Sam Shackleton, "Song to a King," // GemsOnVHS™

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2024

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  • @sorleythebard
    @sorleythebard 4 года назад +44

    Hey folks, really appreciate all the love on my videos here, it’s such an honour to be a part of this amazing channel! This is the very first time any of my original folk songs have ever been released on such a big - and brilliant - platform, so I really hope you enjoy my wee song! I also released this song as a single on Spotify, so be sure to check that out if ya like it - links are in the description of this video!

    Also a few folks have been asking about the missing string, basically, old banjo habits die hard haha, and for some of my songs I like to take the low string off and tune to open G - like a banjo! Thanks again for all the love, it really means a lot! 💚💛

  • @shelbycriswellart
    @shelbycriswellart 4 года назад +29

    He's pretty, he's got a great voice, he can play instruments very well. Doesn't get much better.

  • @joeofcourse
    @joeofcourse 4 года назад +21

    First song I've ever heard from him, imma fan

  • @tylervalois4689
    @tylervalois4689 4 года назад +48

    Been waitin for more of this guy been playin cuckoo bird since the last post haha

    • @hosank
      @hosank 4 года назад +3

      Glad I'm not the only one, I was about to seek help

    • @lizziemorrow8387
      @lizziemorrow8387 3 года назад +1

      I love cuckoo bird. It's a masterpiece.

  • @laceybates3178
    @laceybates3178 4 года назад +7

    This song brings me peace

  • @benredmond3
    @benredmond3 4 года назад +19

    this is absolutely wonderful, scotland is full of amazing songwriters and he is a standout among them.

  • @JockLambert1972
    @JockLambert1972 Год назад +1

    Had the absolute pleasure to be in Sam’s company in a pub in Sheffield, an outstanding singer/musician and brilliant guy.

  • @orangeiceice12
    @orangeiceice12 4 года назад +3

    Super like from the Scottish Diaspora in the good old northern US. Salute to you my man.

  • @cedarriver
    @cedarriver 4 года назад +53

    Here's my shot at lyrics and chords.
    Capo on 4, Tuning is Open G
    Verse: G D C G x2
    Chorus: C G D C G D G
    Interlude: G D C G x2
    A stary crown lays, softly broken
    Near the branch of, a silver tree
    As my soul sings, sweetly stranded
    In the hold of your embrace
    Where have you gone, my king?
    Will you come back soon?
    With your hands held in the air
    Will you dance and sing
    As the sun will bring
    A new dawn here once more
    A purple dove flies, soaring swiftly
    Up above this lonesome place
    A golden river, whispers gently
    Softly down and away from here
    Where have you gone, my king?
    Will you come back soon?
    With your hands held in the air
    Will you dance and sing
    As the sun will bring
    A new dawn here once more
    In the desert, I see a ribbon
    Tied so loosely from a tree
    There’s a grave there, reading sadly
    That the king is buried here
    Where have you gone, my king?
    Will you come back soon?
    With your hands held in the air
    Will you dance and sing
    As the sun will bring
    A new dawn here once more

    • @pageluvva
      @pageluvva 4 года назад

      Thanks for all that. Much appreciated.

    • @staind420
      @staind420 4 года назад

      Thanks for this bud

    • @vincentfloyd4344
      @vincentfloyd4344 3 года назад

      In-deed

    • @Techumsa
      @Techumsa Год назад

      I tried open G and capo on 4 and it sounds so bad, why is this the first line of the soung with those chords doesn't work. Are the chord shapes different for that particular tuning, I'm very new at guitar but do ok with standard tuning?

    • @cedarriver
      @cedarriver Год назад

      @@Techumsa hey man! Indeed, playing with Open Tunings needs completely new chord shapes. But you can easily Play it in Standard Tuning with Capo on 4 and play it with the shapes you're used to. It will sound fine, just not exactly like the original

  • @cara9467
    @cara9467 4 года назад +7

    S'happenin Sam, fellow Scot here. Love that country music flavour with the accent retention, on yersel ma man!! Big love from Argyll

  • @kelaine9023
    @kelaine9023 4 года назад +10

    What an all round talented, authentic & charming guy - he paints a beautiful picture with his lyrics - very original!

