@KimyaEn I also agree with you, might just be the fact that she can't have had as much of a connection with the song. Coming from her it just sounds like pretty words :/
I love this! I like how Hayley's arrangement has a different feel than Loreena's. Music isn't supposed to always stay the same. It's supposed to change with the performer. Both recordings are amazingly good.
Maybe this girl is singing much better than Loreena. She has a clear and beautiful voice. But I couldn't find any soul in this version. Loreena's voice just effects me very much. So I still prefer the original one.
@KimyaEn I agree. This does not have the same power as Loreenas. Not even close. Hayley has a good voice but it does not have the substance Loreenas has for this song. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to do a serious comparison.
One of the best songs I've ever heard, but I prefer Loreena's version better. But of course no offense! Hayley sings this song with such a voice that is undescribeable who, Loreena has as well!
I think both Loreena McKennitt and Hayley Westenra are among the greatest singers in the world today, so I'm glad to see Hayley picking up Loreena's song. Good job Hayley!
I think this young lady has a true angelic voice. i just think that everyone is so comfortable with Loreena's masterpiece, that it would be hard for anyone to match it. I absolutely dig hayley's voice, but the country sound is what takes it away from me. adding a tin whistle could have kept in the celtic sound. Thumbs Up, Hayley. Now I have to listen to more of your music.
Calling Loreena's voice "strong and clear" compared to Hayley is a joke. Loreena is "ethereal and smoky," she almost whispers the song. If you like Loreena better, all the power to you, she's a good singer. But stop with the nonsense.
Very lovely but I like the original version by Loreena McKennitt a bit better it has a bit more boldness or something. Hayley does have an awesome voice though.
I was a little worried to listen to this song at first because I love Loreena's so much it concerned me that it might be the one fail that Hayley could possibly do. I've got to say that I absolutely love both versions for different, and possibly opposite, reason's. Loreena's voice is so strong and clear, she could do no wrong in my opinion. Haley, on the other hand, has such a beautiful, almost delicate, sound that I love as well. This version is just as perfect as Loreena's.
It's kind of sad that such a talented singer is always compared to someone else who has done the song before. In my humble opinion her redition is flawless, she has a beautiful voice.
With the differences in style, I would not discount either Lorena or Hayley. They are both good and do justice to this song. The majors strength being their voice.
I much prefer Loreena McKennit as well. This version is stripped down way too much both instrumentally, and vocally, taking away the depth and beauty of ms. McKennits version.
Having listened to both Hayley and Loreena; there is a difference in style. I prefer Hayley for this reason: Loreena sings to my ears and it sounds good. Hayley sings to my heart, and that feels wonderful.
@AdoreYouInAshXI Loreena is by far my favorite artist that ever lived but Hayley has a better voice. I still prefer Loreena's version to Hayley's because there is more to a performance than a great voice. You nailed it talking about Loreena's band. How she can get those fantastic performers together to tour with her is a tribute to Loreena as a person and to her musical genius.
To me Loreena sounds more Celtic. No one can match her ancient, godly presence, that`s why I think her version is better. Anyway, this is HER song in the first place.
Haley Westenra is the voice that is a gift from God. All of dirtbag Tiger Woods endorsements should be given to her. Americans would buy her products. No one wants dirtbag Tiger Woods who betrayed his wife and children with 14 mistresses, love children, and kept whores from 2 escort services on tap for 5 years.
While I will always think Hayley Westenra has the voice of an angel, I am also a Loreena McKennitt fan, and think that for the opening Loreena sings it better. BUT for the chorus, I love listening to Hayley's (second) version.
Not necessarily. They have such different voice styles, they can't really be compared on the same level.
But, yeah. Loreen's instrument version kicks this one to kingdom come. This one is just missing the "I can listen to this a billion times in a row and not be tired of it" feeling.
@ObsessiveSimons I think she does a good job, yeah but Loreena has the essence of it. She has the soul of it, like in order to unlock the right pitch the right noies, the right story of the song, you need a key and Loreena is the key.
I usually like Hayley Westenra, but this is a fairly mediocre cover of a brilliant song. The pronunciation is wanting, and the pauses leave it a little brittle. The chorus isn't very good either. Good effort Hayley, but it is just that, an effort.
I found Loreena McKenitt through Hayley Westenra, listening to this song specifically. I can't really say I have a preference. I thought it was a cool song and decided I had to hear the original and found a new singer who is a harper as well.
