426. Minangkabau Angels (Original)

[TheRendra03]

Gooddd  Mr.

[hendyrustam]

I know you falling in love with Minangkabau

[goodboy3281]

Speechless... You are amazing!!! Singing a song bout my homeland... Thanks for the song sir!!!

[raymondcrooke]

@goodboy3281 You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.

[MySagarmatha]

Have you visited Pandai Sikek Mr. Crooke.?

That is my village, will you please write a song about Pandai Sikek..?

We will greatly apreaceate if you do.

[raymondcrooke]

@MySagarmatha Sorry. I don't think I've been there.

[iqbal060394]

Agiah kali mister, karya mantap



[cinonothho]

Rancak Bana Sir...

Bukttinggi ?? did you know Pasa ateh ??

[bhidedoank]

Very cool......

Bukittinggi is always waiting for u to visit again....

[chai599]

thank you sir ... Bukitinggi is my hometown ... very nice you describe the nature Minangkabau with your singing

you have probably never been to Bukittinggi, west Sumatra, Indonesia

[raymondcrooke]

@chai599 Yes, I have been there. That's why I wrote this song.

[MrRuprox]

awesome giLa,,,cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-coo­L-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-coo­L-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-coo­L-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL-cooL >_<

[upiak]

Bukittinggi...yo Rancak..!

[datuakbagindo]

Wow... really wow...

How kind you are Mr. Crooke, dedicating this song and video to Sumatera Barat.

Speechless.. i am speechless... thank you.

i hope you can visit Bukittinggi again and taste nasi padang as you tasted before.

[raymondcrooke]

@datuakbagindo I'd love to go there gain.

[SABAROEDIN]

Halo Mr. Crooke, this song is fantastic because it reminds of my birth place, Bukittinggi. Thank you for the video. Regards, Mustafa

[raymondcrooke]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[dleewhee]

Hey its Dona' and kids again. The chrildren r in bed now after our new nightly routine: the kids get to pick out which video of urs they want to hear before bed and they can watch it twice. Gabi 7 and Logan 3 both chose " purple people eater" Christian 9 chose this song. You have taken over where Barney left off. We connect u to our big screen tv each night and as a family we dance, and sing w you. Do u have a cd or DVD available for purchase? Very interested! Thanks Raymond

[raymondcrooke]

I can understand them picking "Purple People Eater," but this one seems an unusual choice!

You can find information about my CDs on my website. Click on the link at the end of the information sidebar.

[dleewhee]

yes it is but he is a very different kind of child then the other two. he loves classical music and reads constantly. very very bright

[frdrta]

you are GREAT..!!!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching.

[parkyoshin]

awesome! so happy to know that you enjoyed my hometown Bukittinggi so much =)

[raymondcrooke]

Well, I am a big fan of Bob Dylan. Thanks for your comment.

[thebluesharkfin]

i love this song, kinda Bob dylan style...

[ferdifeather]

thank you Mr. Raymond..

makes me cry listening this after what happend end of september :( in my west Sumatra

[raymondcrooke]

Yes, it is very sad. It is a very beautiful part of the world. I hope things will get back to normal as soon as possible.

[sheunghyun]

U r so great Mr. Raymond..

go travel in indonesia again n make new song...

love ur song very much... I'll subscribe u....

Yeahh Medan forever....!!!!!

god bless u...

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm glad you liked my song about Sumatra.

[kimirusta]

Hi Raymond...thanks for love our hometown.Wish all the best for you

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you.

[sinsinsin21]

hi, Mr. raymond!!!! a very good song, i hope u can write another one..

you are the real minangese idol!!!!

regards...

[13302040]

Mr. Raymond ,,, wolud you like to share the lyric of this song, please ??

Thanks ,,, I'm Revan, a Minangese :)

[raymondcrooke]

The lyrics are right there in the information box, Revan. Just click on "more info".

[13302040]

Oh ,,, thank you Mr. Raymond :D

[Rijalsijalul]

hhohohho....

nice song mr.ray....

people of mngkabau loving u....

come again!!!!!

[raymondcrooke]

I'd love to go to Minangkabau again. Thanks for subscribing.

[13302040]

Mr. Raymond ,,, i'm a minangese, would you like to share the lyric of this song please ?? Thanks ,,, :)

[rizqferd]

My land West Sumatra is Islam community....

if you're Islamhaters and visit Minangkabau and you'd realize that you're wrong there's no freedom for the women and other stupid judgements....

our women could fight cause they're free to learn even martial arts... and we're muslims are friendly cause the real muslims are not terrorist like what media has told you !!!

proud to be part of west sumatra and proud to be muslim (not moslem that's wrong pronunciation)

[raymondcrooke]

People who associate Islam with terrorism have probably never been to Muslim countries. Apart from Indonesia I have travelled in Malaysia, Brunei, Turkey and Morocco and have always found the people to be very friendly and hospitable.

Of course there are extremists in all religions who distort their religion to suit their own purposes, but they are a very small minority.

Thanks for your comment.

[rizqferd]

Thank you for wise answer :)

this could clear up the misunderstand for people who're fooled by the media :)

have a nice day !!!

greets from Holland :)

[laroeng]

Mr Raymond, I think you've found the beauty of Indonesia in those places you said in your lyric..

Tell anyone you know that we have this beautiful country

Regard from Indonesia

[Ianthefatboy]

aaaah kalempong nih kakek!

[neweunited]

can i take this vedio to commercials?? please reply soon! :}

[kittykattykoo]

*smiles* you just made me homesick. glad you loved the city. :)

[lantai2]

country songs just bring us to where we belong.

**miss indonesia sooo bad!

[Ermengarde11]

This is a great original! If perchance Uknow a song I believe is called Queen Jane, please please I'd love 2hear it! I heard a couple do it at 1of the RenFests where I was a minstel,&they would not share it with me! Can't say I blame them but music is 2B shared. I don't read music,play by ear(man that hurts!!LOL)so I looked it up at a library &it was no use2me without hearing someone else play it. It's the type of stuff I love, sorrowful&melancholy

So glad 2hear from U&find your channel.

[raymondcrooke]

Do you mean "The Death of Queen Jane"? If so you will find it on my channel. If you go to my website - see the bottom of my profile - you will be able to find links to all the songs I sing, with lyrics and chords (though some are not up to date yet). Nice to meet other people who enjoy folk music.

[cleo1994]

One of my best holidays was in Sumatera. Friendly people, good food, and many beautiful, and interesting places to see.

Horas!

[RLewisH]

Real good song!!!!

[Deleed007]

Good joooobbbbb...,you singing and talking about my country...oh....thank you my friend...it's fantastic words.

[Ottawarocket]

I really like this song..good stuff Raymond

Rocket

[UncleVRoy]

Great Folk Song!

Would love more info about West Sumatra, photo and such to add!

[losthills]

What a great song!

[Johnfern99]

GREAT song, Raymond!

[twinswordsoffire]

Very nice!!

[dannyknapp]

good and interesting song.

[ORBSTEWBALL]

Say

Raymond...

That precious line: "With voices like angels you've danced and you've sung"...just stood out in high relief as the essence of your wonderfully-crafted original composition...written and perfomed as some of our beloved old school folkies might have (Pete Seeger and Melvina Reynolds come to mind).

Also,thanks for the special added bonus of not only the lyrics,but of the history behind your experiences.

Pax,

Stewball

[ORBSTEWBALL]

I meant Malvina Reynolds (such an error is unpardonable and must be rectified upon discovery).

Max