On tour in 2024 with Glen Hansard in the U.S.A: 24 Aug - Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO 06 Sept - Beacon Theatre, NYC, NY 11 Sept - Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA 14 Sept - State Theatre, Portland, ME 03 Oct - The Filmore, San Francisco, CA www.joshokeefe.com/tour
@@BoarhideGaming I am really looking forward to the shows. I visited Germany last year, Rudolstadt Festival, have you heard of it? I would love to go back.
@@joshokeefeofficial I have not heard of it, no. But I have just had a google and the focus next year’s Folkfest Rudolstadt is going to be “Mali”, which is amazing. I love Mali’s music. Maybe I’ll take a look
I'm a die hard country boy in the USA I'm in Arizona and by God man this is country i hope and pray to hear you beautiful voice doesn't matter if you're not from America this is country and your voice had me memorized
If you ever had ANY doubts about the advertisement investment then like... DON'T lmao. I was watching an oompaville video and this song popped up.. and I was immediately taken along on such a beautiful and sad journey told in melody.. if anything thanks for gifting me a new favorite song lol
that is so class, hey any extra that comes my way from views ect, goes straight back into the channel, so I am glad it's getting to new folks like yourself
I’m a born and raised Texan but my dear mam, God rest her soul, named me after where she grew up in Co. Meath. She used to sing this song softly to me when I was a boy to get me to sleep. Lost her 6 years ago, so thank you for posting this. Brought back some warm memories for me. “Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Uirthi”
Hi, my friend - I am so sorry to hear about your mother, and I am sending all my best wishes to you and your family. It makes me heart happy to know it has brought you back some warm memories. It makes all of this worthwhile to receive a message like this.
One of my favourite songs and have heard many versions but wow, what a phenomenal version of this song. Sung in its purest form, simple and full of passion. Currently sat on a train in Dublin watching old terraced houses file past the window and thinking about how crazy and confused that day in Dublin in Easter 1916 must have been. What an incredible story this city has. Fair play Josh, it takes a lot of restraint to keep these songs simple and raw, and you've brought something which I think is a tear to my eye. Maith thú.
An extraordinary rendition-just fantastic. Thank you for creating and sharing. The setting is excellent, adding so much depth to it. The flame burns gently within anyone who dares to reach for it, whether in kitchens, offices, fields, or workmen's sheds. True patriotism is not narrow-minded nationalism; it is the common ground of the common people, of what is right against what is wrong. Brotherhood against the fascist clan, no matter what insidious guise it takes. Each generation must say, ¡No pasarán!
Thank you so much for this beautiful message. I really appreciate your kind and inspiring words. You are so appreciated, and I want you to know how much it means to me. So glad you like the video and can connect with it, my friend. Don't be a stranger, talk again soon! Best wishes, Josh Okeefe
No, it wasn't fruitless at all, "For slavery fled by our Fenian dead in the Springtime of the year". But I know what you mean, 1000 poorly armed men against half a million well armed and trained soldiers does seem fruitless.
Been blown away by all of your music since I found ya on Instagram. My Grand Da turned me onto Irish Folk music when I was young listening to the Dubliners Clancy Brothers and Irish Rovers and the like. My man you have brought me back to those times when he would drive me to school and he would be playing the songs from his home absolutely love it!
Thank you so much for the kind words and this message. It really means a lot to me and make it all worthwhile to read messages like this. Wishing you all the best and what a good man your Grand Da sounds
isn't there just? i was supposed to film at an abandoned boat yard but was rained out. later that day i went to put some clothes in the washing machine in my friends workshop and thought this would be good place to sit down and sing a song
@@joshokeefeofficial it’s certainly was! I like the Glen session you done in Strandhill too, I’m mates with Bernard, it’s only a stones throw away from the gaff!
This is amazing, is this on Spotify or available to download anywhere? Also I'd love yo learn your guitar arrangement, is the capo on the 3rd fret and it that standard tuning? Cheers and will hopefully see you perform in Glasgow soon🍀
no not yet. you know they rip off musicians so i have to come up with a way i can make it make sense for everyone, you know? It is standard tuning, I am not sure where the capo is but third fret sounds about right. I hope to be back in Scotland soon, sign up for the mailing list to be first in the know. all the best!
