@mudman1881 hey there...it is a Northern Irish song. It was written in Belfast by Francis McPeake, but was influenced by Ulster Scots culture, directly inspired by the ballad 'The Braes of Belquether'.
The Words were PUBLISHED in 1803, by Robert Tannahill of Paisley, ( Aye Ian's old toon!), and McPeake was a theivin' bastard! He STOLE these lyrics & tried to pass them off as his own, the cunt, like trying to pass off Rab Burns poems as "Ulster Scots", it's lying pish!!
The REAL & original lyrics are "The Braes of Balquidder" by Robert Tannahill, ya bunch o'sadsacks!
@DonegalRaymie201 l did note that the origins of the song were found in 'The Braes of Belquether' (or 'Belquidder', as it is also spelled).
It is part of a folk tradition--one cannot accuse McPeake of being a 'theivin' (sic) bastard' no more than one can accuse Joan Baez or Van Morrison of being the same, as they altered the words of the original poem.
No one with any historical knowledge of Ulster or Scotland would claim Robert Burns as being an Ulster Scotsman; he was a Scotsman.
In fairness, it was the McPeake family that tried to pass of Tannahill's song as an original composition, when they saw £signs in Rod Stewart's version! They were ran out of court. Old Francie himself, more modestly, said he learned it from an uncle.
And BTW, it's BALquidder, from the Gaelic word "Baile" meaning town, as it Balgowan, Balintoy or Balmoral! Just like the very common "Bally" in Ulster, as in Ballymena, Ballycastle or Ballymoney! Do you see?
@DonegalRaymie201 Oh, l was unaware of a court case. Yeah, l know Rod's versionwas called 'Purple Heather', like the Morrison version--although Van's version was much more creative with lyrics etc. In any case, it is a folk song in the public domain- l would never claim that the McPeakes deserve any financial gain from other artist's renditions of the song.
Even the Tannahill poem bears only a similarity to the song as it is commonly recognised. Change over time.
@DonegalRaymie201 I'm certainly not disputing the Tannahill origins of the song.The McPeake version has been *directly* inspired by the Tannahill poem, but it has been modernised/Anglicised for the then emergent popular folk scene. Tannahill's poem has verses that were untouched by McPeake. P.S-- interesting to note that the Sandy Denny rendition included the word 'perfumin'', harking back to the Tannahill poem.
My original claim was that it was an Ulster Scots song-written by McPeake ...
@DonegalRaymie201 (who l understand identified as Ulster Scots), who was born in Belfast and he was influenced by Scottish folk traditions. Ergo, Ulster Scottish.
I'm not sure you grasp what I'm saying. I'm not disputing McPeake's Belfast origins, I'm disputing your claim, about this song, that "it was an Ulster Scots song-written by McPeake"!
(Unless by "written" you mean "plagiarized", in which case we agree?)
The McPeake family claimed this as an Original Composition, with ZERO credit given to Tannahill as the source of the original lyrics, until they were produced in Court!
@DonegalRaymie201 Until today, l was unaware of that case. But l don't believe that family have an explicit claim to the song. It is a folk song.
When l said written, l was referring to Wild Mountain Thyme, as it is known today, thanks to numerous folk singers who have interpreted it themselves since it was modernised and popularised. Had the McPeake version not been written, arranged, would it have become so well known internationally- outside of the British Isles. This does not diminish
@DonegalRaymie201 the importance of the Tannahill poem. I did mention Tannahill in the original post. This song wouldn't have existed without him, but l disagree that McPeake plagiarised, There was no copyright etc, It is public domain and can be interpreted, expanded etc by any artist.
McPeake;s importance cannot be denied. Wild Mountain Thyme is a song arranged by him, even if it was based on Tannahill's words.
To attempt to pass off someone else's work, as your own original composition, is the very definition of Plagiarism, as I understand the term! Perhaps you have a different understanding of the word.
In any case, when the evidence was examined in a Court of Law, the McPeake family, as well as failing to win any royalties, were accused of plagiarism by the sitting judge! And BTW, there are American arrangements dating back to 1821, of the original song.
@DonegalRaymie201 shocked by the plagiarism claim even by a judge. I know this sounds really repetitive and simplistic--but its a folk song! :)
As is my understanding, the poem itself was published posthumously in 1821. l know that there are Scottish folk arrangements, which were primitive but nevertheless influenced McPeake.
I don't believe that McPeake wanted to pass it off as his own at all, the Tannahill poem is well known in Scotland and
Yes, it is a folk song, so they should never have been trying to claim royalties in the 1st place, which may well have angered the Judge, especially when the defence produced an old edition of Tannahill's work!
