Sam Shackleton, "Song to a King," // GemsOnVHS™
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Early in 2020 I went exploring in Scotland, trying to trace the steps of my personal hero, Alan Lomax. My own trip was much briefer, but we managed to make contact with some truly incredible songwriters and traditionalists. One of them was Sam, or Sorley if you prefer the Gaelic language name. Located in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, Sam opened his home and heart wide to our small crew. He was more than eager to show us the city he calls home, tell us about Scottish history and take us on an unofficial pub crawl, drinking me under the table in the process. This is a beautiful original of his own, played in his living room, where we enjoyed an early morning sampling of local whiskey.
I hope to go back to Scotland one day to further investigate the long history of folk songs, with Sam, who invited us to return anytime. I also think a cross-Atlantic exchange would be incredible, so don't be surprised if you find Sam and me trekking across the Appalachian mountains in search of the Scottish ballads that landed here all those years ago.
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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! 💚💛
You rock keep it up Sam
Been waitin for more of this guy been playin cuckoo bird since the last post haha
Glad I'm not the only one, I was about to seek help
I love cuckoo bird. It's a masterpiece.
this is absolutely wonderful, scotland is full of amazing songwriters and he is a standout among them.
He's pretty, he's got a great voice, he can play instruments very well. Doesn't get much better.
First song I've ever heard from him, imma fan
What an all round talented, authentic & charming guy - he paints a beautiful picture with his lyrics - very original!
Had the absolute pleasure to be in Sam’s company in a pub in Sheffield, an outstanding singer/musician and brilliant guy.
This song brings me peace
S'happenin Sam, fellow Scot here. Love that country music flavour with the accent retention, on yersel ma man!! Big love from Argyll
Super like from the Scottish Diaspora in the good old northern US. Salute to you my man.
Wonderful. I keep coming back for another listen.
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
Thanks for all that. Much appreciated.
Thanks for this bud
In-deed
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?
@@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
I've listened to this like 12 times in a row. Great stuff mr. shackleton
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.
Very handsome with a wonderful voice. This was so nice, definitely added it to my playlist. Was not expecting that excellent harmonica
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.
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.
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.
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
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
@@angelusdraven6101 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_Americans
Northern Irish Protestants/lowland scots
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!!!
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
Loving the croc capo & great song Sam. Thanks for sharing
Maybe its my heritage, but something about this song just hits a special chord for me
It's only a matter of time before this guy gets discovered and gets big - very promising young songwriter!!
This guy is amazing.
Very Well Done! 👑 ❤ 🙏 Love it
A king is coming soon ....my king....king of kings....KingJesus!!!
Well, that's another way of looking at this song. Makes it a little less sad, as King Jesus rose from the grave.
,you hope!
@@banjopete 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!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed my brother indeed@@jonathanhamilton3549
I do love this. Very soulful.
This is so good. This guy is so undiscovered...his other music is so good too, wish there was more of it
Beautiful!
God bless love it
Everything about this song is bliss. Calms me... Thanks Sam, beautiful music you are making.
Definitely a GEM.
Magical. Thanks for that
Great stuff. I’ll hook you up in Leeds when gigs are back on.
Slowly growing the views, let's see how much can get this masterpiece
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/
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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 :)
I am listening!!!
Another GEM!
Such a great talent!! Can't wait for more stuff by ole Sam!!
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.
I would 100% take him on a tour of Southeast KY. So much awesome stuff to see.
Excellent!
LOVE !!! More Sam please 😍 thank you for these videos
Mint!!
So sweet an sooooo good
Such a beautiful song! Keep up the amazing work Sam!
I love hearing this guy laugh at the end of videos 😆😂
the land i come from, cheers sorley !
My six year old just sat transfixed through this whole thing. Sound of emotion doesnt have shit on annoying orange..... really.
Oh man, that's a good one!
Stoked that this worked out and that I was able to connect you guys online! The power of Instagram haha.
Is that how it happened? I had forgotten. Thanks Ovi!
Sam, if I ever see you in Edinburgh, you're getting a pint
Awesome! Cukoo has been on repeat for me haha. Funny how the accent leaves when singing.
incredible
The lyrics hit somewhere deep, can't put my finger on it. X
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.
I'd love to learn this song as I'm a new 60 year old guitarist but what tuning and chords are being used?
Where is this guy from
Scotland!
Edinburgh Scotland 👍🏴
His guitar is only sporting 5 strings still sounds amazing
What guitar is he playing? Wow
Is this recording available anywhere? I have his album but this specific recording hits different
Here a year later still loving every bit of this song
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
Did he explain the missing string?
Exactly mark
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.
Who knew Neville Longbottom had a voice like this
@sam Shackleton, fookin shite ye. Catch ye in Glasgow aye?
can anyone make out the chords to this song?
Hey mate, look at my comment above, chords & lyrics there. Also on Ultimate Guitar!
this wonderful lad has become one of my GemsonVhs daily repeat