Dolores Had The Voice Of An Angel..Her Singing Style Is Known As "Keening" In Ireland,, It Is Usually Used To Mourn/Honor The Deceased At Funerals..R.i.P. Dolores 🙏 ❤
She wrote this song being on the road all the time with The Cranberries and being homesick, she wrote it about her mom and dad, when her dad passed away there were many concerts she did where this song wasn’t included because it was too painful for her to sing. When she could finally sing it again, she would have the audience sing the part about her father and she would cry. I miss Dolores every single day. There will never be anyone like her
Brad continues to be blown away by Dolores's voice. Hearing comments about texture and layers sounds like Lex talking. A pleasure to see you enjoy this so much.
She really does seem to be one of the few musicians that he'll 'ride along with' without over analyzing it. And as a result, his conclusions end up being really insightful. And if he really likes unusual phrasing, he should do more Irish artists, or someone like more Joni Mitchell.
I'm 100% backing Brad with his crush on Dolores and her magic...she could sing Mein Kampf and make it sound like the most beautiful thing you've ever heard. Miss her so much, what a treasure.
haha some women just have that, like for me, women like mariyln monroe, kate bush, delores, cyndi lauper, they have that magnetic thing about them, a vulnerability I guess, it makes me just want to protect them
I always think of my Father when I hear this song. It makes me really sad. Love your parents guys while you have them. They won't always be there. RIP dad.
She was a unique woman, nobody could ever hold a candle to her voice. An Irish beauty inside and out. My heart mourns for her still. The world lost a treasure RIP Delores O'Riordan
Dolores sang so beautifully with that strong Limerick accent shining through, that's one of the things that made her special, she didn't lose her accent when she sang, it became stronger and lent itself to the music.
Limerick has a great accent and Dolores let her accent through in her singing. Used to enjoy our friends from Limerick saying "fillim" for film and "millick" for milk, turning them into two syllable words.
Brad - you're encountering the beauty of Delores' voice. That Limerick accent is lovely. Suffer along with the rest of the world - her voice was truly a gift from god.
Dolores said in an interview that the song was written/inspired by when they were on tour in the U.S. and how she was missing home and her family. So, it is a wholesome song.
The brightest lights shine so strong and then they leave us. So tragic that so many supreme talents are gone, either through substance abuse or suicide. It is so very sad.
I've always thought when she said being "out there", meant being rebellious... And she's saying that even during that time, her parents were still supportive and there for her. Thus the ode to my family.
Yup, I think I read somewhere that she left home as an act of rebelliance after an argument ... her mom embraced her at that moment when she was leaving home. But the song is more to do with her wondering how her love ones think of her becoming a singer. In it, she wonders if they they keep track of her in the news and media (does anyone care), she wonders if they like her performing on stage (do you like me standing there) ... and she's comforted to know that her dad likes her performance (my father he liked me) ... she surprised about her gaining success so quickly (it wasn't my design, people think something better than I am) and she tells her boyfriend (probably ex-bf) if he knows that she still misses him, she wish he would come to find her but he never did ...
Goodness gracious. The first time I see Brad's facial expression change - I think, I think, because of music. I think, he is actually feeling it. And emoting, like genuinely. Kudos!
An ode is a form of lyric poetry - expressing emotion - and it's usually addressed to someone or something, or it represents the poet's musings on that person; poem praising or glorifying an event or individual.
Easily, beyond easily, possibly the greatest female voice ever to grace music. Whenever I listen to Dolores, it's like there has NEVER been another female singer. Pure, unadulterated talent. Raw. Pure.
A woman with an Irish accent is my Kryptonite, but honestly Dolores probably had the loveliest speaking voice I've ever heard - (and obviously a beautiful singing voice as well)
Delores was such an amazing talent as was the band. I was lucky enough to see them in the early 90’s and they sound EXACTLY like their albums. Absolutely love them! ❤️
Delores wrote this song about coming to America from Ireland and the price of becoming famous. She just wants to be with her family and friends, and instead she’s in lonely hotel rooms thinking about her next show, her next album, her next interview, her next obligation. It’s about a loss of innocence and a sort of separation anxiety, in a word, she’s homesick.
She was so unique and sang so beautifully. I was lucky enough to jump on the Cranberries bandwagon at the beginning when no one else I knew was into them.
The Cranberries was my mom´s favorite group, everytime i listen to their songs i remember my dear mom. Thank you so much for reacting to this song, really good memories.
