Julie Fowlis - Dh’èirich mi moch, b' fheàrr nach do dh’èirich

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  • @lorrainegallaugher6553
    @lorrainegallaugher6553 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm 78% Scottish but live in N. ireland, and i love Julie Fowles,

  • @s.e.wagger3888
    @s.e.wagger3888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    My sister was killed a month ago. I cannot find words to describe the grief. My mate sent me an email 2 weeks ago and today I realised there was an attachment with it. It was a link to Julie Fowlis' "O Sister" You Tube clip. I've just been sitting here mesmerised by this woman's beautiful voice and music in song after song. It is truly music for the spirit and soul. All I can say is thank you so very much.

    • @combatcanis
      @combatcanis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      it has been about a year. how are you?

    • @rsinclair689
      @rsinclair689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow, I can't even imagine the difficult ING you are going through, my best wishes and thoughts are with you...

    • @hannekebonekamp6399
      @hannekebonekamp6399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sorry for your loss

    • @MorrisonScotch
      @MorrisonScotch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thinking about you hope you are well.

    • @archiebrown3719
      @archiebrown3719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Am so sorry for your loss scottish gaelic music is music to soothe the soul and spirit alot of the music is about greif n loss and repeating the sentiment over n over soothes the heart n soul sending love n light in your time of need take comfort shes at rest from this world and she will always be with you in spirit n mind cherish your precious memories of your sister n know she has has her wings now 💔🙏💖 xxx

  • @aclark79
    @aclark79 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dh'éirich mi moch, b'fheàrr nach do dh'éirich
    Dh’éirich mi moch,
    dh’éirich mi moch,
    B’fheàrr nach do dh’éirich
    Mo chreach léir na chuir a-mach mi.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Bha ceò sa bheinn,
    Bha ceò sa bheinn,
    is uisge frasach
    ’s thachair orms’ a’ ghruagach thlachdmhor.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò
    Bheir mi dhut fìon,
    Bheir mi dhut fìon
    ‘S gach nì a b’ ait leat,
    Ach nach éirinn leat sa mhadainn,
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    ’Nighean nan gamhna,
    ’Nighean nan gamhna
    Bha mi ma’ riut,
    Anns a’ chrò is càch nan cadal
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    An daoidh gheal donn,
    An daoidh gheal donn,
    Rug i mac dhomh.
    Ged is fuar a rinn i altram,
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Bha laogh mo laoidh
    Bha laogh mo laoidh
    ri taobh cnocan
    gun teine, gun sgàth, gun fhasgadh.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    A Mhòr a ghaoil
    A Mhòr, a ghaoil
    Till ri d’ mhacan,
    ’S bheir mi goidean breagha breac dhut.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Submitted by michealtmichealt on 2017-12-09
    Submitter's comments:
    A selection of verses from an old traditional song, the lament of an each-uisge whose human lover has deserted him, leaving him with a child he doesn't know how to look after (and probably couldn't look after even if he did know how). (Generally an each-uisge in the old stories would be a dangerous monster, but in this song he's a deserted lover).
    English translation
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    I got up early, it would have been better not to
    I got up early
    I got up early -
    it would have been better not to have got up,
    it was my pain and distress that sent me out.
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    There was mist on the hill
    There was mist on the hill
    and showery rain
    and a pleasant maid happened upon me
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    I’ll give you wine,
    I’ll give you wine
    and everything that you'd find pleasing
    but I won’t get up with you in the morning.
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    Girl of the stirks1,
    Girl of the stirks
    I was together with you,
    in the fold when the others were asleep.
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    The fair brown wicked2 person,
    The fair brown wicked person,
    she bore me a son,
    though it was coldly that she nursed him
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    The darling child3 of my song,
    The darling child of my song
    was beside a hillock
    without fire, without protection, without shelter.
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    Mòr4, my love,
    Mòr, my love,
    return to your little son
    and I’ll give you a beautiful speckled band5.
    Hill ò va hò
    Hill ò va hò.
    lyricstranslate.com

  • @warrenrubin6104
    @warrenrubin6104 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Halò Julie, Tha mi à Canada. Tha beagan Gàidhlig agam, dulich Tha mi ag ionnsachadh air duo lingo. Tha gaol agam air do sheinn. Bidh thusa agus an luchd-ciùil a’ deanamh ceòl brèagha. Tha mi an dòchas ur faicinn ann an Alba latha air choireigin a dh’ aithghearr. Moran taing. I did cheat and use some google translate but I am at the beginning learning Gàidhlig. I am à professionally trained musician, mostly jazz, and I see you are very talented along with your fellow musicians that blend beautifully. Please don’t stop. This is a gift for so many of us, drawing us into such a wonderful Scottish art and culture. Bless you.

  • @terremoto6663
    @terremoto6663 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    My daughter fell asleep so many times to this song. Thank you for existing Julie. Much love from Ukraine.

