Star of the County Down
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2012
- Lizzy Hoyt performing at the Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee Showcase on December 3rd, 2011 at Hugh's Room in Toronto, ON.
Lizzy's album HOME was nominated for Traditional Singer of the Year. To hear samples of her nominated CD, visit: www.lizzyhoyt.com
Star of the County Down (traditional) - เพลง
My Grandfather, Cathal MacGarvey , wrote the lyrics. He would have LOVED this-as I do!
I never knew it had an author, it's such a part of trad music I thought it was an old traditional. Thank you so much. One of my all time favorite pieces of music.
Hello Liz…I’m in the same boat as Philip. I’d always thought that, given its imagery and timeless feel, this beautiful text was of long-standing Irish lineage. Thanks for sharing your insights. As you well know, the song and its text (obviously) have become a mainstay in the repertoire…deservedly so. It’s a credit to your grandfather and your family that this text has become so well-known and well-received. You must be, quite understandably, very proud. Having a bachelor’s degree in music, I always enjoy learning more about good music and the stories behind pieces like this. Thanks again for sharing this information. Best wishes to you. (And yes, I agree…this is an excellent interpretation. Glad to know your Grandfather would have approved!)
Phillip…my apologies…I see that I misspelled your name in my note. It’s TWO “l’s. Sorry. But as you see, I was of the same impression about this song as you. It’s nice to be able to say that we both “stand corrected.” Cheers.
Hello again, all. Not to belabor the point, but as you well know, there are numerous noteworthy versions of this excellent song. One of my favorite versions is by a group called “Ganaim” (I’m pretty sure that is the correct spelling). It’s an up-tempo rendition, with an almost “punk” energy. The video begins with a fellow in his office, but he is restless and can’t concentrate…he finally gives up in any hope of getting any work done, and goes off looking for the object of his desire…”The Star of the County Down.” It’s a very good performance with an excellent video. I thought I’d share the reference with you and hope you’ll enjoy. Best wishes to all from Ohio…
It's very beautiful!!
I learnt this song in music class, at an English school in Southern Spain, owned by a French-American couple, from an Irish redhead hippie music teacher named Mr. Mooney
What an experience
That's so cool and hillarous at the same time!
How can anybody be that good a singer, that beautiful, and that amazing a fiddler. That usually takes three people. I particularly like her subtle cuts, those fast triplets that make Celtic fiddle so special. Amazing technique.
Alison Krauss?
Sir Excellently put in words Appreciated
She's a good guitar player too ;-) th-cam.com/video/2aeC2fvYQJc/w-d-xo.html
I have listened to dozens of versions of this song, but this version is a worthy rival to all of them. It's unique and beautiful. Simply wonderful.
I have seen your comment in many irish songs. Are you a fan of this type of music? I am also from Nepal , I guess you are too.
This is beautiful - how music ought to be.
Came here from the Rovers version - very skeptical but within the first 15 seconds...... holy god! Absolutely wonderful! Wonderful!
This song bring back so many memories, it takes me back to the 1950s when I was in primary school and with being a Catholic school we always had part of our school day singing mainly Irish folk songs and shanties and this was one we sang regularly, I've not heard this song in over 50 years and yet it only seems like yesterday.
Amazing version of a wonderful song! Being raised in a family that loves Celtic music, this was one of my favorite songs growing up. Thanks!
Classic tune. Great version. Don't wanna sound like a boor but this kinda beauty (not just looks, that voice - oh my and the musicianship) and talent is rarely found in one person, female or male.
This arrangement is really freakin good. Goddam.
This version is definitely one of the worth listening. Love. Her performance so
Very beautiful Irish traditional song!
She is soooo cute
So wonderful
I think I just fell in love.... That voice :O
voice of an angel, And a fiddle of gold
on of the most beautiful songs I know sung so well by a bewitching Irish beauty.
She’s Canadian: “My mother's side is Scottish, Irish and English,” says award-winning Canadian musician Lizzy Hoyt by email, “while my father's side is French-Canadian, Irish and Latvian.”
Nice work, Lizzy Hoyt. Excellent singing and fiddling. Five Stars !@!@
no disrespect to any of the greats that have performed this song this version is the best i've ever heard. Her voice and the violin + acustic is incredible. orthodox celts very close 2nd
beautiful and very talented girl.
Absolutely beautiful and moving!
She is a goddess. Nuff said...
Excellent rendition of this tune. Well done, Lizzy. Thanks.
I’m from County Down An Dún Abú and my parish and gaa club sing this song up St.Michaels Gaa Magherlin
Catholic btw
@@joerice-dcruze7210
Does anyone need to know your religion? Strange.
@@Wotsitorlabart what on earth was I thinking back then jeepers
She has an amazing voice.
Very nice indeed, love the tune and the vibe.
Great performance, love the guitar arrangement!
Amazing!
un plaisir a l'oreille !!! thank's merci beaucoup
Your voice is so beautiful ❤️
Everything at her ist beautiful!
Beautiful song, beautiful voice
beautiful, yeah the song too.
It is a good song and its beauty
What is this? Goosebumps all around.
Very nice version!
WHAT?! I love this song! :D
great version
Is Lizi is song is loveee!!!😘😍
So nice !
go on girl !! well sung !
Gorgeous!