  • @floppyd0g
    @floppyd0g 4 года назад +4

    Wonderful. I keep coming back for another listen.

  • @LewisPugh777
    @LewisPugh777 4 года назад +8

    Great stuff. I’ll hook you up in Leeds when gigs are back on.

  • @charlieaskew5120
    @charlieaskew5120 4 года назад +2

    Loving the croc capo & great song Sam. Thanks for sharing

  • @joanbsail8721
    @joanbsail8721 4 года назад +2

    It's only a matter of time before this guy gets discovered and gets big - very promising young songwriter!!

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 4 года назад +2

    This song keeps showing up in my suggestions and I always say "Sure, I've got time for another listen" and I'm always glad I did.

  • @GemsOnVHS
    @GemsOnVHS  4 года назад +3

    If you like what you hear, we have "Song to a King" and other Sam Shackleton favorites available for download on our Bandcamp page: gemssamshackleton.bandcamp.com/
    Sam's got big plans, so follow him on Instagram to keep up,
    instagram.com/sorleythebard/
    Follow GemsOnVHS on Instagram as we explore where music's going and where it's been,
    instagram.com/gemsonvhs/

  • @rxgueplanet
    @rxgueplanet 4 года назад +5

    This guy is amazing.

  • @angeltorres-larson4435
    @angeltorres-larson4435 4 года назад +6

    I've listened to this like 12 times in a row. Great stuff mr. shackleton

  • @francescodeluca5611
    @francescodeluca5611 Год назад

    Complimenti Sam, ti seguo da un po' e le tue canzoni - con tutto il bagaglio culturale che portano con sé - sono, assolutamente, per me, una delle scoperte più importanti degli ultimi tempi! In bocca a lupo per tutto e continua sempre così :)

  • @mardeeshack
    @mardeeshack 4 года назад +3

    Very handsome with a wonderful voice. This was so nice, definitely added it to my playlist. Was not expecting that excellent harmonica

  • @AxeMoose
    @AxeMoose 4 года назад +2

    I do love this. Very soulful.

  • @dominickkervin4260
    @dominickkervin4260 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful!

  • @norrie461
    @norrie461 4 года назад +4

    World - class ! Key word : "Authenicity "! This great original composition , which - like all great art - consciously leaves room for one's own interpretation ,would feature perfectly in a Coen Brothers or Wes Anderson movie !. Sensitive and beautiful performance3. Thank you so much.

  • @travisjackson0494
    @travisjackson0494 4 года назад +4

    Very Well Done! 👑 ❤ 🙏 Love it

  • @ckbd19
    @ckbd19 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for the work you do. It makes me so incredibly happy to see someone carrying on the work of people like Alan Lomax. It's the kind of work I wish I was able to do myself.

    • @ckbd19
      @ckbd19 4 года назад +1

      P.S. If y'all ever need a correspondent or liason of sorts in Central North Carolina, holler at me! I know some great local musicians from my rural town in the Uwharrie National Forest, and many other very talented folks from nearby areas. I'd trade away both my legs for you to record some of them if an opportunity to do so ever seems feasible (and perhaps even myself, I'm a musician and songwriter too (sorry for the shameless self plug lol)). I'm currently posting this without their knowledge, but I know for a fact that at least a couple of them besides myself would likely be interested. If you'd ever like to hear some modern renditions (similar to the overall vibe of a lot of music on this channel) of classic songs of North Carolina's mountains, foothills, and piedmont, mixed with songs, old and new, written by my friends and myself or otherwise passed down to us by our families, feel free to drop me a line. I may be able to get some sample videos together for you if you're interested. And please, please, PLEASE, keep doing the amazing work you do. Much love.

