I saw Fleetwood Mac do 'Rhiannon" live in around '78 and they did this 20 minute intro that was brilliant yet unrecognizable as Rhiannon.. the stage lights were very low and dark and the rest of the band were stationary and seemed deep in the groove of the moment..the only movement was Stevie and she was just doing her twirling and dancing with her black cape- all around the stage, i kept wondering how she was navigating around the Stage in the dark as well as she was.. it was memorizing and captivating and spellbinding and then the intro began to swell and increase in tempo and i was fixated on watching Stevie like she was possessed and in another realm entirely...then SUDDENLY- during one of her twirls she was right next to her mic stand and they in unison broke into Rhiannon, a bright spot engulfed Stevie and she broke into "Rhiannon rings like a bell in the night.....".. my head exploded at that moment and i have never forgotten that surreal moment i shared with 20,000 other people and Stevie Nicks that night!...I have seen numerous live clips of her singing that song since, but nothing has really come close to the magic that she portrayed and the theatrical performance that i witnessed that night in Utah~
@@ocb7160 Well thank you, im glad i could share it- it really was that incredible and magical and surreal...and it really wasnt JUST the performance of Rhiannon, the entire night was incredible, every song, every nuance, everyone in the band was on point and superb that night especially..i was only about 6 rows back from the front and was right in front of Lindsey Buckingham all night...i was so captivated by his presence and guitar playing, after that night my mission was to learn how to play guitar well and use his finger picking style...i never have stopped that quest and have him alone and that evening to thank for a wonderful journey~
@@rosswilliam2472 no it was at the U of U! altho i certainly saw some great music at the Salt Palace,- Neil Young with Linda Ronstat opening for him, Grand Funk, too many to count!
Stevie Nicks one of the greatest female rock singers . There is a sincerity an honesty In her voice that is deeply moving . Land slide is my favorite tune
Revealing Storm As humans we tend to be idealistic we like to think great musicians and athletes are great people but that’s a often not the case sadly many musicians I love were drug addicted .
This is amazing. As a Welsh speaking Welsh dude, I'm so happy that one of my favorite RUclipsrs has done a video about the Welsh myths and the Mabinogion. They're very underrated. Thank you.
I named my daughter Rhiannon. Even before she was born and I knew she was a girl. Her daddy is Welsh but I'd seen the name in a baby book not realising it was a Welsh name. Not even joking, my Rhiannon was born on Halloween 2008. She loves anything to do with mystic and death. Shes edgier than any of her friends, wears alot of black. And has the most amazing blue eyes and long golden hair down her back. ♥️♥️♥️
I suppose she likes Game of Thrones, too. I like to study and am fascinated by a lot of Norse mythology. A lot of ancient Hebrew/Isrealite rabbinical stories, commentaries, books, what's commonly misunderstood or not known today is that up until the early 7th century C.E., many ancient Israelites practiced polytheism, or syncretized their monotheism in Yahweh with older, indigenous Near Eastern Canaanite or Phoenician deities like Baal, Ishtar, Asheroth, Ra, in fact they combined certain aspects of older Canaanite folk religions into early Judaism by worshiping a female diety alongside Yahweh, in essence God had a wife. By the time of the Babylonian captivity and deportation, the centuries-long resistance or reluctance of ancient Israelites to totally abandon polytheism completely and embrace monotheism was achieved and due to the Talmuds writing and the nearly 1,500 long cultural and religious influence of Babylonian Jewish influence, the basic core foundations of modern Judaism was put in place, along with the Septuagint, in ancient Egypt in early 3rd century C.E. in Alexandria where the Jewish Old Testament was translated into Greek.
@@BudandBloomWithBlossom I just found numerous articles saying that she has repeatedly refuted being a witch. She also said anyone who still thinks she's a witch should get a life. Her words.
Welsh is a hard language for anyone who isn't a native speaker and for a (presumably) first time speaker from Canada you are nailing it m'dude, diolch yn fawr
I have a little Gàidhlig, but I just can’t get my head around Welsh- far more complicated than the Gàidhlig I speak! Funnily enough though, Welsh names are very common here in Australia. Can’t walk two steps without tripping over a Bronwyn, Rhiannon, Owen or Rhys. And the majority don’t have any Welsh roots that they know of- they’re just really popular names.
@@katherinemorelle7115 That's so cool that you picked up Gàidhlig man! All these Celtic languages developed independently from each other but there are a lot of similarities between Welsh and Kernowek, if you can get one you can get the other. And that is not something I would've expected! Maybe something to do with the New/Old South Wales connection?
Polyphonic has gotten me into so many different artists and genres and has made me appreciate music a lot more. Great Channel keep doing what you’re doing.
In '96, I saw Stevie in concert. My ticket was a seat in an obstructed area. I took it to a theater personnel and they asked " where would you like to sit?" I said, "as close to the stage as possible. I got like the 2nd row, stage left, great view. She was into 'Edge of Seventeen" and the extended guitar at the end was kind of looping while she reached out to touch the finger and hand of her fans. Of course, I reached out and she just grasped my hand and shook it profusely, all the while that big, beautiful smile beaming. Worth the price of admission.
I’ve always loved Rhiannon, and even when I was a little kid who didn’t understand the song because I only spoke Spanish, I still associated it with magic and witches. Stevie Nicks is also the inspiration of American Horror Story Coven’s script, where she makes a cameo. Interesting to know it’s all a circle of magic and fantasy.
