My dad's people were mostly hill farmers. Mum's side were more seagoing. But it was one of our father's favourites. We also played it at his funeral, this and "You are my Sunshine."
I am a boatman, and have left one waiting for my return... It was only after hearing this song and realizing what I had caused her to go through, that I left my days at sea behind. I never wanted anyone telling her it was a mistake to love me...
I too was a Boatman on the inland waters of the United States was reunited with the love of my life after 42 days lived with her for a year and a half was married for 36 years she passed away December 22, 2018 of cancer how I miss her
THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD💬💬💬 (This is gonna be long. You can skip it if you want, but the Lord is soon to come. He will bring judgment for everyone who sinned against Him. This is the message of hope.) What is the most important thing in life? Well, if God exists, then it must be to get to know who He is, and to know what will happen to you after you die. ☝️☝️☝️ So where would you go when you die? ☠️ The Bible says all of us have sinned against God. All of us have offended the holy and just God whose justice requires our lives! "The soul that sins shall die - the penalty of sin is death." So if everyone sinned, then everyone will die! God promises eternal condemnation for all who sinned against Him. We are sinners living in despair in this world. We're here to suffer the world for a time and suffer the next world for eternity. There are people who tell us doing good things will save us from God's judgment. No, not really. Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is "death", and not good works. We must pay our sins with our own lives! "Well, but doesn't God love us? " Exactly! The Bible tells us that because of God's unconditional love for us, He became a man 2000 years ago to die for all our sins. ❤️❤️❤️ The requirement of sin was the sinner's life, but Jesus gave His life as a substitute for ours. We sinned, but Jesus died. That's called the grace of God! God took that which is ours (our punishment) for us to have that which is His (eternal life). If you believe in Jesus, your punishment will become His, and His eternal life will become yours. We broke God's law, Jesus paid the fine! And He proved this by rising from the dead. I don't know about you, but if somebody rises from the dead, I'll believe what they say. If you want to follow Christ today, then deny your whole self, and follow Him with all your heart! Pray and read the Bible daily and get to know who He is. Then start living for Him who died for you! God bless you ❤️❤️❤️. (Feel free to share this message anywhere you want to- to people, to your timeline, to comment sections on random groups and pages, group chats, TH-cam comment sections, Instagram, send it as a text message, and share it anywhere you want. Because God has appointed a day of judgment for the entire humanity, but He is now calling all to repentance. He loves us so much that He doesn't want us to receive the judgment we deserve.)
@@skeptic781 Actually, Skellige culture in Witcher 3 is heavily influenced by Scottish Gaelic culture. Hence why this song plays in the background as you explore it.
@@skeptic781 Skellige is based on the Norse-Gaels people, Scandinavians who mixed with the local Celts and began adopting their culture. They lived in areas like the Hebrides Islands in Scotland which had previously been settled by the Gaels from Ireland.
My grandfather. born in Dores by Loch Ness, used to sing that to my mother, long before I was born, but she could remember only a little of it. I tracked down the words, the score and a speaker of Gaelic to record the pronunciation, and sent them off to a singer I knew who learnt it and recorded it in a church. The track was played at my mother's funeral, as she had wished.
My dad passed away when I was 7 months old I’m 13 now and my mum would always play this for me and my 8 other siblings growing up without a dad was hard but this song always helped me I love it so much
Stunningly beautiful. I confess I found my way here from “The Fields of Ard Skellig,” a rendition of this song that appears in The Witcher 3. But the song is unbelievable all the same. Some of the most beautiful and serene music I’ve ever heard.
One of the best performances on TH-cam. Everybody should listen to this. It does affect your view of popular music thereafter. This, dear readers, is perfection. I don't know a word of Gaelic. But, trust me, I understand.
Thank you for this beautiful Gaelic-language version of "Fear a' Bhàta"! I first heard it in a recording--in which everything but the refrain was in English--by "Silly Wizard." That was a long time ago, and I first learned of it from my late girlfriend. Requiescat in pace, Annette Hutton (1960-2009).
