Ye Vagabonds, Willie O Winsbury.

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Brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn are Ye Vagabonds. They currently play Walshe’s in Stoneybatter, Dublin, every Monday night.

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@dereknicolls5909 10 ай бұрын

I just found this and ye's are GREAT! What is so so so special here is the Scots venacualr with that Irish accent - oh man... that is how it is between these nations ... totl RESPECT!

@TomFynn Жыл бұрын

If I had to hear this for the rest of my life, I would not call myself a poor prisoner.

@jlars972 Жыл бұрын

I first heard Martin Carthy sing this some 50 years ago followed by a few others. You two lads easily stand with the rest in your singing of it here. The same tears from fifty years ago were again shed in one of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. Thank you, the film maker, Mr. FJ Child's efforts and especially the unknown souls who carried this story forward. Just a stunningly beautiful song.

@spudeleven5124 3 жыл бұрын

It warms my heart to see that our music is in good hands in the next generation.

@leecromer3289 Жыл бұрын

The hairs on my neck are tingling, such an emotional song…beautiful…

@callithowiseeit5806 5 жыл бұрын

So heartwarming to hear men of such tender years embracing this music, we must preserve such a rich heitage for future generations to enjoy

@myles.o.reilly 5 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoy them so much!! Do have a look at the other films I've made in collaboration with Ye Vagabonds on my website arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds

@sophiafake-virus2456 2 жыл бұрын

I love the voices, and the video totally works, young handsome knaves, in the land that time forgot. Perfect. Love that shop.

@sophiafake-virus2456 2 жыл бұрын

@@sundayhawkins5207 It's original meaning was boy, serving lad, a working class young 'un.

@YourLoyalDeserter 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

@easytoremem 2 жыл бұрын

very right

@martifingers 2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Sweeney's Men track by Andy Irvine ? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp1yoqp5la3HqKc.html The story is, he looked up the wrong tune for the lyrics and invented this classic version that people have followed ever since. He revisited it decades later for a lovely re-make: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qd10qpunqKrIcZc.html

@tommcguire6392 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done. And then there's the sublime Dick Gaughan version.

@kavalkid1 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.

@YourLoyalDeserter 3 жыл бұрын

In times like these it's nice to escape into a story that's hundreds of years removed from the present moment, even if that time was worse on the whole

@thiod 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit late to the show, but I just stumbled across this. This is absolutely awesome... I love those crystal clear voices. The harmonies in the vocals are absolutely stunning... Very nicely done!

@sionyevans 2 жыл бұрын

Can hear Sandy Denny as a third harmony here...such honest fayre it doesn't get any better than this...it wont get anymore REAL AND BARE..L9VE LOVE LOVE IT..BLESS YOU MYLES

@markschafer7510 Жыл бұрын

Yes...Dear Sandy...RIP Sweetest Sandy

@lindsayheywood7195 9 ай бұрын

I would have loved to have heard Sandy sing this one.

@jvhobson Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this beautiful video. Both the music and imagery are heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you.

@cynthiahenderson450 8 ай бұрын

Oh my! Lovely version. I first heard the song by Pentangle ... absolutely love this version with the old language. 💕

@gaurav7333 Жыл бұрын

I can only say, thanks KZfaq for your algorithm.

@margaretnesbeth593 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully sung by two handsome young men✌😘😘🍀🍀🍀❤❤

@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 3 жыл бұрын

Plus these fellows are so cute.

@wigon 9 жыл бұрын

I agree with others Myles. This duo's music is exceptional, but your incredible film-work really takes the beauty of their music to a whole other level of beauty and story-telling. Absolutely amazing work. I really look up to film makers like yourself.

@myles.o.reilly 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks :) X

@sophiafake-virus2456 2 жыл бұрын

@@myles.o.reilly I agree, perfect video.

@Jane-oo4xg 2 жыл бұрын

How could anyone not love this song. This is a beautiful rendition of one of my favourite songs.

@sandramorey2529 3 жыл бұрын

Another beauty from the Child Ballad collection. These epic ballads were the movies of their day and told some pretty scary stories. Nice that young people have taken them up and passed them on. Ye Vagabonds are lovely.