@@joshokeefeofficial Hi Josh, thanks for getting back to me. I've just been coming back here and I must have watched 40 or 50 times and I've managed to learn it. It's a top quality arrangement, I absolutely love your fills between verses and your voice just suits the song perfectly. I've had a lot of fun learning this, so thank you. Will sign up to the mailing list and look forward to seeing you perform in future 🍀
@@andygorman688 that is class, congratulations on learning the tune! I am glad you like the arrangement, you know I kinda do what just comes to me head! Yea ,do sign up to the mailing list as it will let you know about the shows close to you, first! sending you the best of wishes
Josh, loving the old irish ballads, outstanding rendition, your voice holds so true, just wondering what you use to record while filming? i seen you said you do this yourself. Very keen to record my own material sounding as good a quality as you do.
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it especially when there are so many great version of this brilliant irish ballad. If you are talking about the audio, I just use 2 lav mics, one clipped to the top of my jumper (which you can see in the video) and the other taped into the sound hole of my guitar. However, I must stress that the performance to me is the most important factor when capturing. I have used a phone before too! Hope this helps?
Not my style of music at all. However you have an awesome sounding voice, you can play the guitar well, and I respect that you have zero autotune and it's not garbage rap music. This is authentic. I won't lie to you and say that ill become a fan/follower because this is not my kind of music. But ill like and subscribe because you have actual talent unlike some of these other "Artists".
Of course it's not your style of music especially when this particular song has no personal meaning to you. But it does to many whom carry in their hearts, minds and souls a proud Irish heritage.
As down the glen one Easter morn To a city fair rode I There armed lines of marching men In squadrons passed me by No pipe did hum No battle drum did sound its loud tattoo But the Angelus Bells o'er the Liffey swells Rang out in the foggy dew Right proudly high in Dublin town Hung they out a flag of war 'Twas better to die 'neath that Irish sky Than at Sulva or Sud-El-Bar And from the plains of Royal Meath Strong men came hurrying through While Brittania's Huns with their long range guns Sailed in through the foggy dew Their bravest fell and the requiem bell Rang mournfully and clear For those who died that Eastertide in the Springing of the year While the world did gaze with deep amaze At those fearless men but few Who bore the fight that freedom's light Might shine through the foggy dew And back through the glen, I rode again And my heart with grief was sore For I parted then with valiant men Whom I never shall see n'more But to and fro in my dreams I go And I kneel and pray for you For slavery fled, O glorious dead When you fell in the foggy dew
On tour in 2024 with Glen Hansard in the U.S.A:
24 Aug - Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
06 Sept - Beacon Theatre, NYC, NY
11 Sept - Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
14 Sept - State Theatre, Portland, ME
03 Oct - The Filmore, San Francisco, CA
www.joshokeefe.com/tour
You’ll have to make it to Rochester or Syracuse, NY at some point.
Man, seeing you and the brilliant Hansard live would be amazing. You ever plan on visiting Germany?
@@lukemoll2308 I would love to get all the way up there! Where is good to play?
@@BoarhideGaming I am really looking forward to the shows. I visited Germany last year, Rudolstadt Festival, have you heard of it? I would love to go back.
@@joshokeefeofficial I have not heard of it, no. But I have just had a google and the focus next year’s Folkfest Rudolstadt is going to be “Mali”, which is amazing. I love Mali’s music.
Maybe I’ll take a look
You are a serious talent man if you had an album of sea chanties or traditional Irish songs it would slap!
you never know what is possible
I'm a die hard country boy in the USA I'm in Arizona and by God man this is country i hope and pray to hear you beautiful voice doesn't matter if you're not from America this is country and your voice had me memorized
That's because the roots of country are not American. No matter how American country may be, it's roots are in old world music.
This has become one of my favorite videos. So special ❤
thank you CC always glad you like the videos!
If you ever had ANY doubts about the advertisement investment then like... DON'T lmao. I was watching an oompaville video and this song popped up.. and I was immediately taken along on such a beautiful and sad journey told in melody.. if anything thanks for gifting me a new favorite song lol
that is so class, hey any extra that comes my way from views ect, goes straight back into the channel, so I am glad it's getting to new folks like yourself
No one will ever sing this the way you've done it, Pal.
Unbelievable. I've got a new favorite video!!
I’m a born and raised Texan but my dear mam, God rest her soul, named me after where she grew up in Co. Meath. She used to sing this song softly to me when I was a boy to get me to sleep. Lost her 6 years ago, so thank you for posting this. Brought back some warm memories for me. “Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Uirthi”
Hi, my friend - I am so sorry to hear about your mother, and I am sending all my best wishes to you and your family. It makes me heart happy to know it has brought you back some warm memories. It makes all of this worthwhile to receive a message like this.
