performed by Patricia O'Callaghan and the Gryphon Trio, arranged and produced by Roberto Occhipinti.
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@hollisterpatricia10 жыл бұрын
This song is special for me, it was posted on facebook in memory of my son who had been murdered a few days before. He was Roland Salvatore, he lived in and walked through the Gila Wilderness for 10 years. He left so much poetry. He was a musician , played djembe drums amazingly. He was 35 yrs old. This is a good cover, my tablet doesn't play any Nick Drake songs, maybe that's better for me. It's been three years and I don't know how to live anymore.
@91Kingscrib849 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. Hope this version of River Man brings you a measure of comfort. If your son liked Nick Drake, I'm sure he'd appreciate Patricia O'Callaghan doing it justice. ~wishing you peace.
@TheMonolake6 жыл бұрын
so sad about your son please believe there is beauty in this world this song reminds me let it remind you of your son dont forget the beauty
@alonraab30174 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. May his soul be at rest and may you know no more sorry.
@guyperry40104 жыл бұрын
Gila in New Mexico. Sorry to hear about Roland. I hope you have now been able to come to terms with this shocking tragedy, as far as you, or anyone, can, though it's nearly impossible, of course. Stay strong.
@josemardecamposmaciel28583 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Just breathe...
@patrickkelly5004 Жыл бұрын
This version of River Man haunts me in ways the original did not, nor subsequent fine cover versions. I have a place on a beautiful river. I can't hear this song, this interpretation, and not imagine myself on the river on a clear, quiet summer evening.
@michaelbichay45502 жыл бұрын
This song is stuck in my head for a few years now.
@jeffc44510 ай бұрын
What a beautiful voice, great cover version of this song
@freeheeler094 жыл бұрын
Been surfing Nick Drake covers, for what reason I don't know. More of the strange magic that can happen sometimes. Haunting, beautiful and unique!
@rhugh022 жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you, An obsession I can understand. Just a beautiful sadness that is ND.
@renefeijen59162 жыл бұрын
Me too. I think someone who covers this good may produce also other wonderful music
@cynthiastr99 жыл бұрын
Ms O'Callaghan's is one of the best renditions of Mr Nick Drake's immortal emblematic theme RIVER MAN
@DiscriminateTaste2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Perhaps Nick's soul was mystically-magically connected to this performance. If so, I'm sure Patricia O'Callaghan's contribution especially made him smile. Loved the harmonic dissonance, perhaps symbolic of Nick's cognitive dissonance. Betty said she prayed today For the sky to blow away Or maybe stay She wasn't sure. Personally, I think Betty is Nick. The Riverman? I think The Riverman is God, the Mysterious Eternal Light.
@delphinewhite715 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Smooth as Silk! So beautifully meaningful, it's sublime. Each member of the trio along with Ms. O'Callaghan's voice is phenomenal. The arrangement is top-notch musicianship. I keep hearing it in my head, it's hauntingly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
@TheMonolake6 жыл бұрын
its hard to believe but this is beautiful asthe origanal with its own uniqueness
@killslay10 жыл бұрын
At first I was like "damn, a cover video." Then the vocals hit before I could switch and I thought "actually this is pretty awesome"
@artistlauramarrs16434 жыл бұрын
Stunning interpretation of a classic song.
@DThGrantland12 жыл бұрын
Lovely tribute for those who feel ND deep into their hearts.Thank you so much.
@auberjean68732 жыл бұрын
Gryfon Trio I heard your excellent version and had to subscribe. That woman's voice is ephemeral and the piano, cello, violin, and any other musicians I left out--each one of you is important! You make this song so rich!
@yesemitesam3334 жыл бұрын
It's so nice to realise that Nick's work is still revered all these years after his death. Lots of versions of this song exist but this one is right up there. It's stunning. Thank you so much for posting this.
@Debralpease6273 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful. Everything about this song is done perfectly. Thank you!
@dlevyisi4 жыл бұрын
What a hidden gem! The arrangement and vocals are like a bouquet of spices that help the beauty of the original composition emerge in a truly moving fashion. Thank you so much!
