John McDermott (Canadian) - Song for the Mira

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июл 2008
  • Your ratings and comments are welcome! This video is from John McDermott's live DVD "A Time to Remember" (2002) where he sings a nice rendition of "Song for the Mira". This folk song is about the Mira River in Nova Scotia Canada, and also mentions the community of Marion Bridge. The song was originally written by a local songwriter named Allister MacGillivray, and has also been recorded by Nova Scotia native Anne Murray. The studio (not live) version of this song is also on the CD (also released in 2002) that has the same title as the DVD. This DVD version omits one chorus and the third and fourth verses of the song:
    "Out on the Mira on soft summer nights,
    The bonfires blaze to the children's delights.
    They dance 'round the flames, singing songs with their friends-
    I wish I was with them again.
    And over the ashes the stories are told,
    Of witches and werewolves and Oak Island gold.
    The stars on the river, they sparkle and spin-
    I wish I was with them again."
    To view this video in a high quality mode (for those with computers capable of displaying it), just click on the blue text "watch in high quality" that appears beneath the "views" counter. The video quality is dramatically better! I hope you will agree.
    "JOHN CHARLES McDERMOTT is a Canadian tenor best known for his rendition of "Danny Boy." Born the ninth of twelve children to Irish parents in Glasgow Scotland in 1955, John and his family moved to Canada in 1965. Growing up in a musical family, his only formal musical training was at St. Michael's Choir School in Toronto, Ontario in 1971 and 1972."
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  • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
    @amsodoneworkingnow1978 Год назад

    John may have spent the majority of his life I'm Canada and be a Canadian.citizen but he's.still a.Scotsman born and bred and proud of it

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад +2

    Mom explained to me that flowers of the forest meant that the men who died were buried on the spot where they fell. I know that this happened back in Scotland's history but I'm not sure if it occurred anywhere else. We are Clan MacDonald. The MacDonalds & the Campbells fought it out in Scotland.

  • @butteminers
    @butteminers 15 лет назад +1

    We made a point of crossing Marion Bridge on our vacation to Cape Breton from Montana last August.

  • @GooberNS
    @GooberNS 15 лет назад +3

    I miss my home... I've traveled alot of the world, and I haven't seen anything like the Mira at the crack of dawn. We would jump of Marion Bridge every summer, and swim in the Gut.

  • @j-pclermont3961
    @j-pclermont3961 6 лет назад +2

    This song and singer are world famous now.

  • @18martyk
    @18martyk 13 лет назад +8

    I am truly shocked at the comments by Lighttheway. This is a beautiful song by an excellent, Canadian singer. Keep up the good work, John!

  • @maryredmond
    @maryredmond 14 лет назад +2

    Brilliant.
    I am from the maritimes, only miles from the Mira. Very well done. Anyone who doesn't get that may not know the Mira so well.
    Mary

  • @strawman8
    @strawman8 13 лет назад +5

    Such a great song about life on the Mira in Cape Breton ,sung by the awesome voice of John McDemott and his wonderful background music.Thanks for sharing .

  • @landl47
    @landl47 13 лет назад +3

    This is a great song by Allister McGillivray, a wonderful Nova Scotia songwriter. His work deserves to be better known.

  • @blueblueblue864
    @blueblueblue864 3 года назад +1

    one of the most beautifull songs about Cape Breton

  • @mostfortune8
    @mostfortune8 14 лет назад +1

    My most fav "down east" song!

  • @ThePortes1234
    @ThePortes1234 10 лет назад +9

    Lord, this is absolutelly priceless. Song for the Mira. Simplicity and beauty. What else can one say?

  • @olderngod
    @olderngod 14 лет назад +7

    Such a sweet and simple song, so well done by an extremely talented singer. The personal touch added by the video is very heart-warming.