Beautiful singing and fiddling star of county down is sad song
My great grandmom was named Rose McGrory from Bannbridge and if my mom looked anything like her it fits the lyrics to a T , So I always say the song was written for her but changed the surname to rhyme with the River
Wonderful
best version
Perfect in every way,lincs uk
Beautiful Voice
Great song! Beautiful singer!
That's a very nice chanty! Yo hoho! And a bottle of runnnnnnnn!
Try to hear this while was reading Treasure Island, from Robert Louis Stevenson... Jolly fellow!
Love the violin
Awesome !
awesome
I am from Killough and I live in Newcastle co down
Great work, Lizzy. Playing fiddle and singing at the same time - quite a feat and I have to say neither ability 'plays second fiddle'.
Briliant
i saw you in VIRDEN MANITOBA AROUND 8 YEARS AGO
¡Viva Irlanda!
🇵🇸 ❤️ 🇮🇪
Your island is small but your hearts are big, and you capture the imaginations of the world! The day is coming soon when the County Down shall be free again!
❤❤❤
For you is song love
welsh man living Ireland this music u will tap you're feet.
In that case you are tapping your feet to an English tune.
In my opinion you are the star of The County Down. You are beautiful, have a very nice bright voice and can play the violin very well.
Великолепно !
I have NEVER seen such beautifull women. And I am sure that I will never see. Voice and face of an angel. Miss Lizzy, our european tradition is that every princess needs to have her own knight. If you allow, I will be yours....
where can we see them perform?
Звезда графства Даун (художественный перевод)
В графстве Даун я встретил у ручья -
Нет, не девушку, а мечту!
Шла в густой траве, и, послав привет,
Улыбнулась мне на ходу.
Так мил шажок необутых ног,
Цвет волос - как орех в зарю,
Что тотчас я головой затряс,
И уверился, что не сплю.
От Бэнтри Бэй и до Дерри Куэй
Обошел я все города.
Но никто вокруг непохож на ту,
Что мне встретилась в графстве Даун.
Вот ее уж нет, я смотрю ей вслед,
Но остался вопрос в груди...
"Стой, прохожий! Мне расскажи о ней...
Кто здесь только что проходил?"
Гордо он в ответ улыбнулся: "Свет
От алмаза ты увидал.
То - Рози Маккенн с берегов речки Бэнн.
То - звезда, что из графства Даун".
Я немало в срок обошел дорог,
И нигде не сгибал колен.
Но пробит мой шлем, и сдаюсь я в плен
Красоте твоей, Роуз Маккенн.
Свое сердце сдал бы в аренду сам
Но жильцов не видал тогда.
А теперь отдам в безвозмездный дар
Все тебе, о моя звезда!
Как на ярмарку в жатву я приду,
Разодет и красив до слез,
И заломлен вбок шапки козырек
Для моей ненаглядной Роуз.
Я заброшу плуг, трубку и мундштук,
И верну себе все, когда
Будет мне женой, сядет здесь со мной
Та звезда, что из графства Даун.
Now this is Celtic!
The tune is English! No, really... Ralph Vaughan Williams collected serveral variants in eastern England in the 1900's. English versions are usually sung slowly to sad stories like 'The Murder of Mariah Marten'. But, you're right, of course, this is a pure, Celtic performance. And what a gorgeous singer.
@@271250cl
'Pure Celtic'? Is there such a thing?
I'm just here looking for covers of "Star of the County Down". But does anyone else feel like the solo part that end at 1:40 sounds almost like its being played backwards?
you should look for Orthodox Celts version
An Dún Abú
Anyone got the chords for this one?
Did she win?
Pure Irish
Except for the English tune.
Guitar player is pretty good...he once was a pirate, and of course is in desperate love with her....
Where is this?
This was recorded at Hugh’s Room in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Assassins Creed brought me here..
Same
Oh my, same here!
Knew of this song before that game and when I heard it in game I had to sit there and sing along.
Good music brought me here. Assassins creed took me to Health to the Company
@labirinto97 ac4: black flag. It's sung in taverns sometimes.
Poetry
Irish at its best.. :-)
It's English! Or at least the tune is. Just sayin'. I'll get me coat. (Ralph Vaughan Williams knew it as a boy in Surrey and collected various versions or 'variants' in the early 1900s. In England it seems to have been sung slowly (one version tells the story of 'The Murder of Mariah Marten in the Red Barn) but the Irish version is usually sung fast. The tune turned up in the eastern USA, of course, when collectors started exploring remote country districts over there.
+Colin it's Irish
@@nox6948
The tune is not Irish at all but lyric writer Cathal McGarvey obviously knew a good tune when he heard it.
The lyrics were written circa 1916 but the music is much older (1700's) and is English and used in such traditional English folk songs as 'Dives and Lazerus'.
@@271250cl
RVW's 'Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus'.
AC Black Flag
Didn't Loreena Mckennit sing this too?
She sang the carol version of the same tune, the Seven Joys of Mary.
@@Isewein that's right, thank you!
BRAVO/SRBIA
marry me lizzy.
Only michael patrick Kelly
Sheevering. Better than my former favorite performer loreena mckennitt.
Needs a flute IMO.
Great minds think alike! There’s one on the album version: www.lizzyhoyt.com
uhm sorry fiddle
She is good looking ,but kills many Lyrics and tunes.
By Far and Large th worse Version of this song I ever Heard ! She has Awfull voice and off Tune.
Not a great voice!!!
vile version........the worst guitar ever