
My grandpa passed away a few days ago and it has been really hard. I went through our past messages online and stumbled upon a link he sent me a few years ago to this video. Ive loved and listened to this version of the song for years and I had completely forgotten that my grandpa did too. Listening to it now helps with the healing. Thank you ❤️
I'm not Scottish but English and yet I find the Irish and Scottish songs so beautiful and they touch the heart of all who allow theirs to be open and receiving. I had great grandparents and parents and now they've all passed on. It's music like this song (and his one Shenandoah) that brings a teary eye to the listening ear.
Hope you are okay now. You have to visit my home town Football Club 1. Fc Köln to hear our Hymne. Maybe it would be beautiful for you when 50.000 people sing it.
Test
“Where me and my true love will never meet again”
That hurt
linda linda cançao . i love scotland .
The low road is death and the high road life so that's why they'll never meet again....very deep song, and beautiful (i really love heavy music but a good song is s good song no matter the style).... Cheers mate.
How truly sorrowful it is to have no knowledge that there is the other side.
Now I'm sad for people I've never met ☹️
Yes-that’s the part that gets me 🥲
Enjoying the music while sitting at the shores of Loch Lomond on our Scottish road trip. Thanks for the song
I'm scottish and hearing this song touches my heart as no one ever covers a Scottish tune. Loved this Xx
agreed
persaonlly, Scottish, Irish, or just Celtic music are some of my favorite music.
I've heard that Haydn and Beethoven both did arrangements of a number of Scottish folk tunes, but of course that was 200 years ago or more. If you're musically inclined, it might be interesting to find some of them and update the arrangements for modern listeners.
i think I shall, thanks for the suggestion Charles
AMEN MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
I'm a civil war reencator. We are the 79th New York Highlanders. Every night we will sit around the fire and sing good Scottish songs, this is one of my favorites. And it's so great
30th Ga Co. E. here, we do as well, 'Billy'. 😉
@@padrongnome6180 8th TN Infantry, Co. K. Deo Vendice
Do you all ever make it to the Civil War weekend at Greenfield Village?
Nicole Thompson I'm from Oregon and I haven't done anything out of state yet
I was in the 79th NYSM of Oregon for 12 years. Good times.
I'm in Loch lomond right now and this song is probably the most peaceful song in existence and the story behind it and the lyrics is so breathtaking
My twin sons just performed this piece as a duet for high school solo/ensemble. They are 15 years old. They made me cry...so does this version. Wow!
being Scottish this song makes me very happy and it's very close to my heart
same with me
+Krittika J It's basically a story about a soldier telling you about his memories. The 'Road' bit is basically referencing his death hence the 'never meet again' line. I believe anyway
SAME HERE!!!
Gregor Milne ikr, i was in loch Lomond just a couple of weeks ago too its beautiful
That'sMe Probably not mate
My father was born in Aberdeen Scotland and I remember as a child hearing him sing his songs from Scotland and this was one of them. Thanks for the memory.
I played this for my grandfather just before he passed. It will always be on my playlist.
May he rest in peace. God bless you!
Really love this version. I traveled Scotland some years ago, driving from Inverness around the lochs, hiking in the Aviemore area. I went to Culloden in recognition the of battle. Reminded me of Gettysburg. Beautiful country and enjoyed talking with the people.
My eyes fill with tears at this song, thinking of the Brave lads who charged into the mouth of English Cannon at Culloden Moor for Scotland and freedom. May they R.I. P.
My wife (who is of Scottish blood) and I traveled to Scotland in 2007 and on our trip actually walked on the Culloden Battlefield (outside of Inverness). To stop and think that so many died there, we stopped and had a silent prayer....
My Family ancestors were the Chisholm Clan we were at Culloden
Song makes me sad because my oldest sister sang it to me when I was young she has been gone for a few years now and I know I will never hear her sing it again 💔 😢
My grandfather is from Scotland and is about to pass any time. I played this song for him today as he knows this song well.
My mother sang this song to me while going to sleep for as long as I can remember. I’ve sang it to my children and now grandchildren. 💛
Simply beautiful. Scotland's answer to Danny boy. Two living songs that are timeless and better with each listen. Thanks Peter
Music like this really does get better every time, doesn’t it? So glad you enjoyed it! ❤️🎶
YES I LOVE THIS SONG!!!
+Brodie Smith did u get on the amazing race?
+Domino King yup
Brodie Smith YAY When is it?
+Brodie Smith YES!! Miss ya buddy!