  • @RagMama123
    @RagMama123 14 лет назад +6

    Wonderful clip! I love it! John McDermott is great. This reminds me of a trip we took to Nova Scotia many years ago.
    Rick

  • @violagreene4643
    @violagreene4643 Год назад

    This song makes me homesick for a place I've never been

  • @sweetspiritofdixie
    @sweetspiritofdixie 8 лет назад +4

    Beautiful Song, Professional Singer! Thank You.

  • @arleneclyde9854
    @arleneclyde9854 9 лет назад +2

    luv your songs JOHNMcDERMOTT as my sister is Myra too..

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад +1

    Hi again. Thanks for responding. I'm sorry that you & others suffered through the traumas of war. My dad fought in the battle of anzio, WW2. He never talked much about it, was wounded, & had post traumatic stress disorder. His best friend died alongside him, first taking a bullet through the chin, then the head. Dad wished to remember him by naming me after him. His name was Terence, mine Terena(female). Like Terence, I am called Terry.

  • @HillsBru
    @HillsBru 13 лет назад +2

    What a fine song and performance. I heard Anne Murray perform this as well and what an opportunity for a duet. GREAT JOB Mr. McDermott!!

  • @debbielarsen9799
    @debbielarsen9799 3 года назад +1

    Heres a beautiful song!

  • @beyondhere
    @beyondhere 15 лет назад +1

    Brilliant!!!!!!!

  • @davedrolett6890
    @davedrolett6890 9 лет назад +4

    John McDermott : Sure has struck a nerve with this particular song. More so for my generation, who can relate to such memories. Thank you for posting this.

  • @margiefortune8705
    @margiefortune8705 11 месяцев назад

    I was taken back to when I was little girl and growing up loving to hear my dad play the fiddle. Dad was from New Waterford Cape Breton and through him I received the importance and love of music.

  • @MauriceMondengo
    @MauriceMondengo 15 лет назад +3

    I like this song and John did it his way! It's simply wonderful!
    Full of childhood feelings!
    I wish I was there singing with Him...

  • @blaxlandpianopathways
    @blaxlandpianopathways 3 года назад +1

    This is the pick of versions of this song on RUclips.

  • @charliehardinge6
    @charliehardinge6 5 лет назад +1

    this man can sing and sing with passion

  • @mbclev
    @mbclev 3 года назад +1

    The first time I heard this song was in 1978, when I saw John Allan Cameron perform it on Julie Amato's CTV network variety series in Canada that year (I saw that show in my youth hometown of Cleveland Heights, OH, USA, when CTV affiliate CKCO-TV, on, I think, its Chatham/Sarnia, Ontario signal on channel 42, came in one night, and I basically recorded the show on audio cassette).

  • @jimkilpatrick6536
    @jimkilpatrick6536 8 лет назад +2

    One of my all time favorite songs. John McDermott is great.

  • @raymondsearch5289
    @raymondsearch5289 2 года назад

    Cape Breton is beautiful, this song is beautiful...and John McDermott does them both justice.

  • @HillsBru
    @HillsBru 13 лет назад +2

    Great job -- great song! What a way to relax from a hectic afternoon. Thanks.

  • @MsRitaritarita
    @MsRitaritarita 11 лет назад +3

    delightful to hear! John has a great voice. Thank you for sharing.

  • @marthajones3122
    @marthajones3122 11 лет назад +2

    Still one of my favorites, but only if john sings it. Martha

  • @hollydunham9813
    @hollydunham9813 5 лет назад +1

    Love this song. Reminds me of home, a small martime community in Ontario. When I was young I was surrounded by family, aunties, uncles, cousins and this song brings them back to me. Like the song one day I will be with them again.