  • @joannapiontek206
    @joannapiontek206 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Du lebendige Engel
    Man kann ES nicht kommentieren...
    So...
    DANKE 🎉

  • @susannehakanlind2942
    @susannehakanlind2942 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is something magical about her voice and music. Even if you don’t understand scottish gaelic, the soul of the song speaks right to your heart and soul. I feel my ancient roots from Oban. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @TheSeeking2know
    @TheSeeking2know 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Julie’s comment in an interview for this album, where she talked about music and language being connected to the land of a people really deeply struck me.
    It made me realize the loss of self-understanding and heritage that unguided modernism and “change” brings to the world.
    Some of the most meaningful and beautiful music is that I’d ethnic sounds which has had centuries of history and stories as is foundation.

  • @bobbyjohnston7857
    @bobbyjohnston7857 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    As a Celtic Pagan from Eire.We respect the sadness of passing to Tir Na Nog., but also the beauty of the light, all our paths go to the beautiful passing. Blessings to all. It’s the the biggest step in life but the smallest when you are there

    • @scotttizzard8526
      @scotttizzard8526 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      /|\
      Let Her Light
      live through your memory and love
      may the warmth of her hand
      never feel cold in your dreams
      the feathers fall at your feet
      i hope you wear them as a cloak
      and sing the songs she loved to hear
      she may be just out of sight
      but nearest your heart she’ll always be
      i don’t know why your gone
      i really miss you
      if I call your name will you be with me
      no regrets
      no bad memories
      there is just you and me
      as we were
      together

    • @OrinMcGullan-ts2ww
      @OrinMcGullan-ts2ww 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is Goid brother thank you I to believe it’s still hard but of course the gods have there purpose. Orin

  • @thunderheart7072
    @thunderheart7072 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Julie Fowlis has the voice of an angel singing many comforts through her songs.
    Alba Gu Bruth ❤ May Julie Fowlis live forever.

  • @Kiwiangus
    @Kiwiangus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I almost don't know what to say... my late father was from Milovaig (Mìlolabhaig) in Skye... a proud Gàidhlig speaker and excellent piper.... my parents moved to New Zealand in the early 50's.... so I never appreciated his enthusiasm until now... which is too late to share with him .... I've started my Gàidhlig journey just now and your music Julie (which I discovered several years ago) digs deep into my soul and being ... dad would have adored your music and I feel grateful that you have shared your talent and beautiful voice and music with us....to keep our heritage alive.... this song is absolutely a realization to me of the power of where I came from.... and a beautiful collection of senses of the spirit of Scotland.... thank you so much !

    • @jamesaustin4984
      @jamesaustin4984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got back from Milovaig. Still a wonderful place, but a lot of newcomers have moved in and most of the old blackhouses are being torn down.

  • @marilynnoad3033
    @marilynnoad3033 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Stuart via Ireland and the USA married to a McNeill... RIP dear one. This reminds me of Colonsay.

  • @ronaldnisbet5005
    @ronaldnisbet5005 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How wonderful it is to be Scottish bless you all.

  • @cgart9013
    @cgart9013 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    0:34
    god the head voice on the high note sounds so gorgeous and adorable

  • @mcclay9483
    @mcclay9483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tha an òran seo cho bòidheachd 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

  • @jurgenbialla4258
    @jurgenbialla4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gu math tòcail. Airson na h-uairean sàmhach. Jürgen from Germany

  • @justin.morgan71
    @justin.morgan71 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My favourite song by Julie, I keep coming back to it again and again. So beautiful! ❤

  • @ronnienisbet2797
    @ronnienisbet2797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God's Scottish angel x

  • @marchingforward2056
    @marchingforward2056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A tune for someone you love with life slowly fading. It is sad, and it hurts.

  • @OrinMcGullan-ts2ww
    @OrinMcGullan-ts2ww 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am dearly sorry brother for your loss I too lost me wife on June 29 this year !I still wait for her to come home wheeling behind her her cart on two wheels she was me world now gone the pain is worse then any pain I have ever felt knives bullets nothing compares I listen to her song to cry and miss Lisa it doesn’t get better you just learn to hide it ! Sorry again for your loss brother

  • @timothyeitner519
    @timothyeitner519 6 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    Lost my wife a few months ago, and was a perfect memorial song. Still listen to it when I get to missing her badly.

    • @captainboggles1
      @captainboggles1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      it calls to the soul

    • @jojo1234a
      @jojo1234a 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      May your heart feel her warm close to you and may your soul know you will be together again, but not yet. Blessings to all.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sorry man. Best wishes.

    • @1zero8dragon
      @1zero8dragon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      people will always remember you remembering her. Thank you for sharing. I will pray for you both. sorry to hear of your separation...

    • @janetkristnasawmy6286
      @janetkristnasawmy6286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@captainboggles1 Nothing calls to the heart and soul like music. Please listen well. Rememer the good times,, all we have is memories. Good luck Timothy and God bless

  • @karisss4763
    @karisss4763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Julie has the voice of an angel. As a fellow Scottish woman it makes me so proud yet so sad that our language is rarely taught anymore and has been taken away from us, I am trying to learn, hopefully one day, for now I will listen to her music

    • @Dangerboy796
      @Dangerboy796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      c Stewart, I am Australian born I may not be Scottish but my Grandparents are to will return in time a rare few may free it from the bonds of time.