And I'm not blaming old Francie McPeake, as I said, he claimed he learned it from his uncle, but his family's opportunism.
Weird thing is, Tannahill, being "lang deid", meant that the original was out of copywright, so it wouldn't have cost a bean to credit him!
@DonegalRaymie201 I agree. l never knew about the court case. It is ridiculous that the McPeake family tried to claim royalties, it is part of the folk tradition.
Honestly, when l saw your claim, l assumed it was rooted in sectarian bias that permeates anything even vaguely related to Northern Ireland.
Please God no! I just think poor old Tannahill deserves a wee bit of credit is all. And anyway, he would have been a "guid proddy man" too, just like his lofty contemporary, Rab Burns or McPeake himself, for that matter! So no sectarian difference, and I'm no Rep' anyway.
If you were to describe this as a McPeake reworking/ arrangement/ adaptation of Tannahill, I'd be fine with that. But not that he "wrote" the song, which old Francie never claimed anyway!
Love it, one of the most up lifting and remeniscent songs ever. I remember listening to it back in the day, my teacher played it to us. Great song, thank you very much!
What can i say Runrig ? NO NO DANGER , Class always . You do Need a Titanium haert to come fron shitty S H O T T S and forget it Snows in July !!! Go On AVALON ROCKY ROADS ... Billy Milne Where r u ? THE SIMPSONS
Dear Steve, This is marvelous. I was a member of the Delaware Valley Branch of the Royal Scottish Dance Society, when I was at Swarthmore College (1974-1978). I also learned Scottish Highland Dancing with a teacher suitably named Mrs. Mary Stewart, who lived in the ethnic Scottish enclave of Kearney, New Jersey (near Newark). I play this over and over and over. Did not know about The Silencers. Thank you for introducing me to them! Shalom from Yerushalayim, Lowell Joseph Gallin
I saw The Silencers at the then Cardiff Arms Park supporting U2 when they were doing the Johua Tree tour and I thought The Silencers were brilliant, purchased their album and wasn`t disappointed.............Very under rated band.
THE GIFTED INTERPRETATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG IS YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW IMPOVERISHED WE WOULD BE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO TRACK DOWN PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN RECORDINGS IF YOU TUBE DID NOT PROVIDE US WITH THE MEANS TO DO SO. A WONDERFUL RENDITION.
As my friend, Adrian Gibb wished when he posted this on Facebook today, "I pray that the misty rain and blazing green of Alba swim in your soul when you hear this" ... Alba does indeed swim in my soul listening to this hauntingly beautiful interpretation of this song. The video is magickal. Now a favorite!
Favorite Version...love the fiddle players look of boredom at 2:20 from pretty much sawin out a single note for 4 minutes and 20 some odd seconds....cool.
I LOVE this song and the video captures the feel/mood perfectly to me. It quickly became one of my all time favorites since finding it. thanks for telling the backstory. Great job Steve and John!
You say "low budget" as if that were a bad thing! Man, I'm 39 years old, and this was shot like a mix between "Tears for Fears" and "Dexy's Midnight Runners" A "totally" 80's feel, and one HELL of a great song!
I vote that you shoot ALL your videos the same way. Very unique, and who the fuck wants some record exec asswipe telling you how to film your art anyway?
@09Umera i think Deacon Blue's version beats it just, simply because it's sung by Lorraine Macintosh, who has a voice of an angel, though his daughter doe a good job, and she is totally a fox.....i would, so would all of your make friends.... it is still a great version
I have always loved this version of this song. Well done Jimmy and the boys. I was at school with the drummer Tony. Hope you are all doing well guys. Take care and God bless.
ahhhhh!!! country singers ! ayudame!!!!!!! (help me in spanish) The Corries are much better. We're picking HEATHER here, friends, not yellow roses in Texas.
Oh as j like l smell of your music has fault your songs your beautiful country where j like far from me magnificent and charming interpretation coil ***** Carole that God Keep(Guard) you all.
Why people complain about tunes like this, I do not honestly know, I have a varied music taste and celtic tunes are among many of my favourite genre's, and this tune going along with the tune Will Ye Go Lassie Go (Scottish Celtic Tune), I really like bundles.
Great version! I really enjoyed this video, and am always glad to see people interested in Robert Tannahill's poetry and songs. If you'd like more information about Robert Tannahill, you'll find it at the Robert Tannahill Federation website.
Very nice song :) So many pleasant memories of Scotland. Never went to Arran, stopped short at the ferry just outside Addrossan, wish we had now, looks so beautiful
@Thorwald88 she is the lead singers daughter and i think she was only 15 when this video was shot.i remember seeing this video for the first time and i fell for her...please note i was young at the time
Love this version! Just beautiful! Entertaining video too, even with low budget and short notice! Only one thing could improve on it... and that's stereo sound.