+Peter Hollens it sown like a música of jesus
To you who have fun memories of grandmothers and others singing this song and who have Dementia or memory problems, Play the song for them. If you do some research you will find that music in general and music that is particular to an individual person does miraculous things for those persons suffering dementia, Alzheimer's and memory issues. Just try it.
I used to work with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and we had this one patient who mumbled all the time, but when you played anything by the Eagles, he would sing in a beautiful tenor voice.
It doesn't help. When brain tissue is lost, it is gone forever. Sorry.
Anonymous Libertarian research shows that music is a wonderful medicine. There was an 87 year old man that couldn’t remember his wife, but they put him in front of a piano and he could play a song he learned when he was 8 years old. He didn’t remember the song until he was finished playing it. It has nothing to do with tissue in his case, it has to do with muscle memory. And that is why you can still do something you haven’t done in years. I played clarinet in 7th grade, and switched to choir up until now. I’m a senior in choir at my school, and I’m a soprano. I picked up a clarinet last week and was still able to play my solo for solo and ensemble from 6 years ago.
@@mamadawn22 uh hi uh, one of my aunts passed last year and it was suspected she developed dementia due to the losses of several family members in rapid succession by myself and my grandmother. Any thoughts?
@@lizgawin899 I'm not a doctor, just worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients as a nurse. However, if you research those two diseases, both of them are progressive. In the case of your Aunt, she may have already been showing signs and symptoms of the disease and the stress of losing several family members in rapid succession could have caused her to decline very quickly. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Perfection! knows somebody other good scotish folks With such an impressive melody and catchy tune at the same time?
Cool story: this song has been stuck in my head for something like 10 years. I couldn't remember any words, just the tune. I had no way of finding it and no one u hummed it for could place it. Then, Pandora accidentally made me a Celtic station I didn't ask for. THIS song started playing and I literally yelled when I realized that this is it. The song I thought I'd never hear. It's beautiful.
There is an Irish folk song with the same melody, you should check it out as well.
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OMG! Same! O.O
I sing this at work often. It's an excellent song. Scotland truly is magical
Trey Baker Great playlists you have! I “borrowed” some stuff ☺️❤️🏴
@@polytheneprentiss1534 My pleasure and thanks!
As an "older" person , ( 75 +..) I discovered Peter Hollens -- ( and his wife , also a beautiful voice) LOVE many of your songs..Thank you..
I’m crying, with tearful eyes, red nose, and shivering lips. Peter, you resurrected me. I was just living, not alive. Now, I’m in love un-fathomable with a mystical man/essence. This love is given by your voice. Where have you brought me to! What have you done? You have opened the gates of my soul. I’m listening to you on loop; there is no escape from your voice, I don’t want an escape. I owe this happiness, this pain, this euphoria to you. Thank you so much, Peter!
In loving memory of the passing of my dear Father. Thankyou for sharing your Gift with us
I know this is an old tune done by countless numbers of people before and will be in the future, but what a BEAUTIFUL rendition. Truly heart-moving !! Thank you.
Man...... Look at his face while singing. Like he is telling you his story. What an emotional catch.... Lots of love 💓💓💓
Im Mexican, and this is one of those songs once you listen to, you get all hooked up to because of its beauty. It really takes you to the highlands. Forgotten,...mmm, no way... I don't think it will ever be.
Vor vielen Jahren war ich mit meinem Mann in Schottland. Dort haben wir zum ersten Mal diese wunderbare Ballade gehört. Ich werde es nie vergessen.
My High School graduation is tomorrow.
Our mascot is the HighLander. During graduation, Loch Lomond and Scotland the Brave will be played in addition with the “traditional” graduation music.
Hearing this song is bittersweet. It gives me hope of my future ahead but reminds me that I’ll likely never see many of my peers or teachers again.
Beautiful, and well done. The emotions I’m experiencing are very strong.
Hope you're doing well!
This is absolutely amazing. The first time I heard it, I was at my best friends memorial service. This song fit him so well...and I truly believed he was my true love. I loved him more than anything. I can’t listen to this song without crying, but that’s alright. It’s a beautiful piece and you are truly talented.
Beautiful, Peter! I just love your folk covers! I would love to hear you do "Out There" from "Hunchback of Notre Dame! I love that movie!
+Kurtsiecolferite S That would be amazing!
+Kurtsiecolferite S I second this!! :D
+Kurtsiecolferite S any of the songs from hunchback would be good. it really does have some great music.