One of my favourite songs and have heard many versions but wow, what a phenomenal version of this song. Sung in its purest form, simple and full of passion. Currently sat on a train in Dublin watching old terraced houses file past the window and thinking about how crazy and confused that day in Dublin in Easter 1916 must have been. What an incredible story this city has. Fair play Josh, it takes a lot of restraint to keep these songs simple and raw, and you've brought something which I think is a tear to my eye. Maith thú.
Thank you so much for this message, it really means a lot to me and makes all of this worthwhile. Wishing you all the best!
What a performance! There's a soothing sadness to this guys voice.. Natural born talent👌🏼another name on the playlist💪🏼
Thank you so much for the kind message. I really appreciate all the support
I think this is the best cover I've heard! Top quality
May have only found you now, but god damn. Having found you is probably what striking gold must feel like.
ahh stop. that is very nice of you. thank you
An extraordinary rendition-just fantastic. Thank you for creating and sharing.
The setting is excellent, adding so much depth to it. The flame burns gently within anyone who dares to reach for it, whether in kitchens, offices, fields, or workmen's sheds.
True patriotism is not narrow-minded nationalism; it is the common ground of the common people, of what is right against what is wrong. Brotherhood against the fascist clan, no matter what insidious guise it takes. Each generation must say, ¡No pasarán!
Thank you so much for this beautiful message. I really appreciate your kind and inspiring words. You are so appreciated, and I want you to know how much it means to me. So glad you like the video and can connect with it, my friend. Don't be a stranger, talk again soon! Best wishes, Josh Okeefe
One of the best guitar arrangements I’ve heard on this song. Well done.
Ah Ciaran, thank you for the kind words and stopping by!
Fantastic rendition. Your voice perfectly relates the frustration and pride of that fruitless heroism in the face of overwhelming power.
hey, that really means a lot to me. thank you so much for saying that
@@joshokeefeofficial you’re very welcome mate. You’re genuinely one of my favourite artists on UA-cam right now.
No, it wasn't fruitless at all, "For slavery fled by our Fenian dead in the Springtime of the year".
But I know what you mean, 1000 poorly armed men against half a million well armed and trained soldiers does seem fruitless.
@@noeldoyle4501 too right
@@noeldoyle4501 Well spoken. But you got my drift. This bloke's voice is like honest, rusted iron against oppressive steel. Fits perfectly.
I have really enjoyed listening to this song and video josh. Freckin brilliant
thank you!
Sensational Josh, keep her lit my friend ✊🏻🍀
thank you for saying that, my friend. I am always trying to keep her lit!!
LOVE THIS!!!!!❤❤❤
glad ya do!!
Been blown away by all of your music since I found ya on Instagram. My Grand Da turned me onto Irish Folk music when I was young listening to the Dubliners Clancy Brothers and Irish Rovers and the like. My man you have brought me back to those times when he would drive me to school and he would be playing the songs from his home absolutely love it!
Thank you so much for the kind words and this message. It really means a lot to me and make it all worthwhile to read messages like this. Wishing you all the best and what a good man your Grand Da sounds
Nice one Josh 🎶🇮🇪
Id love to hear a few more of the Irish tunes ballads. Nice voice
always working on it! thank you for stopping by
Brilliant, Josh
thank you jmikewilliams!
Brilliant
thank you
❤❤❤❤ from TEXAS !!!🙏🙏
i love texas, what a great place. any cool folk music places to play?
@@joshokeefeofficial A ton! Especially in Austin.
@@ryanmontazari1680 ah okay, maybe i will get down there one day
Great rendition 👏👏👏
thank you for saying that!
Great singing, thanks for your video.
you are very welcome. thank you for the kind words and stopping by the channel, I always give it a good go
Come play at O'Malley's in Weston, MO! You'd have a great crowd in a historic underground setting.
sounds class, how do i play there?
Epic just epic 👏
thank you
Great take on it man 👏
thank you, it is a great old irish song
Nice one man! Plenty of character in that house!
isn't there just? i was supposed to film at an abandoned boat yard but was rained out. later that day i went to put some clothes in the washing machine in my friends workshop and thought this would be good place to sit down and sing a song
@@joshokeefeofficial it’s certainly was! I like the Glen session you done in Strandhill too, I’m mates with Bernard, it’s only a stones throw away from the gaff!
