I started writing Transatlantic many years ago - after one of my frequent trips across the pond. The lyric started as a classic love song, but when I dusted it off to complete it for this project with the Irish Arts Center, it became something different. I felt strangely moved by the nostalgia and longing for camaraderie, innocently described by my pre-pandemic self. As I finished the tune in January of this year - feeling certain of nothing but the uncertainty of these times - I immediately began to hear the voice of Kris Drever, a friend based in Glasgow. Kris enlisted his trio mates Euan Burton and Louis Abbott to be the rhythm section and layered the recording with the inimitable strings of Jeremy Kittel. The refrain references the old classic Loch Lomond, a 'song from another time,' Raise a glass. We will be together again soon.
A home run for St. Patrick’s Day from a beautiful Irish lass. 🍀🍀 That voice...that beautiful angelic voice! It could soothe the most savage of beasts, and I could listen to it all day. Thank you for this wonderful piece of music...all of you. ✌️💚🍀🍺👍🏻🔥
@James Frangione. I was trying to think of to what to say about how great Aoife’s talent is. But you said it all already. We’re so blessed to be able to experience her music.
This is so, so, so, so beautiful. The music, the words, but most of all Europe and America singing together with one voice! We are all one. Thanks so much, Aoife!
Beautiful song. Awesome singing. Great production. There are some singers I really love, but one album worth at a setting and I'm done. Their voices can be cloying. Never with Aiofe. So smooth and beautiful. I could listen all day and never really get worn out on it.
I discovered your music about a year ago from a Live From Here performance of "a case of you" and have been dialed in ever since. Such a pure talent and reason to have hi fi 2 channel audio and stellar ear buds
Aoife is such a fantastic songwriter, musician , singer and composer and her collaborations with Jeremy Kittel are so insanely good . So looking forward to the upcoming "Age of Apathy " release !
It's not that I've exactly had it on repeat, but I've listened through several times, and it keeps getting better. Can't wait to see you again in person.
I use this track to help self-soothe, for what that's worth. My brother and I had a lot of trauma in our childhood. He is a musician now...I'm not..just blue collar..but when we sing together it feels like magic. He plays with so much feeling..basically he was born for it.... I hope we do this song one day, I thinkbit's well within our ranges...If so, I'll let you all know. Thanks again.
Incredibly lovely, a song for our times, lockdown but globally shared... the clever reworking of the Loch Lomond chorus, and the singing and musicianship are exquisite - contemporary folk of the highest order, Thank you Aoife and friends...please come to New Zealand!
Lovely song and beautiful vocals. I was surprised at the reference to the song "Loch Lomond", which is referenced is about a Scottish soldier whose soul, in death, returns to his beloved Scotland via the "low road". The song "Loch Lomond" was originally a pro-Jacobite song of Scottish nationalism against English governance. Romantic, yes, but in the sense that love (of country and ideals as well as a loved one) can be powerful, even in death. I'm not sure, even after a second (and third) listen to the lyrics, whether or not that's a deeper meaning that is intended, particularly in this time of pandemic.
I add my thanks. You're the best. ❤️ I'll always treasure the day you served me a pint at that bar in Brooklyn where all you pickers used to hang out (and hopefully will again someday!)
ever since I saw you preform years ago with Dave Douglas at the Green Mill in Chicago I've been following you...you just keep producing amazing music...one luv from chicago!
You fell asleep with your head down I fell asleep saying please The banjos and fiddles played breakdowns And we slept like babies Out in the bar room you sang songs Songs from another time And when you got the words wrong I woke up and sang your lines You take the high road - and I'll take the low road I'll get there before you We'll make it to Scotland Or have we forgotten what we're going there for? You fell in love with your hands out Your hands made a peace sign So I fell apart when you pulled out We ought to try to try Everything's broken around me The heather dies when I pass The sky looks like a foundry Where my heart is metal cast You take the high road - and I'll take the low road I'll get there before you We'll make it to Scotland Or have we forgotten what we're going there for? I'll swim 'cross the coldest sea In a transatlantic reverie Just to see your face when I wash up On the barren shores of Skye Then to the lowlands we'll fly Take my hand, walk side by side Side by side Jamie, try me Pour me another I'm dry Hold on to whatever will be And we'll raise our glasses high You take the high road - and I'll take the low road I'll get there before you We'll make it to Scotland Or have we forgotten what we're going there for?
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I started writing Transatlantic many years ago - after one of my frequent trips across the pond. The lyric started as a classic love song, but when I dusted it off to complete it for this project with the Irish Arts Center, it became something different. I felt strangely moved by the nostalgia and longing for camaraderie, innocently described by my pre-pandemic self. As I finished the tune in January of this year - feeling certain of nothing but the uncertainty of these times - I immediately began to hear the voice of Kris Drever, a friend based in Glasgow. Kris enlisted his trio mates Euan Burton and Louis Abbott to be the rhythm section and layered the recording with the inimitable strings of Jeremy Kittel. The refrain references the old classic Loch Lomond, a 'song from another time,' Raise a glass. We will be together again soon.
Thank you Aoife, this is such a beautiful song it has to be replayed over and over.
It’s beautiful
It is a very beautiful track. Drever's voice compliments perfectly. The song is surprising and magical. Beautiful job folks.