    • @maggiemacaskill1037
      @maggiemacaskill1037 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you tried duo lingo yet? The have scots and irish gaelic and welsh now

    • @susannehakanlind2942
      @susannehakanlind2942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m learning it now. It is very hard, but so beautiful ❤️

    • @mrmikecrocodile4238
      @mrmikecrocodile4238 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree. It is such a pleasure to hear Gaelic sung and in such a beautiful way.. I was born in Perth (Scotland) to a Scottish family. One of my paternal great-grandfathers was a member of a Gaelic-speaking family, and I am well pleased about it. .

  • @davidmackinnon207
    @davidmackinnon207 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Julie I’m from the Isle of Skye and I never heard your voice till Celtic connection eh,I’m weak at the knees you it’s so beautiful I promise ❤️
    Good stuff ya wee star 💫 ❤xxx

  • @CeCe-wg8bm
    @CeCe-wg8bm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    My father died unexpectedly today. I know that lots of grieving people go to Julie Fowlis’ songs when dealing with grief, so here I am. I feel like this song helped ease me into my grieving process, instead of me suddenly being thirst into it after days of shock and denial. Julie’s emotional music really does wonders for the soul.

    • @njombo
      @njombo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bless you, my friend. I lost my beloved sister last August. Julie's music has helped to heal my heart and my soul. In these dark and troubles times, her and her wonderful musicians are a light to reach for.

    • @rsinclair689
      @rsinclair689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so sorry for your devistating loss, I understand losing both my parents, my good wishes and súpport for you...

    • @markduffield8110
      @markduffield8110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May the creator bless you I to have suffered many losses in the past couple years my wife and my father may your faith keep you strong

    • @lulusaintly631
      @lulusaintly631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @hannekebonekamp6399
      @hannekebonekamp6399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry for your loss

  • @thearmchairspacemanOG
    @thearmchairspacemanOG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nae clue what exactly this lass says.. but IDGAF she's AWEsome and BRAWson and having my culture outlawed 800 year ago and actively disparaged during the entirety of my youth.. yon ''Engpire'' (lol) didnae dilute the SPIRIT ae Alba, Julie... you're a ''total babe'' on EVERY level.

  • @michaelhuber1417
    @michaelhuber1417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    I am a 64 year old rock musician in the U.S. and cry, at times uncontrollably when listening to Julie. Her voice /songs pull at my heart and soul like nothing ever before. A metamorphosis? I am hoping to get tickets to the Isle of Skye festival this Sept. Could it be that I am being called home?......I have no clue but will follow my heart. God bless you all!

    • @richgouette
      @richgouette 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I grew up on KISS.. was a total 80's hair band freak...then God in His infinite mercy crossed my path with the venerable Irish fusion group IONA.. and then it just branched out from there to where I can honestly say if I were on a deserted island with a jukebox capable of playing one genre of music, without a doubt it would be in the Celtic vein...
      I still get a "fix" now & then with Yes, Styx, heck even KISS once in a great while...but putting on stuff like Julies music, feels like a cleansing of sorts, and my soul then breathes again..

    • @maryjorimmer9398
      @maryjorimmer9398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Indeed you are being called home.

    • @seanmccallum7118
      @seanmccallum7118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      an drasta

    • @najat5779
      @najat5779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      GO.

    • @northscot9862
      @northscot9862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes you are being called home, you are most welcome. Slainte. ALBA GU BRATH

  • @aricrowland3857
    @aricrowland3857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Might sound stupid, but when I hear her music it touches my heart. I’m a Texan so I don’t know the words, but it’s just so Beautiful.

    • @m.j.piazza7853
      @m.j.piazza7853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fellow Texan here. Gaelic music is the literal best. I highly recommend Amhran na gCupan.

    • @bcrummie
      @bcrummie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ON LIFE!!! frfr yes (Agreed) lol

    • @jodietreloar9024
      @jodietreloar9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      When emotions fill our hearts, it is never stupid. Emotions are a gift, and should never be looked at as stupid...feel that heart of yours with every fiber of your being, and never be afraid to share that. It is the most beautiful thing we can do as human beings.

    • @RebelQueenAmelia
      @RebelQueenAmelia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fellow Texan here, I'm working on understanding the words.

    • @mr.meowgi9876
      @mr.meowgi9876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It doesnt matter if you know the words its the emotion

  • @jasmijnariel
    @jasmijnariel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Julie is a patch on the soul. She gives us strength to face the world❤

  • @TwoRavensMinis
    @TwoRavensMinis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really don't understand why this goddess only has 6,8 thousand subscribers? She makes me want to conquer a country, just to make her Queen!

    • @CowieThomas1997
      @CowieThomas1997 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol.