+Kurtsiecolferite S The Hunchbak of ND has great music I I would love to hear him do a few!
+Kurtsiecolferite S is that movie good i have never seen it?
The song may be Scottish - but it's something we all know and understand deep within our hearts. Love is eternal. The reason this song is so wonderful is because the notes are happy, proud, and determined despite the context. It's a perfect mingling of happiness and sadness. It is comfort and loss.
my dad used to sing this song to me when I was a kid. He passed away last year, and I still sing it to myself when I miss him. his friends took half of his ashes back to Scotland for us. ill be taking the high road soon, dad
P E R F E C T !!!!
You are the best, and you know it!!
+marc jorba Thanks so much Marc!
+Peter Hollens you have a beautiful voice I'm crying soooooooo much because your beautiful voice!!!!!!!! I
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+Jurassic Gamer *great
+Jurassic Gamer *sounds
Wow! Just happened to come across this song on the internet. I’ve listened to it at least 20 times continuously! Amazing sound. Incredible voices. Very moving. I’m now a fan. Never stop singing, Peter. You bring more to people’s lives than you can imagine.
I know this post is several years old, but I clicked on this because to be truthful, I have never heard a man sing this song before and I love the song. I was absolutely stunned with pure joy when I heard it. Its just magic. I thank you
I come back to this all the time but I remember the first time I showed this to my mom. She started crying immediately and I wasn't sure why. Turns out my grandad ( who is of Scottish descent ) used to sing this to her all the time when she was a child. She wants this song played at her funeral so as sad as it is ive practiced this for years so I can be the one to sing it when the unfortunate time comes.
I sincerely hope that your mother will be with you for many more years to come. I have lost mine three years ago and it still hurts so much.
Last Saturday I get merried I was so stresful, my hands was shaking but I thought about something nice and it was that song singing by you couse I was listening you for relaxing myself before wedding. Thank you so much for your voice and your song I love them so much and they give me strength and power and I become braver person :) Greetings from Poland and best wishes for all your familly :)
I'm Korean but I love Scotland folk songs because of Peter Hollens :-D
Beautiful melody, harmony, and landscape!
same :)
this is the best version of this song (and the video too!) that I have ever heard - I could not help but get a smidget emotional hearing it with fond past personal memories alow
Being of Scottish heritage myself, how could I NOT adore this song, perfectly sung?
My grandmother used to sing this song when I was a child, we walked somwhere together when travelling and i walked on a higher way than her. As a child I never understood the meaning (i am german), and till today I never heared or knew the full song. With this song I remember the great time together we had when I was younger and she, too.
Thank you for the grat music you are making, I really enjoy listen to it. The harmony your songs have amaze me every time.
Best wishes from Berlin, Germany
this has nothing to do with the video but i doing a German project right now and berlin is beautiful
Mellimaus02 how old are you?
So cute my first time i heard this song was when i played violin.
If you look up the song, there are several theories on the meaning of the song, several of them rather sad, but nothing will change how beautiful it is or the cherished memories people have that came from it.
Loch Lomond is about two Scotsmen who were captured by the English. One was killed (they hadn't done anything wrong, other than being Scottish clansmen), and the other was sent to tell the Scottish about it. The high road is the road for the living. The low road is the road traveled by the dead.
This is one of my absolute favorite songs and this version gave me goosebumps and made me a bit teary. Thank you!
+jamieylnn It's one of mine as well! Glad you like it :)
I remember... I,d been missing my dearest son listening this song and crying....I was along away... In Poland , Kraków. My Precious was in Scotland. I'd had an occasion to visit Scotland several years later. And everything I can say is : I love Scotland as much as Poland. What a wonderful land....
God bless you
This gives me goosebumps every time, my great grandma was Scottish. I guess it doesn't take much Scottish blood to make your heart swell at this tune.❤
I sang this at my friends funeral and it brought me slight happiness as I knew that I had a song to remember her by.
Love this. As a Scottish Canadian, I can't get enough. A toast to Peter Hollens. A cup of kindness for Auld Lang Syne.
+William Gray Can I ask you a Question as a Scot? In Canada do they teach you that Alexander Graham Bell (inventor of the telephone) was Canadian because I have a Canadian friend who came here for uni who swears by it but that isn't true.
+TheSpacecraftX according to wikipedia he was born in Scotland but lived in Canada for about fifty years. I'd count it. Of course I'm Canadian too, and we love to claim everybody we can
NO they don't. they teach that he did work in Canada, people just confuse the two facts.