A home run for St. Patrick’s Day from a beautiful Irish lass. 🍀🍀 That voice...that beautiful angelic voice! It could soothe the most savage of beasts, and I could listen to it all day. Thank you for this wonderful piece of music...all of you. ✌️💚🍀🍺👍🏻🔥
@James Frangione. I was trying to think of to what to say about how great Aoife’s talent is. But you said it all already. We’re so blessed to be able to experience her music.
@@rogerd9150 amen! Blessed is definitely the right word. In a single lifetime, one is fortunate to be around when a voice like hers appears.
Her voice is one of only a few!
This is so, so, so, so beautiful. The music, the words, but most of all Europe and America singing together with one voice! We are all one. Thanks so much, Aoife!
Beautiful song. Awesome singing. Great production. There are some singers I really love, but one album worth at a setting and I'm done. Their voices can be cloying. Never with Aiofe. So smooth and beautiful. I could listen all day and never really get worn out on it.
Nothing short of brilliant.
I discovered your music about a year ago from a Live From Here performance of "a case of you" and have been dialed in ever since. Such a pure talent and reason to have hi fi 2 channel audio and stellar ear buds
I found you and your music few minutes ago, and I'm really impressed. Perhaps I've got a "New Favourite" now.
Aoife is such a fantastic songwriter, musician , singer and composer and her collaborations with Jeremy Kittel are so insanely good . So looking forward to the upcoming "Age of Apathy " release !
Thank you for another beautiful song!!
With a voice like hers ,.i can't help but be in love with her.
More please ☮️
It's not that I've exactly had it on repeat, but I've listened through several times, and it keeps getting better.
Can't wait to see you again in person.
You absolutely MUST cover "Half Moon Bay". Maura O'Connell's is amazing but I bet you could challenge it. You are so amazing.
Beautifully written and sung and performed. Thank you for such sweetness
I use this track to help self-soothe, for what that's worth. My brother and I had a lot of trauma in our childhood. He is a musician now...I'm not..just blue collar..but when we sing together it feels like magic. He plays with so much feeling..basically he was born for it.... I hope we do this song one day, I thinkbit's well within our ranges...If so, I'll let you all know. Thanks again.
beautiful 💖
Beautiful. Peaceful easy feeling. 🎶🎉🙋♂️🤩🙋♀️♥️🌹😍
Wundervolle Melodie ✨ I ❤️ it 🎼
Simply beautiful.
Get yourself booked for Hebcelt girl! Isle of Lewis 2022 - it’s got happen. PLEASE!!!
Incredibly lovely, a song for our times, lockdown but globally shared... the clever reworking of the Loch Lomond chorus, and the singing and musicianship are exquisite - contemporary folk of the highest order, Thank you Aoife and friends...please come to New Zealand!
Lovely song and beautiful vocals. I was surprised at the reference to the song "Loch Lomond", which is referenced is about a Scottish soldier whose soul, in death, returns to his beloved Scotland via the "low road". The song "Loch Lomond" was originally a pro-Jacobite song of Scottish nationalism against English governance. Romantic, yes, but in the sense that love (of country and ideals as well as a loved one) can be powerful, even in death. I'm not sure, even after a second (and third) listen to the lyrics, whether or not that's a deeper meaning that is intended, particularly in this time of pandemic.
I add my thanks. You're the best. ❤️ I'll always treasure the day you served me a pint at that bar in Brooklyn where all you pickers used to hang out (and hopefully will again someday!)
Transatlantic reminds me of the amazing BBC sessions. You and Sarah took part in. Loved those programs..
Lovely song
Incomparable!
Crying here.
Absolutely exquisite! BRAVI!
ever since I saw you preform years ago with Dave Douglas at the Green Mill in Chicago I've been following you...you just keep producing amazing music...one luv from chicago!
Absolutely lovely.
Lovely, just lovely.
Made me cry again Aoife! How do you do it?
Thank you! Tim Mulligan
So very beautiful........😍
Another stunner, thank you!
Linda !
As you have roots from Cork I'll sopport you and your a month older than me which is cool. Good luck
You fell asleep with your head down
I fell asleep saying please
The banjos and fiddles played breakdowns
And we slept like babies
Out in the bar room you sang songs
Songs from another time
And when you got the words wrong
I woke up and sang your lines
You take the high road - and I'll take the low road
I'll get there before you
We'll make it to Scotland
Or have we forgotten what we're going there for?
You fell in love with your hands out
Your hands made a peace sign
So I fell apart when you pulled out
We ought to try to try
Everything's broken around me
The heather dies when I pass
The sky looks like a foundry
Where my heart is metal cast
You take the high road - and I'll take the low road
I'll get there before you
We'll make it to Scotland
Or have we forgotten what we're going there for?
I'll swim 'cross the coldest sea
In a transatlantic reverie
Just to see your face when I wash up
On the barren shores of Skye
Then to the lowlands we'll fly
Take my hand, walk side by side
Side by side
Jamie, try me
Pour me another I'm dry
Hold on to whatever will be
And we'll raise our glasses high
You take the high road - and I'll take the low road
I'll get there before you
We'll make it to Scotland
Or have we forgotten what we're going there for?
Me gusta sin apelativos
Is that dude really tall or is he just playing a really tiny ES-335?
oh my...how lovely..