A voice touched by God. Love the understated but beautiful instruments, which allow that beautiful voice to be truly appreciated. Thank you from Chicago for posting.
Karen is of another world , another the time , a blithe spirit that has graced us with a visit. The accordionist is such a fine expressive musician is he not? Great vocal accompaniment ,too.
Beautiful,beautiful voice,I've been listening to this band for years and today I realised that she had the honour of singing at the queen's memorial...wonderful and very moving.
Her voice is not of a young girl, but it sings of wisdom and life. I'm no a man but I love listening to 'riper' women singing. A completely different Level of depth!
So incredibly lovely. One of those pieces of music that upon hearing for the first time simply stops one in their tracks and demands that they close their eyes, sway gently, and bathe in the beauty of the human spirit.
For purity of voice I have 2 favourites from the folk genre- Karen Matheson and Sandy Denny. They both bring tears to my eyes when they sing- in a nice way, of course!
This is the first time hearing this that I've realized I've understood most of what's been said. What a wonderful performance and song, and indeed a wonderful language.
Marvelous voice! I can't visit the beautiful country this year, but this excellent young lady's voice evokes memories of the Western Isles, blooming heather in the Highlands, and the combined lovely elenents that comprise the birthplace of my grandparents! I am planning now to "Haste 'Me' Back" in 2016!
You can hear how much emotion she's putting into this song - in fact at about 2:39 you can see the glimmer of a tear in her eye as she sings. Karen is an amazing singer.
I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago. The band name was... Capercaille ;-) They used to pass a lot of Gaelic and Celtic songs, 15:00-17:00 and almost everyday if I remember well (in retrospect, perhaps not every single day, but maybe day in, day out?).
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 's gach àit' an téid thu Is tric mi 'sealltainn o'n chnoc a's àirde Dh'fheuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta An tig thi an diùigh no'n tig thu a-màireach? 'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tà mi Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite 'S tric na deòir a' ruith o m' shùilean An tig thu a-nochd no'm bi mo dhùil riut No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich? 'S tric mi 'faighneachd de luchd nam bàta Am fac' iad thu no 'bheil thu sàbhailt' Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiùbh 'g ràitinn Gur gòrach mise ma thug mi gràdh dhut As Gaeilge : A Fhir an bháid ! - Literally ...... Oh man of the boat ! Oh, Boatman ! Fear = Man, Oh Man = A fhir shortened to ' fhir'............... Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile My best wishes go with you wherever you may be I'm often searching on the highest hilltop Trying to find the boatman Will you come tonight or tomorrow? If you don't come at all, I'll be distraught My heart is broken, bruised Often tears are running down my cheeks Will you come tonight or will I wait up for you But close the door, sighing heavily? Often I'm asking the boatmen If they've seen you or if you're safe But everyone of them there says
Well, happy to let you know that i took a very strong interest in the Gaelic language thanks to this song. I started learning with one of those "Teach Yourself Irish" books and audiotapes. Learnt a few songs from my Skara Brae cd.
Well done. Long ago when my mother and I moved to Inverness, my dad died when I was 5. As I had no Gaelic speaking parent I was not allowed to learn :( I did learn a little when I was married and we lived in a magic place called Applecross. My only child was born, the first to be regestered in 21 years. My heart is still there, but one thing I would not want to live with again are the midges !!! There were no phones then, one shop. As well as a butcher who opened part of his house twice a week. I went to buy liver for Fionn my wolfhound pup. He asked why I wanted to buy so much , and I replied in english. When he let rip all sorts of abuse finally finishing with get out of here (all in Gaelic). I put down everything and walked out. I heard my neighbour chuckle and say "Oh she has been learning a bit of the Gaelic you know." Memories.
Really? Would you mind to provide a couple of links? I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago.
apres avoir cherché sur internet d'autre version de cette chanson celle de Karen Matheson reste, a mon avis,la meilleur interpretation .Bien que je comprenne pas les paroles, l'intensité de l'interpretation et sa voix me fait litteralement entré en transe, des frissons partout et la larme a l'oeil.