Isabella García As a kid, I first learned about Stevie Nicks because of American Horror Story: Coven. Now, I am more familiar with her music and I absolutely LOVE her!
As much as I love the Adult Contemporary Fleetwood Mac that made great albums like Rumours, I am saddened that the heavy blues version of Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green is largely forgotten in time
I wouldnt call the 70s Fleetwood Mac AoR. I would say that it Is extremely melodic soft music at odds with the shattered, desolate feelings of its lyrics.
I think Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart can give Stevie a run for her money. But you gotta give credit to Lindsey and Christine. Those two carried the band when Stevie and Mick were out of their brains high on coke.
yeah, that Midnight Special version on youtube is a must watch, Stevie's voice is a force of nature and she absolutely leaves it all on that stage, no quarter given.
Stevie Nicks wrote A LOT of awesome music during her time with Fleetwood Mac...another one I highly recommend a closer look into is "Gypsy", which is just a head trip start to finish...😍
Excellent video. Rh in Welsh is quite a unique digraph, there isn't really an English equivalent. Officially called a Voiceless alveolar trill, it's the letter r but not voiced, quite breathy. Also, the LL in Pwyll, is a Voiceless alveolar lateral fricative, meaning your tounge is in the position it would be for the letter L, but no voice, again just breath, the town Llanelli is a good example if you want to hear it. But your mabinogion pronunciation was perfect.
I've seen Fleetwood Mac in concert as the "Five Fireflies" 8 times and this song has always pulled me out of my body. I just wish Lindsey was still there. Please do a video on I'm So Afraid, which is also an out-of-body experience.
Love that my mom chose to name me after this brilliant song. Finally got to see Fleetwood Mac perform and cried through the entire performance of my name. I find the story of Rhiannon as amazing as the song too, plus I have always been drawn to the mystical side of the world and happiest just being outside with nature.
Best Fleetwood Mac song and one of the greatest songs ever written, period. An eargasm from start to finish. People often ask me why I don't do drugs, to which I reply "have you heard Rhiannon?"
Rhiannon is perhaps one of my all time favorite tracks; hauntingly beautiful in every way. Loved that you used the live version in the video too. To me, Stevie's screams and pleas in the live version elevate the song to a new level of greatness. Thank you for making videos like these and keep it up!
Fleetwood Mac was the best concert experience I have ever had. Tears flowing down my face as I was carried away in the moments they created. And this was only 5 years ago, they have never dulled their magic.
That performance on Midnight Special is unbelievable! Just the best performance I have ever seen. What is more unbelievable is the crowd. After watching this amazing woman have this out of this world experience, they just sit in their seats & clapp as if they just watched their kids ballet recital. They should have been on their feet giving her a standing O. That blows my mind everytime I watch this. What was wrong with those people?
Stevie actually sited reading the Four Branches of The Mabinogian novels by Evangeline Walton, as her inspiration. Nicks even talks of how she met with the aging author. Also, give credit where credit is due. Lindsey Buckingham created the instantly recognizable hook for the song, which he did for many songs for which she garners the lion share of the credit.
The editing and graphics though,,, they are very aesthetically pleasing and i cant stop staring at the spinning lady (she goes both clockwise and anti clockwise)
Rhiannon is a family name that’s been passed down consistently every generation in my family but usually as a middle name but I want to carry on the tradition and name my daughter Rhiannon. It’s also a plus that the song is an amazing classic
A story: I had at one point in my life GM'd a D&D campaign where every player character was forced to be a multi class of bard of some sort. In the short run of the game they met, among other things, a Smooth Criminal, made enemies of the Court of the Crimson King, (although I dont think they got that one) began swearing by the Thin White Duke, and were on there way to visit the court of the Wilbury Brothers, kings who traveled the world via airship doing a piss poor job of pretending to be peasants. One character I was slightly in love with was the high priestess of Rhiannon. They did not get to meet her, unfortunately. This was before I knew there was a connection to the mystical with the character, I just saw her as an archetype, and one that Stevie Nicks leaned heavily into herself. I'm so glad to see that there was even more there than I even knew existed. PS: this is the video that convinced me to start watching Nebula.
Never heard of Crimson King before. That song is amazing! Where have they been all my life? Uhg! I love new music :) Thanks, Condorito. For anyone else curious: ruclips.net/video/gvCmtHDDuu0/видео.html
"Wilbury Brothers, kings who traveled the world via airship doing a piss poor job of pretending to be peasants." As a Harrison fan, this is a great description! xD
Rhiannon is a song that was always around as my parents were fans but it sunk its hooks in when I was a teenager. Stevie knew how to write music to enchant people and in 100 years we will still be hypnotized after hearing a few bars
I'm so glad you brought up Rhiannon in Stevie's other songs, she also eludes to the myth in songs like Goodbye Baby (Don't take me to the tower / and take my child away) and The Nightmare (So about the moon and her sisters / How dare he take them prisoner). I believe Rhiannon is in all of her songs. She has been teasing new music recently, I hope the Rhiannon project sees the light of day.
