Foy Vance - Closed Hand, Full of Friends (with The Ulster Orchestra)

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Lyrics:
The scenery's changing
And it warms my soul
I'm two hundred miles down and a long way yet to go
So get your boots on
And your walking coat
We'll together leave our footprints out upon the virgin snow
That ancient sunrise
Will soon descend
And we'll be left here pondering on the things which we can depend
So let's start over
With no means to an end
Just an open hearted hope and a closed hand full of friends
Well London was alright but I was dead in the water
Couldn't see in it's light
I couldn't kneel at it's alter
All I wanted was to tear it right down to the ground
But I'm feeling alright now
Yeah I'm feeling alright
Every morning
When the coffee's on
And I rediscover that colour in your eyes that is gold in it's bronze
And in the moonlight
We'll get the candles going
With the recitations of the Parish Poets popping on our tongues
Well London was alright but I was dead in the water
Couldn't see in it's light
I couldn't kneel at it's alter
All I wanted was to tear it right down to the ground
And then sing
From the fleeting-less culture
And hide it away from all the wolves and the vultures
All they wanted was to tear me right down to the ground
But I'm feeling alright now
Yeah I'm feeling alright
In the recitations of the Parish Poets
In the building of the bowers and in the Loch Tay boats
I will find my means to an end
With an open hearted hope and a closed hand full of friends

[@stephentyler4352]

Can we give a proper salute to the entire production crew involved in transforming this venue into musical temple of worship? Let’s go!!

[@rednoiseful]

Gosh! How Im just finding out about him😊 A song he wrote played at the end of the Netflix series "Your Honor" and it was a different artist doing a superb version, but I had to see the original by Foy Vance. He just wowed me! My absolute favorite musical discovery that I must say has been far and few. ❤

[@stephentyler4352]

The rabbit hole goes plenty deep with this man. Foy is incredibly special!! His back story is really interesting. You’re gonna love this guy to pieces. 🤙🏽

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 Foy Vance! I’m hoping that he will finally get the recognition he so well deserves after people see this concert’s videos! I’ve been listening to his music since I 1st heard his song ‘Make it Rain’ some years back (I’m going on 70 now). IDK why he’s not more popular than he is - it’s a rare voice that always touches me, even when it’s not with an orchestra backing him, and just his ‘simple’, laid back, quiet solo voice and guitar, and meaningful lyrics. Everything I’ve heard from him so far from this concert has been a 👏 performance! FYI: I listen to music by 2 similar male vocalists - Luke Sital Singh and Matt Walters, both of whom are imo equally talented, and also relatively unknown.

[@monds5276]

I agree, Elaine. His voice voice, lyrics, and music arrangements are exemplary. I'd love to see him live. He's from Bangor, NI, a lovely seaside resort. I've been there many times. Have a wonderful day 😊

[@derrickjamieson3411]

He's got 173,000 subscribers & his songs have millions of views....I think he's doing better than okay

[@Amy-yp8mr]

His voice, the lyrics the Orchestra .Absolutely amazing..

[@lexiebraidner117]

Bar far the best concert I have ever been to and that includes listening to Foy in the freezing cold through the fire door at Fealtys

[@GabrielRadstrom]

I was there. Maybe the only one from Sweden. Great shows! 🇸🇪

[@willykayak]

Experiencing this man's music live is a must. What an amazing night this must have been, would love to be teleported to Belfast someday to hear him perform with an orchestra and choir..... still holding out hope for that. ..🚀

[@ekhoudaarvan]

so powerful. best thing ive heard in years. have loved this song for a long time....didnt know it could get any better. love from cape town.

[@happiness6177]

❤"Just an open hearted hope & a closed hand full of friends"❤Fantastic Performance Foy,by All❤😊

[@patricksampsonmusic]

We will see you again soon in Vermont for another show. I will drive across this country to see a show such as this with the full orchestra!! It regardless of it’s just you , you and your guitar, you and the full band. There is no other singer songwriter on your level today Foy! Mad respect !!

[@akowboyshippielife7405]

Much love to everyone and their families from Cedar City Utah USA 👍🤠🙏🏻

[@watchdog3640]

Brilliant performance and orchestra arrangement. Thank you for unwrapping more from this concert.

[@elliotgreer]

INCREDIBLE TALENT

[@clintypda]

Glad I was there. Astonishing!

[@frankburton320]

Superb. Absolutely Superb. Your music never fails to hit the spot. The orchestra is the perfect accompaniment to what is already a wonderful song. Thanks for This amazing Upload. Regards Frank

[@marcelofernandez6035]

desde uruguay, un abrazo a ti y a todos !!! amaizing song !!!

[@phirozepatel8843]

Foy fantastic

[@marcelofernandez6035]

creo que soy tu fan numero 1 en uruguay !!!fuerz y adelante !!!

[@carolann5959]

So beautiful ❤️😊😊😊

[@dailysmile5159]

Wow😳❤️‍🔥

[@tammiescarpulla674]

❤❤❤

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

🙌🏻♥️

[@katjaborgmann5000]

💛💛💛💛

[@catherinebinswanger1978]

Fuuuuuuuck🎉✨✨✨

[@lukzcardoso]

Com certeza um Shelby kkkkk

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

nobody like him

[@WilliamsOwen-fz5zr]

Hey Joanie🌹 good evening 🌞 how are you doing today. My God bless you and your household.. Amen