Lovely rendition by the lovely Karen Mathieson. There was also a memorable version by Paddy Bell & The Corries many years ago. Beautifully atmospheric composition. Love that song.
Except apparently in real life they actually got married in the end (Sìne NicFhionnlaigh who wrote it and Dòmhnall MacRath the Fear a Bhata) at least according to the Wiki
I first heard this song when it was used in the intro to a track by Irish group Horslips called The Blind Can't Lead The Blind. I have loved it ever since. This version by Capercaillie is the most beautiful and haunting version I have ever heard.
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu. 'S tric mi sealltinn o'n chnoc a's àirde, Feuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta, An tig thu an-diugh, no'n tig thu a-màireach, 'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tha mi. --Chorus: Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile ... -- Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite 'S tric na deòir a' ruith o'm shùilean. An tig thu a-nochd, no am bi mo dhùil riut, No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich? --Chorus-- 'S tric mi foighneachd de luchd nam bàta Am faic iad thu, no am bheil thu sàbhailt'? Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiubh 'g ràitinn Gur gòrach mise, ma thug mi gràdh dhuit. Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu. Mo shoraidh slàn leat 'S gach àit' an tèid thu.
So glad this was the music played to me in the womb and not some generic piano. It means capercaille means safe, happy and love to me, if music were to talk.
Rough translation: Oh my boatman I often look from the highest hill (Wherever you go) That I might see, oh boatman (Wherever you go) Oh my boatman I often look from the highest hill and yeah she has a lovely voice
It’s so beautiful to hear this again. Back in the late 80s I had an album by Capercaillie which sadly got damaged. Have tried to find another but to no avail.
I worked there in the sixties for Wright Brothers, healthy lunches, LoL! Love Karen's voice although I don't speak Gaelic I still appreciate the songs.
Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing, I saw Capercaillie live in Glasgow at the time, and this brought back great memories! A beautiful song and an incomparable voice! :)
My dad used to sing this as we walked home from the pub.......RIP dad
So did mine , he was a fisherman , this song was played at his funeral
My dad's people were mostly hill farmers. Mum's side were more seagoing. But it was one of our father's favourites. We also played it at his funeral, this and "You are my Sunshine."
I am a boatman, and have left one waiting for my return... It was only after hearing this song and realizing what I had caused her to go through, that I left my days at sea behind. I never wanted anyone telling her it was a mistake to love me...
I too was a Boatman on the inland waters of the United States was reunited with the love of my life after 42 days lived with her for a year and a half was married for 36 years she passed away December 22, 2018 of cancer how I miss her
This was poetry
and I hope it still is
that the shore of love
has given you rest
and a horizon to sail
together,
THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD💬💬💬
(This is gonna be long. You can skip it if you want, but the Lord is soon to come. He will bring judgment for everyone who sinned against Him. This is the message of hope.)
What is the most important thing in life?
Well, if God exists, then it must be to get to know who He is, and to know what will happen to you after you die. ☝️☝️☝️
So where would you go when you die? ☠️
The Bible says all of us have sinned against God. All of us have offended the holy and just God whose justice requires our lives! "The soul that sins shall die - the penalty of sin is death."
So if everyone sinned, then everyone will die! God promises eternal condemnation for all who sinned against Him.
We are sinners living in despair in this world. We're here to suffer the world for a time and suffer the next world for eternity.
There are people who tell us doing good things will save us from God's judgment. No, not really. Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is "death", and not good works. We must pay our sins with our own lives!
"Well, but doesn't God love us? "
Exactly! The Bible tells us that because of God's unconditional love for us, He became a man 2000 years ago to die for all our sins. ❤️❤️❤️
The requirement of sin was the sinner's life, but Jesus gave His life as a substitute for ours.
We sinned, but Jesus died. That's called the grace of God! God took that which is ours (our punishment) for us to have that which is His (eternal life).
If you believe in Jesus, your punishment will become His, and His eternal life will become yours.