@affman123 - it's the lead singer's daughter Aura O'Neill. From wikipedia:
"In 1994, The Silencers signed to new labels: Permanent for Britain and BMG for France. That summer they recorded the song "Wild Mountain Thyme", featuring O'Neill's daughter Aura on vocals. It became a hit in Scotland after featuring in a tourism board advertising campaign. Soon after, they completed fifth album So Be It."
Not the greatest version of the song....but it surely is a bloody good on. And I seriously love the video. I'd certainly pay to see them all live they look they be great in concert.Where they from.
love this song and in particular this one version! great voices, passionate singing ... who cares about the so called 'low budget' video??! bollocks to that, i say!
Every now and then, I come back to watch and listen to this classic. I touches something way deep down inside that I am drawn to - please, keep it posted?
These guys are "Guitar bliss" checkout the rest of their Art: Painted Moon, Bullitproof Heart, The Real Mcoy etc, etc, etc, Great music, very nice people and family (James +Aura excellent vocals) They dedicated this song to Chantal and m'self on thier European tour stop in Strasbourg. I'm dedicating this one to you LORRAINE .
@Unclenib Thank you for your complaint. There are plenty of places where you can buy this song, in stereo, for less than a pound. I suggest you start at Amazon.
@Unclenib Thank you for your complaint. There are plenty of places where you can buy this song, in stereo, for less than a pound. I suggest you start at Amazon.
@misterpopvideo Idk if you know how awesomely beautiful and peaceful this song is. Everytime i listened to this song today, i can forget about all my worries and troubles. Not many songs i've heard can do that, but this one can. Thank you for making such a beautiful song available to everyone!
Im really not interested if it comes frommy left speaker ..what i hear from my left speaker is v good and it stirs Scots Blood within me ... the interplay between the male and female singer ..well it gives me goosebumps ...sorry for sounding like Cherly from X Factor
This is my fav version of wild mountain thyme ... Also, the lead singer of the Silencers is the double of a guy that used to drive the buses!!
JimmyJimmyJimmy24045 1 week ago
God, isn't she beautiful.
andreasegde 2 weeks ago in playlist Chansons des SILENCERS 2
@andreasegde She is from my town Barnsley, England?
TaNkSaLoT100 1 week ago
Simply grand video! The sofa on the truck was so effective. Beautiful backdrop for a beautiful song
gpadcarr1 3 weeks ago
I first heard this in the mid-90's and it immediately hit me with its class. I play it over to reflect on those times. Great recording.
cru1ser2 3 weeks ago
Without The Byrds version no one would have learned this song.
wrigleystu 1 month ago
Aye lassie, I'd go! Great job on this :-)
nwtrunner 1 month ago
Went to see the silencers years ago at mother civic centre. Had a great night! Jimmy O'Neil has a unique wonderful voice x
MrRECP 1 month ago
FAN DABBY DOZZY! GOD BLESS SAINT ANDREW . GOD BLESS SCOTLAND! X
MrRECP 1 month ago
British by birth. Cornish by the grace of God. But still played it at our wedding in Edinburgh
Harryjed 2 months ago
I really would like this song as my first dance at my wedding! OH, is not too sure...we both like it, opinions please........
lachajay 2 months ago
I just so love this song as sung, and can't help but go back to this, so often when the mood takes me.
fanoel77 2 months ago
super...
BrendaMarr 3 months ago
makes you want to head to bonnie scotland, fantastic version of a great song
2pikeman 3 months ago
An absolutely beautiful rendition. The best I have heard .Thank you!
Samsonand 4 months ago
Beautiful in every way
BlankUberAlles 4 months ago
It doesn't look or feel low budget at all, it's fantastic :)
Waitakeredame 4 months ago
Comment removed
PhilipAMoore 4 months ago
I love this song most the time but the extra acoustic on this version is distracting
PhilipAMoore 4 months ago
very hip version of one of the sweetest Scottish melodies ever.well done.
greasemonkey1228 4 months ago
@greasemonkey1228
This is actually an Irish Song the writer was from Belfast
millsjoseph71 4 months ago in playlist THE SILENCERS
Great video lyrical and great sense of humour. Arrangement of the song is very appealing right combination yearning and oomph.
RideHanna 5 months ago 2
Makes you proud to be Scottish!
timeforthebigsleep 5 months ago 11
@timeforthebigsleep But I'm not.
