Hayley Westenra: The Mummer's Dance

[Eathora]

Loreena McKinnitt's version has more substance which I think this song needs. However McKinnitt is very breathy on everything but the 'chorus' whereas Westenra isn't. Though Westenra makes it sound all very much of a muchness. Honestly i'm not sure I know which I prefer

[Titan52berg]

A fresh interpretation of the ethereal classic by Loreena McKinnitt! Hayley's version still has the power to touch the searching souls of the world.

[OhSusannah63]

i LOVE lOREENA'S VERSION BUT FIND IT HARD TO CATCH ALL OF THE LYRICS.PREFER THIS VERSION FOR THAT REASON ALONE.

[highhorse313]

The world is big enough for both versions. I like them.

[dogbert2010]

she has her own style, very lovely, both versions are excellent, done in each special way

[mimosf]

Admirable attempt. She's no Loreena or Kate. Lovely voice but no "X factor"

[bamahornplayer]

Beautiful. This is one TALENTED girl!

[adgthlover9]

PRETTY....i could NEVER sing like that...

[llensart]

Good Cover !

[Denver1928]

kind of a dull version

[avengefullgirl95]

I think I prefer Loreena Mckennits full and bold version

[Hireiuta]

Hm. I like both versions for different reasons. <3

[snapperjohn1000]

there are some different instrumental interpretations in this version but the melody is the same and this girl has an outstanding voice. nothing wrong with this ,this is great.

[Cutelilteen]

I do have to admit I prefer Loreena more as this one lacks the ambient feel the original had. However this is still a very beautiful cover and Hayley has a very enchanting voice.

[wale068]

@Jolorific I couldn't agree with u more, Loreena McKennitt's the best!

[babehunniiee]

The most beautifull version of this song i have evr herd

[mvo09]

Both versions are amazing ! She has a BEAUTIFUL voice ! :)

[emerald1093]

Both Loreena Mckennitt and Hayley Westenra sing this song beautifully = )

[reptileita]

OMG HE IS BERNADETTE FROM "BIG BANG THEORY" !!!111111ONEONEELEVEN

[tearsinrain2]

★★★★★★  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[maple1255]

She has such a beautiful voice ... so pure. The song sounds like true stereo ... thanks so much :)

[bigrich263]

@maple1255 wow so beautiful

[XxCutieHoneyxX]

She's very good, but I like it with the lower voice better

[Fairy2211]

Which CD is this on? I have them all and cannot find it!

[mkcloe1]

@Fairy2211 The collector's versions released for New Zealand and the Australian version are the only two that have this song (that I can see). They have 6 and 4 bonus songs respectively.

[bell158]

what cd is this on??

[bloodytearz22]

This was very beautiful!

[gueneemc]

which album is it on`? I Love this song :D makes me cheers up :)

[freakondat]

@ pistonengine08

Now THAT I'd like to see.

[workonitm8]

Hayley's voice has a tone and resonance that is unmatched.

The music and her voice compliment each other.

Just my opinion!

[93pianogirl]

To the two dislikes, GET A LIFE, SUCKAAAAAZZZ!!!!!!!! To the 78 likes, good taste, you guys!

[pistonengine08]

The music in Loreena's version is better, but when it comes to singing, Hayley straps on a dildo and fucks Loreena in the ass

[TheJuggernaut70]

Very good version and a great voice, but nobody can match Loreena on this song.

[oreosis]

idk is her voice kinda nasely or is that just me?

[dapsapsrp]

This song requires a more mature voice but Haley did a good job nonetheless. However, nobody does it like Loreena McKennitt who in my view has the best voice in the world.

[notlracstabb]

Decent for sure, but Loreena reigns supreme on this one and original.

[dogbert2010]

I love her voice, so natural, and this is a good version of this story song, very different. Remember, no one can match the original version, but Hayley is pure and fresh, and does this song justice, like a young angel.

[raimei1000]

I like most of her songs. but, this sucks!

Original is way better!

[kay2be2]

nice version, it's just a little too cute for my taste

[BlueFireTigerLion]

hayley is a real angel. i love all of her music.

[TheLordOfHeavens]

ohhh,, a sound from heavens ,,,

[AkaMiko97124]

this is a nice version, but I grew up listening to loreena mckennit so for me theres just no comparison

[dogbert2010]

@AkaMiko97124 both versions are good in their own special way. hayley has a special voice that is very lovely, yes she is young, but she will turn heads. I love her take on this song, although I will always love loreena and her music.