We broke God's law, Jesus paid the fine! And He proved this by rising from the dead. I don't know about you, but if somebody rises from the dead, I'll believe what they say.
If you want to follow Christ today, then deny your whole self, and follow Him with all your heart! Pray and read the Bible daily and get to know who He is. Then start living for Him who died for you!
God bless you ❤️❤️❤️.
(Feel free to share this message anywhere you want to- to people, to your timeline, to comment sections on random groups and pages, group chats, TH-cam comment sections, Instagram, send it as a text message, and share it anywhere you want. Because God has appointed a day of judgment for the entire humanity, but He is now calling all to repentance. He loves us so much that He doesn't want us to receive the judgment we deserve.)
@@markduffield8110 So sorry to hear of your sad loss...Hope you are getting through your grief. Music guides us and heals us... xx
I read your comment while listening to the song and it Sent a shiver down my spine. So powerfully but beautifully said.
been listening to this wonderful woman, her band for more years than I care to admit. my soul connects to the gorgeous Gaelic. so moved.
Brings me back to skellige
isn't skellige like northern irish
@Strangely Unique ok
@@skeptic781 Actually, Skellige culture in Witcher 3 is heavily influenced by Scottish Gaelic culture. Hence why this song plays in the background as you explore it.
@@the_gstaad_girl yeah, I just recognized a lot of people in skellige have northern irish accents
@@skeptic781 Skellige is based on the Norse-Gaels people, Scandinavians who mixed with the local Celts and began adopting their culture. They lived in areas like the Hebrides Islands in Scotland which had previously been settled by the Gaels from Ireland.
My grandfather. born in Dores by Loch Ness, used to sing that to my mother, long before I was born, but she could remember only a little of it. I tracked down the words, the score and a speaker of Gaelic to record the pronunciation, and sent them off to a singer I knew who learnt it and recorded it in a church. The track was played at my mother's funeral, as she had wished.
Maith thú a Aodh.
Beautiful
My dad passed away when I was 7 months old I’m 13 now and my mum would always play this for me and my 8 other siblings growing up without a dad was hard but this song always helped me I love it so much
Wow, Wow, Wow. The National Anthem of The Scottish Highlands. Karen you're fantastic.
Voice of an angel
for a moment I forgot the ugly times we live in
Stunningly beautiful. I confess I found my way here from “The Fields of Ard Skellig,” a rendition of this song that appears in The Witcher 3. But the song is unbelievable all the same. Some of the most beautiful and serene music I’ve ever heard.
me too and i am from scotland lol
Karen's voice is one full of compassion and stays with one forever. Joe Campbell
Karen Mathieson, like an angel whispering in your ear
Karen's voice is like an angel whispering in your ear.
Can't understand a word she says but could listen to her all day long.
Scottish Gaelic
One of the best performances on TH-cam. Everybody should listen to this. It does affect your view of popular music thereafter. This, dear readers, is perfection. I don't know a word of Gaelic. But, trust me, I understand.
Well said brother
Thank you for this beautiful Gaelic-language version of "Fear a' Bhàta"! I first heard it in a recording--in which everything but the refrain was in English--by "Silly Wizard." That was a long time ago, and I first learned of it from my late girlfriend. Requiescat in pace, Annette Hutton (1960-2009).
A voice touched by God. Love the understated but beautiful instruments, which allow that beautiful voice to be truly appreciated. Thank you from Chicago for posting.
Karen is of another world , another the time , a blithe spirit that has graced us with a visit.
The accordionist is such a fine expressive musician is he not? Great vocal accompaniment ,too.
Beautiful,beautiful voice,I've been listening to this band for years and today I realised that she had the honour of singing at the queen's memorial...wonderful and very moving.
The best and most touching version of Fear a' Bhàta I've ever found. Tears of joy here... Thank you.
This is breathtaking.. the translation blew me away.
No words to describe just how flat out gorgeous this is! Having both Scot and Irish heritage, this stirs something deep within me, moving me to tears.
Karen's voice is so nature and boundless!
