Fear a Bhata {The Boatman} at Dougie MacLean's House

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @runningthor1999
    @runningthor1999 5 років тому +21

    4 of my grandmother’s 5 sons spent many years fishing off the Alaskan coast. She was 100 percent German, but married a Scotch-Irish lad; their cultural and musical tastes have influenced our family greatly. A kind, gentle lady, she loved her husband’s Celtic music and often played this song in particular. I imagine her in Connecticut, thousands of miles from her adventurous, seafaring sons, thinking of them and praying for their safety. She passed a few years back at 89, a quiet soul who took little but gave much, who’s husband preceded her at 87 after 62 years of marriage. Here’s to you, Gramma.

    • @scrimmy45
      @scrimmy45 2 роки тому +2

      I'm Scottish with a German mother . Your words speak volumes.

  • @relliehunter
    @relliehunter 11 років тому +26

    This beautiful song was written at about the same time my 5x great grandmother Sinead Gordon was sent from Inverness to Australia as a convict in 1792. I hear this song and I think of her. Thank you for sharing!

  • @johndowling9379
    @johndowling9379 6 років тому +39

    Are we Gaels not fortunate to have music such as this? We have also great musician to stir the heart.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

    • @PhoebeJaneway
      @PhoebeJaneway 2 роки тому

      Every true folk music is of such deep beauty and human truth. I'm from the Alps, I love my folk music so much, just as I love Gaelic folk music. We must all cherish our cultures, languages and traditions - and simultaneously live together in the EU to support and respect each other.

  • @GreenManelishi
    @GreenManelishi 9 років тому +30

    THAT is one of the most beautiful playings of that song in the history of the world.

  • @Marnigato
    @Marnigato 10 років тому +21

    The Fiddler is Maire Breatnach and she plays not a fiddle but a viola. she really has the most melancholic sound i ever heard. Saw her in Germany in 2003 with Norland wind, the best concert I`ve ever seen.

  • @Valhalla88888
    @Valhalla88888 2 роки тому +3

    Dougie great artist

  • @grandpahilly
    @grandpahilly Рік тому +3

    This is lovely , the lady plays beautifully

  • @lindapickering4128
    @lindapickering4128 5 років тому +6

    I met marie Breatnach at a Pub in Dingle when my husband and I visited about 5 years ago. I loved her playing so much and asked if she had CD's. She did and brought them all the next night and I bought them. She was so kind and her music is so beautiful. This is so lovely!

  • @kennymaclean2826
    @kennymaclean2826 10 років тому +15

    Just played Capercaille (Karen Matheson singing) doing this piece. Both versions are terribly nostalgic, but absolutely brilliant. (Playing now at Kenny MacLean's house !!!). Can't get enough of this type of music, thank the Lord there's tons of it on UA-cam.

  • @louisecarlto
    @louisecarlto 9 років тому +21

    The fields of Ard Skellige....

  • @pemacal57
    @pemacal57 2 роки тому +1

    Oh....I dream with reach this sweet tempo wirh my Bagpipes...Good Lord!

  • @annemckellar1567
    @annemckellar1567 Рік тому +2

    Was so relaxing and beautiful to listen to.🙂

  • @frederickmagill9454
    @frederickmagill9454 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful warm feeling.

  • @lizgray5750
    @lizgray5750 8 років тому +6

    Gorgeous - captures the aching heart waiting for her boatman to return.

  • @stevieg006
    @stevieg006 13 років тому +11

    I stumble upon this video whilst looking for another one of his great songs "Caledonia" it makes me proud to be scottish when such a simple tune can pull at your heart strings and long to return to Scotland.

  • @Valhalla88888
    @Valhalla88888 3 роки тому +2

    Legends I’m in HK but love the music

  • @fionaphillips3458
    @fionaphillips3458 5 років тому +4

    Music for the soul, thanks

  • @rabseabiskit933
    @rabseabiskit933 8 років тому +4

    Never tire of listening to this, it's so evocative. Stayed at Camus Uig last year and had this playing on my ipod, so beautiful.

  • @sargonnasincarnate7551
    @sargonnasincarnate7551 10 років тому +3

    Sometimes words are simply not enough. The fiddler - whoever she is - she portaits longing, loss, love, family, homestead in such a way It's all I can do to hold back the tears of the years gone by. Good tears & bad.

    • @here_we_go_again2571
      @here_we_go_again2571 2 роки тому

      @Marnigato
      8 years ago
      "The Fiddler is Maire Breatnach and she plays not a fiddle but a viola"
      Do you know who is the melodian player?

  • @earthlightsmusic2743
    @earthlightsmusic2743 2 роки тому +1

    Haunting! I've heard a very classical harmonization to this and so learned it, but this is a gorgeous setting!

  • @Ralli08
    @Ralli08 7 років тому +3

    I really don´t know why I always must cry while i am listening to this absolute cute song

  • @GreenManelishi
    @GreenManelishi 13 років тому +2

    Absolutely stunning. Brought a tear to my eye.

