i spent a late night in a hotel in newery at the bar with christy he marked my life what a man , a legand , a gentelman , a scolar and most of all a teacher , back in 86
Listening to this tonight in amazement in southern Illinois. I’ve long loved Mary Black’s version and still do, but this one put me to tears of joy. It is a meditation that transcends the noise and clamor of the world and takes me to a holy place. Thank you, gentlemen. I’ll treasure this always.
I love this song. I first heard Christy Moore singing it. I love his singing and I've heard others sing the song. All of them are good but this version is special.
I read a quote by Christy saying every time he sings this song it's a spiritual experience. I know what he means, I get the same just listening to it. My late father loved to sing it with his guitar. Always brings a tear to my eye. A masterpiece from Jimmy Mac.
Even I don't know which rock I have been liviing under. I am obsessed with Ireland's music and yet, I have never heard of Jimmy MacCarthy. I love to listen to Christie which is what led me here. Unbelievable..........
This song is just exeptional....i cannot believe iv never heard it before now. I lost my precious child only 16yrs old & iv listened to many songs about loss & death but this songs description of deep loss is just beautiful. Makes me look at my beautiful sons passing in a totally new way. Im glad iv only discovered it now as i wouldn't have understood the beauty in the words. Thank you so much for this 💙❤
I have been listening 2 Christy 4 years my da adores him we have seen him in Glasgow a few times but only heard of this song recently, wonderful piece of music and vocals
outstanding piece. sung beautifully by jimmy and christy.My father has been a christy moore fan for many years.After I came across this song I showed him.He now asks for it to be played every single time he's in my home.
beautiful, one of my favourite songs. its rare ya hear the writer of a song, sing with the performer. stunning. and declan playing support on the guitar, such talent in one room at one time
This is a special song. I've been listening to it for about 2 years now. I found Christy about 4 years. This song is beautiful and has a spiritual feeling. But it's not one size fits all! That's why some don't like it.
Brilliant line - incidentally Jimmy openly admitted that he made it up to fit with the feel of the song !!! No such thing as an 'Alchemists Stone' !!! :)
Lyrics I skimmed across black water, without once submerging Onto the banks of an urban morning That hungers the first light, much much more Than mountains ever do. And she like a ghost beside me goes down with the ease of a dolphin And emerges unlearned, unscathed, unharmed. For she is the perfect creature, natural in every feature And I am the geek with the alchemists stone. For all of you who must discover, for all who seek to understand For having left the path of others, you find a very special hand And it is a holy thing, and it is a precious time And it is the only way Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes To ponder his death and his life eternally For all of you who must discover, for all who seek to understand For having left the path of others, you find a very special hand And it is a holy thing, and it is a precious time And it is the only way Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes To ponder his death and his life eternally One bright blue rose outlives all those Two thousand years and still it goes To ponder his death and his life eternally
Jimmy MacCarthy lived in North Kilkenny for a spell, drawing inspiration from his beautiful surroundings in Jenkinstown . I knew a few Cork men who settled in Kilkenny and felt at home, the shared passion for music and hurling and the ability to not take life too seriously. I likewise a Kilkenny man was made welcome in Cork by the Spillanes of Carraig na Bhfear, and sessions in the Teach Bheag in Oliver Plunket Street. This song I think is an ethereal meditation on the nothingness of existence. But perhaps its best not to analyze- just enjoy it. Thanks Jimmy.
Takes me to church this❣ Your story is way better than mine. I know I would have drowned in Crumlin pool, only my kid uncle was there that 1 day to pull me out🙄: It's only neglect if your da is not in the sauna havn the chat with Christy😅
Its "alchemists clothes" not stone. And forget me nots are a flower. If you're stressed listen to this a few times. Stress relieved. I've listened to it over a thousand times and it's just pure genius
What a tremendous amount of pure artistry in one room! Declan Sinnott's slide guitar is so effective with this beautiful piece written by Jimmy MacCarthy, who harmonizes so beautifully with the awesome Christy Moore. I'm afraid I'm the geek who doesn't understand all the lyrics in this song, but the words are still inspirational. Could someone please tell me if the tuning on the slide guitar is EADGBE or is it something different. Thanks.