A song suggestion for a future video; the song Paris 1919 by John Cale. The whole song and album is really a masterpiece. There are many other amazing songs on the album, such as Andalucia and The Endless Plain of Fortune. You’re delivery in these videos is so truthful and amazing. Keep up the good work 👌🏻
Weird story: Ever since I was a child, 3 birds have always been following me around. They always fly in the sky near me whenever something very important is going to happen. Recently, the song "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, has been playing in every building i enter. On the radio,on my phone, in the car. Now seeing this video, YOU MEAN TO TELL ME RIHANNON HAS 3 BIRDS????? THIS IS ALL FLOWING TOGETHER OH MY GOD
You should consider having a journal and recording your experiences inside it. It would probably make things a little less confusing if it was more concise and broken down day by day. Maybe then you could discover more patterns, hopefully have a better idea what causes these birds/entities to follow you, and hopefully give you some closure. Hope you have a good day and are staying safe from the pandemic.
@@MARZ_ZIG_X I just looked into this, and apparently Rhiannon's flowers are Daffodils, which have grown around my home since I was a child....ITS ALL ADDING UP
I just can't get over how beautiful the graphics of this video displayed the songs characteristics! I tip my hat to you for always coming up with such amazingly creative aesthetics!
Stevie has written many songs about Rhiannon, for her Rhiannon Project. Some include 3 birds of Rhiannon (The maker of Birds), Forest of the Black Roses, Stay Away, and more. They have not been officially released but are on RUclips for those interested. You can also find a magical piano demo from the 1970's with a song Forsaken Love on RUclips.
You: Rhiannon = powerful beautiful goddess, source of magic and music Me: Correct. Everyone thinks I was named after the song, but my Mum read the Mabinogion in her teens and became obsessed with the Rhiannon myth. She heard the song for the first time when I was a kid and was like, 'flighty wild witch, yep that sounds about right lol.'
This is exactly what happened to me lol. My mom read the Mabinogion when she was 12 and named me after it. My cousin’s name is Anwyn as well, which my uncle and aunt also got from the same book. But when I meet random people and they hear my name and go “Stevie Nicks!” And I just nod along haha
Thank you for this. I saw Fleetwood Mac do this song in 1976/77 (not sure). I loved Fleetwood Mac at the time.. but after seen them live I never thought of them the same. they were overwhelming, unforgiving, and on it. And when Stevie sang Rhiannon.. at the end it was like she was possessed. I remember my awe till this day; I was like wtf was that! Because it was much harder and emotional than the album. it was incredible to see and hear live. and I'm so glad I can watch the performance from this time on you tube.
of my favorite channels doing a video about one of my favorite myths. also formed into a song by stevie nicks, my absolute favorite artists. this is everything i’ve wanted omg
This is pretty wild. I've always loved this song but it's amazing that after writing it Nicks learned about the myth which just inspired her more and she made it into a banger.
this is and forever will be my absolute favorite song of all time. each time it plays on my ever-growing playlist I never skip it. i never grow tired of it. Rhiannon is a piece of art beyond us
I was lucky enough to see Fleetwood Mac last year. I agree completely with what you say about Rhiannon, experiencing it live is an entirely different beast. It felt like she was putting a hex on the audience!
i first found out that fleetwood mac exists when i heard the chain on guardians of the galaxy vol. 2, and I just loved how great that song sounds so I came on youtube and searched for fleetwood mac to listen to their other songs and I listened to Rhiannon. Literally the song wasn't even playing for one minute when i tapped download. It is an amazingly catchy song and it really serves its purpose because whenever i listen to it I get relaxed and it gives me a good mood.
This was awesome! Thank you. I will share this with my friends who are all fans of her and this song. Would love to se you do one on her song "Beautiful Child". Its haunting and full mystery and my favorite song from Fleetwood Mac.
thank you for mentioning the live versions! I think her best rendition is at "The Dance" and her 2005 live performance, the two are so different but make me feel so amazing
Visual effects of this video are brilliant! A great match to this great song and artist. Then again, all of Polyphonic's videos contain superb visuals.
+Polyphonic You should do a video on U2's Joshua Tree album, it launched a local Irish band to superstar status worldwide. It's a really cool album that explores America from an outsider's POV, and is so culturally significant that the US preserved it in the Library of Congress. Given America's immigrant founding, Joshua Tree is a very relevant album.
Ya know, Polyphonic man.. I really appreciate your videos. It's one thing to make video essays, but each of your videos has a distinctive vibe to it, tied into the subject being talked about. Its art unto itself. I love music and talking about such behind the scenes stories it comes out of, but I really appreciate how you've channeled your love for music into art itself. Thank you Polyphonic, very cool!
Love this! Thanks for posting :) My mom was a mythical studies major and both my parents are big Fleetwood mac fans and in 97 saw the FM The Dance tour while pregnant with me. Very special song
I have an amazing story regarding Rhiannon! I was writing a story largely inspired by an imaginary relationship I was heavily invested in and by my dream about the lady living in the forest who I've met by an apple tree. Apparently in the dream I was the only man who has ever passed through the barrier of branches and thorns, and when I did there she was. The story was the recollection of my experiences about that "relationship". That imaginary girl was intelligent, tactical master, well versed in magic, both dark and light at the same time. I was listening to Nicks "Rhiannon" at the time. Thus, in the book I wrote I named her Rhiannon. I didn't know about the Rhiannon from the legends. I actually googled the name and when I did I was like "What??? How??" Because, apparently, Rhiannon was both light and dark, a master tactician, intelligent and versed in magic. Just like in a dream I had as a child, Pwyll was taken to her realm where no man ever came to before. I was so moved by this, it practically changed my life. Even my current nickname on Steam is "pwyll_pen_annwn" because of this. Now it seems I was not the only one. This is so mysterious and beautiful!
