Song of the wandering Aengus (Christy Moore + WB Yeats)

This video is dedicated to Mark (gerdenshed) for his support and help. Thanks a million :-)

It's a poem by William Butler Yeats put to music by Christy Moore:

I went out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;
And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.

When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.

Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Aine Ni Bhriain
• Jainx
• acapella
• gerdenshed
• song of the wandering aengus
• yeats
• christy moore

[waverleywaters]

You have a very lovely voice and you are singing the verses of my favorite poet.

Keep singing more of Yeats.

Lovely dedication to Mark. He is a very nice, talented gentleman.

Regards,

Dimple.

[mcaineban]

@waverleywaters thanks very much Dimple, that's a great complement. I just heard your "who by fire" so so beautiful!!!

[gerdenshed]

I'm back for another look ;0) Thank you for dedicating the song to me, that's so kind of you my friend... ;0)

Mark...

[mcaineban]

@gerdenshed You are very very welcome!!

[KarenEng]

Such a lovely voice! ;)

[mcaineban]

@KarenEng thanks :-)

[nllleonard]

Splendid poem! Such a lovely, velvety-smooth voice you have!

Yes, Mark is a wonderful friend to have!!! A lovely person!!!

NAncy

[nllleonard]

@gerdenshed Just the truth, friend! ;)

[garibelon]

Great song and singing! ♪♪♪♪♪

All the best

gari ♫

[gerdenshed]

@waverleywaters

Thank you Dimple, thats very kind of you my friend ;0)

Mark....

[pili2255]

Thank you Mark!

Excellent!

Gaby.

[jamesnorthernva]

Beautiful voice.