@seandoyle2769 5 жыл бұрын

I can't stop coming back to this song after more than 4 years

@laurencazeneuve6136 14 күн бұрын

9 years later still in love with this song

@daviddkilpatrick 4 жыл бұрын

Good touch of Scots in there and clean simple treatment. One of the first songs I ever learned through. And once accidentally played when not recognising an older John Renbourn seen in a local pub for the first time.

@talonsoftheraven6693 4 жыл бұрын

2020 and still brings me to tears!

@humblehomebody6931 Жыл бұрын

Old people are the best of us. Let's stop throwing them away.

@kasperkorea 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. What a characteristic and unique but yet traditional voice. Such a joy to listen to.

@alicethebakingfrog2180 2 жыл бұрын

Just listening and watching for the hundredth time. And then spotted my guitar at 5:42 on the ground. Must've bought it a few months later😆

@flipdoubt23 3 жыл бұрын

Can't like this video enough. Everything about it is beyond perfect. Keep coming back to it.

@1briansullivan 9 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard this song in years . A standard in every English Folk Club in the '70s !! Always loved it and this is a good version .

@josefinagarza241 18 сағат бұрын

Saw video of a young girl Anne Briggs singing this in a pub,fell in love with it ❤

@andreav.winkler6996 9 жыл бұрын

Diarmuid, Brían, this is absolutely fantastic!!!

@christianwethered8158 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t stop listening to this. The film and the voice together

@Simple_Simian 4 жыл бұрын

Fecking awesome! Some 25 years ago I heard a BBC series on border ballads, one was by Archie Fisher: Willie o' the Winsbury... I was utterly beguiled, and until today had never heard a version to match... That was sublime!

@daragildea7434 4 жыл бұрын

There are other good versions, by Sweeney's Men, and by Pentangle.

@siamterry 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever listen to sister Ray Fisher singing “Willie’s Fatal Visit” ? Another fantastic rendition :)

@bleachyberserko4191 2 жыл бұрын

Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer did a child ballads album, it's gorgeous. Their version of this is absolutely lush, but not as emotive and passionate as this slice of perfection.

@cliffg4437 9 ай бұрын

Not forgetting Dick Gaughan

@lindsayheywood7195 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful voice, beautiful singing!

@barbaryanneominous6437 10 күн бұрын

Brían this is gorgeous. Pentangle's version to yours -- spans so much!

@PeterPan-iz1kk 2 жыл бұрын

Brings tears to my eyes almost instantly. My new favorite version of this old song. Beautiful, thanks!

@JockLambert1972 3 жыл бұрын

This took my breath away for 7mins 5secs, my heart was pumping so hard, I cried, I smiled (hard), thank you.

@gwennjouin8609 2 жыл бұрын

What a smile Brian !! Chers from little Britain ! Gwenn

@oisinhill1634 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the King sees Willie and is like 👀 "No homo lad but I would"

@CossackGene 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unhinged plot for a folk song. Imagine your *father-in-law* being like "well I was gonna kill you for banging my daughter, but like, I would also smash, so - "

@TheYopogo 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know of anything else like it: It's an at least 3 century old folk song, and it's got this pretty blatant acknowledgement of sexuality and gender being in some way fluid; it's wild!

@LC-wv7tz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheYopogo It really doesn't. Sexuality in no way needs to be "fluid" in order to understand what traits that would appeal to someone else. That's just basic human empathy.

@HoneyTheFracking 2 жыл бұрын

@@LC-wv7tz I had basic human empathy with your mum B)

@AngeliaSparrow 3 жыл бұрын

Diamuid looks rather like my murdered sweetheart. I watch this vid and have an illusion of him back for at least a few minutes. Not to mention I love you guys' sound

@veryspecialguests200 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your love Angelia, it stuck me. You are seen and you are loved. And I hope this comment brings you some solelence, big hugs from the west of Ireland.

@philiprife5556 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful song, well sung by these lads.

@genogeno1234 5 жыл бұрын

Love the song, the singing, and the backdrop of the "mini documentary". Bravo

@illingworth36 5 жыл бұрын

the way that man says Romanian brings so much joy into my life

@michaeldearness607 8 ай бұрын

This song is the best ….. it places you back in days of old ……

@cashgrabgaming 4 жыл бұрын

A KZfaq treasure.