I first heard a live version of Rhiannon on MTV or something and the end was so fast and amazingly powerful with Stevie nicks just going for it. But when I finally found the album version I was so disappointed as it’s so tame in comparison.
Brilliant video. There certainly is a mystical feeling surrounding fleetwood mac. It's evident in much of their music but none more so than in 'rhiannon'. You did a great job of putting what I have felt is an almost mysterious aura that lingers around the band, into words. Great job!
How I wish there would really be a 'Rhiannon' musical, with witches and fairies singing Fleetwood Mac songs. It is like "Mamma Mia" meets "Charmed".
This is suddenly a need in my life now
Izzy P Yes!
ahs: coven was kind of like that. she even appeared in the show
shut up and take my money!
YES
I saw Fleetwood Mac do 'Rhiannon" live in around '78 and they did this 20 minute intro that was brilliant yet unrecognizable as Rhiannon.. the stage lights were very low and dark and the rest of the band were stationary and seemed deep in the groove of the moment..the only movement was Stevie and she was just doing her twirling and dancing with her black cape- all around the stage, i kept wondering how she was navigating around the Stage in the dark as well as she was.. it was memorizing and captivating and spellbinding and then the intro began to swell and increase in tempo and i was fixated on watching Stevie like she was possessed and in another realm entirely...then SUDDENLY- during one of her twirls she was right next to her mic stand and they in unison broke into Rhiannon, a bright spot engulfed Stevie and she broke into "Rhiannon rings like a bell in the night.....".. my head exploded at that moment and i have never forgotten that surreal moment i shared with 20,000 other people and Stevie Nicks that night!...I have seen numerous live clips of her singing that song since, but nothing has really come close to the magic that she portrayed and the theatrical performance that i witnessed that night in Utah~
Awesome story, thanks for sharing. I would have loved to be there!
@@ocb7160 Well thank you, im glad i could share it- it really was that incredible and magical and surreal...and it really wasnt JUST the performance of Rhiannon, the entire night was incredible, every song, every nuance, everyone in the band was on point and superb that night especially..i was only about 6 rows back from the front and was right in front of Lindsey Buckingham all night...i was so captivated by his presence and guitar playing, after that night my mission was to learn how to play guitar well and use his finger picking style...i never have stopped that quest and have him alone and that evening to thank for a wonderful journey~
Great Story! Did this take place at the Salt Palace?
@@rosswilliam2472 no it was at the U of U! altho i certainly saw some great music at the Salt Palace,- Neil Young with Linda Ronstat opening for him, Grand Funk, too many to count!
Very evocative description. Can only imagine what it'd be like to see them in their prime, hell I'd still love to see them now. Thank you.
'She is like a cat in the dark, and then she is the darkness'
One of my favorite lyrics of all time.
Same : )
Stevie is the only person who can rhyme dark and darkness
and he who made kittens put snakes in the grass...
Everytime I hear it I have chills
I am named after this song and I have those exact lyrics on my rib cage. :)
"This is the story of a Welsh witch." An intro that Stevie Nicks sometimes did when starting the song Rhiannon.
Oh please she is one
Stevie Nicks one of the greatest female rock singers . There is a sincerity an honesty In her voice that is deeply moving . Land slide is my favorite tune
She's one of the greatest Rock singers. Female and male. IMO
She's a great performer and songwriter.
That and cocaine. Lots and lots of cocaine.
@@Revealingstorm. Without cocaine and infidelity we wouldn't have Rumours.
Revealing Storm
As humans we tend to be idealistic we like to think great musicians and athletes are great people but that’s a often not the case sadly many musicians I love were drug addicted .
Your graphic designs are looking very good.
HexarRF it’s all that skillshare money
@@JoshuaPagan think he does em himself
They've always been good but they're reaching a whole new level
This is amazing. As a Welsh speaking Welsh dude, I'm so happy that one of my favorite RUclipsrs has done a video about the Welsh myths and the Mabinogion. They're very underrated. Thank you.
Welshh squadddd
@@cai2254 Cymru am byth!
like Culhwich & Olwen, Blodeuwedd, or even Tam Lin...I always have loved these tales
Simply put, Stevie Nicks is a goddess.
Absolutely!
Mabey she really is Rhiannon
a *witch*
in an adolescent boy's 1970s dreams, yes...
Well said
Music: *exists*
Polyphonic: l e t s t a k e a c l o s e r l o o k
@Shirley Temple I agree with you
@Shirley Timple somebody is upset for no reason.
@@ArienDH11 He's upset about creativity and that there's a lack of it.
Otter - o It's tiring the level of unoriginality n comment sections. It's like they're bots.