    • @HunterRatchet
      @HunterRatchet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Conqueror of the world))

    • @qxqp
      @qxqp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure Ireland would be too happy about that for some reason. Lol

  • @JJBushfan
    @JJBushfan หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an absolutely bloody gorgeous video (and song, of course.) I've been watching TH-cam for many a long year and have never seen a better one. As for Julie Fowlis, I've been listening to her for many a long year, too, and she never fails to enthrall.

  • @ludwigvonn9889
    @ludwigvonn9889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Melody is what connects people. The sound and the specific vibration levels, words just add meaning to the melody. That's why we cry when listening to a tune we have no idea what's it actually about. I've experienced it so many times with Gaelic songs, Chinese songs, Mongolian, Slavic... Cultures that have a rich history of folk music. One might say it's in our collective mind. However, you want to understand it, it exists and its unique and i wish we had more of it in this world. Not everyone is open to these emotions, maybe even most people aren't. So much sadness in the world, anger, resentfulness... It'll all be ok once we're gone... Thanks for the lovely song. Peace V

    • @northscot9862
      @northscot9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      IT IS FOR US SCOTS AND US ALONE. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

  • @reafoster7626
    @reafoster7626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes long to come home. An island surrounded by cold deep seas is home to me

  • @evelyneanton4015
    @evelyneanton4015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magnifique
    Le chien est de quelle race
    Superbe

  • @orangtidakberguna
    @orangtidakberguna ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, for these beautiful and precious songs even though I am an Asian but I fell in love with Gaeilge songs since I was 14 years old. It's not uncommon for me to sing through a mix of gaelic and Indonesian in one song. I cried when I heard this 5 years ago. And still because it really touched the deepest part of my heart.

    • @rossmclaren9886
      @rossmclaren9886 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is Gàidhlig not Gaeilge.

    • @user-tk4gr9zo7t
      @user-tk4gr9zo7t 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I loved to read this! I have always been fascinated by Southeast Asian and Oceanic musical styles and histories. Sometimes I’ve wanted to sing in Gàidhlig along with various regional music styles 😂 I’m so glad to know that there’s people out there who like our musical styles and take an interest in the Goidelic languages! Btw Julie is speaking in Scots Gaelic/Gàidhlig here and Gaeilge refers to “Irish” language! Lots of love and support from Saskatchewan, Canada, and have a nice day, (Gàidhlig)latha math dhut ᚂᚐᚈᚆᚐ ᚋᚐᚈᚆ ᚇᚆᚒᚈ, (Y Cree)miyokìsikanisiᒥᔪᑮᓯᑲᓂᓯ💖🌺🌾🍁

  • @ronnienisbet2797
    @ronnienisbet2797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Girl from the hills off Scotland you make me proud x

  • @northscot9862
    @northscot9862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My god beyond words calls to my Scottish heart. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

  • @MyEyesBled
    @MyEyesBled 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Beautiful Julie! Although I’m Italian by birth, my lifelong attraction & love for Gallic/Celtic song and culture are so strong yet unexplainable... then I learned that my deceased & beloved mother was adopted into her Italian family ... we don’t know her true roots, but we suspect she was a child from the northern regions of Scotland or Ireland.

    • @InvictusAeterna
      @InvictusAeterna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I too, am Italian. I have strong attractions to all the musics of Europa; form my native Italian and Spanish, to the ballads of the Celts, and the folk of the Norse. Europa is beautiful in its entirety.

    • @MyEyesBled
      @MyEyesBled 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hector Buentello

    • @InvictusAeterna
      @InvictusAeterna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MyEyesBled I believe culture is written in our DNA. Memories passed on from our Ancestors. There is a loss of that, and I think that's why everyone feels lost.

    • @johnvanryan1882
      @johnvanryan1882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get a DNA test

    • @MyEyesBled
      @MyEyesBled 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnvanryan1882

  • @retsdon
    @retsdon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'll be 62 last week. I've spent at least half my life travelling the world just to go and be amazed at the sights. Just to live amongst them, if you know what I mean. But I love this sound of home. It's he sound of an angel singing out of adversity. You can't eat the scenery as the saying goes. But you can look at it through a soft lens while you drink the edges away..It's the heritage

  • @thescottishcollectingwizard
    @thescottishcollectingwizard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julie Fowlis Was So Amazing Tonight, Your Such An Inspiration To Me And I Love Your Music. Each Time I Hear You Singing In Gaelic, I Fee More & More Proud To Be Scottish, And To Say You Live In The Same Country As Myself Because You Have Such A Beautiful Voice. I Seen You Tonight At Leith Theatre And Will Again On The 18th August Alongside Runrigs Farewell Concert. I Love You As A Singer So So Much, I Don’t Know How Your Aren’t Known Worldwide, Because You Have To Be The Most Talented Singer That Doesn’t Lip Sync, Your Just So Talented Even With You Instruments. Love You Julie 👌😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @seanchancellor6861
    @seanchancellor6861 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My uncle died this morning, Julie’s music is the only thing helping me through this pain now. Her voice is so calming and gentle.