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I have discovered Hayley Westenra. Then I found this, and now I know again why I love Loreena McKennitt. Some cover versions can reach or even top the original, but not in this case. It lacks so much.
Hayley's voice is excellent, but is it better than Loreena's voice? Never. I'll better turn back to the roots.
The chorus is where Hayley sounds closest to Loreena. However I have to agree Loreena makes this kind of song come alive. Still I love that Hayley is up for the challenge of matching Loreena.
Im sorry, but I feel that she took the "essence" out of the original song. She has a beautiful voice, sure, but the song was meant to be a folk-loire Irish soul song. This is most certainly not it.
I absolutely love this song and Hayley's voice (it's gorgeous), but this made me bored. Loreena's original fully embodies the spirit of the festival she's singing about, all the wildness and fire.
I'd love to hear them sing it together, I think that with Hayley's (well not to sure how to put it so i wont) and Loreena McKennitt's passion it would be better then the two apart.
Hayley is a great singer with great power and range, but this is Loreena's song, so covering her makes Hayley look kind of a cover artist.... Hayley could do much better if she made her own songs...
I agree. Much as I love all the girls of Celtic Woman, they really shouldn't try to cover Loreena McKennitt. They're brilliant and talented, but Loreena really lives and breathes everything she sings and makes it absolutely come alive. Next to her, the Celtic Woman covers all sound like voice recitals.
@sgtcrab1 I guess Loreena is a more experienced performer compared to Hayley who`s only 22 years old. That`s evident in Nights from the Alhambra, for instance.
@Delgift Fair comment. Westenra is somewhat more "classical" Great singer. I especially like her treatments of Pokarekare Ana. L McK is somehow earthier I think.
@sgtcrab1 It`s great you said ``earthier´´ because I left a comment on another video ( Loreena`s Full Circle ) saying the following: ``Her voice comes from the roots of this Earth, and echo in every corner of the world´´.
Could not agree more! It's no fault of Hayley's, but Loreena is just so much more than a beautiful voice. She is natural, raw passion, and she lives and breathes every song she touches, turning it to gold. She is one of those truly rare talents.
Hayley's version is very pretty, and she does it well. Her rendition suits her...
On the other hand, Loreena's version makes me feel like I'm dancing in the flickerling light of a bonfire, taking part in some mysterious ritual that sends its soul to the stars themselves. It's suspenseful, exciting, mysterious... Hayley's is sweet, airy, calming...
So it really depends on what you're looking for out of the experience. ;)
She has a beautiful voice, but I tend to agree with a previous commenter - she just seems a bit flat. Especially compared to Loreena, who is so passionate.
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Dont know why anyone would listen to this version as Loreena Mckennitt's version is 10x cooler. This chick sings with all the soul of Ryan Seacrest singing karaoke for god sakes.
If you listen to the original, it sound's like she is doing her best to imitate the vocals. I actually like it, but its a matter of taste. I honestly prefer Hayley's voice to Loreena's but both versions are fantastic...I have them both on one CD.
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Has nothing to do with Hayley.I just can't stand to see negative assholes like you on these posts so I'm having a little fun breaking balls,but in you case you have no balls, you fairy.
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Reducing your argument to namecalling? Using penis jokes? Listen, I think you need to accept that no one is perfect because everyone is going to view everyone differently. I stand by my comment of you being Hayley's bitch, as you obviously can't stand to have one critical thing said about her. Just realise that it's ok for me to say that! The world isnt run by your ideal totalitarian regime you know, I can make critical statements about some singer if I want to!
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final word a-hole bitch.F#ck off.Can't spend anymore time lowering myself to your level.Tried it for awhile,but i will have to leave this place for you to dwell.
Some people have commented that there is lack of instrumentation on Hayley's version of this song, but actually for me I feel sometimes less instrumentation is better.
Sometimes a song can have too much instrumentation & can be distracting;taking away from the vocals with overpowering instrumentation/overproduction to a degree.I am one who does prefer less instrumentation on this song & nice to hear the lovely voice of Hayley.I am a Loreena fan & was fortunate to see her once in Los Angeles.
i know i will have people giving this a thumbs down, but I prefer this version over the original. I just wish Hayley had more instruments backing her. I like Loreena McKennit's version though too.
I wanted to hate this version but couldn't. I'll take Loreena's but I am now intersted is this singer also. I think it is the lack of instrumentation that makes the version not very comparable to Loreena's.
both are good, i like the music of loreen better than hayeley, but hayeley's voice sounds a little better and does the trill's a little better! but they are both really great!
