This is the song that brings myself back to the day when I was up to my waist in slag,when I was there when pulling children from the Aberfan school;I am from Scotland and nothing can wash the tears from my eyes,when I listen to such beautiful singing.
Yes sure! I have been away from the "land of my father's" for forty years and never really and truly missed it until recently! As you all say this is a wonderful rendering and so typical of the 'green hills of home' (Tom J). Thanks a lot - my Thai wife also enjoys it and even plays the video more than me. Sadly we have no children to share but anyway ....... thanks again to all (Gwyn in Bangkok)
It's not a hymn. It's a poem set to music which makes it a ballad (I suppose). But not a hymn - the subject matter is being spurned by a sweetheart. 'Dyma gariad fel y moroedd' is a Welsh hymn. Huw Priday sings that one very well (here is love vast as the oceans - in English). Priday sings it in both languages but I think it sounds most beautiful in the original Welsh. If you search under Huw Priday you'll find it here on YouTube (under the English title).
@tridentmusic I agree with your comment's,i have loved this song since i first heard it in the film version of How green was my valley.That was over forty five year's ago.I have just found out what the song really means.i had assumed it was a love song but did not know it was so sad.It seems even more beautiful to me now.
Thank youn for posting this, tears are flowing nicely, bless you all
ExDJrocksquaddie 3 days ago
My Mam would have loved this especially on St Davids Day!!
generalhavelock 4 days ago
Great rendition
chaz141040 3 weeks ago
This is the song that brings myself back to the day when I was up to my waist in slag,when I was there when pulling children from the Aberfan school;I am from Scotland and nothing can wash the tears from my eyes,when I listen to such beautiful singing.
TheSCOTTIE4 2 months ago
Yes sure! I have been away from the "land of my father's" for forty years and never really and truly missed it until recently! As you all say this is a wonderful rendering and so typical of the 'green hills of home' (Tom J). Thanks a lot - my Thai wife also enjoys it and even plays the video more than me. Sadly we have no children to share but anyway ....... thanks again to all (Gwyn in Bangkok)
siammorgan 2 months ago in playlist Wales
Proud to be from Wales when I hear this.
stokes656 3 months ago
I love this effing hymn...
slipperyfishjohn 5 months ago
@slipperyfishjohn
It's not a hymn. It's a poem set to music which makes it a ballad (I suppose). But not a hymn - the subject matter is being spurned by a sweetheart. 'Dyma gariad fel y moroedd' is a Welsh hymn. Huw Priday sings that one very well (here is love vast as the oceans - in English). Priday sings it in both languages but I think it sounds most beautiful in the original Welsh. If you search under Huw Priday you'll find it here on YouTube (under the English title).
tommymech 2 months ago
Does anyone know where the choir are singing this??? Just wondering... 'cos it's a really pretty setting!
nutter715854 9 months ago
@nutter715854
Hi there..it's outside the Greyhound public house in Neath :)
XxDiceyxX 9 months ago
@XxDiceyxX Thanks!!! I thought I recognised it!!!! LOL!
nutter715854 9 months ago
@nutter715854
Hmmm when I saw the Cefn Saeson Staff Video of yours I thought yepp from around where I lived the Cimla Lol ....
XxDiceyxX 9 months ago
@XxDiceyxX Yep I am! lol!
nutter715854 9 months ago
Very moving, thankyou for the post!
Taking a few moments to send my love to those waiting for me over the border...and a little further away...
Myfanwy watch over them until I get home
<3
ravensflock2007 1 year ago
@ravensflock2007
Thank You For Your Comment , And God Bless :)
Efallai y byddwch wedi Taith Ddiogel Ffordd Y Arms Wrth Rywun Agos Eich Ones
XxDiceyxX 1 year ago
Thank you for the translation, I've loved the harmony for years but never fully understood the context.
Sad Isn;t it? (but the music suggested that anyway,,,,,,,,,,)
Diolch yn fawr for the sound
tridentmusic 1 year ago 2
@tridentmusic
Yes I Agree So Sad Yet So Beautiful...Im Glad You Liked It Ty :)
XxDiceyxX 1 year ago
@tridentmusic I agree with your comment's,i have loved this song since i first heard it in the film version of How green was my valley.That was over forty five year's ago.I have just found out what the song really means.i had assumed it was a love song but did not know it was so sad.It seems even more beautiful to me now.
TZEITEL10 6 months ago
Old-fashioned or not, a beautiful song, beautifully sung. Thanks!
<}:-)
thumbpickr1812 1 year ago
@thumbpickr1812 Thank you very much I was listening to you play also and you are very good......
XxDiceyxX 1 year ago