This is a song about the Virgin Mary, I think. Bright blue rose...her traditional color is blue, and roses are deeply associated with her as well. I think there are allusions to praying the Rosary as well, as this is the prime way we "ponder his death and his life eternally."
I skimmed across black water Without once submerging Onto the banks of an urban morning That hungers the first light Much, much more than mountains ever do And she, like a ghost beside me Goes down with the ease of a dolphin And emerges unlearned, unshamed, unharmed For she is the perfect creature, natural in every feature And I am the geek with the alchemists' stone For all of you who must discover For all who seek to understand For having left the path of others You'll find a very special hand And it is a holy thing And it is a precious time And it is the only way Forget-me-nots among the snow It's always been, and so it goes To ponder his death and his life eternally For all of you who must discover For all who seek to understand For having…
This is still one of the most beautiful and moving songs ever.This version by Jimmy and Christy is just perfect.Declan's guitar is sublime.
Beautifully written words, i have a different comprehension of loss from just this one song. Stunning 🙏
i spent a late night in a hotel in newery at the bar with christy he marked my life what a man , a legand , a gentelman , a scolar and most of all a teacher , back in 86
.Jimmy MacCarthy and
Christy Moore beautiful and the slide guitar by makes this version just perfect.
1995 Glastonbury,Christy and Jimmy played a morning bonus session in a tent,no stage,we were all sat down,incredible…….RIP Fergus
Listening to this tonight in amazement in southern Illinois. I’ve long loved Mary Black’s version and still do, but this one put me to tears of joy. It is a meditation that transcends the noise and clamor of the world and takes me to a holy place. Thank you, gentlemen. I’ll treasure this always.
Greetings from Ireland, couldn't have said it any better
I love this song. I first heard Christy Moore singing it. I love his singing and I've heard others sing the song. All of them are good but this version is special.
It's from a DVD called Christy Moore Uncovered. There are copies in circulation. Worth picking up.
The most beautiful version of this song by far.
Yes❤
We are so lucky to have found this song and these magnificent artists
What a beautiful song . sung by two of our brilliant artists.
no need to interpret the beauty of a rose .
just savour its beauty
God I love this song so much. What a great rendition!
Thanks to Jimmy for bringing this song into the World - and for being there with Christy and Declan, to bring it to life in this way.
I read a quote by Christy saying every time he sings this song it's a spiritual experience. I know what he means, I get the same just listening to it. My late father loved to sing it with his guitar. Always brings a tear to my eye. A masterpiece from Jimmy Mac.
Spiritual experience, I couldnt have said it better❣
Even I don't know which rock I have been liviing under. I am obsessed with Ireland's music and yet, I have never heard of Jimmy MacCarthy. I love to listen to Christie which is what led me here. Unbelievable..........
This song is just exeptional....i cannot believe iv never heard it before now. I lost my precious child only 16yrs old & iv listened to many songs about loss & death but this songs description of deep loss is just beautiful. Makes me look at my beautiful sons passing in a totally new way.
Im glad iv only discovered it now as i wouldn't have understood the beauty in the words.
Thank you so much for this 💙❤
Jimmy and Christy. I’m in heaven.
One. Word beautiful ❤
How beautiful is that. I keep coming back to this. The chemistry between the guys is wonderful to see.
This Holy thing and special hand is the Lord. Its Jesus. To ponder His death and His death eternally . 2000 years and still it goes ! LOVE you Jesus.
A Ridiculously beautiful piece of music performed by some of the most amazing musicians. Thankyou very much for posting this
Amazing so beautiful nicest version I've heard best artists ⭐😀💚🍺we could listen forever top class ❤😊
A special song..treated with respect by special singers...