I like both the original version & Hayley's. Both have a beat & sound great. & to the person who said Enya's version comes close: Enya does not sing this song & never has, & I know because I have all of Enya's cds.
I dont know that that was the attempt here Edelien - but having said this there is a definitive link between Celtic music and some forms of C & W - blue grass in particular is somewhat derivative of Celtic Music.
There are some songs Hayley has done which are intended to have a C & W feel....
This young lady has become my favorite female vocalist of all time! Haven't heard her do anything close to a bad song....absolutely beautiful voice!She was being compared to Charlotte Church,early on-I say there's NO comparison at all...she blows Charlotte away completely!
Ah JESUS , she managed to make a complete mess of the original song . God bless Lorenna McKennitt . Noone in their own minds could appreciate such a bad remake ( if we can call it a remake , nothing`s changed except the horrible voice )
This song is not in the US version of Celtic Treasure. It is not in the US version of her first album "Pure" either. In fact, the US version of Pure is missing five or six tracks. So if you're in the U.S., you're pretty much phucked.
I hardly think it'd say "Music & Lyrics by Loreena McKennitt" if it wasn't Loreena's own song? That's exactly what it says on the album. So unless Loreena is lying and taking false credit it seems as though the song IS Loreena's!
@lapuriter Mummer's Dance is a Loreena McKennitt original. I am a huge fan and I have never heard anything about this song other than it being written by Loreena. If you have any proof for your claim please let me know.
this girl can sing, she is not selling, she is singing,very very rare in this day...i can listen to her all day...all night...an angel
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@KimyaEn I also agree with you, might just be the fact that she can't have had as much of a connection with the song. Coming from her it just sounds like pretty words :/
elisatolle111 3 months ago
I love this! I like how Hayley's arrangement has a different feel than Loreena's. Music isn't supposed to always stay the same. It's supposed to change with the performer. Both recordings are amazingly good.
bamahornplayer 5 months ago
Maybe this girl is singing much better than Loreena. She has a clear and beautiful voice. But I couldn't find any soul in this version. Loreena's voice just effects me very much. So I still prefer the original one.
KimyaEn 7 months ago
@KimyaEn I agree. This does not have the same power as Loreenas. Not even close. Hayley has a good voice but it does not have the substance Loreenas has for this song. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to do a serious comparison.
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One of the best songs I've ever heard, but I prefer Loreena's version better. But of course no offense! Hayley sings this song with such a voice that is undescribeable who, Loreena has as well!
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JamesCamaron45 8 months ago
Urdolf. I'm not 100 percent sure but I think the harmony is Hayleys little sister.
DolphinsNZ 8 months ago
Hayley has a great voice in this but the background music is not 10% as good as Loreena's.
robbil711 9 months ago 2
I think both Loreena McKennitt and Hayley Westenra are among the greatest singers in the world today, so I'm glad to see Hayley picking up Loreena's song. Good job Hayley!
horcruxkiller 10 months ago
whats a celtic reasure?
evaevexangela 10 months ago
No offense to Loreena McKennitt's fans, but I personally think Hayley is awesome at this song... she just lacks arrangement Loreena has.
ZonaDelSilenco 10 months ago 2
I think this young lady has a true angelic voice. i just think that everyone is so comfortable with Loreena's masterpiece, that it would be hard for anyone to match it. I absolutely dig hayley's voice, but the country sound is what takes it away from me. adding a tin whistle could have kept in the celtic sound. Thumbs Up, Hayley. Now I have to listen to more of your music.
texreb66 10 months ago 2
She did good...I'm impressed.
NeilsCave 11 months ago 2
Love Loreena's but this is a beautiful version too. Who's the harmony -- lovely touch
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urdolf 1 year ago
Love Loreena's but this is a beautiful version too. Who's the harmony -- lovely touch.
urdolf 1 year ago
like jackie evancho better
epicapple67 1 year ago
Hayley Westenra sings this a little different...quite frankly, I like Loreenna McKennitt's version and Westenra's version equally.
MaddoxPointMan 1 year ago
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MysteriousBrownEyes1 1 year ago
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Calling Loreena's voice "strong and clear" compared to Hayley is a joke. Loreena is "ethereal and smoky," she almost whispers the song. If you like Loreena better, all the power to you, she's a good singer. But stop with the nonsense.
pistonengine08 11 months ago 5
Nice voice...but it's just missing something....