FridayFace 1 month ago
@FridayFace I just came here to drown in the lascivious beauty of the music!!! And happened to be Scottish!
timeforthebigsleep 1 month ago
@timeforthebigsleep sorry mate but this is an Irish song
mudman1881 1 month ago
@mudman1881 the band!
timeforthebigsleep 1 month ago
@mudman1881 hey there...it is a Northern Irish song. It was written in Belfast by Francis McPeake, but was influenced by Ulster Scots culture, directly inspired by the ballad 'The Braes of Belquether'.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
Awa' an' dinnae talk pish!!
The Words were PUBLISHED in 1803, by Robert Tannahill of Paisley, ( Aye Ian's old toon!), and McPeake was a theivin' bastard! He STOLE these lyrics & tried to pass them off as his own, the cunt, like trying to pass off Rab Burns poems as "Ulster Scots", it's lying pish!!
The REAL & original lyrics are "The Braes of Balquidder" by Robert Tannahill, ya bunch o'sadsacks!
You're shaming yer ain kin ya eejits!
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 l did note that the origins of the song were found in 'The Braes of Belquether' (or 'Belquidder', as it is also spelled).
It is part of a folk tradition--one cannot accuse McPeake of being a 'theivin' (sic) bastard' no more than one can accuse Joan Baez or Van Morrison of being the same, as they altered the words of the original poem.
No one with any historical knowledge of Ulster or Scotland would claim Robert Burns as being an Ulster Scotsman; he was a Scotsman.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
In fairness, it was the McPeake family that tried to pass of Tannahill's song as an original composition, when they saw £signs in Rod Stewart's version! They were ran out of court. Old Francie himself, more modestly, said he learned it from an uncle.
And BTW, it's BALquidder, from the Gaelic word "Baile" meaning town, as it Balgowan, Balintoy or Balmoral! Just like the very common "Bally" in Ulster, as in Ballymena, Ballycastle or Ballymoney! Do you see?
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 Oh, l was unaware of a court case. Yeah, l know Rod's versionwas called 'Purple Heather', like the Morrison version--although Van's version was much more creative with lyrics etc. In any case, it is a folk song in the public domain- l would never claim that the McPeakes deserve any financial gain from other artist's renditions of the song.
Even the Tannahill poem bears only a similarity to the song as it is commonly recognised. Change over time.
'Bel' was my misspelling.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
Have you read Tannahill's original?
Tannahill: Noo the simmer's in prime Wi' the flooers richly bloomin' Wi' the wild mountain thyme A' the moorlan's perfumin'
McPeake: O the summer time is coming And the trees are sweetly blooming And the wild mountain thyme Grows around the purple heather
It's a verse for verse paraphrase, but worse than that it's been Anglicised, to remove the Scots/ Lallans words!
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 I'm certainly not disputing the Tannahill origins of the song.The McPeake version has been *directly* inspired by the Tannahill poem, but it has been modernised/Anglicised for the then emergent popular folk scene. Tannahill's poem has verses that were untouched by McPeake. P.S-- interesting to note that the Sandy Denny rendition included the word 'perfumin'', harking back to the Tannahill poem.
My original claim was that it was an Ulster Scots song-written by McPeake ...
92balthazar 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 (who l understand identified as Ulster Scots), who was born in Belfast and he was influenced by Scottish folk traditions. Ergo, Ulster Scottish.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
I'm not sure you grasp what I'm saying. I'm not disputing McPeake's Belfast origins, I'm disputing your claim, about this song, that "it was an Ulster Scots song-written by McPeake"!
(Unless by "written" you mean "plagiarized", in which case we agree?)
The McPeake family claimed this as an Original Composition, with ZERO credit given to Tannahill as the source of the original lyrics, until they were produced in Court!
Are you with me?
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 Until today, l was unaware of that case. But l don't believe that family have an explicit claim to the song. It is a folk song.
When l said written, l was referring to Wild Mountain Thyme, as it is known today, thanks to numerous folk singers who have interpreted it themselves since it was modernised and popularised. Had the McPeake version not been written, arranged, would it have become so well known internationally- outside of the British Isles. This does not diminish
92balthazar 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 the importance of the Tannahill poem. I did mention Tannahill in the original post. This song wouldn't have existed without him, but l disagree that McPeake plagiarised, There was no copyright etc, It is public domain and can be interpreted, expanded etc by any artist.
McPeake;s importance cannot be denied. Wild Mountain Thyme is a song arranged by him, even if it was based on Tannahill's words.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
To attempt to pass off someone else's work, as your own original composition, is the very definition of Plagiarism, as I understand the term! Perhaps you have a different understanding of the word.