I have loved this band for decades! Still great to hear them!
È meraviglioso vedere il pubblico che canta insieme a Karen....mi commuovo fino alle lacrime😊
It's incredible to fall in love with a voice and at my age, but it can't be helped. Bewitched, and glad to be!
jean- marie I know what you mean...and I am an auld (straight)woman !! She does sing like an angel.
Her voice is not of a young girl, but it sings of wisdom and life. I'm no a man but I love listening to 'riper' women singing. A completely different Level of depth!
What a beautiful song what a beautiful voice this is such a brilliant song
So incredibly lovely. One of those pieces of music that upon hearing for the first time simply stops one in their tracks and demands that they close their eyes, sway gently, and bathe in the beauty of the human spirit.
For purity of voice I have 2 favourites from the folk genre- Karen Matheson and Sandy Denny. They both bring tears to my eyes when they sing- in a nice way, of course!
"English is the universal language French the language of diplomacy but Gaelic is the language of the Gods."
Alba gu brath
Beautiful language. ..
and ANGELS
German is the language of sience and engineering...
@@ephoratagora4179 Tell that to the Scots who invented every major invention known to mankind.
Witcher brought me here....and this is beautiful.
This is the first time hearing this that I've realized I've understood most of what's been said. What a wonderful performance and song, and indeed a wonderful language.
Come back to this, time and time again, absolutely gorgeous!!
Good Lord, what a beautiful song and amazing singer. Tears are inevitable
A beautiful , haunting song, so many memories of someone who is no longer here
Donatella Fischer. Maybe you have wee bit of the "The Sight".
Donatella Fischer you captured my reaction perfectly
This song never ends. Thats the way it is- it could go on and on. Its the mark of beauty.
Beautiful melody and voice!
A voice powerful but also soft and velvety. A perfect voice for that beautiful song and a perfect song for her beautiful voice!
Marvelous voice! I can't visit the beautiful country this year, but this excellent young lady's voice evokes memories of the Western Isles, blooming heather in the Highlands, and the combined lovely elenents that comprise the birthplace of my grandparents! I am planning now to "Haste 'Me' Back" in 2016!
What a wonderful version of this beautiful song. Another superb version is by scottish singer Hector Gilchrist. Thanks for posting this..
Definately in my top 5 female singers ever. I can pay her no higher tribute. A brilliant voice.
This is a beautiful, haunting song delivered with Karen's stunningly heavenly voice. Saw Capercaillie in Buxton last year; a wonderful night...
This lady relaxes me, no matter what she sings.
Stunning song from Karen , saw this song sung live and it's haunting melody has stayed with me ever since.
Voice of an angel. Just so incredibly beautiful.
a beautiful Scottish song sung by the best ever Scottish songstress from Dougie
You can hear how much emotion she's putting into this song - in fact at about 2:39 you can see the glimmer of a tear in her eye as she sings. Karen is an amazing singer.
ave Geralt of Rivia
Geralt
Ich bekomme immer wieder Gänsehaut, das ist Emotion pur!
As a humble amateur bagpiper ,this is one of my top prefered Gaelic Airs….I feel some special feelings every time I play this song and tune
I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago. The band name was... Capercaille ;-) They used to pass a lot of Gaelic and Celtic songs, 15:00-17:00 and almost everyday if I remember well (in retrospect, perhaps not every single day, but maybe day in, day out?).
Da iawn - that's celtic ( Welsh Celtic and means well done)
It's nice to hear/see Karen doing lead vocals. She has such a beautiful voice!
Best version of this I've ever heard. Love the audience reactions.
One of my favourite songs and I don't think I've every heard such a beautiful rendition. Thank you.
What a great voice, divine Karen Matheson
!!! One of The Finest Female Singers U Will Ever Here !!! & She Sings In Scottish English As Well !!! .
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Mo shoraidh slàn leat 's gach àit' an téid thu
Is tric mi 'sealltainn o'n chnoc a's àirde
Dh'fheuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta
An tig thi an diùigh no'n tig thu a-màireach?