MsMatsunaga 1 year ago
AWESOME
MaXiMoAcE85 1 year ago
great voice
hibjamu1 1 year ago
i actually like this version a tad more. but when she sings may it be i prefer enya... weird.
Klr707 1 year ago
Beautiful............excellent rendering.
ofcelticblood 1 year ago 3
Very lovely but I like the original version by Loreena McKennitt a bit better it has a bit more boldness or something. Hayley does have an awesome voice though.
Tewolk 1 year ago 2
nice version
TwinklepuffSugargaz3 1 year ago
I was a little worried to listen to this song at first because I love Loreena's so much it concerned me that it might be the one fail that Hayley could possibly do. I've got to say that I absolutely love both versions for different, and possibly opposite, reason's. Loreena's voice is so strong and clear, she could do no wrong in my opinion. Haley, on the other hand, has such a beautiful, almost delicate, sound that I love as well. This version is just as perfect as Loreena's.
SpeedOfDark186Kmps 1 year ago
I love this song pretty much, as everyone here I have a story with it, but about this version - The drums fucked up everything
RamirRMA 1 year ago
It's kind of sad that such a talented singer is always compared to someone else who has done the song before. In my humble opinion her redition is flawless, she has a beautiful voice.
Nevermore1953 1 year ago 5
@Nevermore1953 that tends to happen when you cover other people's songs
Klr707 1 year ago
Added captions for you guys. Enjoy :).
shortround4271 1 year ago 4
Hayley Westenra sings this well, but it feels empty without the musical accompaniment in Loreena McKennitt's version.
AZLionheart312 1 year ago
With the differences in style, I would not discount either Lorena or Hayley. They are both good and do justice to this song. The majors strength being their voice.
cvrnut09 1 year ago
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Beanangel300 1 year ago
This version isn't as magical as Loreena's version, but Hayley does have a beautiful voice.
FantasmaLuna 1 year ago 3
It's hard to not enjoy this song, no matter who sings it. It's a beautiful composition.
Oafah 1 year ago 7
I much prefer Loreena McKennit as well. This version is stripped down way too much both instrumentally, and vocally, taking away the depth and beauty of ms. McKennits version.
freethinkin1 1 year ago
i prefer Loreena. her version is more authentic, more energetic.
EnnaSilme 1 year ago
Having listened to both Hayley and Loreena; there is a difference in style. I prefer Hayley for this reason: Loreena sings to my ears and it sounds good. Hayley sings to my heart, and that feels wonderful.
applet93 2 years ago 4
Very well put. I completely agree.
juss4me123 1 year ago 2
On another note, Hayley did an ok job on the song but Lorennas version is much better.
Not just her voice but no one can top Lorennas band.. they play musical instruments like a mad genius.
AdoreYouInAshXI 2 years ago 3
@AdoreYouInAshXI Loreena is by far my favorite artist that ever lived but Hayley has a better voice. I still prefer Loreena's version to Hayley's because there is more to a performance than a great voice. You nailed it talking about Loreena's band. How she can get those fantastic performers together to tour with her is a tribute to Loreena as a person and to her musical genius.
TristanandIsolt 1 year ago
I prefer Loreena's version... But I must say Hayley did a quite excellent job :) They're both amazing vocalists~~
xoxotakaraxoxo 2 years ago 2
she's an angel...
nicoladani 2 years ago 25
To me Loreena sounds more Celtic. No one can match her ancient, godly presence, that`s why I think her version is better. Anyway, this is HER song in the first place.
Delgift 2 years ago 2
Haley Westenra is the voice that is a gift from God. All of dirtbag Tiger Woods endorsements should be given to her. Americans would buy her products. No one wants dirtbag Tiger Woods who betrayed his wife and children with 14 mistresses, love children, and kept whores from 2 escort services on tap for 5 years.
BillyHewitt 2 years ago
What does any of this have to do with Tiger Woods? Moron.
AdoreYouInAshXI 2 years ago
Erm she's from New Zealand but I agree the song is great :)
jay2070 2 years ago
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hayly is a great american singer and i enjoy this version very much.
AntaresInScorpius 2 years ago
She is from New Zealand.