I named my daughter Rhiannon. Even before she was born and I knew she was a girl. Her daddy is Welsh but I'd seen the name in a baby book not realising it was a Welsh name. Not even joking, my Rhiannon was born on Halloween 2008. She loves anything to do with mystic and death. Shes edgier than any of her friends, wears alot of black. And has the most amazing blue eyes and long golden hair down her back. ♥️♥️♥️
She will live an interesting life!💚
I suppose she likes Game of Thrones, too. I like to study and am fascinated by a lot of Norse mythology. A lot of ancient Hebrew/Isrealite rabbinical stories, commentaries, books, what's commonly misunderstood or not known today is that up until the early 7th century C.E., many ancient Israelites practiced polytheism, or syncretized their monotheism in Yahweh with older, indigenous Near Eastern Canaanite or Phoenician deities like Baal, Ishtar, Asheroth, Ra, in fact they combined certain aspects of older Canaanite folk religions into early Judaism by worshiping a female diety alongside Yahweh, in essence God had a wife. By the time of the Babylonian captivity and deportation, the centuries-long resistance or reluctance of ancient Israelites to totally abandon polytheism completely and embrace monotheism was achieved and due to the Talmuds writing and the nearly 1,500 long cultural and religious influence of Babylonian Jewish influence, the basic core foundations of modern Judaism was put in place, along with the Septuagint, in ancient Egypt in early 3rd century C.E. in Alexandria where the Jewish Old Testament was translated into Greek.
@Stella S. That's what i was thinking! She was born in the spooky season, so she's gonna like spooky things.
Sounds like your daughter will one day be a absolutely beautiful woman...
@@Fae_van oh she fiesty alright! I was born on the 2nd Nov on all souls day. We clash as you can imagine 😂
it's okay, y'all can just say stevie nicks is a witch
Haha! Exactly !
She's the best kind of witch, IMHO! Listening to her perform is like watching her weave magic out of thin air.
Ang M. she really is!!! the way she twirls is just hypnotizing
Stevie Nicks said that she is a witch in interviews 30 years ago.
@@BudandBloomWithBlossom I just found numerous articles saying that she has repeatedly refuted being a witch. She also said anyone who still thinks she's a witch should get a life. Her words.
Welsh is a hard language for anyone who isn't a native speaker and for a (presumably) first time speaker from Canada you are nailing it m'dude, diolch yn fawr
I have a little Gàidhlig, but I just can’t get my head around Welsh- far more complicated than the Gàidhlig I speak!
Funnily enough though, Welsh names are very common here in Australia. Can’t walk two steps without tripping over a Bronwyn, Rhiannon, Owen or Rhys. And the majority don’t have any Welsh roots that they know of- they’re just really popular names.
@@katherinemorelle7115 That's so cool that you picked up Gàidhlig man! All these Celtic languages developed independently from each other but there are a lot of similarities between Welsh and Kernowek, if you can get one you can get the other. And that is not something I would've expected! Maybe something to do with the New/Old South Wales connection?
The Welsh language just looks like someone on horse tranquilizers trying to type on a touch screen.
@@gayjemma Unoriginal and unfunny. Siom arnoch chi. Paid a bod mor anwybodus.
@@kalingpoo8856 Is that welsh or did you have a stroke halfway through your comment?
Stevie used to introduce this song live by saying it was “About an old Welsh witch”.
Polyphonic has gotten me into so many different artists and genres and has made me appreciate music a lot more. Great Channel keep doing what you’re doing.
Yes... Couldn't agreed more...
"Rhiannon" and "Sara" have always been my 2 favorite songs from the Buckingham/Nicks era of Fleetwood Mac.
Whammy Bard PERIODDTTTTTT TASTE
Same!
Heh, my first names Rhiannon, middle name is Sara
In '96, I saw Stevie in concert. My ticket was a seat in an obstructed area. I took it to a theater personnel and they asked " where would you like to sit?" I said, "as close to the stage as possible. I got like the 2nd row, stage left, great view. She was into 'Edge of Seventeen" and the extended guitar at the end was kind of looping while she reached out to touch the finger and hand of her fans. Of course, I reached out and she just grasped my hand and shook it profusely, all the while that big, beautiful smile beaming. Worth the price of admission.
I thought I knew a lot about music. But after watching your videos, it's clear I know just a fraction of a fraction about it.
Thomas Boehnlein A fraction of a fraction is still just a fraction.
I appreciate the insight he gives on artists/songs I enjoy. He gives me a lot perspectives/knowledge from the musicians he talks about.
I’ve always loved Rhiannon, and even when I was a little kid who didn’t understand the song because I only spoke Spanish, I still associated it with magic and witches. Stevie Nicks is also the inspiration of American Horror Story Coven’s script, where she makes a cameo. Interesting to know it’s all a circle of magic and fantasy.
Isabella García As a kid, I first learned about Stevie Nicks because of American Horror Story: Coven. Now, I am more familiar with her music and I absolutely LOVE her!
i legit got goosebumps throughout this whole video
As much as I love the Adult Contemporary Fleetwood Mac that made great albums like Rumours, I am saddened that the heavy blues version of Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green is largely forgotten in time
True. Man of the world, Albatross, The Green Manalishi and I Loved Another Women are great Peter Green songs.
@@MrFixer1983 I like Oh Well part 1
@@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051 Yes that one is also great.
I agree, however i really liked 'Kiln House', their first album without him with Jeremy Spencer.
I wouldnt call the 70s Fleetwood Mac AoR. I would say that it Is extremely melodic soft music at odds with the shattered, desolate feelings of its lyrics.