  • @ferdy0569
    @ferdy0569 4 роки тому +3

    I always listen this song, and always my tears comes out... Why ?

  • @rodgeddes7655
    @rodgeddes7655 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @heehawluck1
    @heehawluck1 9 років тому +9

    An achingly beautiful tune .... played divinely !! ..... My thanks.

  • @mikesakhalin
    @mikesakhalin 11 років тому +1

    Fabulous! Driven past there a few times. Thanks so much for posting.

  • @christineardouin6851
    @christineardouin6851 4 роки тому +2

    Magnifique!!💚💚💚

  • @irenemcmaster5830
    @irenemcmaster5830 3 роки тому

    So beautiful especially played on the Viola. Thank you 🎶❤

  • @music-tu4mp
    @music-tu4mp 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous!

  • @eleanormarynelson3439
    @eleanormarynelson3439 9 років тому +2

    This hurts it's so beautiful Thankyou so much

  • @thecauldronmildura7047
    @thecauldronmildura7047 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous, thanks guys

  • @killiekentman
    @killiekentman 15 років тому +2

    nice one. who was playing with Dougie. went to Dunkeld years ago for a holiday. lovely place to visit. thanks for posting. Ray

  • @here_we_go_again2571
    @here_we_go_again2571 2 роки тому +1

    Lyrics in English of:
    *"Fear a' Bhàta" ("O' Boatman" / "Oh Man of The Boat")* ***
    chorus
    (Fear a' Bháta, o ho ro eile)
    Oh man of the boat and no one else
    Oh man of the boat and no one else
    Oh man of the boat and no one else
    A fond farewell wherever you go
    I often look from the highest hill
    To try and see the boatman
    Will you come today or tomorrow
    If you don't come at all I will be downhearted
    (chorus)
    My heart is broken and bruised
    With tears often flowing from my eyes
    Will you come tonight or will I expect you
    Or will I close the door with a sad sigh?
    (chorus)
    I often ask people on boats
    Whether they see you or whether you are safe
    Each of them says
    That I was foolish to fall in love with you.
    (chorus -- sometimes sung twice)
    _______
    *** "Composed in the late 18th Century by Jane Finlayson
    ...... of Tong, Lewis for a young Uig fisherman, Donald MacRae."
    ...... (The pair eventually married)

  • @FrenchyBunnyStudio
    @FrenchyBunnyStudio 10 років тому +4

    A great musical moment! Beautiful!! Congratulations to all the musicians!
    Pascal

  • @GemmaBalaam
    @GemmaBalaam 8 років тому +3

    Wonderful. Really capture the sadness of the song. Gorgeous.

  • @Trunchisholm
    @Trunchisholm 13 років тому +1

    @fireflyxl5 They are Andy Thorburn on accordion and Irish fiddler Máire Breatnach.

  • @Jasmine.Skydive
    @Jasmine.Skydive 4 роки тому +3

    It's so beautiful!viola (instead of violin) is the best for this instrumental song

  • @edmorris5007
    @edmorris5007 5 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful....

  • @cooksmary
    @cooksmary 7 років тому

    Wow! Amazing to hear such lovely music. Thank you.

  • @canyonhaverfield2201
    @canyonhaverfield2201 3 роки тому

    People..simple read the liner notes..& consider a bit more deeply- a house is just a place where or where not someone might or may have lived...A place where someone live, eats, creates family, lives happen & are lost, where music is made & meals are prepared is a home.

  • @crlcripps
    @crlcripps 15 років тому

    Just lovely!

  • @jacobsgranddaughter
    @jacobsgranddaughter 4 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @Highland804
    @Highland804 8 років тому +2

    Gorgeous. Thanks for posting.

  • @carriellbee
    @carriellbee 14 років тому

    Added to my favorites, but I think this is my very favorite of all time...

  • @thomasmclurg1849
    @thomasmclurg1849 5 років тому

    Man....stunning!!

  • @janetmacintyre4585
    @janetmacintyre4585 9 місяців тому

    Perfect

  • @michaeltingle816
    @michaeltingle816 4 роки тому +1

    I LOVE THIS VERSION OF FEAR A BHATA OR THE BOATMAN AND I ALSO LOVE THE VERSION BY CARA DILLON !!!!!!

  • @Mariekesone
    @Mariekesone 10 років тому +2

    So Beautiful!

  • @markduffield8110
    @markduffield8110 3 роки тому

    Bravo

  • @SDG1750
    @SDG1750 14 років тому

    :D :D :D :D gorgeous. how can something be so happy and sad and peaceful and heartrending all at the same time

  • @SargonnasIncarnate
    @SargonnasIncarnate 7 років тому

    Maire Breatnach, such a genius. Not saying the others suck, but her melancholy carries this. Just...Wow :-O

  • @SharonMarieHobson
    @SharonMarieHobson 7 років тому

    beautiful

  • @Omar_52
    @Omar_52 12 років тому +2

    Dougie MacLean lives in Scotland, this is his house and I suspect the other musicians are his relatives.