Mercuriussnake 2 years ago
While I will always think Hayley Westenra has the voice of an angel, I am also a Loreena McKennitt fan, and think that for the opening Loreena sings it better. BUT for the chorus, I love listening to Hayley's (second) version.
artistdeterminedmsv 2 years ago
JaneAustenGirl2, yes! From Celtic Treasure Special Edition! A rare version! Wonderful!!!
MarcioCardosoBrazil 2 years ago
are you sure this is from Celtic Treasure??
JaneAustenGirl2 2 years ago
nice version but loreena is better
jenslehmannfan 2 years ago 3
Loreen's version is better instrumentally, but Hayley is by far the better singer
aquatiger1987 2 years ago
Not necessarily. They have such different voice styles, they can't really be compared on the same level.
But, yeah. Loreen's instrument version kicks this one to kingdom come. This one is just missing the "I can listen to this a billion times in a row and not be tired of it" feeling.
carlotta4th 2 years ago 8
just another afternoon of triangle breaking
Beanangel300 2 years ago
I love Hayley, but Loreena is incredible and I prefer her version of this song.
ObsessiveSimons 2 years ago 57
@ObsessiveSimons I think she does a good job, yeah but Loreena has the essence of it. She has the soul of it, like in order to unlock the right pitch the right noies, the right story of the song, you need a key and Loreena is the key.
TheBubblealchemist 1 year ago
@ObsessiveSimons I like both versions, but if I had to choose, I'd be with you.
Zuyuri 2 months ago
@ObsessiveSimons
I like to follow in the footsteps of Lorenna mackennitt harley has a good future, because his voice is angelic
branderxxi 1 month ago
I usually like Hayley Westenra, but this is a fairly mediocre cover of a brilliant song. The pronunciation is wanting, and the pauses leave it a little brittle. The chorus isn't very good either. Good effort Hayley, but it is just that, an effort.
NaratheStargazer 2 years ago
I agree. It's not as good as Loreena's version, but it is at least pleasant.
Sunrie 2 years ago
What is a "mummer"?
MarcellusTheGreen 2 years ago
They're actors in folk plays called "mummers plays."
pallescere 2 years ago
Mummer = Mask, I think xD
Hmmm... her voice is beutiful, but I prefer Loreena's version.
ivinae 2 years ago 4
A mediocre version of an amazing song.
clumpofdirt77 2 years ago 10
I like how there is less instrumentation in this version, but I like Loreena's version also.
freefliercrash 2 years ago 2
This song is addicting. I love it!
freefliercrash 2 years ago 2
Hayley make it good, but Loreena's Version is in this Song a little bit favorit!
But I love Hayley more than all other!
Lovely greatings
Jan love Hayley 4 EVER
JanandHayley4Ever 2 years ago 6
Me encanta esta versión, pero es verdad que la de Lorena tiene mejor instrumentación. Igual es hermosa la canción, en todas las versiones!
Micanchepe 2 years ago 2
Genial, amo este tema, pero la versión de Loreena siempre será insuperable, ella es única...
kennethmcalpin 2 years ago 2
Great effort, I'll definately listen to more of her, but she's no Loreena.
drakhlion 2 years ago 5
Verry nice voice, but no match for Loreena.
haraldharry 2 years ago 2
indeed
kosh2001 2 years ago
I found Loreena McKenitt through Hayley Westenra, listening to this song specifically. I can't really say I have a preference. I thought it was a cool song and decided I had to hear the original and found a new singer who is a harper as well.
AKVideography 2 years ago 6
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a total murder of one of loreenas most beautiful songs
gardla 2 years ago
It is a wonderful song. Both Artists did well in singing this song. Hayley is NZ so yes she has more of an accent, But still just as beautiful.
rnapetrescue 2 years ago 6
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I have discovered Hayley Westenra. Then I found this, and now I know again why I love Loreena McKennitt. Some cover versions can reach or even top the original, but not in this case. It lacks so much.
Hayley's voice is excellent, but is it better than Loreena's voice? Never. I'll better turn back to the roots.
Mayflower1357 2 years ago
marry me hayley
nsxracersb 2 years ago 3
Hayley Westenra's voice is better, but Loreena McKennitt's arrangement is better.
ktchong 2 years ago 7
The chorus is where Hayley sounds closest to Loreena. However I have to agree Loreena makes this kind of song come alive. Still I love that Hayley is up for the challenge of matching Loreena.
shuboy05 2 years ago 5
Im sorry, but I feel that she took the "essence" out of the original song. She has a beautiful voice, sure, but the song was meant to be a folk-loire Irish soul song. This is most certainly not it.
kessragnell 2 years ago 6
Personally, I think for this song, Loreena's version is the best
seabee008 2 years ago 2
i love this song. Loreena McKennitt sings this song really good. But I must admit, Hayley Westenra sings it good too.