  • @deborahmcmindes6812
    @deborahmcmindes6812 7 лет назад +3

    This my favorite rendition by far . . . but I miss the omitted verse :(

  • @theonlye_973
    @theonlye_973 3 года назад

    My Bungalow is on the Mira. It is my favorite place to go in the warmer months

  • @marycochran4380
    @marycochran4380 9 лет назад +1

    I had the pleasure of meeting and seeing John McDermott in Sarasota last November. He is touring in Nova Scotia at present. I was pleasantly surprised to view this video and hear him sing this song. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mariemclaughlin5495
    @mariemclaughlin5495 8 лет назад +1

    The Myra makes sense for many...........life............fun.............memories of growing up

  • @clark555
    @clark555 8 лет назад +1

    And again, the voice holds and captivates :)

  • @Emsta
    @Emsta 16 лет назад

    We sung this in year 6... almostten years ago. My mum's loved it ever since

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад +4

    Yes, I have almost ALL of John's CDs and DVDs. "Sonny's Dream" is on his "Love Is a Voyage" CD, as is "No Change in Me", one of my other McDermott favorites. Being an American Veteran, I am particularly fond of "The Wall", a song about the Viet Nam War Memorial, that is on his "Remembrance" CD. Thanks again for all of your nice comments!

  • @dublin1948
    @dublin1948 10 лет назад +3

    Beautiful song!

  • @Northernfire
    @Northernfire 8 лет назад

    miss swimming there..... beautiful rendition

  • @hawickman
    @hawickman 13 лет назад

    I will come to where my Dad is from PEI proud to be from the mud and more than proud to stand before the Maple Leaf and My Socottish flag

  • @mikelawlor867
    @mikelawlor867 4 месяца назад

    1:38 beautiful John

  • @Candymanshive80
    @Candymanshive80 14 лет назад +1

    This is a very pretty version of this song. I do prefer the way the bard of cornwall sings it but thanks for the post I really enjoyed this!

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад +1

    Yes. Do a Google search followed by a Wikipedia search for "Glencoe" or "Massacre at/of Glencoe. The song "Massacre of Glencoe" has been released by many folk groups (like the Corries) and soloists (like John McDermott). The story of Glencoe is one that no MacDonald should EVER forget.

  • @debbiecarlin4908
    @debbiecarlin4908 Год назад

    As I was researching Irish folk songs, I came across several of John McDermott's songs, one of which is "The Old Man." He's really good, I like his music. I really love world music. Loreena Mckennett, a huge talent, is Canadian, and I love her music, as well as all the Celtic Men and Women. Do all roads lead to Celtic music?

  • @Trancemaniac3000
    @Trancemaniac3000 13 лет назад

    I sang this in high school with women's choir

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад +1

    Hi Terry. Thanks for the tip about Mike Oldfield's version of "Flowers of the Forest" - I have just ordered his "Voyager" CD. A little research indicates that Oldfield interpolated "the Mingulay Boat Song" into this rendition, and this is the "pipes" version of the song. McDermott sings the folk song version on his CD "Remembrance", and I like that one as well. As for Clan Campbell, history tells us those traitorous pigs fought with everybody for their own gain. Research "Massacre at Glencoe".

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад +1

    Hi. Thanks for informing me about the Massacre at Glencoe. Mom knows a tremendous amount of history about these things but I am one to forget most of what is explained to me. She is a true history buff & explains it better than most teachers. I will check out the massacre on youtube(I know there is a song about it). You are very informed! You are way ahead of me, lol. I will also check out the Mingulay Boat Song. Try the Rankins (Rankin Family). Fare Thee Well is a great song of theirs.

  • @MrOlvidezanella
    @MrOlvidezanella 10 лет назад

    Interessante é que relembra-me de minha infância, ainda que ela tenha transcorrido perto do Rio do Peixe, em São Marcos - SC. É a linguagem universal da música!

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад +1

    Hi there! As best as I can tell, the instrument is a set of Uilleann pipes of indeterminate breed. In fact, one of your "favs" is a video by Zac Leger playing a very similar set. Thanks for watching and for your question! -Mac

  • @averysgore
    @averysgore 11 лет назад +1

    That 2:21 house looks just like the B+B I stayed at in Port Hawkesbury. What a beautiful song. I wish you could include the middle verse (bonfires blaze), but otherwise great rendition.

