Oh Death (ancient Western ballad w/ throat singing)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2008
- Luke and Kyle Abbott (of AbbottFamilyBlog.com) sing 'Oh Death', a song dating back to the 1600s which was featured in, "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" Our version is based off of both Dock Boggs' 1928 recording and one from the New Lost City Ramblers.
Kyle uses Tuvan Throat Singing for the voice of Death.
This was recorded on Halloween 2008. Watch it at night in full screen mode for full effect. :-) - เพลง
I am from the Appalachian highlands, the original source of this song; I have literally heard it all my life. This is one of the most original and impressive interpretations I have ever heard. The throat singing gives Death a creepy vibe that is unique and wonderful. Together with the straight singing, it is astonishing. Kudos!
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I've been coming back from time to time, to listen to this for the last few years now. It's really good, great job guys.
Same. This one hits all the feels. One of my favorite cover versions.
Brilliant the American Appalachian music with the Mongolian throat signing works great together. Brilliant.
The overtones in the throat singing are eerie as hell, great job fellas
It's been several years since I heard this song... and this rendition. I came back today because it is the absolute best version of "Oh Death" I've ever heard. Both of the brothers do an excellent job and capture the soul of both characters: Death - and a man longing for just one more year of life.
I don't know why people are complaining about the throat singing....I have heard this style many times, and while it is inspired by Tuvan throat singing, it is not exactly Tuvan throat singing. I thought that it was wonderful to see such young people playing and singing this style of music...
Blind Willie Johnson used a related "false bass" vocal technique in his time.
I believe, as a musician and musicologist, the relative "complaints" may stem from the so- called "false claim" of throat singing. This is not throat singing, its more like a Heavy Metal style of singing, so to claim it as Tuvan throat singing is a false claim, and in today's negative environment, someone is going to get miffed, unfortunately. Personally, I thought it was a good rendition, essentially almost ruined by the faux throat singing. It could have been a great version without that.
It's two talented young men enjoying music. That's all it is. Music.
@@alexanderdean8682 lol you dont like the word "faux" I take it??? 😂😂
Also if you read it again, I said I liked the rendition and was explaining about people's negativity tendencies, so maybe you could find a positive way to respond next time🤷♂️
This rendition sends chills down my spine. The throat singing really makes it other worldly and all the more chilling.
Love it
Best rendition of O' Death I have ever heard!!! Great job guys!
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Thank you lads for this magnificent performance.Thank you!
I've never, ever heard anything like Himalayan throat singing and Appalachian bluegrass combined. I'm pretty sure you two just did something new. Well done, wow.
Sheer genius.
I saw this like 10 years ago and randomly thought of it. What a great cover
Awesome. One of the best renditions I've heard.
This is terrifying. In a good way, of course. It gave me chills all down my spine.
Loved the throat singing. I got it down once while driving, and never again since. It was a crazy feeling.
When the second voice started singing... WOW. Both of you were GREAT!
At first start, I did not think I was going to like this but then yall captured me. I really liked it. It was Truly Eerie for sure, and gets a Good point across. Thanks.
Absolutely AWESOME!!
Excellent job, guys! Seriously, well done.. It's great that you put your spin on this classic tune, words don't quite suffice!
Excellent passion and talent in this classic folk cover.
5 years later - still great.
This is absolutely beautiful. I have no other words. Both of you have such great voices...
I love this song, a great interpretation. Thank you.
Bravo...a wonderful rendition....Resonates to the heart
You Guys are awesome!!! Best version i have ever heard. Yall should do more old country ballads.
This is awesome. My kids are amazed by both your voices!
That's amazing great work
This is the BEST version of this song I've ever heard! Great work, guys!!!
The overtones... that's just incredible...
You guys are wonderful. Thanks so much. Your vid is a fave of mine.
This was incredibly amazing!
This is frickin awesome.. I've seen some throatsinging before, but this combination was awesome, I'd pay to see a show performed by you two guys, that's how much I liked it.
Simply amazing!!!
You guys are amazing. Extremely well done.