  • @ryanferguson1976
    @ryanferguson1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love this ❤️ I’m a Scot n feel deeply about not only a language lost but a culture. But before a get to pessimistic there is a reawakening happing in Scotland to the culture that once was/is, of our roots it’s not only happening at home but at schools n that’s where we lost it, weren’t taught it wasn’t recognised, was ignored😐

    • @wickedone6476
      @wickedone6476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Never too late to learn lad , even diaspora are learning the language and trying to breathe fresh life into it......its a thing that tugs and pulls and your inner soul until you finally just give in . Ádh mór a chara agus go n-éirí an bóthar fút.

    • @Robescocia
      @Robescocia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just over a year a year has passed since Duolingo offered Scottish Gaelic on their marvellous FREE app on St Andrew’s Day 2019. In the year since, over 570,000 people worldwide have registered and I am one of them. I love it! One third reside in Scotland, one third in the United States, thousands in Canada and the remaining thousands scattered throughout the planet. Maybe, just maybe the language and culture will get a huge boost as a result.

  • @emilmckellar4932
    @emilmckellar4932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My beautiful, darling grey cat is sleeping on my lap, on a cold winters night in front of the heater, and this is playing on repeat. I drift in and out of sleep. Just bliss!

  • @charityloar7287
    @charityloar7287 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

  • @janetkristnasawmy6286
    @janetkristnasawmy6286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Music of the soul... it heals as only gaelicc music can ,be it Irish, Scots,Welsh or Breton, Cornish or whatever Celic music heals from the soul.

  • @JoniHarris90
    @JoniHarris90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Don't speak Gaelic but in my head this is what angels will sound like.

    • @johnanthonygonzales8714
      @johnanthonygonzales8714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Joni Harris Exactly!

    • @ArionSternenreiter
      @ArionSternenreiter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She is really an angel

    • @stockfoyster1980
      @stockfoyster1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congratulations. You are blessed with a virtue that can lead you to an understanding that few people have. My extracurricular studies have revealed some very, very, VERY interesting historical facts - namely the intrinsic connection between languages we know as "Gaelic", "Old English", "Saxon", "Old / High German" - and - ( are you sitting down? ).......ancient Hebrew. !!!!!! I know! Super - WOW !!!
      Even the way traditional Celtic, Gallation and Phoenetian language from long, long ago ( "phonetic", yes Sir - there you are... ) resembles in some remarkable ways to ancient languages of what novices like me have been taught are the "first peoples of the Americas".
      Case in point: ( this should really rock you ) a priest / ambassador from a recent Roman Emperical period was tasked with searching out communities in what is now known as "Northern Europe, The British Islands and the Scandinavian Peninsula". As his journey progressed his reports back to Rome held a growing number of key bits of information. Namely, often, written language and codex type symbols that in a remarkably similar way to ancient hebraic language - articulated the "Names ( characteristics ) of THE CREATOR".
      About 1000 years later....the apparent "new-comers" to the Americas discoverd remarkable similarities between "aboriginal people" and the ancient knowledge of "The Name of GOD". On stone tablets, etched on stone walls of caves, in ancient sites where "worship of The CREATOR SPIRIT" was conducted, etc, etc.
      Summary: the modern "English Language" is the direct decendance of the language spoken by the Father of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.....
      So.....in song how are we governed? Answer: by our spirit, our feelings, our interpretation, as it were. If our minds and hearts are on the "things of GOD", the we will not only imagine how beautiful the language spoken in Heaven will be like - but also how connected all people today - known as to some: "The English-Speaking Nations of The West".
      There is a very real and 'good' reason why a certain kind of music resonates with certain people. Imagine how beautiful King David's music might have been - with his immense faith and the immense Grace he received from GOD. Imagine the most humbling and mesmerizing voices of modern / traditional Celtic / Gaelic music voice talents - singing King David's Psalms.......
      there would be "rock music" all right. Songs that would truly "move mountains".
      Seek The TRUTH in all things. Pass The Word. Our words - matter. Each of us - matter.
      Station.

    • @stockfoyster1980
      @stockfoyster1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Citizen 1984 very good. Keep telling The Truth! I'm very glad you see what I see. Please review my recent comments in this subject. Station.

    • @theblackcelt
      @theblackcelt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the say German is the most Beautiful Language to sing in fools German is pretty but not more then Gaelic

  • @seanhartnett79
    @seanhartnett79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect memorial song for my uncle, from Ireland. the song conjures up sad images. We had the traditional songs like amazing grace and a piper.

  • @ronaldnisbet5005
    @ronaldnisbet5005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bless you all xx

  • @jonnygonzales3875
    @jonnygonzales3875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow....my heart....thank you thank you thank you...

  • @graememacqueen8595
    @graememacqueen8595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    So beautiful and sad. Thank you, Ms. Fowlis. Hearing Gaelic sung always evokes deep feelings in me. My father had lost the Gaelic but was able to remember a few lines when he sang us lullabies. His ancestors were from North Uist. “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland/ And we in dreams behold the Hebrides.”

