Charlie Zahm "The Dark Island"

[iarmi1]

Well done Charlie

[TGHBOYZ1]

every child should be taught this song, it is one of if not the best scottish folk song about

[MaxanGlennfunnyguyz]

brilliant!

[RidesAPaintedHorse]

His voice is so wonderful for this song. Beautiful song!

[KarlTaylor111]

I love this song... this vid is fantastic!

Love playing this on the melodeon!

I love the soft swaying sound that you give

Fantastic - playing along with you all the way!

[c1ineurekaca]

...such an expressive, tender, rich voice!

[carson1914]

totally agree with ya muker!! 

1 word-- AWESOME

i love playing this song on my flute

[RosythBornNDBred4LYF]

i sing it everyday to remind me of my mates and the best year at school in fife this melody will be with my an my proud scottish nature till i die !!!! every proud scottish child should be taught this song

[cordaleme]

I love Charlie's rendition of The Dark Island. Thanks for posting this Markay!

It's such a haunting melody.

slan!

[TommyG831]

we learned that song in school today :D i love that song

[craigeyrdwest]

i learned it in school about 15 years ago and im still singing it haha

[cavaradossij]

there was a memorial service in the E M C church and hall in St vital Manitoba today, two brother pipers played 'Highland Cathedral' and 'The Dark island' there were all ethnic groups there, but everyone became an instant sciot then and cried

[cavaradossij]

charlie's Baritone voice was made for this song

[toshie78]

this was played at my grandads funeral, always makes me cry!

[WhiteKnight53]

i've only heard 'Dark Island' played on the bagpipes. This is awesome!!

[hotpink4990]

The Tune Was Compsed By My Grandad Iain MacLachlan! Lovely Version!

[markay1]

How wonderful, it's one of the most requested songs Charlie does ; -)

[glynismortonbadder]

I used to live on Benbecula and one of my sons, Russ knew your Grandad and Calum Campbell who played with him. I have the CD Highland Heritage"

[Songuine]

@hotpink4990 Wow! Blessings on your grandad. Yes, I like Charlie's version too. I want to perform this song myself and have been searching for sheet music for several years. Do you know if it's been published and by whom?!?

[gaiacaecilia]

i love this song. Originally i heard it sung in france and so it's wierd hearing it without this french accent i'm used to but still lovely.

[spiro2200]

Good video of Charlie he's a really good singer, Thanks for the post Markay1. Good One, Thanks Again.