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад +1

    Flowers of the Forest by Mike Oldfield is a very beautiful memorial tune to the men of war. It is on youtube. I have always loved that tune but never knew the name of it. I only found out this summer as I am visiting my Mom & stepfather in the Boston area. I hope that you check this tune out if you haven't already. The pics made me fill up with tears & deep thoughts of those who have experienced this suffering. It is sad for everyone involved. May God watch over us all! Terry

    • @CelticMandolinsGinnyAitchison
      @CelticMandolinsGinnyAitchison Год назад

      Terry - Mike Oldfield does an awesome rendition of this tune - it is an old - really old Scottish air - try looking up the history of it - it goes 15,26,27th centuries. It is often a bagpipers lament but I agree with you that Oldfield does an incredible job.

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад +2

    @McKissackMusic -Hi there! If you expand my notes about this post, I included a short bio about John McDermott. Yes, he is indeed Scottish by BIRTH...his parents were both Irish and had moved to Scotland. His family then immigrated to Canada. I agree completely with your assessment of his "croonin" abilities!

  • @kelticmick
    @kelticmick 13 лет назад +1

    A Great Song and very well done by john, My Husband Mick Feeney "Kelticmick" Has just put up a version of the Song hope you will visit ,and also hope you like his version Good luck john In all you do, Maureen Feeney

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад +2

    Do you have the song Sonny's Dream by McDermott? His version of it is the best. It was written and performed by Ron Hynes of Newfoundland as well as other singers. You should check out Lukey's Boat by Great Big Sea. This is a "great tune" video done by them with the Chieftans. Take care. Thanks for posting. I am off to listen to Skye Boat Song, another one of my favorites by McDermott.

  • @viv1748
    @viv1748 9 лет назад

    i like it

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад

    Thanks for the info, "rockgor." Cheers!

  • @funnygirl100heyjude
    @funnygirl100heyjude 13 лет назад

    @LightTheWay2012 Aww jealous! i LOVE the maritime provinces

  • @TheTexn
    @TheTexn 14 лет назад

    Even in Texas there are people who enjoy this music very much. The acid test is, will the cows take to it ? Very little humor. I know. I know,

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад +1

    Apologies to you folks for the last comment posted by "LightTheWay2010" that contained some "salty," non family-friendly language. I removed it as quickly as I saw it, and barred him from making any further comments on any of my posts. I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

  • @dougkendall6867
    @dougkendall6867 6 лет назад

    Looks like The Cottars in the boat with him at 1:38 and following.

  • @amerinadacanada7315
    @amerinadacanada7315 10 лет назад

    Hey, the AD is as entertaining as the main focus of this video! At least, if you're a Jude Law fan :-)

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад

    @LightTheWay2012 Thanks! You just proved my point.

  • @A2ZMyst3ries
    @A2ZMyst3ries 11 лет назад +2

    What is the instrument at 1:30? It is beautiful sounding!

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  14 лет назад +1

    @dougd1015 - I have listened to several versions of this song by Anne Murray and others, and most sound very similar. I am sure if you search hard enough, you can find a "non-sappy" version of this song, whoever recorded it. I am NOT sure what it will make you "feel like" after listening to it, and whether or not it will help you with your Patrick Duffy issues. Good luck with that.

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад

    And g'day to you! No, I am a Yank, born and bred. I am just a huge fan of John McDermott. But I do try to add as much info as I can in the right column about my postings, covering the history of the songs, etc. Just click on the blue "More info" link that appears below my RUclips name. Thanks a lot for viewing my posts and for your comments!

  • @rambam1204
    @rambam1204 11 лет назад +1

    And what does the name Nova Scotia mean but New Scotland?