  • @Chris-qt5cb
    @Chris-qt5cb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I work in London everyday. Grafting my life away on the tools. Been doing it everyday for 20 years plus now to support my kids. Nothing special I know. I come here at night to remind myself it's worth it.
    I do wonder sometimes if I'm honest.

    • @richgouette
      @richgouette 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sort of same here....just a different set of tools.. computers.
      Q: What's better than a beautiful Julie Fowlis tune?
      A: a beautiful Julie Fowlis tune, set to a gorgeous backdrop of the Scotland landscape...

    • @keithdonald7429
      @keithdonald7429 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      C Hughes hey dude feel you're pain you need a trip to Scotland promise you'll see things in a different way look me up Aberdeen

    • @allish123
      @allish123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i know what you mean, its a question i ask myself everyday leaving home to work in london, i hear the clyde an in the quiet moment feel the wind from the hills... is it worth it?

  • @rodolfolescanocameriere582
    @rodolfolescanocameriere582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this voice and this wonderful country: Scotland-Alba.-

  • @user-ku1xl1tl2o
    @user-ku1xl1tl2o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is like going to fairy land, it's beyond beautiful.

  • @jordandaniels2456
    @jordandaniels2456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely beautiful, I still love you Julie fowlis! All the way from Texas ❤️

  • @wotzupdoc1
    @wotzupdoc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is a revelation. This should be adopted as the new Scottish national anthem when they become independent of the UK in 3 years time. Julie Fowlis...you have reached new heights here. Respect to all involved, film-makers and musicians.

    • @quakethedoombringer
      @quakethedoombringer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am not sure if the song about a water horse mourning for the return of his (human) lover and their child should become the Scottish anthem

  • @brett5492
    @brett5492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stunning beautiful , everything about this video... that dog just...got me, looks like it's seen everything and been everywhere... & has found serenity & peace...a wise old soul

  • @keithfranco1383
    @keithfranco1383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like an Angel!!!

  • @Kenh2os03
    @Kenh2os03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time I hear the beautiful voice singing, I feel home calling for my return. Soon now, and I shall visit the roots I once came from. Though it will be much chillier than California. I will bring a coat.

  • @nathanweaver5631
    @nathanweaver5631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so im an Irish american and i love this music i wish i spoke my native language

    • @keithlordofalbascotland3371
      @keithlordofalbascotland3371 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      nathan weaver it’s Scottish McFly

    • @nathanweaver5631
      @nathanweaver5631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scottish McFly? i have not heard of it before. it just sounds of Celtic roots and i love it.
      what is the differences between Irish traditional Gaelic music and Scottish McFly?

    • @keithlordofalbascotland3371
      @keithlordofalbascotland3371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nathan weaver DALRIADA

  • @ronaldnisbet5005
    @ronaldnisbet5005 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bless the Scottish girl ❤❤. Ur in my heart ❤ xx sing loud zx

  • @markconn8144
    @markconn8144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful......and im talking about Julie first, then our magical west coast. In that order. Every day.

  • @wolfonwheels4279
    @wolfonwheels4279 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The video and your music are incredible ! Greets from Germany with a Feasgar math

  • @ronnienisbet2797
    @ronnienisbet2797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good bless you gods angel for ever in my heart men young lady. Xxx

  • @davex9506
    @davex9506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    This song really really makes me feel like I am back home in Scotland. Ok, I didn’t grow up in Scotland, I’m a jewish guy from New York but I love the song dammit

    • @Twistermademedoit
      @Twistermademedoit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That is hilarious! And I can understand you perfectly, haha

    • @kingscorpion7346
      @kingscorpion7346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

    • @jackieshmueli1850
      @jackieshmueli1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WHAT A LOVELY PIECE, JUST LOVE IT THIS ALL.WITH THANKS FROM ISRAEL.

    • @barrettwissell9708
      @barrettwissell9708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Everyone has a little Gaelic in'em.

    • @rachelredwood5039
      @rachelredwood5039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh that comment is wonderful. I understand completely. Thanks so much for saying that out loud!

  • @Cailean_MacCoinnich
    @Cailean_MacCoinnich 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you ever want to see a grown man cry, then play him this song.
    It's more beautiful than words can say.
    I'll finally be seeing Julie at the "Folk by the Oak" in a couple of weeks, July 15th 2018 Hatfield.

  • @crystaljumi
    @crystaljumi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reminds me of my loneliness and tiredness but with empathy...

  • @jeffwalker1322
    @jeffwalker1322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My ancestors, my dna is scot. I do not speak gaelic but the sound of it is like home calling for my soul. My ancestors still speak to me

  • @user-yz6eu9fn5c
    @user-yz6eu9fn5c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't understand one word, but the feeling and sentiment are very clear. So beautiful.

    • @combatcanis
      @combatcanis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      my mind and ears dont understand, but my heart does

    • @quakethedoombringer
      @quakethedoombringer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotland has a tradition that a water horse usually disguises itself as a human to lure in young women into the river to drown them. This song is a little different that both the woman and creature fall in love with each other, but the woman runs away with the child (played by the dog here) and the song is basically about the water horse(father) mourning for their return

  • @WaraniWanua
    @WaraniWanua หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good God this song like from other world...