  • @misslantana52
    @misslantana52 12 років тому

    The sweet sound of music! This is exquisite ♥'s

  • @oxedbrox
    @oxedbrox 3 роки тому

    Winds howling...

  • @ShonaMcMillan
    @ShonaMcMillan 12 років тому +1

    Person with the accordion is Andy Thorburn and the fiddle player's name I know but (sorry) it is temporarily gone from my mind but she is from Ireland and used to play with the Sharon Shannon Band.

  • @deirjon
    @deirjon 13 років тому

    Wow!!

  • @alex-su81
    @alex-su81 3 роки тому +1

    To Skellige!

  • @pamelacorona3665
    @pamelacorona3665 8 років тому

    Beautiful : )

  • @jondoe8889
    @jondoe8889 5 років тому +1

    The viola joke - 'violins aren't smaller. It's just that the player's heads are bigger!'

  • @akimbogeo
    @akimbogeo 6 років тому

    Wow. Definitive.

  • @fireflyxl5
    @fireflyxl5  15 років тому

    Hi Ray. Glad you liked it, a lovely tune. We dont know who the other musicians were, if we find out we'll let you know. See you!

  • @maarukka58
    @maarukka58 12 років тому +2

    Iam a great fan of Dougie. I know who is and I know Scotland too. Been in Scotland several times. I think this is not his home but the Mac Lean's house. You know place of famous person like Dougie where in his fans can sign in the book. Etc. Those hardly are his relatives either. Mac Lean's name are not else than Dougie. The list of names is end.

  • @carollizc
    @carollizc 13 років тому

    @teluvinas No, that'd be me! :) Love this video, though. All three musicians are so lost in the music, it's like they're never coming back. Absolute magic.

  • @Cathye3
    @Cathye3 13 років тому +3

    The other guy playing has to be Dougie's father or his brother.
    They really look alot a like dont they? Love this tune.

    • @phoenixrising5088
      @phoenixrising5088 4 роки тому

      It's not Dougie's brother. He only has a sister. Could be a cousin. They do look similar.

  • @killiekentman
    @killiekentman 14 років тому

    @puffinnorthsea thanks for the info. i just checked him out on his web site.

  • @TattieB
    @TattieB 8 років тому +1

    Accordionist definitely Andy Thorburn, as Shona McMillan said, not Struan Eaglesham. Lovely version.

  • @janetmacintyre4585
    @janetmacintyre4585 11 місяців тому

    This is lovely. Who are the two musicians with Double MacLean ?

  • @Wiluare1515
    @Wiluare1515 12 років тому

    OMG THATS A VIOLA!!!! So pretty :)

  • @kiyoharu1956-f6s
    @kiyoharu1956-f6s 6 місяців тому

    There seem to be several types of lyrics of this song. I like Niamh Parsons's version.

  • @maniacalo2901
    @maniacalo2901 8 років тому +1

    Witcher, the feels.

  • @ronacooper3404
    @ronacooper3404 8 років тому +1

    Saw you Dougie at Innerleitham 2010. When are you coming out to New Zealand folk festival?

  • @Vince1303
    @Vince1303 14 років тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful, a tin whistle would have made it just perfect.

  • @AndresWalsh
    @AndresWalsh 11 років тому +3

    the fiddler - is she not Máire Breatnach?

  • @96obob1
    @96obob1 15 років тому +1

    It's Maire Breathnach on viola.

  • @dougie159753
    @dougie159753 14 років тому

    hey thanks man!!
    I like you too ;-D

  • @denreal2
    @denreal2 9 років тому +10

    Skellige

  • @zombiekongen
    @zombiekongen 7 років тому

    skellige, and fairytail

  • @grahamdonachie6298
    @grahamdonachie6298 5 років тому +2

    I see Dougie is playing on a TAYLOR...My choice..although I canna match him for it...

  • @DucadiLanza
    @DucadiLanza Рік тому

    Bella esecuzione, non c' era un testo?

  • @GreenManelishi
    @GreenManelishi 12 років тому

    Words fail me.

  • @eoghanoneill9765
    @eoghanoneill9765 2 роки тому +1

    Is brea liom an ceann seo atá chomh binn agus lán de mhothucháin agus is deas é Dougie McLean a fheiceáil a thug Caledonia don saol mór agus do na hAlbannaigh go speisialta!

  • @maarukka58
    @maarukka58 12 років тому +1

    Where and what is Dougie MacLean's house?

    • @TheZimmy7
      @TheZimmy7 3 роки тому

      Dougie lives in Butterstone Blairgowrie Scotland he purchased his old abandoned school and renovated into a music studio
      2021.

  • @carollizc
    @carollizc 13 років тому

    @teluvinas No, that'd be me! :)

  • @eponymous17
    @eponymous17 15 років тому

    It's a viola ....

  • @wdobni
    @wdobni 13 років тому

    its played like a funeral dirge......too plodding and funereal

  • @GreenManelishi
    @GreenManelishi 12 років тому

    It's not a happy song.