In any case, when the evidence was examined in a Court of Law, the McPeake family, as well as failing to win any royalties, were accused of plagiarism by the sitting judge! And BTW, there are American arrangements dating back to 1821, of the original song.
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 shocked by the plagiarism claim even by a judge. I know this sounds really repetitive and simplistic--but its a folk song! :)
As is my understanding, the poem itself was published posthumously in 1821. l know that there are Scottish folk arrangements, which were primitive but nevertheless influenced McPeake.
I don't believe that McPeake wanted to pass it off as his own at all, the Tannahill poem is well known in Scotland and
Ulster. His family's motives were self serving
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
Yes, it is a folk song, so they should never have been trying to claim royalties in the 1st place, which may well have angered the Judge, especially when the defence produced an old edition of Tannahill's work!
And I'm not blaming old Francie McPeake, as I said, he claimed he learned it from his uncle, but his family's opportunism.
Weird thing is, Tannahill, being "lang deid", meant that the original was out of copywright, so it wouldn't have cost a bean to credit him!
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@DonegalRaymie201 I agree. l never knew about the court case. It is ridiculous that the McPeake family tried to claim royalties, it is part of the folk tradition.
Honestly, when l saw your claim, l assumed it was rooted in sectarian bias that permeates anything even vaguely related to Northern Ireland.
92balthazar 1 month ago
@92balthazar
Please God no! I just think poor old Tannahill deserves a wee bit of credit is all. And anyway, he would have been a "guid proddy man" too, just like his lofty contemporary, Rab Burns or McPeake himself, for that matter! So no sectarian difference, and I'm no Rep' anyway.
If you were to describe this as a McPeake reworking/ arrangement/ adaptation of Tannahill, I'd be fine with that. But not that he "wrote" the song, which old Francie never claimed anyway!
DonegalRaymie201 1 month ago
@timeforthebigsleep & (part) Scot ! :D
TaNkSaLoT100 3 weeks ago
exellent
StevieDminesapint 5 months ago
This should be the real Scottish national anthem and not Donald wheres your Troosers
makyhern 5 months ago in playlist Easy Listnin 2
Beautiful and inspiring indeed!
TexRolls 5 months ago
pulling off a major folk standard with such great beauty is nothing but amazing,
nitropost 6 months ago
how could anyone dislike and give no reason ..
trish666100 6 months ago 2
Love it, one of the most up lifting and remeniscent songs ever. I remember listening to it back in the day, my teacher played it to us. Great song, thank you very much!
nipunaDAbeast 6 months ago
I keep coming "home" to this video and whenever I feel a bit down it provides an emotional lift to get me through the night.....keep it here, please.
Vanfan8 6 months ago 3
LOVE this song, and this is one of my favorite renditions of it. I've been playing this song on here for over a year now.
StupidRatCreature1 7 months ago
What can i say Runrig ? NO NO DANGER , Class always . You do Need a Titanium haert to come fron shitty S H O T T S and forget it Snows in July !!! Go On AVALON ROCKY ROADS ... Billy Milne Where r u ? THE SIMPSONS
SIMPSON795 7 months ago
Great song, Aura is 1 hell of a singer but i still prefer the band when it was just Jim singing, 1986-1991.
supermandave78 7 months ago
Awesome song! Thanks!
MTCatman 7 months ago
Dear Steve, This is marvelous. I was a member of the Delaware Valley Branch of the Royal Scottish Dance Society, when I was at Swarthmore College (1974-1978). I also learned Scottish Highland Dancing with a teacher suitably named Mrs. Mary Stewart, who lived in the ethnic Scottish enclave of Kearney, New Jersey (near Newark). I play this over and over and over. Did not know about The Silencers. Thank you for introducing me to them! Shalom from Yerushalayim, Lowell Joseph Gallin
LowellGallin 7 months ago
The video and song go perfectly together as they're stunningly beautiful!
TexRolls 7 months ago
i cant find this version on itunes but really want it on my ipod anyone have any suggestions?
RedStateRoy 8 months ago
@RedStateRoy iTunes is shite!
SiuFongandAndrew 7 months ago
Excellent ...love it :) and The Perfect location for this song ....gawn yerselfs ;)
monsmeg1 8 months ago
this version is weak
MsEdgar88 8 months ago
Love love this song - the Video sure doesn't disappoint.
Galgarrick 8 months ago
Brilliant version, brilliant video, greatness inspired by greatness!