  • @stevenwood2436
    @stevenwood2436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cha chuala mi a-riamh òran cho breagha sa Ghàidhlig roimhe seo airson taing airson seo 😍😍👏👏👏

  • @clairealexander1346
    @clairealexander1346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This brings so many emotions to the surface for me. Mainly, what I'd like to share here, is my appreciation and love for this music. This music is part of us. We cannot let our heritage die.

  • @roderickrobertson8223
    @roderickrobertson8223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ms. Fowlis, thank you for this beautiful performance. A few chords of heaven on Earth. This is much appreciated. Cheers.

  • @kohrsthomas
    @kohrsthomas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I allways knew, that Julie is a Fairy Queen.

  • @marc1164
    @marc1164 ปีที่แล้ว

    very lovely dog, wonderful addition to the music video

  • @wendemaunder8923
    @wendemaunder8923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julie Fowlis has the voice of an angel. How perfectly she sings this.

  • @Gray13475
    @Gray13475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    My attempt at English lyrics for the non-Gaels. Excuse any errors, I only speak Ulster Irish fluently. I can generally understand southern Gàidhlig dialects and Gaelg(Manx) after a few times listening, however.
    I arose early
    I arose early -
    wish that I hadn’t.
    I was distressed by what sent me out.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    There was mist on the hill
    There was mist on the hill
    and showers of rain
    and I came across a pleasant maiden
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    I’ll give you wine
    I’ll give you wine
    and all that will please you
    but I won’t arise with you in the morning.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Girl of the calves
    Girl of the calves
    I was with you in the cattle-fold
    and the rest were asleep.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    The white brown wicked one
    The white brown wicked one
    bore me a son
    although coldly did she nurse him
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Tha calf of my song
    The calf of my song
    was beside a hillock
    without fire, protection or shelter.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Mòr, my love
    Mòr, my love, return to your little son
    and I’ll give you a beautiful speckled withe.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.

    • @beachdog67
      @beachdog67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you for this.

    • @shawngraham3598
      @shawngraham3598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      blessed be !

    • @mauistarz8302
      @mauistarz8302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you! I always scroll to see if some can translate. I've never heard my papa speak in his native tounge to us but he would always ask me to sing. I have no idea what she was saying but it sounds so so good and this kind of music always puts my daughter and I at peace.

    • @MacLeuthen
      @MacLeuthen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you for this beautiful translation, Gray. I appreciate it so much. I might have a German name, but my great grandfather was of Gaelic origin (Argyll & Bute).

    • @ArmyMan3241
      @ArmyMan3241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for translating the lyrics

  • @odysseyflyer4017
    @odysseyflyer4017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song feels like home. It’s weird to say, but this album speaks to me.

  • @hollyballantyne7928
    @hollyballantyne7928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My cheeks are warm with my tears, my heart 💜 is wide open. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and this beautiful music. I am so grateful 🙏🏻🌹

  • @bw6138
    @bw6138 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a huge crush on Julie. I am trying to learn about my Scottish heritage. I am a Wallace.

  • @nathanhannah9664
    @nathanhannah9664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bilogical grand father immigrated from Scotland. I sadly never met him. This song for whatever reason touches me to the core. I have no idea what she says, but tears swell up from within. I love Julie's voice. Her voice and the voice of Agnetha Faltskog are truly the voices of Angels.

  • @blackriver9937
    @blackriver9937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Аж захотелось посетить Шотландию 😍

  • @adrianlawler2136
    @adrianlawler2136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This music sustains me until I can return to my island home.

  • @luxfer7794
    @luxfer7794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely beautiful. Scathach would shed a tear hearing that xxx

  • @brotherdom1
    @brotherdom1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How in heaven could 58 people not just feel the deep emotion in the way this was performed .Ah well there will be 58,000 soon so be it Ta me sasta leis sinn .

  • @ja7941
    @ja7941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A language that should never die and never will I'm proud to be Irish

    • @FlyingFish747
      @FlyingFish747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is Gaelic not Irish.

    • @FlyingFish747
      @FlyingFish747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pn.2068 The original comment referred to themself being Irish. This song is not in Irish. That's the point.

    • @Egg-zactly
      @Egg-zactly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlyingFish747 is Scottish, Gaelic is a term for Irish, Scottish and other language (I can't remember right now)
      Scottish and Ireland share roots and are similar in some aspects, tho, not so sure how similar.
      Perhaps it would be as Spanish and Portuguese(?

    • @FlyingFish747
      @FlyingFish747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Egg-zactly This song is in (Scottish) Gaelic and the original commenter said they have Irish heritage. Those 2 are different. That is the point.

    • @jellybeans3994
      @jellybeans3994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Egg-zactly typically Scottish Gaelic is referred to as Irish while Irish Gaelic is just referred to as Irish. Gàidhlig was based off Old Irish from what I've heard.