+Crystalvampire66 Seriously, 25K refugees was it? #CanadianPrideIGuess.
We don't always get it right. Though your point is largely irrelevant
I'm a 78 year old performing busker and it's so nice to hear a pure voice where you can understand every word. Beautiful
Wow, a busker at 78?! That’s incredible! Thanks for the kind words-keep spreading the music love 🎶✨
Absolutely gorgeous :)
thanks bud
Seeing your two messages makes me dream sooooooooooo bad of a collab between the two of you, please make this happen!!!!!! What would so much talent be able to create? :D
+DagdaMacOc Indeed! :)
+Peter Hollens how you he's a he 🤔
+Julianna Grover because Caleb does his own song covers as well
Absolutely stunning. This song is often not done with a solemn tone like this and it really is far more appropriate.
Just stunningly beautiful.
I love how when it goes to his eyes, you can just tell he is doing what he loves. :)
My grandfather, on my mother's side, is Scottish and he used to sing this song a lot.
My mum first heard this cover and it really touched her as it reminded her of her dad. And now I absolutely adore this. I feel like I'm connecting to my Scottish heritage and my grandfather who died when I was a baby.
I've heard this song so many times. At state choir competition, mostly. It's nice to hear a bit of a different arrangement for once.
+Annabelle Barber Yeah, my high school choir has done it twice at state competition (once before I was in it). The year after we did it, I heard about three different choirs sing it for competition (either districts or state).
...I wish I had stayed in my high school choir. this song really helps me connect to my ancestors...
I'm so jealous xD
at drinking evening me, thx student clubs :)
UA-cam give a list of another versions of this song.. i tried 3.. Yours the best for me!
Thank you!!!
+Peter Hollens can you do home ward bound
+Gold One YES YES YES YES YES OH MY HEAVENS YES
Yeeeeeeeeeeees please?
yes plssssssssssssssss
Dude I'm loving all these "folk"/"gospel"/"hymn" songs you're doing! Keep it up! It's really good.
Could you imagine if a choir did this. I would be in heaven 😍💙
Luke S +mark Our high school choir is doing it.. it's amazing, but not as amazing as Peter.
Swaggeh
dude I'm jealous. I'm homeschooled, so the main thing we lack is a BIG choir (meaning I'm one of two students...). My church also doesn't have an established choir, so it's a lose-lose situation. Miss being in a big choir tho.
+Swaggeh this arrangement?
Many cities have a youth choir. Check with your local arts council.
This reminds me of my grandma. When my brother and I were young kids she used to watch us on our summer vacations. She was always singing and a great vocalist at that. She is gone now but beautiful songs like this remind me of her and when times were a little simpler hanging out on those sunny days.
This makes me so proud to be Scottish 💗 beautiful, so so beautiful Peter. Thank yoy
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Same I love this 💗
I love Scotland! I wish I lived there!! But I live in Wales
+Amy Richo Thank you Amy! :D :D
Wunderschön, Gänsehaut pur. Vielen lieben Dank
Ich bin über eine Urlaubsrecherche für Schottland auf dieses Video gestossen. Obwohl ich diese Art Musik gewöhnlich nicht höre (bin eher banausenhafter Pop-Hörer) hat mich "Loch Lomond" Gänsehaut verursacht. Ich werde sicher mehr hören!! Danke für die Horizonterweiterung Mr. Hollens.
My great grandparents are origionally born and raised in loch lomond ... And i can honestly say that I felt this through my soul . thank you
My grams taught me this song as a child many years ago. Ahhhh... so obscure. It popped into my head today. Beautiful
This song always moves me to the story, the lyrics and the melody... Thank you for touching me once again.
I can't help but singing along, very good song, very good interpretation
I can't believe how talented you are .
I lived in Scotland for years so this has a memory's for me . Xx
It's 2020 and you're still absolutely breathtaking every time i listen to this.
Dude!! Yes!! You totally need to do more celtic/Scottish/Irish. Your voice rocks it!
thank you for posting this. RIP Brother, Loch Lomond is waiting for ye'
My grandmother who married my grandfather who was born in Wallasey Cheshire UK used to sing me this song when I was little. Never knew the whole thing but what a beautiful song.
This is so beautiful love! What could be better than one Peter? 5!!! ;)
+Evynne Hollens I ADORE YOU!!! YOU BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!
