This was the theme music for a RTE radio show when I was a kid. I never knew the name. One day I came across the sheet music and played it on the whistle. Tear-jerker moment for me. Talk about memories!
It is indeed the Lark in the clear air--i sang it as a choral piece and now sing it occasionally in folk sessions if I feel the mood is right. Sung it once about 12 years ago and had giggling from the guys in the room so i stopped singing only to be told off by my ex--the fiddler. So reluctant unless the atmosphere is right to sing it.
Just discovered this amazing singer (after hearing Ed Sheeren singing The Parting Glass) and this song, as well as Black Is The Colour ,has brought me to tears. I held my dear dad in May as he died and her haunting voice just wells up soo... much emotion in me and is helping me actually give vent to my grief. BEAUTIFUL VOICE x Thank you Cara
Dear thoughts are in my mind And my soul soars enchanted, As I hear the sweet lark sing In the clear air of the day. For a tender beaming smile To my hope has been granted, And tomorrow she will hear All my fond heart has to say. I will tell her of my love And my soul's pure adoration, And I know she will hear my voice And she will not answer me nay. It is this that gives my soul All its joyous elation, As I hear the sweet lark sing In the clear air of the day.
OMG!!!!!!!!!! This is simply AWESOME!!!!! Such a clear, natural and completely enchanting voice, and I love the way she tells a story through her music. Here's hoping she never loses the fantastic sound and feel of her crystal-fresh artistry.
I'm a penny whistler from New England. This tune is a great way to conclude any music jam. I have used it oftentimes. Long live the Gaels, their music, and culture.
I saw her on Scottish TV (BBC Alba) I thought she was fantastic - I didn't know her name, so I'm thrilled to find these Videos. I most certainly wil be buying her cd's and any videos! Thank you Cara.
When I 1st heard this song (i can't believe it's X.yrs ago) I knew that should If I were ever to be lucky enough to be married I'd have this song, your version played somewhere amongst the proceedings. We'll here I am getting married 4th July 2018 (I'm Irish) I plan to do a wedding gift video for my husband to be and use this very song as background music. Thanks Cara.. up the Priory Road / Dungiven folk 😉
I've been learning Cara's songs one by one. Working on her arrangement of "The Snows they Melt the Soonest". She and her hubby have such great musicality!
If you have not heard the recording posted with Aled Jones singing this beautiful song, go to it after you finish this performance. I would highlight the differences in soprano voices, arrangements and production. Also consider 'Skylark' by Mercer/Carmichael in the context of this traditional song.
my sheet music says Sir Samuel Ferguson composed it and in this case Phyllis Tate arranged it. published by Oxford University Press. check out the better version - also by Cara. just search youtube for lark in the clear air; its the one with the japanese graphics. Awesome.
For many years I've been of the opinion that only Sam Lakeman can accompany Cara Dillon on the piano. His deft touch compliments her voice so perfectly. The guy playing here is too heavy. I imagine him having a day job as a butcher.
The opening verses of the song are celebrated by the philosopher John Cottingham, In Search of the Soul, 2019: "The idea of the soul soaring upwards like the lark in the 'clear air' expresses a peculiar upwelling of joyful exaltation, and it is important for conveying this meaning that the term soul is employed. For what is suggested by putting it in terms of soul, as opposed to, say, the mind or the feelings, is that the event has a spiritual significance for the life of the subject: it involves his whole sense of self, of who he is, of the meaning of his existence."
Lark in the clear air was the instrumental song associated with my daughter's birth. This is the vocal i want to give her away to. Has anyone got the original recording?
whos talkin about the x-factor? lmao Cara Dillion is a famous artist, known in a number of countrys throughout the world i doubt simon, high trousers cowell would even be able to cope with such talent
This piece is called "The Lark in the CLEAR air" Cagun. Please change the name. Esta pieza se llama "The Lark CLEAR en el aire" Cagun. Por favor, cambie el nombre. Sláinte
It's a lovely song, beautifully sung here by Cara Dillon. I'd only add that it was slightly spoiled by pop phrasing, in order to sound "contemporary". A mistake. It's reminiscent of the abuse of the US National Anthem, often mangled by ugly pop ornament at football games.