Thank you for sharing
I'm facing death in the near future. (cancer) Wow just wow. this version is chilling.
That's cry
Hang in there friend...Give DEATH a fight. Wishing you the best....!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful, thank you for this
This is amazing.
I need to see much more like this. Nice work, guys.
I stand in awe at this version of a classic. How did you come up with the concept of throat singing for the part of death? Sheer genius!
I couldn’t agree more. Absolute creative Genius. BRAVO
One clue would be if you listen to Dock Boggs' versions, both the 20s version and the one 40 years later. Dock had a voice like a buzz saw. But Dock never sang with sigit, that high whistling harmonic singing Kyle does briefly.
This is a brilliant rendition!
Oh man. Two of my favorite things, Boggs and throat singing. Brilliant work.
The hair on the back of my neck rose up. An eerie reminder of what waits for us all.
Wish this were available on spotify. Loved it for a decade
That's a very good arrangement and performance. Thanks!
what an arrangement... beautiful guys!
That is awesome. You have taken my most very favourite song and inspired me to learn how to throat sing.
That is some seriously good stuff. Reminds me of the film 'brother where art thou'. Got to watch that now. 😉
This has got to be the best folk version of this song. I love how you guys capture the conversation aspect of the song.
Oooh! Awesome concept!
well done. breathtaking
Stumbled across this, but beautiful and amazing. You are very talented!
Holy baloney!!!! You guys are amazing:)
Probably my favorite single thing on TH-cam.
Great job! i got goosebumps listening to this...
Wow wonderful, i rlly love this.
one of the best things ive seen in a while. awesome
Love this guys!
wow, awesome! i like the throat singing, definately adds a cool feeling to it :)
Beautiful.
I just now found this!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOVEEEE it!!!!!
O My!! This is an awesome version. Just wicked, yup!!!
the lighting of the video fir this song is very creepy and ghost like perfect atmosphere for this song
This was great I loved it
Great stuff you guys.
Oh dear lord, my calendar dropped from my wall (what it does all the time) while I was listening this, and I'm pretty sure my heart stopped :D this song brings a certain mood around, and you have done a great job singing and playing it, and scaring the sh*t out of me for the rest of my day.
Fantastic!
I´m so liking this.
Wow, that's powerful...great stuff!
Added to my favorites!
Just found this. Geeze.... nice job!
I still can't get over how fantastic this is.
great job guys....great job..
well done lads.....this is one of the best versions of this song i've ever heard. Im from big city England and this makes me wanna be from the american west
beautiful job boys, kinda reminds me of home. Excelent job. Keep it up. You need more songs like this. I look forward to them. take care and God Bless.
i love the throat singing
I really like this thanks
Great scott this gives me goosebumps...I think I may have to convince my dj friend to play this on our college radio station.
Brilliant!
Amazing!
Damn, that is awesome!
Very cool! Thanks!
AMAZING!!!!!
Well, that was AMAZING.
Man... That is just fantastic... Very dark.. Like it very very much..!
This is great...
I once was able to access my vocal chords it takes to sing/speak like that man. But i never practiced and honestly i dont think i could access that sound anymore *great job!
this is amazing
Dude the video is 3 minutes and 33 seconds long..3:33....thats divine, just like this song. Its amazing how an old song like this can live on for hundreds of years.
This is amazing
brings me to another world every time
This is one of the most amazing things I've ever heard
Such a beautiful meeting of two completely different approaches of music.
OMG i have the chills!
Amazing!!! Good range and control with Kargyraa. You are a very good Xoomeizhi, esh :)
Just watched as I was researching the song in general.....well done.
Thank god someone finally sing this song COMPLETE!!!!!
Love this twist to this song.
Love this so good
The perfect song to use throat singing in. I love it.
Outstanding
Forgot to listen to this on Halloween. Made it as right as I could today.
Hey Ivanna! 👋
Hi Ivanna! And I forgot to post it on my FB on Halloween, something I usually do! Dang! I hope this finds you well! Cheers! Leslie