  • @eayescruggs250
    @eayescruggs250 4 года назад +2

    This is so good. This guy is so undiscovered...his other music is so good too, wish there was more of it

  • @Ivan-vn1pd
    @Ivan-vn1pd 4 года назад +42

    Huh interesting in many ways it was the Scottish sns scotch irish that created much of American folk and country music and this is like going back to the source

    • @angelusdraven6101
      @angelusdraven6101 2 года назад +1

      I gotta ask more so out of curiosity, who the hell are the scots Irish cause I'm pretty sure the 2 are different cultures and people

    • @Ivan-vn1pd
      @Ivan-vn1pd 2 года назад +1

      @@angelusdraven6101 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_Americans
      Northern Irish Protestants/lowland scots

    • @patrickramey5870
      @patrickramey5870 2 года назад

      Exactly what I was thinking.Our American folk music is built on Native American,and tribal rhythms from Africa.With Scotts Irish melodies and songs mixed in there.The best music comes out of styles converging organically and honestly.Scottish Country western..?Yes please!!!

    • @FPSBloodlust
      @FPSBloodlust 2 года назад

      Lol yeah weirdly, everyone in America who is white like isn’t from here, and we brought our heritages and traditions and cultures with us elsewhere, then eventually it became something new. Wild lol

  • @iamconmasfra
    @iamconmasfra 3 года назад +6

    Maybe its my heritage, but something about this song just hits a special chord for me

  • @zackthomas7244
    @zackthomas7244 4 года назад +3

    Magical. Thanks for that

  • @gabrielrodriguezaleman179
    @gabrielrodriguezaleman179 4 года назад +3

    Slowly growing the views, let's see how much can get this masterpiece

  • @chrislackey2253
    @chrislackey2253 Год назад

    this wonderful lad has become one of my GemsonVhs daily repeat

  • @inheryouth
    @inheryouth 3 года назад

    Everything about this song is bliss. Calms me... Thanks Sam, beautiful music you are making.

  • @joyoung9747
    @joyoung9747 4 года назад +4

    God bless love it

  • @gray3641
    @gray3641 3 года назад

    Such a great talent!! Can't wait for more stuff by ole Sam!!

  • @nicoleshubert8829
    @nicoleshubert8829 3 года назад

    LOVE !!! More Sam please 😍 thank you for these videos

  • @JoshuaOLake
    @JoshuaOLake 4 года назад +5

    Mint!!

  • @johnedwards486
    @johnedwards486 4 года назад +3

    Great story, I hope it continues to unfold with Sam walking those Appalachian Mountains, I am certain there is a lot of history that needs to be explored and connections made with both parts of the world. Just thinking it would be good to have some of this music played in The old cattle mart building, The Mart, in East Linton, East Lothian Scotland, I think potentially a great venue for this music, I work there and live close by in Belhaven, famous for its brewery and Belhaven Best. Great music coming from you part of the world and GemOnVHS, certainly will contribute soon as I can.

    • @DCWoodWorking
      @DCWoodWorking 3 года назад

      I would 100% take him on a tour of Southeast KY. So much awesome stuff to see.

  • @jennyl.3742
    @jennyl.3742 4 года назад +5

    Definitely a GEM.

  • @adamkoepke1366
    @adamkoepke1366 2 года назад

    Such a beautiful song! Keep up the amazing work Sam!

  • @dannygravel2938
    @dannygravel2938 4 года назад +4

    I am listening!!!

  • @sheilaearhart7983
    @sheilaearhart7983 4 года назад +2

    Excellent!

  • @wesleycoleman6583
    @wesleycoleman6583 4 года назад +1

    So sweet an sooooo good

  • @err_kk
    @err_kk 4 года назад +3

    Another GEM!

  • @nicholaseverett2391
    @nicholaseverett2391 4 года назад +2

    the land i come from, cheers sorley !

  • @jonathanhamilton3549
    @jonathanhamilton3549 4 года назад +15

    A king is coming soon ....my king....king of kings....KingJesus!!!

    • @galaxyanimal
      @galaxyanimal 4 года назад +2

      Well, that's another way of looking at this song. Makes it a little less sad, as King Jesus rose from the grave.