To compare Cara's version of 'the Lark' to some of the recent manglings of' The Star-Spangled Banner' is fantasy indeed.....( 'The Land of the Free'?! yeah, sure.....not that I have time for our 'British' fantasy of a Nat Ant, either!)
While you're certainly entitled to your smile, as a musician I have no idea what you mean by "pop phrasing" and don't see any similarities between this rendition and pop renditions of the Star Spangled Banner.
This was the theme music for a RTE radio show when I was a kid. I never knew the name. One day I came across the sheet music and played it on the whistle. Tear-jerker moment for me. Talk about memories!
Sunday morning memories also for me as a child and my mother gone to Mass magical
It is indeed the Lark in the clear air--i sang it as a choral piece and now sing it occasionally in folk sessions if I feel the mood is right.
Sung it once about 12 years ago and had giggling from the guys in the room so i stopped singing only to be told off by my ex--the fiddler. So reluctant unless the atmosphere is right to sing it.
Cara is so beautiful; her voice is amazing and her delivery is pure emotion.
A beautiful and charming young woman w/ a heartbreakingly beautiful voice.
Can't get over how beautiful this song is
She is a sweet lark singinging, and larks bring me much joy!
Just discovered this amazing singer (after hearing Ed Sheeren singing The Parting Glass) and this song, as well as Black Is The Colour ,has brought me to tears.
I held my dear dad in May as he died and her haunting voice just wells up soo... much emotion in me and is helping me actually give vent to my grief.
BEAUTIFUL VOICE x Thank you Cara
sheeran has no right to sing the parting glass
Dear thoughts are in my mind
And my soul soars enchanted,
As I hear the sweet lark sing
In the clear air of the day.
For a tender beaming smile
To my hope has been granted,
And tomorrow she will hear
All my fond heart has to say.
I will tell her of my love
And my soul's pure adoration,
And I know she will hear my voice
And she will not answer me nay.
It is this that gives my soul
All its joyous elation,
As I hear the sweet lark sing
In the clear air of the day.
Such beautiful music is only found in heaven but it comes right here with the voice of dillon :) Pure heart warming magic x
OMG!!!!!!!!!! This is simply AWESOME!!!!! Such a clear, natural and completely enchanting voice, and I love the way she tells a story through her music. Here's hoping she never loses the fantastic sound and feel of her crystal-fresh artistry.
I'm a penny whistler from New England.
This tune is a great way to conclude any music jam. I have used it oftentimes.
Long live the Gaels, their music, and culture.
I've seen her twice live, her voice is stunning, so beautiful.
I love Cara Dillon! She is an incredibly beautiful woman with an amazing voice! I hope to see her perform in person someday soon.
To gorgeous for words. Cried on first hearing. Cara that was beautiful :D x
I saw her on Scottish TV (BBC Alba) I thought she was fantastic - I didn't know her name, so I'm thrilled to find these Videos. I most certainly wil be buying her cd's and any videos! Thank you Cara.
Love playing this on piano... always brings tears ....nice one
When I 1st heard this song (i can't believe it's X.yrs ago) I knew that should If I were ever to be lucky enough to be married I'd have this song, your version played somewhere amongst the proceedings.
We'll here I am getting married 4th July 2018 (I'm Irish) I plan to do a wedding gift video for my husband to be and use this very song as background music.
Thanks Cara.. up the Priory Road / Dungiven folk 😉
this is really good. Can't stop listening to it
I am doing this for my ABRSM Grade 4 Singing Exam, love it and this version so much!!!
Daisy Gregory t
Daisy Gregory, I am also doing this for my ABSRSM Grade 4 Singing Exam.
Greetings from Ireland.I rang the bell and liked the video.Nice to meet you
Beautiful sound.
Wow, so beautiful...
Lluminaz
What a beautiful song 💗💗.
I remember Brendan O'Dowda singing this. It was on an EP I had almost 60 years ago.
Beautiful song, and Cara has the best voice on this planet!
That's a really profound post, I too find Cara's voice reaches all sorts of emotions in me. I hope it helps you with your loss. Best vwishes
What a lovely voice, and song
Take 5 Tyler y
I've been learning Cara's songs one by one. Working on her arrangement of "The Snows they Melt the Soonest". She and her hubby have such great musicality!
wow..this is the first time i've heard her sing and i must say purely angelic
Wow Cara has a beautiful voice.Well done to her
How I like her voice and the songs she sing...
cara is fantastic what more can be said!!