LayneInChains1979 8 months ago
I saw The Silencers at the then Cardiff Arms Park supporting U2 when they were doing the Johua Tree tour and I thought The Silencers were brilliant, purchased their album and wasn`t disappointed.............Very under rated band.
zfc69 8 months ago
Thanks GhengisKen!
annlouiseist 8 months ago
Best version of this song ever
sdenny 9 months ago
l may come from england.... but this song is amazing..... and the Silencers do it with style, and probably the best rendition ever
jackiedrogers808 9 months ago
THE GIFTED INTERPRETATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG IS YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW IMPOVERISHED WE WOULD BE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO TRACK DOWN PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN RECORDINGS IF YOU TUBE DID NOT PROVIDE US WITH THE MEANS TO DO SO. A WONDERFUL RENDITION.
keozki 9 months ago
As my friend, Adrian Gibb wished when he posted this on Facebook today, "I pray that the misty rain and blazing green of Alba swim in your soul when you hear this" ... Alba does indeed swim in my soul listening to this hauntingly beautiful interpretation of this song. The video is magickal. Now a favorite!
ElizabethMcNally13 9 months ago
Favorite Version...love the fiddle players look of boredom at 2:20 from pretty much sawin out a single note for 4 minutes and 20 some odd seconds....cool.
tulebox929 9 months ago
Just beautiful and so glad a friend recommended me to listen this song...
ldavis8 9 months ago
Beautiful vid. Seems to connect the ancient with the modern in a remarkably vivid and graceful way. Simple and wonderful.
SageofHistory 9 months ago
I LOVE this song and the video captures the feel/mood perfectly to me. It quickly became one of my all time favorites since finding it. thanks for telling the backstory. Great job Steve and John!
medash25 9 months ago
can't believe anyone would complain about this, it's beautiful!
casualsbucket 9 months ago
I guess someone have already said this but a big budget often compensate for a lack of soul.
DonClaude 9 months ago
I really like this - and great shoot - low budget doesn't mean low-quality here!
cathjay1 9 months ago
You say "low budget" as if that were a bad thing! Man, I'm 39 years old, and this was shot like a mix between "Tears for Fears" and "Dexy's Midnight Runners" A "totally" 80's feel, and one HELL of a great song!
I vote that you shoot ALL your videos the same way. Very unique, and who the fuck wants some record exec asswipe telling you how to film your art anyway?
stmichelob 10 months ago
Just lovely. Thank you
aellia 10 months ago
It's the greatest, best version of this song. Graet band, great music!
09Umera 10 months ago 6
Comment removed
KurtfromLaQuinta 9 months ago
I don't know about that. This is pretty good. The Byrds version with that chiming Rickenbacker of Roger McGuinn is superior
KurtfromLaQuinta
KurtfromLaQuinta 9 months ago
@09Umera i think Deacon Blue's version beats it just, simply because it's sung by Lorraine Macintosh, who has a voice of an angel, though his daughter doe a good job, and she is totally a fox.....i would, so would all of your make friends.... it is still a great version
douginedin 1 month ago
I have always loved this version of this song. Well done Jimmy and the boys. I was at school with the drummer Tony. Hope you are all doing well guys. Take care and God bless.
weesis1 10 months ago
What a great song and a brilliant band!
bronteburns 10 months ago
ahhhhh!!! country singers ! ayudame!!!!!!! (help me in spanish) The Corries are much better. We're picking HEATHER here, friends, not yellow roses in Texas.
songfreak32267 11 months ago
Oh as j like l smell of your music has fault your songs your beautiful country where j like far from me magnificent and charming interpretation coil ***** Carole that God Keep(Guard) you all.
theclaiye 11 months ago
Why people complain about tunes like this, I do not honestly know, I have a varied music taste and celtic tunes are among many of my favourite genre's, and this tune going along with the tune Will Ye Go Lassie Go (Scottish Celtic Tune), I really like bundles.
soulman4764 11 months ago
Great version! I really enjoyed this video, and am always glad to see people interested in Robert Tannahill's poetry and songs. If you'd like more information about Robert Tannahill, you'll find it at the Robert Tannahill Federation website.
BuddieDavey 11 months ago
Very nice song :) So many pleasant memories of Scotland. Never went to Arran, stopped short at the ferry just outside Addrossan, wish we had now, looks so beautiful
Avalon041167 11 months ago
@Avalon041167
It is a beautiful island. You would love it. Come back soon
weesis1 10 months ago
A beautiful song! And such a warm, earthy video compliments it well.
MeadInTheHorn 1 year ago
泣ける
feefog00 1 year ago
ええ歌や
feefog00 1 year ago
Brilliant... love this version!