  • @zanonjoyce9358
    @zanonjoyce9358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi, I am brazilian and wanted to say that even I, having known the work of Julie Fowlis through Disney in Brazil. I really like her work, I identify a lot with the songs gaélicas. I also see in TH-cam the work of other musicians and singers also from scotland and Ireland .At the same time I also discovered the music gaélicas of Ireland, and particularly I think both one and the other wonderful music of the angels. I'm trying to learn the dialect of gaelic both in Scotland and Ireland, I think of composing a song and show it to you on TH-cam. Julie I love your work is fabulous and inspiring, when I hear your music I travel.
    i Said something informação language Portuguese " Só a união entre as nações pode pôr um fim nas violências e guerras existentes. Só o amor alcançará a misericórdia e o amor Deus para que nos defenda e continue com todo o bem que ele nos deixou, desde o dia em que em criou esse mundo. Paz e luz para todos." sorry my english

  • @donaldbooth122
    @donaldbooth122 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow her beauty and the beauty of her voice are staggering.

  • @maikatupua8228
    @maikatupua8228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Julie... beautiful singing! You create a reality of beauty....you are an Angel of Art!! Even without wings!!😙

  • @calebmacmoyer4450
    @calebmacmoyer4450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My heart stopped when I heard her sing. It's been too long since new songs came out. Gods, this is beautiful. I need to man up and learn my ancestor's language already.

    • @maggiethedruid9010
      @maggiethedruid9010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have it on duolingo now 😁

    • @steaphris
      @steaphris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maggiethedruid9010 Siuthad! On you go. Togaibh i togaibh i cànan do shìnsrean. Rise and learn your forefathers' language!

  • @evelinaaquafina5630
    @evelinaaquafina5630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Dh’èirich mi moch,
    dh’èirich mi moch,
    B’fheàrr nach d’ dh’èirich
    Mo chreach lèir na chuir a-mach mi.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Bha ceò sa bheinn,
    Bha ceò sa bheinn,
    is uisge frasach
    ’s thachair orms’ a’ ghruagach thlachdmhor.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò
    Bheir mi dhut fìon,
    Bheir mi dhut fìon
    ‘S gach nì a b’ ait leat,
    Ach nach èirinn leat sa mhadainn,
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    ’Nighean nan gamhna,
    ’Nighean nan gamhna
    Bha mi ma’ riut,
    Anns a’ chrò is càch nan cadal
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    An daoidh gheal donn,
    An daoidh gheal donn,
    Rug i mac dhomh.
    Ged is fuar a rinn i altram,
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    Bha laogh mo laoidh
    Bha laogh mo laoidh
    ri taobh cnocan
    gun teine, gun sgàth, gun fhasgadh.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò.
    A Mhòr a ghaoil
    A Mhòr, a ghaoil
    Till ri d’ mhacan,
    ’S bheir mi goidean breagha breac dhut.
    Hill ò bha hò
    Hill ò bha hò

    • @scootjockey
      @scootjockey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ta very much.

    • @tairneanaich
      @tairneanaich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mòran taing

    • @Kiwiangus
      @Kiwiangus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!!

    • @big_bot8006
      @big_bot8006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tapadh leat!

    • @greyshield457
      @greyshield457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tha i cho breagha! Tapadh leat airson na faclan!

  • @sviatoslavkryviak9925
    @sviatoslavkryviak9925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The music I've just heard sounds like a voice of angel. The language I've just heard sounds like a music itself. Thank you, Julie!

  • @ericashmusic8889
    @ericashmusic8889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have absolu no idea what Julie is singing but the tears just roll down my face,..what's going on ?

    • @richgouette
      @richgouette 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      music is indeed extremely powerful: and it's entirely plausible that Celtic DNA plays a role, for those who have the bloodline at some point.. Imagery...music.. it can weave a spell to be sure :)

  • @dillonmohamed1
    @dillonmohamed1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh! Is toigh leam e! Gle mhath!!

  • @cacau1938
    @cacau1938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This sound and this language touches my heart, very very deeply. I don't know why, 'cause I was born very far from Scotland. Perhaps I was born there one day...

  • @issscdouglass9360
    @issscdouglass9360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The galiece culture and language is so beautiful

  • @ernie1903
    @ernie1903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do Scotland proud Quine ,

  • @holyisland2459
    @holyisland2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! So Beautifil! This is like going to fairy land, it's beyond beautiful.

  • @nordicjeff1
    @nordicjeff1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful. I don't speak any Celtic languages.but when I here it it touches my soul and I can actually physically feel it .

  • @EKcyclist
    @EKcyclist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I know a wee bit of the Gaelic, but not enough to understand the song. That does not detract from the utter beauty of the song, music and Julie's voice. Gaels could sing about going for the messages and I'd still be under their spell.

  • @jeremyyork3538
    @jeremyyork3538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is beautiful Julie, just beautiful.

  • @EFJoKeR
    @EFJoKeR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great song, and such a beautiful language. In a gorgeous voice... Love it...