Celtic Harp: Matt Hyland

[rylaneirl]

Will you marry me ????

[2008Sameoldfitup]

roy west

[Bloodivy]

This is so beautiful..

[fenian08]

i find myself comming back to this vid ever now and again, not hard to see why is it?. great job well done again.

[meymic18]

very touching performance...thank you!

[crc778Hypnodoc]

Beautiffly done, I'm also just learning this song and will be performing it next Monday, after hearing your version I think I can sing it somewhere between your's and Paddy Reilly's version

Many thanks

[mollificent]

Thanks! I learned this version from Andy M. Stewart's "Donegal Rain" album. I did leave out a couple of verses (one intentionally, one accidentally). But I'm kind of glad I forgot to sing the happy ending verse; it just seems SO lame/unlikely to me...like it was tacked on at some point by someone who couldn't stand the ambiguity of this ending. Whereas I like the ambiguity! Hey, at least no one dies in this one, right? :D

[crc778Hypnodoc]

Oddly enough I was thinking just the other day, it's almost unique in Irish Trad ballads for a love song to end happily. Having said that I tend to think of this as a fairy tale set to music, possibly intended as a children's song originally. It's also a very unusual tune for an Irish ballad, in fact it's been the hardest song re learning to sing it, but one of the most satisfying. wish me luck as I'm performing it tonight for first time. I love the sound of the harp by the way

Desi x 20.07.09

[threelegsoman]

I am wanting to learn this song to play it on my guitar and sing it for myself and only hope I can get it one tenth as good as this. You have the most beautiful voice and your playing is inspiring. Thank you

[mollificent]

Thank you! It is really a simple song. I learned this version from the playing of Andy M. Stewart (it's on his CD "Donegal Rain". I can send you the chords if you like...PM me if so!

[mollificent]

P.S. If you learn the song, please post it as a video response to mine! I would love to hear it!

[threelegsoman]

I have managed to complete my video, and while it is not a patch on yours, I have done as you suggested and have sent it to you as a video response. Hope you like it.

Tony

[lori512]

I just want to say that I think that you have the most angelically gorgeous voice I have every heard, really. You play beautifully, and that song brought tears to my eyes, I'm glad I can see something on here that is worthy of being on here, I hope you have many more videos.

[mollificent]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! How sweet of you. I will hopefully put some more videos up soon...

It's a wonderful song, isn't it?

[Rot00Schopf]

Wunderfoll, sehr schön

[mollificent]

Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar!

[MikeyYid77]

mmmmmm beautiful.

[Ballyvourney]

...i can say you are one of the best player and singer i hear on Youtube!

and the songs you sing are thus relaxing, quiet,... you are an angel!

[mollificent]

Thanks again!

I would actually like to learn to play more upbeat songs...I feel embarrassed to only play soft, quiet songs. Rhythmic playing and singing is a lot harder than ballads!

[Ballyvourney]

Yes, also i love and i'm more familiar with rhythmic playing...

i love especially hornpipe and jigs, above all!

But you are very skill also with this songs,.... don't worry!

thanks!

[fenian08]

i would have written more but i was literally speechless, simply beautiful. keep up the great work

[mollificent]

I'm so glad :) thanks so much!

[fenian08]

excellent !!!!!!!

[mollificent]

Thanks! It's always gratifying to get a comment like that from someone actually *in* Ireland. *grin* Glad you enjoyed it!

[linde2048712]

WOW... when i heard this song i cried... you have a beautiful voice!!!

[mollificent]

oh, thank you! This song seems to have that effect on people (myself included.) Nothing like a good star-crossed lovers story. :)

[shas1814]

5 stars and a sub

for a really lovely musical experience.

You make me feel more hopeful about humanity.

[mollificent]

That is such a wonderful thing to say. Thank you so much! *sniffle*

I am glad my music has given you a good experience. I should be posting more soon. :)

[CelticHarper7]

Any chance of getting this arrangement from you? I love the kind of 'sparkly' chords under the melody. I arrange stuff in a similar style.