DaveBrun 1 year ago
im wearing earphones and I can only hear this song in my left ear!!! annoyinggg
gina7722 1 year ago
神曲ってやつ。
feefog00 1 year ago
beautiful scottish tune over 300 years old
seonidh 1 year ago
its so funny. The most traditional version of this song i can find is by the Real McKenzies.....a Punk Band! ahha!
pukedragon 1 year ago
@pukedragon try the corries
IIGECKOII 1 year ago
@pukedragon The Corries do one of the most famous and traditional versions.
funkyfriesan 11 months ago
Who is the young woman and is she still with the group? I hate to come across as an old lech but she is really something.
I normally prefer Celtic music with more traditional rendition but this is one of my favorite of the many versions of this song. And I love the video.
Thorwald88 1 year ago
@Thorwald88 she is the lead singers daughter and i think she was only 15 when this video was shot.i remember seeing this video for the first time and i fell for her...please note i was young at the time
bigegg7170 1 year ago
Visit NEWSNET SCOTLAND for balanced news reporting
TheGd1314 1 year ago
to borrow a phrase "ded fokin bril!" I'll certainly dream about the 'zouki player!
Dobes2TBK 1 year ago
oh my gosh! That was so good! A great updating of a great folksong. Thanks, folks!
scifiwritir 1 year ago
god bless scotland
daviederryboy 1 year ago
I really love this song and video. The song is timeless and the video is just perfect. Many thanks...
297Wuvx 1 year ago
Best version of this song ever.......love it!
mandeigh 1 year ago
Great version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it.
TheIandgraham 1 year ago
Really attractive version, made more so by the girl being so beautiful!
peterlinie3 1 year ago
Thanks for the info Ghengis, I thought my headphones had given up the ghost!
Brilliant song.
hymnlover1 1 year ago
To listen in stereo, change the setting under the video to 240p, and voila! Stereo!
GhengisKen123 1 year ago 23
@GhengisKen123 thanks for the tip
jackiedrogers808 5 months ago
Love this version! Just beautiful! Entertaining video too, even with low budget and short notice! Only one thing could improve on it... and that's stereo sound.
Please say it's possible?
GypsySilver 1 year ago
I LOVE IT! Thank you so much. This is right up there in my top 5 favorite songs, anyway. And this is a beautiful arrangement.
siouxsie1954 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful.
a10ams 1 year ago
Very earthy and traditional........ can almost feel that cold breeze and need a whuskie... cheers
Paxtoranious 1 year ago
@Paxtoranious
No worries mate, here in Canada, just had one for me and one for you!
takamine1236
takamine1236 1 year ago
Comment removed
dthocs 1 year ago
Good job fellers and young lady. This is one of my favorite Celtic songs. Peace to yours and your house holds.
ghostofchat77 1 year ago
Like how come I can't turn this up?
ursusem 1 year ago
who is the girl in the video?
affman123 1 year ago
@affman123 - it's the lead singer's daughter Aura O'Neill. From wikipedia:
"In 1994, The Silencers signed to new labels: Permanent for Britain and BMG for France. That summer they recorded the song "Wild Mountain Thyme", featuring O'Neill's daughter Aura on vocals. It became a hit in Scotland after featuring in a tourism board advertising campaign. Soon after, they completed fifth album So Be It."
marfkreeman 1 year ago
thank you,thank you, it,s always been a favourite of ,mines
jtnisbet 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
We need your help!
Are you interested in Scottish culture and the future of our country?
YES!
Can I please then ask you to visit "NEWSNET SCOTLAND"?
Then tell 5 others about the site and THEM to tell 5 others about the site
TheGd1314 1 year ago
This is my favorite song of all time. I think this is a really beautiful rendition.
neonmoon82 1 year ago
always love this song .....and this version is very moving and the scenery is out of this world
dagmaer 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
We need your help!
Are you interested in Scottish culture and the future of our country?
YES!
Can I please then ask you to visit "NEWSNET SCOTLAND"?
And then "Tell 5 other people to tell 5 other people" about the site!
TheGd1314 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I love it. Did you have someone looking out for the polis when you were filming the settee bits?
somedaysoon2 1 year ago
Comment removed
somedaysoon2 1 year ago
@somedaysoon2 -HA ha, love it !
jwdsnapper 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Beautiful.
I love this song - any version of it.
Just makes me love my country even more.
No accent is better than a Scotsman.
No country is better than Scotland.
Oh Scotland the Brave.
Siggi Schierstedt-MacKay
siggimackay 1 year ago
great version and good to see arran people like to travel by setee
williefaeayr 1 year ago
I love Aura O' Neill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xxxFAK 1 year ago
aura o' neill is soooooooooooo HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
xxxFAK 1 year ago
To my Dear friend Ash, Thank U for sending me this Its Beautiful . always LEXI
MissLexiLove1 1 year ago
Low or not, very good version on this song. Loved it ! GOD BLESS SCOTLAND !