@thomasvanpelt2989 Жыл бұрын

this is so real authentic and beautiful

@staceycarroll5339 7 жыл бұрын

Im in a Vagabond moment... Nobody speak to me

@mariedolan4626 2 жыл бұрын

I first heard this in 1971 here in Boston. I learned it. I have a new favorite. It is yours. I listened to it many times. The film is also entrancing. I look forward to hearing more of your music.

@Deafpeaches 5 жыл бұрын

As fine a version of this, one of my favorite songs, as I have ever heard. The singing is magnificent and the guitar accompaniment is just right. A favorite here in Portugal as well as the world over. Muito bom!!!!

@TigerPrawn_ 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure quite why, but I had tears streaming down my face by the end of this. So lovely ♥

@myles.o.reilly 4 жыл бұрын

Precisely what I wanted to happen :) First time I heard it was the same. So I'm pleased to spread the #happytears

@davidflett8107 2 жыл бұрын

I once loved a lass. Jock o Hazeldean. Peggy Gordon. The Corries. I've cried t all these tracks

@bryngilwern5766 2 жыл бұрын

It's a powerful song and a powerful rendition. Tears is the most appropriate reaction.

@bryanirving2422 6 ай бұрын

when music is pure the heart flows

@229andymon 6 ай бұрын

⁠@@davidflett8107May I also suggest Fhir a bhata. Many covers, including Sandy Denny.

@JazFusion 9 жыл бұрын

My god, that was beautiful.

@sdrtcacgnrjrc 4 жыл бұрын

This track is on their 2019 album "Hare's Lament". I found it on amazon (CD comes with mp3 download). Earlier albums are available on Bandcamp.

@mariannemcaleer746 7 жыл бұрын

What a superb film of two amazing singers! I've been listening to this every day for weeks now! Even had to learn the song. Thankyou.

@michaelteret4763 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great performance, great film!

@emmajadexxxx 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite song and this is the first time I've heard their cover it. Love it!

@nlowell1 6 жыл бұрын

My new favorite also. I had known it as "Farwell, Farewell" by Fairport Convention. But after looking into it I guess Fairport absconded with the tune to 'Willie O Winsbury'. I'm glad to have found Ye Vagabonds by accident. When I first heard this song done by them I was speechless. I posted it everywhere saying, "Please! Please listen to this!" :o)

@davidhoward6645 8 ай бұрын

This is my favourite thing of all time. This aul man would adore this. I fear for how it may have progressed. I called up to this shop last Saturday. Business has ceased to exist it seems. That makes me very sad. I was hoping to trade instruments. There's very few like this left in Dublin. If any.

@carlfigueiredo2095 6 жыл бұрын

Heard this fantastic brother-duo y'day at walthamstow festival! Gorgeous blend of voices! They really touched my soul! Thanks Ye Vagabonds!

@jeanniecampbell1374 5 жыл бұрын

Awakened to the first breath in the voice's and drawn in to the Beautiful authentic filming ..love

@myles.o.reilly 5 жыл бұрын

You must check out my other films with Ye Vagbonds on my site arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds

@rossatoaurelien 7 жыл бұрын

what an amazing performance, I hope to see them one day...

@folkmusicgirl 6 жыл бұрын

Pure, pure beautiful cover. Outstanding!

@Woodland.Nook24 Жыл бұрын

one of my favourite songs ever! this is so utterly perfect!

@acolleenjones 4 жыл бұрын

This is so lovely and has some of the same details as The Arbutus Tree, which I learned about 20 years ago from an older Irish folk singer in Vancouver, and he learned it from his mum in County Tipp.

@PinkPurplexity 9 жыл бұрын

This is totally amazing. Sublime voices, such a beautiful version of one of my most favourite folk songs. Anne Briggs has always been my favourite recording but now has a rival in this. I can't imagine that it could be improved upon by releasing a CD but would be first in the queue to buy a 'collection' recorded by these guys.