NumOneJoeJonasLuver 2 years ago 3
I absolutely love this song and Hayley's voice (it's gorgeous), but this made me bored. Loreena's original fully embodies the spirit of the festival she's singing about, all the wildness and fire.
iluvcheezitsheyhey 2 years ago
I kinda agree. Loreena's version is haunting and musically brilliant. Hayley's voice is excellent. Shame about the music arrangement here.
sugarpuffsandwich 2 years ago 3
I'd love to hear them sing it together, I think that with Hayley's (well not to sure how to put it so i wont) and Loreena McKennitt's passion it would be better then the two apart.
wolfbrother0 2 years ago
Wonderful rendition. This kiwi loves Loreena but feels Hayley is just as good.
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Hayley is a great singer with great power and range, but this is Loreena's song, so covering her makes Hayley look kind of a cover artist.... Hayley could do much better if she made her own songs...
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asit1 2 years ago
I love Hayley but this song belongs to Loreena McKennitt alone.
They both have their own magic. Cheers.
dshmuliq 2 years ago 5
I agree. Much as I love all the girls of Celtic Woman, they really shouldn't try to cover Loreena McKennitt. They're brilliant and talented, but Loreena really lives and breathes everything she sings and makes it absolutely come alive. Next to her, the Celtic Woman covers all sound like voice recitals.
glamourchick21 2 years ago
Loreena McKennitt`s version is way over produced IMO, this is much simpler and easy to listen to.
kenwil54 2 years ago
do you think? THe instrumentation , hurdy gurdy and such give it the feel of its time. Haley is a decent singer but not up to Loreena in my view
sgtcrab1 2 years ago 7
@sgtcrab1 I guess Loreena is a more experienced performer compared to Hayley who`s only 22 years old. That`s evident in Nights from the Alhambra, for instance.
Delgift 2 years ago
@Delgift Fair comment. Westenra is somewhat more "classical" Great singer. I especially like her treatments of Pokarekare Ana. L McK is somehow earthier I think.
sgtcrab1 2 years ago
@sgtcrab1 It`s great you said ``earthier´´ because I left a comment on another video ( Loreena`s Full Circle ) saying the following: ``Her voice comes from the roots of this Earth, and echo in every corner of the world´´.
Delgift 2 years ago
Loreenas version is immortal
this version is forgettable, sorry but youll have to do much much harder when u get near Loreenas master pieces!
though she has awsome voice no doubt about that.
boorigoori 2 years ago 5
I agree with you, hayley is one of the most blessed singers in the world, but loreena is a GODDESS, no one in our life time will come close to her.
anajencia 2 years ago 9
Could not agree more! It's no fault of Hayley's, but Loreena is just so much more than a beautiful voice. She is natural, raw passion, and she lives and breathes every song she touches, turning it to gold. She is one of those truly rare talents.
glamourchick21 2 years ago 2
Hayley's version is very pretty, and she does it well. Her rendition suits her...
On the other hand, Loreena's version makes me feel like I'm dancing in the flickerling light of a bonfire, taking part in some mysterious ritual that sends its soul to the stars themselves. It's suspenseful, exciting, mysterious... Hayley's is sweet, airy, calming...
So it really depends on what you're looking for out of the experience. ;)
LadyRissa211 2 years ago 7
I love your review! =) You should do it for a living-you have a very cool descriptive style about it.
zeepman 2 years ago
@LadyRissa211 Very well put. I am so glad that Hayley covered this song because it has introduced many more people to the wonders of Loreena's music.
TristanandIsolt 1 year ago
Hayley sings this far better live.
2bitwannabe 2 years ago
I think she did great here
Weetikveelz0r 3 years ago
a great voice but the song is sung a lot richer by Loreena McKennitt
Bulldog1311 3 years ago 7
I think she did a great job! Well done!
peacemaker281 3 years ago 3
I think her voice is much lovelier in and of itself, but the way she sings this song is not equal to the original.
sacredeights 3 years ago 5
Ok everyone just calm down!