'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tà mi
Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite
'S tric na deòir a' ruith o m' shùilean
An tig thu a-nochd no'm bi mo dhùil riut
No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich?
'S tric mi 'faighneachd de luchd nam bàta
Am fac' iad thu no 'bheil thu sàbhailt'
Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiùbh 'g ràitinn
Gur gòrach mise ma thug mi gràdh dhut
As Gaeilge : A Fhir an bháid ! - Literally ...... Oh man of the boat ! Oh, Boatman !
Fear = Man, Oh Man = A fhir shortened to ' fhir'...............
Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile
Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile
Oh boatman, 's na ho ro eile
My best wishes go with you wherever you may be
I'm often searching on the highest hilltop
Trying to find the boatman
Will you come tonight or tomorrow?
If you don't come at all, I'll be distraught
My heart is broken, bruised
Often tears are running down my cheeks
Will you come tonight or will I wait up for you
But close the door, sighing heavily?
Often I'm asking the boatmen
If they've seen you or if you're safe
But everyone of them there says
Thanks. Not everybody in the net knows Gaelic :-)
'S urrainn dhut ionnsachadh! (You could always learn...I assure you that it's worthwhile)
Well, happy to let you know that i took a very strong interest in the Gaelic language thanks to this song. I started learning with one of those "Teach Yourself Irish" books and audiotapes. Learnt a few songs from my Skara Brae cd.
Well done. Long ago when my mother and I moved to Inverness, my dad died when I was 5. As I had no Gaelic speaking parent I was not allowed to learn :( I did learn a little when I was married and we lived in a magic place called Applecross. My only child was born, the first to be regestered in 21 years. My heart is still there, but one thing I would not want to live with again are the midges !!! There were no phones then, one shop. As well as a butcher who opened part of his house twice a week. I went to buy liver for Fionn my wolfhound pup. He asked why I wanted to buy so much , and I replied in english. When he let rip all sorts of abuse finally finishing with get out of here (all in Gaelic). I put down everything and walked out. I heard my neighbour chuckle and say "Oh she has been learning a bit of the Gaelic you know." Memories.
I haven't gotten this far in Duolingo yet! HA!
Karen Matheson is a gift!
god wish i was in scottish pub listening to this beatiful voice with a few 100 beers......
I am sapmi from northenn sweden and I feel this deep in my heart, this really resonates deep within me.
I am a Cameron born Scotland ny granny spoke gaelic from isle coll i feel so connected to this wish could speak it
and it has a happy ending as the boatman about whom it was written did return and married the schoolteacher who wrote the song...
Really? Would you mind to provide a couple of links? I fell in love with this song (which then lead me to develop a strong interest in the Gaelic language, now I know a few songs by Skara Brae in Irish Gaelic) when I first heard it through Radio 3 Radio Nacional de España one early afternoon of June 1993, 24 years ago.
so cute
Fabien Colonel Diálogos 3, con Ramón Trecet, de lunes a viernes a las 15:00.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear Karen sing this ....
I'm only a quarter Scots, but this speaks to me deeply.
sitting on the beach
listening to the waves
touching the sand
without end ....
Hail from Kaer Morhen!!
Just saw Karen sing this at Shrewsbury Folk Festival with Moya Brennan and Cathy Jordan... it doesn't get better than that.
I saw Karen Mathieson and Capercaillie supporting Runrig in the late 1980s. Both her and Donnie Munro are blessed with beautiful singing voices
The most beautiful voice in the world!
apres avoir cherché sur internet d'autre version de cette chanson celle de Karen Matheson reste, a mon avis,la meilleur interpretation .Bien que je comprenne pas les paroles, l'intensité de l'interpretation et sa voix me fait litteralement entré en transe, des frissons partout et la larme a l'oeil.
Lovely rendition by the lovely Karen Mathieson. There was also a memorable version by Paddy Bell & The Corries many years ago. Beautifully atmospheric composition. Love that song.
Beautiful voice. The song was very god.
What a voice! From the angels!!