GregoryD57 1 year ago
Wow, this is beautiful. Best version I've ever heard of this tune. Awesome!
MrMagoo79 1 year ago
Man I love that chick !
muzzawelsh 1 year ago
budget?? listen and enjoy ffs don't like it, turn it off
santabees 1 year ago
i love this band!!!
imamric 1 year ago
love this thx 4 posting
beb581 1 year ago
i love song thanks for poasting thums up!!!! :)
beb581 1 year ago
Awesome
ghostofchat77 1 year ago
Don't need to apologize about the video, its great!! as are the artists in it!
richardhanna0 1 year ago
Not the greatest version of the song....but it surely is a bloody good on. And I seriously love the video. I'd certainly pay to see them all live they look they be great in concert.Where they from.
birdstuckinchimney 1 year ago
One of the best covers of this song I have heard...
Steelrigg 1 year ago
Very nice arrangement and memorable vocals.
MrLearningASL 1 year ago
im hooked. i cant stop listening to this version. video is classic too!
grimbotube 1 year ago
@Unclenib Playing out left and right for me... Brilliant!
grantos3000 1 year ago
To hell with low budgets and all... this version of the song is amazing. Thank you from America!
BrianBinOR 1 year ago
It used to be in stereo. I do like how they put out this song. I will buy their music and give them some bucks for their effort.
kecheen1 1 year ago
incredible. thx for posting this vid.
JudgeRudi 1 year ago
Proves that you don´t always need a big budget to create something good.
I like the relation between th song and the video.
earlofglasgow 1 year ago
Pure, pure joy.
bubdeelan 1 year ago
love this song and in particular this one version! great voices, passionate singing ... who cares about the so called 'low budget' video??! bollocks to that, i say!
jumbleothia 1 year ago
Every now and then, I come back to watch and listen to this classic. I touches something way deep down inside that I am drawn to - please, keep it posted?
Vanfan8 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
SHUG119@HOTMAIL.COM
shug119 1 year ago
this is a truly fabulous video~thankyou with love
iamearthbornami 1 year ago
Feel homesick and i'm not even scottish. But my husband is...and proud of it!!!
preggie69 1 year ago
fantastic song, well done to our neighbors in the south east;)
TheLallarock 1 year ago
fantastic song, well done to our neighbors in the south east;)
TheLallarock 1 year ago
beautiful
catjoyyoung 1 year ago
These guys are "Guitar bliss" checkout the rest of their Art: Painted Moon, Bullitproof Heart, The Real Mcoy etc, etc, etc, Great music, very nice people and family (James +Aura excellent vocals) They dedicated this song to Chantal and m'self on thier European tour stop in Strasbourg. I'm dedicating this one to you LORRAINE .
From JAMES
jurneyman01 1 year ago
stunning, abolutely sunning!
ezsix1 1 year ago
I love this rendition but the auld setee spoils the scenery
7777shandy1 1 year ago
Beautiful just Beautiful... Thank you for posting x
ScotsLass10 1 year ago
...Just Beautiful... Can't stop listening... Thank You !
epatha44 1 year ago
way,way way the best version.
kricolma 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
★★★★★
garoto291 1 year ago
Pity it is only on the left channel. quality song, quality band
bobbj77 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
'That much of a low budget that there's no stereo panorama and all the audio is coming from the left channel!
Unclenib 1 year ago
@Unclenib Thank you for your complaint. There are plenty of places where you can buy this song, in stereo, for less than a pound. I suggest you start at Amazon.
misterpopvideo 1 year ago 14
@misterpopvideo if i wanted to go to amazon i would have
fatchancer 1 year ago
@misterpopvideo stereo reply lol
bobbj77 10 months ago
@Unclenib Thank you for your complaint. There are plenty of places where you can buy this song, in stereo, for less than a pound. I suggest you start at Amazon.
misterpopvideo 1 year ago 22
@misterpopvideo Idk if you know how awesomely beautiful and peaceful this song is. Everytime i listened to this song today, i can forget about all my worries and troubles. Not many songs i've heard can do that, but this one can. Thank you for making such a beautiful song available to everyone!
Fireheart528 10 months ago
@Unclenib Try it at 480p, comes through clearly.
MrAllenBlair 1 year ago
@Unclenib Er...I think you mean it's in Mono
birdstuckinchimney 1 year ago
@Unclenib
Im really not interested if it comes frommy left speaker ..what i hear from my left speaker is v good and it stirs Scots Blood within me ... the interplay between the male and female singer ..well it gives me goosebumps ...sorry for sounding like Cherly from X Factor
Yaldarra