@jkallday14 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I first heard Andy Bey do this song on KKJZ over 10 years ago. A zillion covers now including ones by Sara Gazarek and Kurt Elling - but this might be my favorite...
@Doppelganger333 Жыл бұрын
I love Nick Drake ever since 2009 i have not stopped listening to his music.
@trw56539 жыл бұрын
A beautiful, beautiful gift. Received and stored with gentle thanks dear friend.
@PhilWatson9 жыл бұрын
This is gorgeous! A lovely cover! :)
@trw56539 жыл бұрын
*****:)
@amccann712 жыл бұрын
Oh God this is such a classy tribute. Her voice is crystal. The arrangement is excellent. The musicianship is absolutely top notch! Thanks for sharing.
@FlavioMOliveira35 Жыл бұрын
this song makes me cry, as usuall. Thanks!
@Stevarino10209 жыл бұрын
I listen to this often and it is one of the best Nick Drake Covers. The discordant piano set with the flowing strings and voice of Ms Callahan suggests Nick Drakes struggle for peace .Although the river flows it does so in 5/4 time giving the feeling of restless motion.The River Man perhaps is his therapist or a trusted individual trying to guide him out of his depression and the Piano sounds are those negative thoughts pulling him towards darkness.Beautifully done as are the excellent classical videos.
@athanasiosm99638 жыл бұрын
piano sounds are pulling him out to sea (floating on a river out to sea)...
@dudleyb8774 Жыл бұрын
Remarkable cover. It stays faithful to the original but the difference in singer and small differences in the sound quality make this more dream like and less closed in than Drake's version. The backing doesn't add anything different to the original, but the way it is mixed you hear more separation between the instruments and it has a more lush sound. And Ms. O'Callaghan's voice is likewise more clear and sits above the backing a little more. With those two things at work you can listen to the lyrics and get a somewhat different feel for the meaning of the song. I wouldn't change a thing about Drake's version or this cover but they are both outstanding. Listening to the backing reminds me of the great movie instrumentals of the 50s and 60s by people like Henry Mancini, Percy Faith, and Jackie Gleason's orchestra. One of the finest pieces of recorded music I've heard in quite some time.
@huubmaas44327 жыл бұрын
what a beutifall voice Patricia a perfect cover i enjoy it very much.
@lauragriffin477710 жыл бұрын
Was searching for nick and came across this beautiful version. Thank you
@Ewwtuba3 жыл бұрын
The piano arrangement is phenomenal.
@MetroCommD3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful cover of this Nick Drake gem . Thank you , Patricia and the trio.
@MecchaKakkoi4 жыл бұрын
First couple of lines, it's like you can hear every molecule of air passing over her vocal chords
@pattiloach9 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
@feliciadubromez61207 жыл бұрын
Quelle voix, ça fait un bien fou 💙
@lincethomas23654 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful rendition. no words !
@lisaj46985 ай бұрын
what great artistry
@renefeijen59166 жыл бұрын
Love the original very much, I never knew Nick Drake, until I discovered Lizz Wright's superb cover of Riverman. I like this cover too.
@auberjean68732 жыл бұрын
Rene Feijen thanks! I'm going to check out Wright's version.
@chrisward89193 жыл бұрын
Pure beauty
@levimust44795 жыл бұрын
A beautiful tribute to Drake's genius. Wish he might have lived longer.
@jidilapinos692410 ай бұрын
So well done, it's a delight
@sneakjake12 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful rendition. Love it great job. Wow!
@MrWhittak12 жыл бұрын
Lovely arrangements...really enjoyed this take on a brilliant song.
@thenrepeat91245 жыл бұрын
The lyrics leave me with so many questions which I enjoy. I really like this. River Man will likely endure for eons. Seems to welcome artists to indulge.