  • @jamesrfraser1
    @jamesrfraser1 12 лет назад

    @TanaSilvers Most of my degrees are in Psychology, so I appreciate your contribution. My IQ was assessed in university, so I suppose that you imagine it is skewed in favour of the unintelligent- n'est ce pas?

  • @jamesrfraser1
    @jamesrfraser1 12 лет назад

    @TanaSilvers I'm not sure what I said to precipitate this post. I enjoy John McDermott, I love The Rankins and Bara Macneils. If my assessment of "LightTheWay2012" as "He sucks" disturbs you, so be it. I guess that I should learn to post only when I'm completely sober.

  • @albusdumbledore3105
    @albusdumbledore3105 6 лет назад +1

    Umm. He should have held kings longer and it’s missing a verse but other wise it’s great

  • @earthenly
    @earthenly 16 лет назад

    Hi. Are you originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia? The Mira that John Mcdermott is singing about is a short distance from Sydney on Cape Breton Island. You can find a lot of your scottish roots on youtube. Type in Cape Breton. I live about 45 minutes from Mira. Others who do this song are Matt Minglewood, Anne Murray, etc. My grandmother Mary MacDonald(Beaton) was a very well-known traditional scottish fiddle player there. Her daughter, Mary Jessie MacDonald, a well-known piano player.

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад

    @LightTheWay2012 I'm sure that John wouldn't want to record any song that sounded like the "original" version by the original artist. Neither would Ann Murray or any of the other artists who have recorded this song. With regard to it not being the "best" version, well, you know what they say about opinions...

  • @grant_hatcher_silly
    @grant_hatcher_silly 14 лет назад

    does anyone know the name of the song that goes like "i got a cold tin penny in my hand. it's a quarter to one, and the fun's just begun. seeinging songs of the mira...."? If so, let me know!

    • @violagreene4643
      @violagreene4643 Год назад

      Bit late, but it's "Good Times" by John Allan Cameron. I found it on a collection called Sounds of Nova Scotia, Vol. 1

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  16 лет назад

    Sorry ranyan, I wish I could help. Yours is the first comment for any of my videos claiming difficulties in playback. If you are trying to play in high-quality mode, you may want to try standart mode. You might also immediately pause the playback to let the whole video load-up before resuming play. I hate to sound like a jerk, but since no other similar problems have been reported, it may be an unknown problem on your end. Good luck.

  • @rambam1204
    @rambam1204 11 лет назад

    It has always attracted Scottish immigrants, and they hold bagpipe festivals there.

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад

    @LightTheWay2012 By the way - I like the music of the Rankins AND Barra Macneils. But please, don't punish yourself further by listening to any more of McDermott's music. Life is too short. Find something you enjoy to occupy your time. Peace to you.

  • @kevinwbrooks8164
    @kevinwbrooks8164 4 года назад

    kevinbrooks

  • @macrosent
    @macrosent  13 лет назад

    @LightTheWay2012 Wow, if you can't stand John McDermott's singing, then why did you even bother opening this post, let alone comment on it? I like most types of music except rap and hip-hop. But you won't find me making negative comments about a rapper or anyone who likes that genre. I am not a critic who feels the need to denigrate anyone who doesn't share my opinions. Different strokes. Most have made positive comments about John's songs, so you appear to be in the minority.

  • @mkeenan204
    @mkeenan204 12 лет назад

    Given what happened there recently, maybe it should say "Can you imagine a piece of the universe more fit for murder and mayhem"...

    • @1234-m7w
      @1234-m7w 5 лет назад

      that was sad but Cape Breton is the most beautiful place in the world

  • @TanaSilvers
    @TanaSilvers 12 лет назад

    @jamesrfraser1 Ok, so I don't see what this has to do with the song, but anyways. Half the population will have an IQ of 100 or less. It's the average on a bell curve. IQ scores are adjusted so that the centre is always 100. Of course, an IQ score is essentially meaningless anyway, but my comment is about statistics.