+Peter Hollens ur acapella voice is awesome (also song Salvation its a really slow but meaningful song)
+Peter Hollens this is amazing! Do you think you could do more songs like this? OOH even better, do safe and sound by Taylor Swift! I'm going to Scotland either this summer or next thanksgiving!!
relationship goals
+Evynne Hollens You both are so cute :D
Wow!! Your range is extremely extensive, I'm super jealous! I can only imagine the time you've put into your singing ability
Another phenomenal job Peter. I would love to hear more Celtic songs
Thanks!
Thank you so much for supporting my music D Hickethier! ❤
I can't stop watching this one or "Danny Boy"! So glad I found ur music!
Дякую! Почула цю пісню в фільмі Замок на Різдво. Почала шукати текст.
Чудове виконання!
This song really touches me. Your voice makes it even more special. Thank you for this! 🙏
This is so incredibly beautiful, poignant, & emotional. No sugar added. I hear the pain. I hear the hope. This is why I love Traditional Gaelic music, sung the right way by singers who know how to sing. Bravo!
Ich bekomme immer Gänsehaut,wenn ich dieses Lied höre..... I Love it sooo much😍
In a "Feeling-my-Scots-Irish-Roots" mood and landed here. Gorgeous! Thank you Peter Hollens.
Help me, I can't stop listening to this!
I am a flute player and when I get new music I always try to look up the vocals and stuff like that and now I found my new favorite song.
my name is kali and this is my grandad's favorit song but sadly he pass't awy 3 yrs ago and this song make's me so so happy I cry'd
Beautiful! ❤️ A tune we learned since elementary school.. in Taiwan..in Mandarin.. There is truly no boundary in music..
I am personally insecure when it comes to my voice, but it is pretty good overall I was playing a VR game and I started singing to other people and it and they loved it that really helped boost my self confidence.
I fear singing infront of others. But i absolutely love to sing, I got busted a couple of weeks ago on the road with a metal song, by a fellow metal head. Made me feel good when he wanted to know if i was in a band so he could go see them. Nope this shy 30 year old just likes to sing to almost anything.
Most beautiful song. Most beautifully performed. Many thanks.
I mean. Lock Lomond isn't really a forgotten melody.. but I'll be damned I'm blown away by how amazing it sounds
I would love to see you sing Scarborough Faire after hearing your cover of this song =)
+Amanda Hinkson Black & white cinematography, foggy fields lend mystical air to
#PeterHollens : SCARBOROUGH FAIR: #acappella vocals
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+Amanda Hinkson he did
yo peter im so happy because we just got this song to play in band and its the original compositions. love this song so much because of you
OMG! This brings up a beautiful memory for me. When I was little my mother taught me a song. "...You take the high road, I'll take the low road, I'll be in Scotland before 'ya. On the the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond." Your rendition of it is absolutely amazing. THANK YOU!!
My mother played this song to me when I was a baby, a lot of my life is based off of Irish and Scottish sides of my family, though I was born in America. Even my name is Celtic.
Dastardly Demon That's the coolest name I've ever heard lol
That is awesome, I am an Irish man myself
Land o' my heart forever. Scotland is awesome.
my family has many irish and scottish ancestors and i love the irish and scottish cultures but id say i lean more towards irish
His voice.... sublime....beautiful....otherworldly
Another great song and video!
Three requests/suggestions:
1) Smooth Criminal
2) Sound of Silence (especially if you could blend the harmonies from the S&G version with the intensity of the Disturbed version)
3) A full-length version of "A Pirate's Life for Me" in the style you and your collab partners did in your Pirates Medley
+peter go with sounds of silence but put your spin on it...sorry Kevin, I love the disturbed version of this song, but I think Peter could take it in another direction and turn out something great.
+Kevin Shepardson what if instead of just Smooth Criminal, Peter did an entire Michael Jackson medley? Then he would do other great sons too, like Beat It!
+Kevin Shepardson i do agree on al three of them
+Kevin Shepardson +Steven Murphy +Jennifer Meyer Sound of Silence is definitely on my short list right now! I'll think about an MJ medley too :) Thank for all the input!
I live in America, but in elementary school quite a few years ago, we were taught this song. I have no idea why, but this popped into my head the other day, so I looked it up, and I am so glad I did. What an amazing song!
This song gave me chills! ❤️🏴
This is simply amazing, am speechless I love this!Way to go Peter Hollens
I learned how to play this song on my flute, but I didn’t learn the words until I came upon your video. I gotta say, this is amazing! I love it! 😊😍
My mom used to sing this song for me every night before bed (we are very Scottish) and it's so amazing to hear it come to life like this. Thank you!