@@hughjosephfeely ahhh! Bernard - one of my dearest friends
Great job
thank you lad
Brilliant 👏
I’m so bummed I found out just now that you were playing in Glenside tonight, I live about 15 minutes away
ahh jeez lad.. sign up to the mailing list on www.joshokeefe.com and it will keep ya up to date!
Beautiful rendition. Doubt ya boy.
Thank you!
Rathcoursey East, East Ferry, Midleton, Co Cork. Childhood memories there.
unreal spot
wonderful
thanks jesse
You need to come to leeds🇬🇧 🏴 😊
would love to, i was at the brudenell social club once upon a time
Very nice voice mate.🤙🏼
thank you!
Got a hell yeah from the drunken Appalachian
haha class! Thanks for stopping by Josh. Wishing ya all the best
Can we please get your covers on Apple Music 😭
you know these streaming platforms rip off the musicians, so i have to try and come up with something to make it possible to do so
This is amazing, is this on Spotify or available to download anywhere? Also I'd love yo learn your guitar arrangement, is the capo on the 3rd fret and it that standard tuning? Cheers and will hopefully see you perform in Glasgow soon🍀
no not yet. you know they rip off musicians so i have to come up with a way i can make it make sense for everyone, you know? It is standard tuning, I am not sure where the capo is but third fret sounds about right. I hope to be back in Scotland soon, sign up for the mailing list to be first in the know. all the best!
you might have to just put this on repeat or in slow mo mode to learn
@@joshokeefeofficial Hi Josh, thanks for getting back to me. I've just been coming back here and I must have watched 40 or 50 times and I've managed to learn it. It's a top quality arrangement, I absolutely love your fills between verses and your voice just suits the song perfectly. I've had a lot of fun learning this, so thank you. Will sign up to the mailing list and look forward to seeing you perform in future 🍀
@@andygorman688 that is class, congratulations on learning the tune! I am glad you like the arrangement, you know I kinda do what just comes to me head! Yea ,do sign up to the mailing list as it will let you know about the shows close to you, first! sending you the best of wishes
Josh, loving the old irish ballads, outstanding rendition, your voice holds so true, just wondering what you use to record while filming? i seen you said you do this yourself. Very keen to record my own material sounding as good a quality as you do.
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it especially when there are so many great version of this brilliant irish ballad.
If you are talking about the audio, I just use 2 lav mics, one clipped to the top of my jumper (which you can see in the video) and the other taped into the sound hole of my guitar. However, I must stress that the performance to me is the most important factor when capturing. I have used a phone before too! Hope this helps?
Josh any particular brand for mic?? Thanks so much for responding
@@marcasomaonaigh Senheiser!
Not my style of music at all. However you have an awesome sounding voice, you can play the guitar well, and I respect that you have zero autotune and it's not garbage rap music. This is authentic. I won't lie to you and say that ill become a fan/follower because this is not my kind of music. But ill like and subscribe because you have actual talent unlike some of these other "Artists".
thank you so much for the really nice message, like and sub! I really appreciate it.
Of course it's not your style of music especially when this particular song has no personal meaning to you. But it does to many whom carry in their hearts, minds and souls a proud Irish heritage.
🤗 🇨🇭 👌
thanks for stopping by!
2024
Lyrics anyone?
As down the glen one Easter morn
To a city fair rode I
There armed lines of marching men
In squadrons passed me by
No pipe did hum
No battle drum did sound its loud tattoo
But the Angelus Bells o'er the Liffey swells
Rang out in the foggy dew
Right proudly high in Dublin town
Hung they out a flag of war
'Twas better to die 'neath that Irish sky
Than at Sulva or Sud-El-Bar
And from the plains of Royal Meath
Strong men came hurrying through
While Brittania's Huns with their long range guns
Sailed in through the foggy dew
Their bravest fell and the requiem bell
Rang mournfully and clear
For those who died that Eastertide in the
Springing of the year
While the world did gaze with deep amaze
At those fearless men but few
Who bore the fight that freedom's light
Might shine through the foggy dew
And back through the glen, I rode again
And my heart with grief was sore
For I parted then with valiant men
Whom I never shall see n'more
But to and fro in my dreams I go
And I kneel and pray for you
For slavery fled, O glorious dead
When you fell in the foggy dew