I wish to cry endlessly while listening to this...
Well the woman in this song is looking for the boatman who stole her heart and sailed away and promptly forgot her.
Except apparently in real life they actually got married in the end (Sìne NicFhionnlaigh who wrote it and Dòmhnall MacRath the Fear a Bhata) at least according to the Wiki
They got married in the end
Karen's one of the best, that's for sure. All of Capercaillie are great, too!
I first heard this song when it was used in the intro to a track by Irish group Horslips called The Blind Can't Lead The Blind. I have loved it ever since. This version by Capercaillie is the most beautiful and haunting version I have ever heard.
I don't understand because the song is in Scottish Gaelic
@@drrd4127 just use google translate to translate them into english.
@@vincenthughes6364this song is in Scottish Gaelic not Irish.
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Mo shoraidh slàn leat
'S gach àit' an tèid thu.
'S tric mi sealltinn o'n chnoc a's àirde,
Feuch am faic mi fear a' bhàta,
An tig thu an-diugh, no'n tig thu a-màireach,
'S mur tig thu idir gur truagh a tha mi.
--Chorus: Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile ... --
Tha mo chridhe-sa briste, brùite
'S tric na deòir a' ruith o'm shùilean.
An tig thu a-nochd, no am bi mo dhùil riut,
No'n dùin mi'n dorus le osna thùrsaich?
--Chorus--
'S tric mi foighneachd de luchd nam bàta
Am faic iad thu, no am bheil thu sàbhailt'?
Ach 's ann a tha gach aon dhiubh 'g ràitinn
Gur gòrach mise, ma thug mi gràdh dhuit.
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Fhir a' bhàta, 's na ho ro eile
Mo shoraidh slàn leat
'S gach àit' an tèid thu.
Mo shoraidh slàn leat
'S gach àit' an tèid thu.
Róisín the Beau, and the Beau you are!
The Witcher 3 brought me here,lol
+Filip Stroe How?
witcher 3 has a song in skellige which is this song. :D
the same :) thanks to this guy soundcloud.com/marcinprzybylowicz/the-fields-of-ard-skellig
One year later me too :)
me too :)
So glad this was the music played to me in the womb and not some generic piano. It means capercaille means safe, happy and love to me, if music were to talk.
Always makes me cry.... In a good way. Spirit!
2021 and I'm here...
Unfortunately I can't understand a word, but Karen Matheson's voice stirs my soul to the depths.
Rough translation:
Oh my boatman
I often look from the highest hill
(Wherever you go)
That I might see, oh boatman
(Wherever you go)
Oh my boatman
I often look from the highest hill
and yeah she has a lovely voice
It's one of the oldest languages in the world why don't u just study it
A national Treasure of Scotland. No doubt about it. Love her voice.
What a beautiful song ,sung by a beautiful girl ,big cuddles deserved!!!!!!! G Croy
It’s so beautiful to hear this again. Back in the late 80s I had an album by Capercaillie which sadly got damaged. Have tried to find another but to no avail.
this song always brought tears in my eyes
and thanks for the translation of lyrics
greetings from so far Panama
Sooo beautiful.
beautiful. i used to hear old cape breton nova scotia sing this
great video of karen and her husband onstage. Thanks for another song from this great, great voice.
Beautiful voice.
I worked there in the sixties for Wright Brothers, healthy lunches, LoL! Love Karen's voice although I don't speak Gaelic I still appreciate the songs.
laghach òran. Leam a bhith a 'cluinntinn gu tric. Karen 'S e aon de na guthan as fheàrr a chuala mi riamh.
Truly the voice of an angel
Dio che assoluta meraviglia, la commozione è lacerante!!!!!!
Karen has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.
Beautiful song, beautiful language
Beautiful
absolutely super, Karen has a beautiful voice it makes ones heart lift just hearing her sing
thanks for posting ,Karin still has a lovely voice. pleasure to listen to.
Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing, I saw Capercaillie live in Glasgow at the time, and this brought back great memories! A beautiful song and an incomparable voice! :)