[mollificent]

I've been trying to notate this arrangement in Finale, but alas, it was improvised to begin with, which makes it tough! I was messing around with using chord inversions to improvise, which is how it came about (it starts on an open-fifth A chord, thumb moves down to the D to make it a D chord, etc.) I was trying to see how seamlessly I could move from chord to chord without having to move more than one or two fingers. :) It's kind of a fun technique to mess around with.

[CelticHarper7]

Oh, I certainly agree. Not ever having had lessons, I play organ and harp in the method. I just improvise off of chord progressions or guitar symbols.

[j1mmusj4mmus]

The version published in The Bonny Bunch of Roses has a happy ending where her father gives her leave to bring him back , she writes a letter then in haste, and they make a Lord of Matt Hyland, and then of course they can get married. Beautifully sung and the accompaniment was lovely.

Jim

[mollificent]

Too true! I did know about that ending, because I learned this version from Andy M. Stewart. I kind of forgot to sing the ending verse (probably because I originally learned it from Kate Rusby, who leaves it off...I think she's allergic to happy endings!) On the other hand, I kind of like the ambiguity of this ending...and the happy ending verse always seemed a little far-fetched to me, anyway. ;)

Thanks for the compliment, and for listening!

[funkypotamus]

you really are a lovely singer!!!

[BurstBlood]

very very nice. i like this song.

[faxyoo]

Very nice.

[system07]

hahaa:P

[system07]

im scared.. i searched my name and this gy has my exact name! my name is matt hyland! FREAKY and hes famous:D

[mollificent]

Famous and fictional!  :D And, well, not THAT famous. I mean, it's a relatively obscure reference outside of Irish folk music.

[Hyland34]

haha you may not beleive me but my name is Matt Hyland hahaha

[mollificent]

Oh, it doesn't seem that unbelievable!

Now, if you told me you'd been exiled because you wanted to marry a nobleman's daughter, THEN I might have trouble believing you. ;)

[Hyland34]

haha well ive seen people lie about stuff like soo you never know what to beleive

[arpajlleon]

¡Excelente!

Dulce voz, hermosa canción, sublime belleza. Tres complementos para el éxito.

Un cariñoso abrazo y mucha suerte.

[mollificent]

¡Usted es tan agradable! Gracias muy mucho:)

[synthevak]

you got nice voice,

[mollificent]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

[Papavgeris]

Wonderful, simply wonderful interpretation, voice and playing.  Agree with celticbride07 - we want MORE!

[celticbride07]

Wow, wow, wow! You are incredible! Please add more videos as you have time- what a treat you are to the senses!

[mollificent]

oh gosh :) thanks! I'm working on a new tune as a request from my cousin, which I'll hopefully post in a few weeks. As I tend to do these things in bursts, I'll probably try to post another song at that point too. :)

[spiritofwicca]

You have a beautiful voice...and the harp playing is beyond description. You should think about recording a CD. I'd be first in line to buy it!! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[kiraela]

I'd be second in line...

[Vanirio]

no se escribir en ingles lo que me provoca esta musica, por que se me harian falta las palabras justas, por que tu musica es magica, es a cada movimiento de tus dedos, cada palabra que pronuncias como un encanto que no me gustaria se rompiera jamas, que perdurara por siempre, que llevas la magia de la luna en tu alma y la conviertes en musica para deleitar el corazon, eres maravillosa, gracias por el regalo de tu don a los demas, and excusme, no speak english.

[mollificent]

¡Gracias tanto por sus palabras maravillosas! Soy tan feliz que usted gozó de mi vídeo. ¡Usted es muy bueno! (utilicé Babelfish para traducir su comentario del español, y también traduzco mi contestación. Espero que usted pueda entenderla!)