Stevie Nicks is a freak of nature whose talents and style will never be matched
agreed but christine mcvie though
@@cornflakessupersaver Yeah. You Make Loving Fun is a brilliant song
I think Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart can give Stevie a run for her money. But you gotta give credit to Lindsey and Christine. Those two carried the band when Stevie and Mick were out of their brains high on coke.
@@cornflakessupersaver Love her just a LITTLE bit more. She don't come off as a perpetual spinster.
Xurio Style christine or stevie?
yeah, that Midnight Special version on youtube is a must watch, Stevie's voice is a force of nature and she absolutely leaves it all on that stage, no quarter given.
Stevie Nicks wrote A LOT of awesome music during her time with Fleetwood Mac...another one I highly recommend a closer look into is "Gypsy", which is just a head trip start to finish...😍
Excellent video. Rh in Welsh is quite a unique digraph, there isn't really an English equivalent. Officially called a Voiceless alveolar trill, it's the letter r but not voiced, quite breathy. Also, the LL in Pwyll, is a Voiceless alveolar lateral fricative, meaning your tounge is in the position it would be for the letter L, but no voice, again just breath, the town Llanelli is a good example if you want to hear it. But your mabinogion pronunciation was perfect.
"The music is an essential part of the song."
Instrumentals he ment
I've seen Fleetwood Mac in concert as the "Five Fireflies" 8 times and this song has always pulled me out of my body. I just wish Lindsey was still there. Please do a video on I'm So Afraid, which is also an out-of-body experience.
A video with anything related to Welsh lore and mythology is always greatly appreciated as a welshman myself.
Love that my mom chose to name me after this brilliant song. Finally got to see Fleetwood Mac perform and cried through the entire performance of my name. I find the story of Rhiannon as amazing as the song too, plus I have always been drawn to the mystical side of the world and happiest just being outside with nature.
Rhiannon is a lovely welsh name, you’d probably love wales 🏴
Best Fleetwood Mac song and one of the greatest songs ever written, period. An eargasm from start to finish. People often ask me why I don't do drugs, to which I reply "have you heard Rhiannon?"
But have you heard Rhiannon on drugs?
@@grossatuin1 I don't think she needs drugs, mate. :P
Sebastian Elytron what is the game of your picture?
Content-wise, this video speaks to me a lot personally.
And visually, this must be one of your most well-conceptualized ones. I love it.
Rhiannon is perhaps one of my all time favorite tracks; hauntingly beautiful in every way. Loved that you used the live version in the video too. To me, Stevie's screams and pleas in the live version elevate the song to a new level of greatness. Thank you for making videos like these and keep it up!
my name’s rhiannon and i used to listen to this song allll the time, i thought it was about me
Tiresome that’s really cool, glad that song could bring joy to you in your own way
Welsh squaddddd
@Walkin' Tall dude why are you being an asshole to a nice person just sharing a childhood memory. Talk about self centered
Ian Rosales “your own way” :o
It's my name too and my mother would wake me up by playing it
Fleetwood Mac was the best concert experience I have ever had. Tears flowing down my face as I was carried away in the moments they created. And this was only 5 years ago, they have never dulled their magic.
I can just imagine Lindsey Buckingham rolling his eyes at your concluding sentiments about Stevie. She appeals to the Romantic in all of us.
That performance on Midnight Special is unbelievable! Just the best performance I have ever seen. What is more unbelievable is the crowd. After watching this amazing woman have this out of this world experience, they just sit in their seats & clapp as if they just watched their kids ballet recital. They should have been on
their feet giving her a standing O. That blows my mind everytime
I watch this. What was wrong with those people?
Stevie actually sited reading the Four Branches of The Mabinogian novels by Evangeline Walton, as her inspiration. Nicks even talks of how she met with the aging author. Also, give credit where credit is due. Lindsey Buckingham created the instantly recognizable hook for the song, which he did for many songs for which she garners the lion share of the credit.
Sonya Flowers - Thank you ❣️ Someone else besides myself recognizes this👌
Sonya Flowers I’ve just finished reading “She Walks In Darkness” by Walton, (full on captivating), now starting on Mabinogion by another author.
Well, typical Stieve.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the editing and graphics in this video?
"The let's take a closer look" hit different this time.
The editing and graphics though,,, they are very aesthetically pleasing and i cant stop staring at the spinning lady (she goes both clockwise and anti clockwise)
Rhiannon is a family name that’s been passed down consistently every generation in my family but usually as a middle name but I want to carry on the tradition and name my daughter Rhiannon. It’s also a plus that the song is an amazing classic
One of the most beautifully haunting songs ever. I keep telling my kids this is the song to be played at my funeral
As a Welsh person and a native Welsh speaker this was really nice to see! Diolch yn fawr!
A story:
I had at one point in my life GM'd a D&D campaign where every player character was forced to be a multi class of bard of some sort. In the short run of the game they met, among other things, a Smooth Criminal, made enemies of the Court of the Crimson King, (although I dont think they got that one) began swearing by the Thin White Duke, and were on there way to visit the court of the Wilbury Brothers, kings who traveled the world via airship doing a piss poor job of pretending to be peasants.