[EdwardBellaNessie897]

In my opinian Loreena is better

[quinn244]

@EdwardBellaNessie897 I love hayleys voice but loreena's version is still better

[MsVampkiller]

dude, i love this song. i cant find it on itunes though.

[LadyNazgul1]

I used to be obsessed with the Loreena Mckennit version... now i probably like this one better :) x

[listener16214]

I like this song wish she 'd record on a cd aviable in the U.S.

[eljoines]

¡deliciosa canción!.

saludos

[mv4eva]

Good version

[planetazul3]

I like more Mckennitt's version

[Scarletheresa]

I like Hayley's voice better, but I really miss the nice instrumental Loreena had.

[wyzski02]

I actually like this version better!

[MiguelAngelValenciaG]

...What A Piece Of Idiot...

[Joekitteh]

Her voice isn't as haunting as Loreena's, but I like it a lot. It's a nice, new take on the song.

[jeriwade123]

Love it !!

[RunsWithScissorX]

I'm Kinda a Purist, i love loreena's version so much better, hayley makes it sound too ..pretty, loreena's voice has an earthy almost joni mitchell quality to it

[LUNCHBOX762X39]

i like the techno verson what a grate song this is!

[MarcellusTheGreen]

What is a mummer?

[bookworm10131]

i looked it up, "A masked or costumed merrymaker, especially at a festival.

a. One who acts or plays in a pantomime.

b. An actor" hope that helps!

[tyrriansaiyel]

I believe mummers were medieval actors who participated in plays called mummings. These plays usually portrayed some moral taken from the Bible.

[LUNCHBOX762X39]

i think it is galic (i think thats spelld right) for a woman who is about to be married, OR! it's the dance thay do at the wedding, not shure but iv askd to and got diffrent things

[starwarschic12]

whos better her or loreena

[dogbert2010]

@starwarschic12 both are good, no one can beat loreena;s version, but hayley is very beautiful and is one of those artists that bears watching. her version of the song;both sides now, tears me up.

[aurielMoon]

its pretty, but i like mckennits better. i think a deeper voice suits this song more than the light, airy quality that hayley has

[listener16214]

what cd is this on?

[cadee78]

Love this song and love Hayley's version!

[isabellemarie89]

Very Lovely! I'm comparing her rendition to Loreena Mckennits...Can't make up my mind!

[ScooterNerd]

Why not love each for it's own.

[nsxracersb]

marry me hayley

[trekclev]

Loreena is good but i have to say this very

good!!

[listener16214]

is that Sophie doing the backing

vocals

[kieranl10]

thought it was grate

[BRONXIRISH78]

nice singing, but this is still loreena mckennitts song.

[Micah195]

I don't think Loreena sounds nearly as good as Haley.

[ElentariRanger]

I like both versions of this song. Each has its own beauty; you can't really compare the two. Like apples and oranges, both taste good, but its hard to compare the two.

[lordwhite0]

nice choice of words, I couldn't have said it better myself.

[eduardoharpista]

It's sort of naive but lovely... still Loreena Mackennitt's original version is giant steps away - She's the composer, and an adult.

[DezKeane]

I love Loreena's version so much but this is a bit disappointing. But like all pop versions of folk songs it has it's own beauty.

[baulkweon]

omfg, 2 people singing at the same time (well, 2 haleys) but seriously that shit's lame. one haley is enough for this world.

[baulkweon]

it is lame fucking shit-for-brains. who the fuck sing like that??

[ThSheep]

Obivously hayley does, so suck it up :P i like her songs..

[walpeg]

if you dont like this type of music why listen to it, dont you regret not getting an education,shame!!!!!!

[baulkweon]

you're not 57. how old are you?

[walpeg]

@baulkweon sadly im 58 now but im still a lover of all types of musis,sometimes i listen and it makes me smile and my heart soars. music is one art that joins all people, races and creeds. don't really understand why people are so negative and insulting about what they dont like, it takes all sorts. luv it all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[itchyguri]

How old hayley sung this song?

[sagobarn]

It's really good, but nothing can compare to Loreena McKennitts original version. But this is really nice. But Loreena is the composer so she sings it differently.

[kocieoko]

I'm agree ;]

[wolfbrother0]

I agree partly hers has a differnt beauty

[TanjaRiddle]

wow, she sounds very young but I love her voice anyway!