@91Kingscrib849 жыл бұрын
The Gryphon Trio are highly acclaimed classical musicians from Toronto who have won two JUNO awards. Their recorded work and live performances are well enjoyed by many, and worth looking up; in particular their cd 'Great Piano Trios' from 2011. Patricia O'Callagan's beautiful soprano does justice to this cover of Nick Drake's 'River Man'. This song is on the 2011 collaboration album by Patricia O'Callaghan & the Gryphon Trio called Broken Hearts & Madmen, which features songs by Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, Lhasa de Sela and Elvis Costello alongside Latin American folksongs from Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.
@jialiangzhu6748 Жыл бұрын
So so lovely, both the music and the video! So happy I got to hear the song live twice last weekend! Congratulations team!
@TheMonolake5 жыл бұрын
For when she called the summer rain callin for her mind again. She lost the pain.101218
@keithcoleman94494 жыл бұрын
How beautiful is that?
@justbeamensch Жыл бұрын
Lovely rendition of a Drake classic!
@MrJudgeyBrown Жыл бұрын
Wow ❤
@ashishlivingston41845 жыл бұрын
Oh, how they come and go!😭
@giuliopetri64733 жыл бұрын
Wow!!
@Garabella8 жыл бұрын
Betty came by on her way Said she had a word to say About things today And fallen leaves. Said she hadn't heard the news Hadn't had the time to choose A way to lose But she believes. Going to see the river man Going to tell him all I can About the plan For lilac time. If he tells me all he knows About the way his river flows And all night shows In summertime. Betty said she prayed today For the sky to blow away Or maybe stay She wasn't sure. For when she thought of summer rain Calling for her mind again She lost the pain And stayed for more. Going to see the river man Going to tell him all I can About the ban On feeling free. If he tells me all he knows About the way his river flows I don't suppose It's meant for me. Oh, how they come and go Oh, how they come and go.
@backwoodsbillycreeks21746 жыл бұрын
TheGarabella cool! Lilacs and ban on feeling free it makes sense now a bit more. Delilah time and about the band I've heard all these years!
@rickgmusic38638 жыл бұрын
Very nice version of a great song. Lee Ritinour has a nice version too (Kurt Elling on vocals).
@courtneyhenley6814 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT LUSH COVER!!
@kevinl.valentine45145 жыл бұрын
Its too busy. Listen to Nick Drake, Kurt Elling or, my favorite, Andy Bey. This tune is beautiful and doesn't require a whole lot of window dressing. It gets in the way.
@robin.22104 жыл бұрын
Lizz wrights cover is pure bliss as well. By far the smoothest Interpretation and insanely well done. It can definitely coexist with the original
@michaelrapson4 жыл бұрын
disagree.
@MarSar55512 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful.
@user-nf6xi7kn1n4 ай бұрын
Amazing
@ChoppingtonOtter8 жыл бұрын
just lovely.
@ClumsyDragon310 жыл бұрын
Beautiful version !
@AstrologerPatricia6 жыл бұрын
This a lovely interpretation of Drake's song. It's more upbeat too.
@DubElementMusic7 жыл бұрын
thanks sony
@utubehall9 жыл бұрын
As said before nothing could equal the original. Beautiful and very cool nevertheless
@kconway5412 жыл бұрын
Lovely, lovely.
@pmugglestone5 жыл бұрын
caught the emotion-for that you get an A+ in my books...I love it-
@folz20812 жыл бұрын
Wow...love the felale version....GREAT!
@jules61ryw9 жыл бұрын
This is faithful to the original in an interesting way. On Nick's tracks, there are counter melodies and sometimes discordant counter keys. On first hearing of this, the piano made no sense, but on second listen, I see where it's coming from. With Nicks music, the guitar powers it all along with the discordant, stuff subtly colouring the overall sound, where here, it's recorded pristine so it stands out a bit more. The singer is beautiful, not as bluesy as Nick but she has her own great qualities. I longed to hear her voice and the plucked strings for a bit longer before the other parts came in. She was carrying it. No one is ever going to do Nick better than Nick, but this is a fantastic cover/version/homage. Brave too, not an easy task tackling Nicks work I should think. Bloody hell Nick, why did you leave us so early.....