    • @Pete-z6e
      @Pete-z6e 4 года назад

      ,you hope!

    • @jonathanhamilton3549
      @jonathanhamilton3549 4 года назад +1

      @@Pete-z6e for sure without a doubt the King is coming Id suggest that you get to know Him before the day youre standing at the judgement and He says "depart from me for I never knew you" or "depart from me your works were iniquity" i do not hope, i know i say all this out of love because no sin will enter in to glory, repent and be baptized by water and the spirit before its to late. Jesus is The Way The Truth and The life none come to the father but by Him and there is no other name under heaven whereby men can be saved!!!!!!!!!!

    • @vnote644
      @vnote644 10 месяцев назад

      Indeed my brother indeed​@@jonathanhamilton3549

  • @mothwings99
    @mothwings99 10 месяцев назад

    I love hearing this guy laugh at the end of videos 😆😂

  • @ovihorta5502
    @ovihorta5502 4 года назад +2

    Stoked that this worked out and that I was able to connect you guys online! The power of Instagram haha.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  4 года назад +1

      Is that how it happened? I had forgotten. Thanks Ovi!

  • @L369
    @L369 4 года назад

    Awesome! Cukoo has been on repeat for me haha. Funny how the accent leaves when singing.

  • @manueljocher7896
    @manueljocher7896 3 года назад

    Oh man, that's a good one!

  • @Lucyavamaria
    @Lucyavamaria 2 года назад

    The lyrics hit somewhere deep, can't put my finger on it. X

  • @johnfjones8961
    @johnfjones8961 4 года назад +3

    Sam, if I ever see you in Edinburgh, you're getting a pint

  • @TxSavage1791
    @TxSavage1791 4 года назад +7

    Where is this guy from

  • @estimatedoutlaw1183
    @estimatedoutlaw1183 3 года назад

    incredible

  • @bendimond4612
    @bendimond4612 4 года назад +2

    My six year old just sat transfixed through this whole thing. Sound of emotion doesnt have shit on annoying orange..... really.

  • @DCWoodWorking
    @DCWoodWorking 3 года назад

    I have found the sound of my people. Sounds like I'm standing in a church pew on Sunday morning at my grandpa's church.

  • @Techumsa
    @Techumsa Год назад

    I'd love to learn this song as I'm a new 60 year old guitarist but what tuning and chords are being used?

  • @j.cashin9174
    @j.cashin9174 4 года назад +1

    What guitar is he playing? Wow

  • @jrida12
    @jrida12 4 года назад +1

    His guitar is only sporting 5 strings still sounds amazing

  • @JauntyWhale
    @JauntyWhale 4 года назад +3

    Did he explain the missing string?

    • @zacboor6626
      @zacboor6626 4 года назад

      Exactly mark

    • @norrie461
      @norrie461 4 года назад +2

      Many guitarists - particularly rhythm guitarists - find that 5 strings are adequate for a less "muddy" sound. There is no set rule ! eg .Keith Richard. Thanks.

  • @LUMPVP
    @LUMPVP 4 года назад

    Is this recording available anywhere? I have his album but this specific recording hits different

    • @LUMPVP
      @LUMPVP 2 года назад

      Here a year later still loving every bit of this song

  • @Gashbasher
    @Gashbasher 3 года назад

    @sam Shackleton, fookin shite ye. Catch ye in Glasgow aye?

  • @samsimonson1170
    @samsimonson1170 3 года назад +1

    You know he’s good when you didn’t even knotice he was missin a string on that geetar the first 50 times you’ve watched it

  • @bouch2442
    @bouch2442 4 года назад

    can anyone make out the chords to this song?

    • @cedarriver
      @cedarriver 4 года назад +1

      Hey mate, look at my comment above, chords & lyrics there. Also on Ultimate Guitar!

  • @drakemorrismusic4483
    @drakemorrismusic4483 4 года назад +1

    Who knew Neville Longbottom had a voice like this