One of your very best Jimmy...and there have been many...Outstandingly beautiful...
A perfect combination of three instruments and three voices. A Swiss chronometer - with feeling - could not do better.
Two of my favourite singers. Absolutely beautiful.
Compliments to Jimmy;Christy & Declan on a class performance. FrankD.
I have been listening 2 Christy 4 years my da adores him we have seen him in Glasgow a few times but only heard of this song recently, wonderful piece of music and vocals
The energy they share is electrical & MAGICAL!!! I absolutely love this song
I played this video many many times. Every time I'm touched, love it. The slide guitar is beautiful, wish I could play like this...
And me as well..
outstanding piece. sung beautifully by jimmy and christy.My father has been a christy moore fan for many years.After I came across this song I showed him.He now asks for it to be played every single time he's in my home.
beautiful, one of my favourite songs. its rare ya hear the writer of a song, sing with the performer. stunning. and declan playing support on the guitar, such talent in one room at one time
Superb ! With a deep meaning ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Simply Beautiful - Beautifully sung by Ireland's greatest treasures :) - thank you for bringing us such joy with your wonderful musical gift.
Excellent - love love love - Irish music as it's best........
one of the most spiritual songs written, tanx Jimmy a beautiful performance
Yep.. Absolutely beautiful.
This is a special song. I've been listening to it for about 2 years now. I found Christy about 4 years. This song is beautiful and has a spiritual feeling. But it's not one size fits all! That's why some don't like it.
Adore this song love from Bernie in the garden in Ireland
Class is permanent.... Beautiful Tune
What a treasure Jimmy McCarthy is
Great job , great singing , great harmony, great playing on a great song ...
Singer songwriter and musical genius what more can you say
Give credit to the songwriter in the title.
Ahh man I’m crying what a beautiful song
Really beautiful song
Beautiful song!
Just so beautiful ❤
So very beautiful ❤
Great, great fantastic !
"...the geek with the alchemist's stone" such humility.
I love that phrase brilliant
Brilliant line - incidentally Jimmy openly admitted that he made it up to fit with the feel of the song !!! No such thing as an 'Alchemists Stone' !!! :)
Just my take but I like to think his “alchemist’s stone” is his ability to play beautiful music to her
Absolutely beautiful song
I feel it does no sleight to these fine gentlemen to say so, but the barman sings it even better.
Beautiful. Jimmy is a better singer than he knows
Yes. Indeed.
Beautiful
So beautiful.
Das ist so schön gesungen von euch beiden, Danke dafür. Lg Geli Pelster
oh Christy. such beauty
Oh my God - heavenly
Appreciate this so much. Many thanks❤
A beautiful song
Jesus Christ is the only way. There is no other name given to men under heaven by which they will be saved for there is salvation in no one else
What!!!! Are you on the drink? 🤔
Hallelujah Jesus ❤. Religion is finished! The true believers KNOW the LORD. Now and the very near future many,many souls coming to Jesus ❤
When he says "Urban morning", raw passion
marnin'
one of my favouite mystic songs .. along with aisling ..and of course the mad lady and me haha 😂😋🤗🌼☘🌼☘
So beautiful
Beautiful song.
Wow. So beauty full
love this
And of course Declan Brilliant that slide guitar
Lyrics
I skimmed across black water, without once submerging
Onto the banks of an urban morning
That hungers the first light, much much more
Than mountains ever do.
And she like a ghost beside me goes down with the ease of a dolphin
And emerges unlearned, unscathed, unharmed.
For she is the perfect creature, natural in every feature
And I am the geek with the alchemists stone.