@susieq1114 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ron. ❤
@23bigjim12 жыл бұрын
Marvellous......
@dameliofamily77608 жыл бұрын
beautiful!!!
@Garabella8 жыл бұрын
Preciosa versión, Gracias!
@MrJasonroy7 жыл бұрын
patricia s voice great would like to hear in another orchestral arrangement here we don t know whether its jazzy or classic arrang....
@rahkmaninov96927 жыл бұрын
Splendid!
@papeldaarte9 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
@depocamu11 жыл бұрын
очень очень круто!
@RobertoOcchipinti11 жыл бұрын
It's a great song that was most pleasurable to arrange. As they were Classical Musicians , every note had to be written out and this video was made in the studio by the photographer of one of the takes. Some sync problems because there was no other material but pretty good for a guerrilla video
@lindareena10 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@MrCrkeenan12 жыл бұрын
The Title Is Deceiving.
@nickinak3414 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on this vid; great song, lovely voice.
@TheMonolake6 жыл бұрын
for when she saw the summer rain calling for her mind again....
@redheylin11 жыл бұрын
Yes, very good, can listen to it straight aftter the writer's version, fine references to original Harry Robinson but never deriviative, well-thought-out piano part, top notch, have a cigar.
@WorldRockumentaryChannel7 жыл бұрын
A great Lee Ritenour original
@LewisDLancaster5 жыл бұрын
ND would have loved this, I'm sure!
@rknrlgrl61467 жыл бұрын
beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song
@huubmaas66869 жыл бұрын
beautifal
@dameliofamily77608 жыл бұрын
you sound like my mother.xx just like her when she sings xx beautiful
@johncough22984 жыл бұрын
Amazing song. I think it was Nick's tribute to Delius.
@dwightjames48336 жыл бұрын
Nice
@thecrowsfly56088 жыл бұрын
This is so good! Subbed.
@sebaba00111 жыл бұрын
great job man
@seamusxxx12 жыл бұрын
Who ever could...
@mcnimi12 жыл бұрын
bravo
@SH-op7el11 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@dejaliloquy Жыл бұрын
the piano is too jazzy for this songs but I love her voice and the cello and violin
@sparkybanks490510 жыл бұрын
All covers should be done differently, what's the point otherwise?
@plejade4808 жыл бұрын
zu monoton gesungen
@utubehall12 жыл бұрын
A little "scripted" but she has a beautiful voice. Of course the original is it. Regardless pretty awesome.
@karlspinky10 жыл бұрын
Good
@stassecatherine97996 жыл бұрын
où puis trouver la partition en sol?
@artistlauramarrs16438 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous voice. Who s she? Great composition.
@Guythatyoudontknow7 жыл бұрын
Patricia O'Callaghan
@ianleszczynski690210 жыл бұрын
Great! Who's the vocalist? Amazing voice!!
@Glenuig10 жыл бұрын
It tells you in the description -_-
@ianleszczynski690210 жыл бұрын
Glenuig piss off
@91Kingscrib849 жыл бұрын
Patricia O'Callaghan (44) is a classically trained Canadian soprano. While an exchange student in Mexico years ago, she decided that rather than choosing between becoming a 'Rock Star' or a 'nun', she would combine both and become an opera singer. She's well known for her rendition of Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah” which she recorded in 1999. ;-)
@josephbrown96996 жыл бұрын
Good job, although I think you would have been better off covering "way to blue" off the same Album (five leaves left) the style in which you covered this would perhaps have been better suited.
@666Eva2 жыл бұрын
cheese.
@Foroudrover10 жыл бұрын
Mr. Drake Who is riverman?
@little3rddegreeburns10 жыл бұрын
Is God, I suppose.
@levimust44795 жыл бұрын
You might find out when the ferryman takes you across the last river.
@MrCrkeenan12 жыл бұрын
Shes not Nick Drake .
@anuragnaidu8810 жыл бұрын
The mehldau version beats this hands down.....
@chrisbarlow21315 жыл бұрын
Except in his version its just an instrumental. And in this instance no lyrics makes for only half a song.