One character I was slightly in love with was the high priestess of Rhiannon. They did not get to meet her, unfortunately. This was before I knew there was a connection to the mystical with the character, I just saw her as an archetype, and one that Stevie Nicks leaned heavily into herself. I'm so glad to see that there was even more there than I even knew existed.
PS: this is the video that convinced me to start watching Nebula.
The King Crimson reference fuels my being
Never heard of Crimson King before. That song is amazing! Where have they been all my life? Uhg! I love new music :) Thanks, Condorito. For anyone else curious: ruclips.net/video/gvCmtHDDuu0/видео.html
"Wilbury Brothers, kings who traveled the world via airship doing a piss poor job of pretending to be peasants." As a Harrison fan, this is a great description! xD
My name is Rhiannon. I hated it when I was a kid because nobody could say my name. I embrace and absolutely love it now.
Rhiannon is a song that was always around as my parents were fans but it sunk its hooks in when I was a teenager. Stevie knew how to write music to enchant people and in 100 years we will still be hypnotized after hearing a few bars
I'm so glad you brought up Rhiannon in Stevie's other songs, she also eludes to the myth in songs like Goodbye Baby (Don't take me to the tower / and take my child away) and The Nightmare (So about the moon and her sisters / How dare he take them prisoner). I believe Rhiannon is in all of her songs. She has been teasing new music recently, I hope the Rhiannon project sees the light of day.
This video was basically my whole school project just put into a power point. Thank you.
A song suggestion for a future video; the song Paris 1919 by John Cale. The whole song and album is really a masterpiece. There are many other amazing songs on the album, such as Andalucia and The Endless Plain of Fortune. You’re delivery in these videos is so truthful and amazing. Keep up the good work 👌🏻
And a Welshman too.
Weird story:
Ever since I was a child, 3 birds have always been following me around. They always fly in the sky near me whenever something very important is going to happen. Recently, the song "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, has been playing in every building i enter. On the radio,on my phone, in the car. Now seeing this video, YOU MEAN TO TELL ME RIHANNON HAS 3 BIRDS????? THIS IS ALL FLOWING TOGETHER OH MY GOD
You should consider having a journal and recording your experiences inside it. It would probably make things a little less confusing if it was more concise and broken down day by day. Maybe then you could discover more patterns, hopefully have a better idea what causes these birds/entities to follow you, and hopefully give you some closure. Hope you have a good day and are staying safe from the pandemic.
Look into paganism if you feel moved to do so! Do some more research!Not to be ~that person~, but it sounds as though Rhiannon might be your deity!
Hell to the naw
@@raine7814 thank you! I've actually turned my journals into songs.
@@MARZ_ZIG_X I just looked into this, and apparently Rhiannon's flowers are Daffodils, which have grown around my home since I was a child....ITS ALL ADDING UP
I just can't get over how beautiful the graphics of this video displayed the songs characteristics! I tip my hat to you for always coming up with such amazingly creative aesthetics!
One of my favorite aspects of this song is the ascending organ run as "Rhiannon" is sung in the chorus
THE RHIANNON MUSICAL SHOULD BE A THING NOW. WE NEED THAT
When he said "The music is an essential part of the song" I felt that
Stevie has written many songs about Rhiannon, for her Rhiannon Project. Some include 3 birds of Rhiannon (The maker of Birds), Forest of the Black Roses, Stay Away, and more. They have not been officially released but are on RUclips for those interested. You can also find a magical piano demo from the 1970's with a song Forsaken Love on RUclips.
You: Rhiannon = powerful beautiful goddess, source of magic and music
Me: Correct.
Everyone thinks I was named after the song, but my Mum read the Mabinogion in her teens and became obsessed with the Rhiannon myth. She heard the song for the first time when I was a kid and was like, 'flighty wild witch, yep that sounds about right lol.'
I love your mam for that. A Queen 🥰
I’m rhiannon to! Idk about you but this song makes me feel powerful
This is exactly what happened to me lol. My mom read the Mabinogion when she was 12 and named me after it. My cousin’s name is Anwyn as well, which my uncle and aunt also got from the same book. But when I meet random people and they hear my name and go “Stevie Nicks!” And I just nod along haha
Is there a live version of this song where Stevie hits the high C as she does on the studio version?
And she is now working on the film project!
Man, your videos are fucking addictive. Just recently discovered, and already one of my favourite channels. Keep up the great work 👏🏾
My middle name is Rhiannon! . As weird as it sounds, every time i listen to the song i feel that magic in me. Thank you for this, it was beautiful.
Thank you for this. I saw Fleetwood Mac do this song in 1976/77 (not sure). I loved Fleetwood Mac at the time.. but after seen them live I never thought of them the same. they were overwhelming, unforgiving, and on it. And when Stevie sang Rhiannon.. at the end it was like she was possessed. I remember my awe till this day; I was like wtf was that! Because it was much harder and emotional than the album. it was incredible to see and hear live. and I'm so glad I can watch the performance from this time on you tube.
I'm so lucky to have this name and be blessed by the Goddess Stevie Nicks herself
My parents named me after this song, one of their best decisions imo
Lilly Wren Too bad they couldn’t teach you about actual music.
please do more on the beatles,they are amazing and songs like "a day in the life" deserve more recognition
of my favorite channels doing a video about one of my favorite myths. also formed into a song by stevie nicks, my absolute favorite artists. this is everything i’ve wanted omg
This was so well done and beautiful to watch!