@myles.o.reilly 5 жыл бұрын

You must check out my other films with Ye Vagbonds on my site arbutusyarns.net/?s=ye+vagabonds

@staceynolan8577 4 жыл бұрын

The voice. im melting

@joejackson6453 4 ай бұрын

I love this too, really nice. Like the past brought forward❤

@myles.o.reilly 4 ай бұрын

Spurred on this doc you will enjoy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irFheLx7u8ebgXU.html

@nobodyowens8159 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Bloody awesome

@noddyholder79 4 жыл бұрын

Feckin marvellous. Slaintè !

@endacaulfield1006 3 жыл бұрын

I've listened carefully to the versions from Olivia Chaney, Andy Irvine, Anais Mitchell, Sweeney's Men, Pentangle and Anne Briggs but this is by far the best. The phrasing, diction and gorgeous rich tones of Ye Vagabonds are superb. They have that particular 'Irish' tone to their voices - similar to Sinéad O'Connor and Lisa Hannigan (different to the equally gorgeous 'English' tone of, say, Olivia Chaney). It is a very distinctive and slightly breathy/nasal tone. I'm playing this Ye Vagabonds version about 5 times a day now. This video is great also and I love the Stoneybatter area in Dublin which has now become very trendy.

@carlofarina 3 жыл бұрын

Give Phoenix Ensemble Munich a chance!

@endacaulfield1006 3 жыл бұрын

@@carlofarina I did but I honestly don't think that operatic-type voice is suited to a folk song.

@kevindunne6520 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful cover.

@doyler369 7 жыл бұрын

what a voice this guy has

@fourbarsincollective-darwi6781 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Thank you, lads for your lyrical and simple telling of this old tale xx

@howlmd 8 жыл бұрын

Absolute pure quality, THANK YOU .

@seankelleher8006 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant... just brilliant thankyou

@DanielKellyFolkMusic 8 жыл бұрын

Just bought their album on bandcamp, can't wait to hear more from them and look forward to their Australian tour!

@pacerdanny 7 жыл бұрын

What a voice!

@williambeaulieu9873 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional harmonies, and excellent musicianship.

@andiekovats9922 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this... it's made my day... Beautiful. x

@chiarha6703 4 жыл бұрын

this melts my heart

@rebexyg2663 9 жыл бұрын

Love everything about this.

@bennocelt 9 жыл бұрын

great vid, as always

@stephenmurphy3999 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@RobertGrayMusic 2 жыл бұрын

That was so, so good. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@FernanMas 4 жыл бұрын

pure feeling in that voice. Great performance. Conratulations from Catalonia

@cooksmary 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@DavidWoodArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Love the music, love the film!

@ven4963 8 ай бұрын

what a bliss...thank you

@margaretnesbeth593 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant filming❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@tomtailor743 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, beautiful voices, go on with it!

@stevenwalsh7475 5 жыл бұрын

Always a great tune, but this is a beautiful rendition with sublime harmonies. Up there with the best versions imho. Lovely film too.

@clickynikki666 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful rendition. I'm only fully acquainted with pentangles version... But this is probably now my favourite :')

@Trollificusv2 4 жыл бұрын

I've never heard a version I preferred to Pentangles'. It was our lullabye when our kids were little (along with John Barleycorn), and it is right cemented into me. Among the dolorous laments, tragedies and murder ballads I love so much, the happiest ending of any ballad anywhere, ever. But this is really, really good. Love duet singing and there's good singing with good voices, and then there's another level of magic where the sum is so much greater than the parts. These guys have got that. I've heard it called "blood harmony" because it's more often found among siblings and relatives, but whatever, these guys have got it.

@clickynikki666 4 жыл бұрын

Aye this version is so captivating. They're perfect together. And yes! John barleycorn is also one of my favourite folk songs. Haha can you recommend other such good story telling ballads?

@prangbro 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trollificusv2 I get your point about it being a surprisingly happy ending, not to mention the homoerotic undertones - the king lets Willie off the hook because he basically fancies him, but there are still disturbing elements to this song, not least the king submitting his own daughter to a virginity test!

@chriskessler1195 2 жыл бұрын

@@clickynikki666 "Sir Patrick Spens" by Fairport Convention, "Cruel Sister" by Jacqi McShee/Pentangle.