Breathtaking. ❤
its a hard song, its a good song and she has done great lovely..
Love her so, so much :-)
great song & nice singer :)
Love this my Grandmother’s Party Piece…🎶🎵
That's fantastic, oh god wow.
i lov this song
i love you cara!!!
this is lovely! especially with the orchestra now watch sophie aged 10 sing it! shes so cute!
Grace & Beauty...
Her voice is so sweet even when she is not singing
If you have not heard the recording posted with Aled Jones singing this beautiful song, go to it after you finish this performance. I would highlight the differences in soprano voices, arrangements and production. Also consider 'Skylark' by Mercer/Carmichael in the context of this traditional song.
Lovely
sung this for my choir concert
Kate Winslet sang a bit of this in ‘Iris’ 2001.
amazingggggg
my sheet music says Sir Samuel Ferguson composed it and in this case Phyllis Tate arranged it.
published by Oxford University Press.
check out the better version - also by Cara. just search youtube for lark in the clear air; its the one with the japanese graphics. Awesome.
Bravo!
lol i have to sing this next week for my grade 4 singing exam
For many years I've been of the opinion that only Sam Lakeman can accompany Cara Dillon on the piano. His deft touch compliments her voice so perfectly. The guy playing here is too heavy. I imagine him having a day job as a butcher.
The opening verses of the song are celebrated by the philosopher John Cottingham, In Search of the Soul, 2019: "The idea of the soul soaring upwards like the lark in the 'clear air' expresses a peculiar upwelling of joyful exaltation, and it is important for conveying this meaning that the term soul is employed. For what is suggested by putting it in terms of soul, as opposed to, say, the mind or the feelings, is that the event has a spiritual significance for the life of the subject: it involves his whole sense of self, of who he is, of the meaning of his existence."
good stuff
Lark in the clear air was the instrumental song associated with my daughter's birth. This is the vocal i want to give her away to. Has anyone got the original recording?
I have to sing this as a solo song for this solo and ensomble thing for my school. if scared.....
reminds me birds chip chip on a Sunday morning :D
good for capo on guitar
Lonely and peaceful
You are right. My mistake.
Corrected. Thanks for letting me know
Beautiful, in the key of E if you want to play along.
I think that the arrangement in this video is the work of the man at the piano - Brian Byrne - check the video on his website for evidence
cacho de voz
this piece is called lark in the CLEAR air.
j2luk.
(sorry, I sang this for a school district thing.)
whos talkin about the x-factor? lmao
Cara Dillion is a famous artist, known in a number of countrys throughout the world i doubt simon, high trousers cowell would even be able to cope with such talent
You are beautiful more than I can say
Heavenly! O Mhuineachain 😇
Nah, I'm sure you'll do great. Just smile end sing!
If you enjoy yourself, the music will be as good as you can get it.
Go hálainn ar fad ~~ Ciara ♥♪♫
What key is this in?
E, i think
This piece is called "The Lark in the CLEAR air" Cagun.
Please change the name.
Esta pieza se llama "The Lark CLEAR en el aire" Cagun.
Por favor, cambie el nombre.
Sláinte
@drriazq charming !!!
it is the business
I have to sing this its kinda hard in a way. *_*
Her Da is Bob Dillon.For sure, probably.
It's a lovely song, beautifully sung here by Cara Dillon. I'd only add that it was slightly spoiled by pop phrasing, in order to sound "contemporary". A mistake.
It's reminiscent of the abuse of the US National Anthem, often mangled by ugly pop ornament at football games.
To compare Cara's version of 'the Lark' to some of the recent manglings of' The Star-Spangled Banner' is fantasy indeed.....( 'The Land of the Free'?! yeah, sure.....not that I have time for our 'British' fantasy of a Nat Ant, either!)
While you're certainly entitled to your smile, as a musician I have no idea what you mean by "pop phrasing" and don't see any similarities between this rendition and pop renditions of the Star Spangled Banner.
Of course I was joking, but you knew that anyway !
NO, as far as I know
Simon Cowell is allergic to Talent
Great. But the piano gets in the way.
i love this song, but i dind't like the way she sang it. i'm sorry.
She has a lovely voice but she's not doing this song justice, changing it in places .