I love this so much. Stevie is truly ethereal!
Your videos are so aestheticly pleasing its ridiculous.
This is pretty wild. I've always loved this song but it's amazing that after writing it Nicks learned about the myth which just inspired her more and she made it into a banger.
this is and forever will be my absolute favorite song of all time. each time it plays on my ever-growing playlist I never skip it. i never grow tired of it. Rhiannon is a piece of art beyond us
I was lucky enough to see Fleetwood Mac last year. I agree completely with what you say about Rhiannon, experiencing it live is an entirely different beast. It felt like she was putting a hex on the audience!
Careful a drummer from a "Christian " rock band told me Mrs Nicks put a "spell" on her songs to make them popular . I said yes they call it "talent".
excellent video! Please, do more fleetwood mac stuff
5:13 boy was I glad you covered this. The live version from the rehearsal session at Old Grey Whistle Test is life changing.
Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night
this song is just absolutely magical it makes me feel like i'm a lonely fairy swimming in the clouds i can't describe it
i first found out that fleetwood mac exists when i heard the chain on guardians of the galaxy vol. 2, and I just loved how great that song sounds so I came on youtube and searched for fleetwood mac to listen to their other songs and I listened to Rhiannon. Literally the song wasn't even playing for one minute when i tapped download. It is an amazingly catchy song and it really serves its purpose because whenever i listen to it I get relaxed and it gives me a good mood.
That was fascinating and well put together.
My name is Rhiannon and I’m so happy to learn even more about my name from this video !
Fantastic as always. Great job implementing the rousing live performance. Goosebumps.
This song drew me to the Mac when I was just a boy.
Thanks for making this awesome videos, you make the quarantine a lot easier :)
This was awesome! Thank you. I will share this with my friends who are all fans of her and this song. Would love to se you do one on her song "Beautiful Child". Its haunting and full mystery and my favorite song from Fleetwood Mac.
thank you for mentioning the live versions!
I think her best rendition is at "The Dance" and her 2005 live performance, the two are so different but make me feel so amazing
also the way she says thank you at the end makes me warm
This song will echo through the universe until eternity.
Interestingly, during live performances, Stevie will often sing “once in a million years, a lady like her rises.” As a verse
Really amazing to have my deep reverence for this song validated
Visual effects of this video are brilliant! A great match to this great song and artist. Then again, all of Polyphonic's videos contain superb visuals.
+Polyphonic You should do a video on U2's Joshua Tree album, it launched a local Irish band to superstar status worldwide. It's a really cool album that explores America from an outsider's POV, and is so culturally significant that the US preserved it in the Library of Congress. Given America's immigrant founding, Joshua Tree is a very relevant album.
Ya know, Polyphonic man.. I really appreciate your videos. It's one thing to make video essays, but each of your videos has a distinctive vibe to it, tied into the subject being talked about. Its art unto itself. I love music and talking about such behind the scenes stories it comes out of, but I really appreciate how you've channeled your love for music into art itself. Thank you Polyphonic, very cool!
This video is excellent, I’m so glad there’s a channel like that really goes in depth with music unlike any other ❤️
Love the aesthetic of this video; you are nailing it on making the graphics reflect the topics increasingly well!
Your editing and designs for this video are just gorgeous.
What a great presentation.....thanks for taking the time to pull this together.
this guy deserves like a million more subs
Love this! Thanks for posting :) My mom was a mythical studies major and both my parents are big Fleetwood mac fans and in 97 saw the FM The Dance tour while pregnant with me. Very special song
Just like the white winged dove
Sings a song
Sounds like she's singing
Who who who
(Nicks, Edge of Seventeen)
In Barbados, it is Rhianna, and she says "Ay, Ay, OK."
I have an amazing story regarding Rhiannon! I was writing a story largely inspired by an imaginary relationship I was heavily invested in and by my dream about the lady living in the forest who I've met by an apple tree. Apparently in the dream I was the only man who has ever passed through the barrier of branches and thorns, and when I did there she was. The story was the recollection of my experiences about that "relationship". That imaginary girl was intelligent, tactical master, well versed in magic, both dark and light at the same time. I was listening to Nicks "Rhiannon" at the time. Thus, in the book I wrote I named her Rhiannon. I didn't know about the Rhiannon from the legends. I actually googled the name and when I did I was like "What??? How??" Because, apparently, Rhiannon was both light and dark, a master tactician, intelligent and versed in magic. Just like in a dream I had as a child, Pwyll was taken to her realm where no man ever came to before. I was so moved by this, it practically changed my life. Even my current nickname on Steam is "pwyll_pen_annwn" because of this. Now it seems I was not the only one. This is so mysterious and beautiful!
I first heard a live version of Rhiannon on MTV or something and the end was so fast and amazingly powerful with Stevie nicks just going for it. But when I finally found the album version I was so disappointed as it’s so tame in comparison.
Dude. This video is perfect! You've really outdone yourself!!! I'm sharing this with all my friends ❤
Brilliant video. There certainly is a mystical feeling surrounding fleetwood mac. It's evident in much of their music but none more so than in 'rhiannon'. You did a great job of putting what I have felt is an almost mysterious aura that lingers around the band, into words. Great job!
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This is what I needed!!! 🖤🖤🖤 awesome video and presentation 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