[Vanirio]

Hello, I referia which sometimes lack the necessary words to express emotions, and if I have not the Spanish, with English least, already have group of admirers, some Spanish friends love to sing like, well continues angel, and thank you hence we have gift

[NiallOT]

Lovely playing, good sound, and a _real_ voice; not overhigh, or hitting perfectly-sustained voice, but full of warmth, depth and emotion. Not forced at all, and a treat to listen to.

[TinWhistler]

Awesome! And perfect voice. Make a CD and I'll buy it.

[AedeusLeonora]

Ditto...!

Molly, you're really amazing...

Your beautiful voice and harp playing are truly spellbinding, and I hope you'll make more vids like this...

Keep on playing... :D

[mollificent]

Thank you both so much! You're very inspiring. I'm getting more and more serious about the recording concept...I think I'm going to buy myself a good microphone for Xmas and see what I can come up with. :)

[spiritofwicca]

I can't wait until you put out your first CD!!! Please let your listeners know when it happens. I'd love to have it! I could listen to you all day...

[mollificent]

Argh, I replied and I think it vanished into the ether! Anyway, thanks *so* much...you're too sweet. I did buy myself a new mic for Xmas, and then decided to move, teach a harp workshop and play a house concert all in the same month, so I'm a little overstretched. But after I move I am ON IT!! ;)

[IslandBarb]

Wow, you did that well! The more I listen, the more I love it.

Thanks, again and have a fun week end!

[naokopianoneko]

Beautiful voice!

[reamce]

Beautiful.

[togdochroise]

Lovely! You have a wonderful voice, and I just love the spare arrangement.

Ever thought about recording?

[mollificent]

Thanks! :) I've messed about with recording on my computer a bit, nothing professional. Hopefully I'll get that organized soon. Re: the arrangement, it is very spare :) but I'm still having a heck of a time trying to transcribe it in Finale...that's what I get for doing everything by ear! *grin*

[togdochroise]

Oh, I hear you there--most of the songs I play I've learned by ear (but that's probably because my sight-reading skills are rusted practically beyond use). Still, I have fun dinking around in Finale every now and then.

What sort of wood is your Dusty (it is a Dusty Strings, right?) made from? It has such an interesting grain pattern!

[mollificent]

Western Maple with a koa soundboard veneer. :) Ain't she lovely?

[MoonyWoozy]

Je suis envoûtée, sous le charme...

[mathisphoto]

J'adore.

[mollificent]

Merci, merci, merci! :)

[cachaslokas]

thank you posie, that would make her bilingual from birth. She is going to be a clever girl....

[cachaslokas]

Hi there queenie, somebody should record you...Maybe people would stop quarreling on earth for good if they all heard ya

[mollificent]

Wow! That's a comment you don't get every day. Thank you!

[MegMerrilies]

Beautiful.

[southcoastsounds]

Another lovely song, beautifully played and sung

[machree01]

Lovely Voice, and beautiful playing.

[KatyWKins]

hi ya molly, me again, i jsy really needed to take a break from some revision and i thought what not better than to watch your video agian. Although, this time it actually made me cry. keep up the good work, girl! xxxxxxxxxxxx

[mollificent]

Thou'rt too kind, verily. ;)

[kiraela]

I do agree with DLH975, thy voice is perfectly suited to thy harp, and to this song. It was as if thou wert the lady, singing in rememberance of thy love. Truly beautiful.

[bobbiwib]

=D

That was fantastic!

I'm currently saving up for a harp..

[KatyWKins]

wow. thats was truley breathtaking. i loved every moment of it xxxx

[mollificent]

:D Wow, thanks to everyone for your kindness. I really appreciate it!

Molly

[dlh975]

Enchanting... you have a beautiful voice perfectly suited to the harp.

[euphorbia74]

beautiful combination harp and voice ! very nice

[faeryharper]

That was beautiful.

[mollificent]

Thank you so much! :)

[cachaslokas]

It's a well deserved compliment. Im going to be aunt soon, and I was thinking of playing it to her as a lullaby.... your playing is peacefull and soothing.

[mollificent]

Well, I'd better send you the happy ending verse I forgot to sing, then. *grin*