For all of you who must discover, for all who seek to understand
For having left the path of others, you find a very special hand
And it is a holy thing, and it is a precious time
And it is the only way
Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally
For all of you who must discover, for all who seek to understand
For having left the path of others, you find a very special hand
And it is a holy thing, and it is a precious time
And it is the only way
Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally
One bright blue rose outlives all those
Two thousand years and still it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally
Awesome thanks
Heard it sung by the bar man first ,what a TUNE
Jimmy Mac and Christy both sing 'AWAKENS unlearned, unshamed ...'
Gifted by The Gods
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The face of serenity at 01:52
Damn, that's beautiful.
I can't parse it, but it seems to me that it involves the Blessed Mother leading folks to salvation. Who knows? I just like it.
a true legendxxx
Jimmy MacCarthy lived in North Kilkenny for a spell, drawing inspiration from his beautiful surroundings in Jenkinstown . I knew a few Cork men who settled in Kilkenny and felt at home, the shared passion for music and hurling and the ability to not take life too seriously. I likewise a Kilkenny man was made welcome in Cork by the Spillanes of Carraig na Bhfear, and sessions in the Teach Bheag in Oliver Plunket Street. This song I think is an ethereal meditation on the nothingness of existence. But perhaps its best not to analyze- just enjoy it. Thanks Jimmy.
I also love his version on The Song of the Singing Horseman, one of my all-time favourite albums.
Stunning
Very nice love it
CLASS I MUST SAY
Great song I remember Christy singing it to my das best friend Charlie Barron... u could hear a pin drop xxx
Takes me to church this❣
Your story is way better than mine.
I know I would have drowned in Crumlin pool, only my kid uncle was there that 1 day to pull me out🙄:
It's only neglect if your da is not in the sauna havn the chat with Christy😅
Stunningly beautiful 👏👏👏
Nice song love it
beautiful
Great song check out the slide guitar. Magical Christy Moore one of the very best
Gorgeous!!!!!!
The best of the best united
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Very good cover.. From France.
1:50 see how jimmy even gets lost in his own songs power pure perfection, ever the teacher corrects Christie lyrics in the last verse
Life has all answers I never Known!
Perfect
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The definitive version in my opinion made all the better with Declan Sinotts guitar playing
Every other comment beat me to the punch...... It is beautiful.
Lovely and buetifull.
Gorgeous
Perfection
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Inspired duo. ☘️
Its "alchemists clothes" not stone. And forget me nots are a flower. If you're stressed listen to this a few times. Stress relieved. I've listened to it over a thousand times and it's just pure genius
Have also listened to it many times Denis and dont know where you get "clothes"? Also the published lyrics support "stone". slainte
love this 1 of the best lethal.....joe friel derry
This song is good
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Powerfull
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What a tremendous amount of pure artistry in one room! Declan Sinnott's slide guitar is so effective with this beautiful piece written by Jimmy MacCarthy, who harmonizes so beautifully with the awesome Christy Moore. I'm afraid I'm the geek who doesn't understand all the lyrics in this song, but the words are still inspirational. Could someone please tell me if the tuning on the slide guitar is EADGBE or is it something different. Thanks.
Definitely EADGBE. Check the harmonics at 0:14:
4th string->D
3th string->G
2th string->B
This is a song about the Virgin Mary, I think. Bright blue rose...her traditional color is blue, and roses are deeply associated with her as well. I think there are allusions to praying the Rosary as well, as this is the prime way we "ponder his death and his life eternally."
Sheer magic
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I skimmed across black water
Without once submerging
Onto the banks of an urban morning
That hungers the first light
Much, much more than mountains ever do
And she, like a ghost beside me
Goes down with the ease of a dolphin
And emerges unlearned, unshamed, unharmed
For she is the perfect creature, natural in every feature
And I am the geek with the alchemists' stone
For all of you who must discover
For all who seek to understand
For having left the path of others
You'll find a very special hand
And it is a holy thing
And it is a precious time
And it is the only way
Forget-me-nots among the snow
It's always been, and so it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally
For all of you who must discover
For all who seek to understand
For having…
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