I think this is an awesome cover, though i like Loreenas better. :)
soholdmetight 3 years ago 5
She has a beautiful voice, but I tend to agree with a previous commenter - she just seems a bit flat. Especially compared to Loreena, who is so passionate.
hiruyori 3 years ago
I like Loreena Mckennitt's version, but this is a great cover!
hlbessinger 3 years ago 4
very good preformance
doneg1621 3 years ago 2
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Dont know why anyone would listen to this version as Loreena Mckennitt's version is 10x cooler. This chick sings with all the soul of Ryan Seacrest singing karaoke for god sakes.
fafniricingdeath 3 years ago
Trying to make a quantitative judgment of an opinion? Might I also say: trolling fail.
Spamostoc 3 years ago 2
It's good, but it was better hearing it live from Hayley herself.
Crusadist1099 3 years ago 3
It's the drums that don't work in this re-make. Not the instruments. It's too pop, not mystical enough.
Rushthatspeaks 3 years ago
Loreena is better
Xixetita 3 years ago
They both have very unique voices. I love singing this song.
KristinaJSpolisci99 3 years ago
Good cover but her voice just isn't as strong as Loreena McKennitt's- it's a lot thinner. Pretty, but not as rich.
storispinner 3 years ago
pretty
tranquilbluesky 3 years ago
Her accent here annoys me just a bit. Are they trying to get her the change it or something?
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
If you listen to the original, it sound's like she is doing her best to imitate the vocals. I actually like it, but its a matter of taste. I honestly prefer Hayley's voice to Loreena's but both versions are fantastic...I have them both on one CD.
nerooren 3 years ago 2
Theoogalieboogalie,you are a litte annoying.Any way we can get you to chancge that or something?Shut your pie hole.
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
Dude, you should shut your own "pie hole".
Reread your comment to find out why!
I can be critical of this song if I want to, regardless of what poor little
nonnelyentraccm feels about it.
Understand?
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
No I don't understand.Now what?
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
Aww you don't understand?
It's ok... *Pats on head*...
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
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No,I mean I don't understand as in F#ck off a-hole.Get it?
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
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Oh my god you are such a child! Why do you even care so much! Are you Hayley's bitch or something? Jesus!
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
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No,In not her bitch as you put it,That is your job sucker.Moses!
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
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Has nothing to do with Hayley.I just can't stand to see negative assholes like you on these posts so I'm having a little fun breaking balls,but in you case you have no balls, you fairy.
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
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Reducing your argument to namecalling? Using penis jokes? Listen, I think you need to accept that no one is perfect because everyone is going to view everyone differently. I stand by my comment of you being Hayley's bitch, as you obviously can't stand to have one critical thing said about her. Just realise that it's ok for me to say that! The world isnt run by your ideal totalitarian regime you know, I can make critical statements about some singer if I want to!
PS- HOW is fairy an insult?
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
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final word a-hole bitch.F#ck off.Can't spend anymore time lowering myself to your level.Tried it for awhile,but i will have to leave this place for you to dwell.
nonnelyentraccm 3 years ago
Cliches and name calling... You cant be older than 13 or 14...
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
Where'd you find this?
MadamHwinny23 3 years ago
Some people have commented that there is lack of instrumentation on Hayley's version of this song, but actually for me I feel sometimes less instrumentation is better.
Sometimes a song can have too much instrumentation & can be distracting;taking away from the vocals with overpowering instrumentation/overproduction to a degree.I am one who does prefer less instrumentation on this song & nice to hear the lovely voice of Hayley.I am a Loreena fan & was fortunate to see her once in Los Angeles.
folkmusicgirl 3 years ago 4
I totally agree.
She has the rare voice which is able to stand al capella without getting boring.
The songs written on her body as well.
If youre a heavy metal fan, we then there simply is no base for comparing.
bayensmike 3 years ago
:D
Yay!
She didn't actually ruin it like most people do when they cover a song
I of course like Loreena's version more
But Hayley did a really good job!
transferXmofts 3 years ago 2
i know i will have people giving this a thumbs down, but I prefer this version over the original. I just wish Hayley had more instruments backing her. I like Loreena McKennit's version though too.
ElentariRanger 3 years ago 11
I wanted to hate this version but couldn't. I'll take Loreena's but I am now intersted is this singer also. I think it is the lack of instrumentation that makes the version not very comparable to Loreena's.
Edenegirl 3 years ago 3
both r good singing this song :]
K1TTYC4T8D 3 years ago 4
both are good, i like the music of loreen better than hayeley, but hayeley's voice sounds a little better and does the trill's a little better! but they are both really great!
duxfly123 3 years ago 7
I like both the original version & Hayley's. Both have a beat & sound great. & to the person who said Enya's version comes close: Enya does not sing this song & never has, & I know because I have all of Enya's cds.
Lizfan2 3 years ago 4
loreena mckennit is the original artist.(forgive my spelling of her name, can't find my cd :)
HayWestleyenra 3 years ago 6
Yes I know Lorenna McKennit is the original artist. Her version is here on Youtube.
Lizfan2 3 years ago 4
I am in love all over again. Both Loreena and Hayley complement this song. Both lovely women with lovely voices.
dogbert2010 3 years ago 4
the original will always be better. just my opinion though.
renadefarie 3 years ago 2
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I think haley could have done a bit better, this song doesnt need such a beat to it.
THEOogalieBoogalie 3 years ago
why does this sound country?
Edelien 3 years ago
I dont know that that was the attempt here Edelien - but having said this there is a definitive link between Celtic music and some forms of C & W - blue grass in particular is somewhat derivative of Celtic Music.
There are some songs Hayley has done which are intended to have a C & W feel....
Jon
milewalker1 3 years ago
actually Celtic ussually has no singing, lest its in Gaelic.Often it is on the old wolf drums and harps strung with hair or sinew.
Alton753 3 years ago 2
damn this song makes want to take up my sword and go slay some orcs......no offense but the original is better...but only slightly
schwoogie78 3 years ago
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What do you mean only slightly? Lorenna Mckennitt blows away this sorry ass version. Only Enya's version came close!
RNAGENETICS1 3 years ago
Though the orginal is better, this is a pretty good version, I'll add it to my collection!
kavyman1066 3 years ago 2
Oh stop hating. I'd like to hear you sing it better then. No? Then hush!
mmecharlotte 3 years ago 3
This young lady has become my favorite female vocalist of all time! Haven't heard her do anything close to a bad song....absolutely beautiful voice!She was being compared to Charlotte Church,early on-I say there's NO comparison at all...she blows Charlotte away completely!
bopar1856 3 years ago 7
Actually her voice is good for other songs. In this song it did not fit with the theme
asnoman71 3 years ago
Ah JESUS , she managed to make a complete mess of the original song . God bless Lorenna McKennitt . Noone in their own minds could appreciate such a bad remake ( if we can call it a remake , nothing`s changed except the horrible voice )
Xenum13 3 years ago
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^
Moron
Junius24 3 years ago
Then why are you here? A little Stupid maybe?
gueronva 3 years ago
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ohh jesus christ! i cant stand this woman
skathi 3 years ago
Why?
GenesisPaladin 3 years ago
This song is not in the US version of Celtic Treasure. It is not in the US version of her first album "Pure" either. In fact, the US version of Pure is missing five or six tracks. So if you're in the U.S., you're pretty much phucked.
ktchong 3 years ago
WOW WHO IS THIS KID>> I never thought anyone else could sing this song but she does a great job pf it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace
Love
Happiness
SpinningStarr
spinningstarr 3 years ago 3
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This doesn't even compare to LM's version! It has no energy or emotion at ALL! I would even go so far as to say... it sucks.
id1331 3 years ago
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i agree
skathi 3 years ago
these are the kinds of songs they sang in the kingdoms back then
K1TTYC4T8D 3 years ago
She's amazing! She does it very good! Loreena use (in my opinion) more intresting instruments in this song, but this is great!
Keep the good work Hayley!
TheLadyOfShalott1400 3 years ago 3
I love this version though. Of course Loreena's better but I love what ever Hayley does. She has such a gorgeous voice!
xYumYum 3 years ago
She's got a nice voice, but it's to "girly", compared to Loreena's that is.
Mattiasgbg 3 years ago 3
Mummers dance is an old celtic song, it is not Loreena's song.
lapuriter 3 years ago 2
I know, but Loreena's version of it is better is what I'm saying. :)
laracroftroxmysox 3 years ago
I hardly think it'd say "Music & Lyrics by Loreena McKennitt" if it wasn't Loreena's own song? That's exactly what it says on the album. So unless Loreena is lying and taking false credit it seems as though the song IS Loreena's!
HeathenMaiden 3 years ago
@lapuriter Mummer's Dance is a Loreena McKennitt original. I am a huge fan and I have never heard anything about this song other than it being written by Loreena. If you have any proof for your claim please let me know.
TristanandIsolt 1 year ago