I was a child when these songs came out and always found her voice grating, but as an adult, I can now appreciate the message of her songs and it helps me to appreciate the voice better.
The song is about In a 2017 interview that the lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, granted to Songfacts, she revealed the meaning behind “Ode to My Family”. According to her, the lyrics are about the choice she made to pursue the career of a rock star and the misunderstanding she had with her parents regarding her choice.
They were like Sublime, one of a kind. There's a vid of her in like a tiny room singing this, it'll make ya cry, so beautiful. She just pours out emotion...very rare. And she was magnetic.
What I love about her voice is she doesn't mask her accent. So many foreign (to the USA) singers who sing in English mask their accent to be more mainstream. Not this woman. Also she puts a lot breathy sounds in her words. I think that's the texture you're referring to. Such a beautiful voice. Before her death I have to admit I was only briefly into their music during the early 90's (this song, Zombie, Linger, etc.) Since her passing I have since checked out more of their stuff and it's all good stuff! RIP
I've listened to this song 1000 times and your comments made me think of the song and the band in ways I never have before ("texture without raspiness"). Thank you.
I'm always blown away by Dolores' singing. One of the songs that really surprised me was Daffodil Lament, I don't know why but it's one of my personal favorites.
Thank you for another great Cranberries reaction! To me Dolores was a once in a lifetime performer and a very kind and caring human being. She was also very funny and had a great stage presence. The Cranberries and Dolores O'Riordan have such a great catalog of music. I love all of their songs. I hope to hear more Cranberries reactions 🙏 ❤
Dolores O'Riordan is a sad loss to Music passing at the tender age of 46. This has to be one of my favourite Cranberries songs and the video that goes with it is is classic.
I can see from ur reaction to this special song that it got you both & you got IT! Delores was an amazing woman with a talent that really only comes to those that are broken inside. & that keening you hear is absolutely intentional & heartfelt. Good to see others get the Cranberries.
I really like the lyrics in the second verse "people everywhere think better than I am". This was at the height of their fame and she was aware that her fans idolised her "character" and not the real her. She was feeling lonely on tour. She had a close relationship with both her parents. To the point she made the crowd sing the part about her father at concerts after his death because she couldn't do it without crying. The lyrics were wrong in the pre-chorus. "Unhappiness, where's when I was young we didn't give a damn". Makes more sense with correct lyrics.
It’s that beautiful Irish ☘️ accent we have 😊. It’s funny to see Brad smile as soon as she hits that first R 🤣. P.s they were from my home town limerick
You hit the nail on the head with your interpretation of how she relates to her family, and how others cannot do so. As an Irishman, it was nice watching your reaction, and how you picked up on the inflections of her accent. Keep doing what you’re doing, big love from Ireland ❤
Seeing you guys continue to react to the Cranberries is so awesome! They're my favorite band, so it's really cool to see others discovering songs for the first time. Seeing you guys smiling while the song plays is so heartwarming as well. Much love to you guys!
She said, she wrote it when she was missing her family while being on tour. Now I'm guessing for this part, but the "Does anyone care" part is probably like - I'm this cool, loved artist on stage, but does anyone REALLY care how I feel, that I miss my parents?
I love the sound of Delores' voice & that Irish accent. I hope to go to Ireland one day as I've Irish heritage. Delores was so unique & is sadly missed
I so love this song. Makes me miss my sisters when we were kids. Next try “Free To Decide.” Nobody ever seems to react to that one, but that song was one of the first steps I took to save my life and my sanity.
Coming from an Irish-American family, I can relate to this song. My brothers and I were also "raised to see life as fun" regardless of any unhappiness...
She's sings in a very poetic way , giving different texture and inflection to all her pronunciation. Add to that her cute Irish accent and keening style and it's really fairytale sounding.
Hi Brad and Lex, Hope you're well. So proud to see your appreciation for my friend. I wish she was here to see all these reaction videos. She'd probably be a bit abashed. I can't claim to know her well, but she was a true friend to me when I was in a dark place. It really is lovely to see your genuine smiles. Brings a smile to my face too. Appreciate you guys, Nigel
Im from the north of the country and i just realised she sings with her accent and it aint to different from my own. R is pronounced airrrr. I love Dolores, my mum had same name.
Honestly, ever dude has a crush on Dolores because of he voice. Literal siren.
Dolores Had The Voice Of An Angel..Her Singing Style Is Known As "Keening" In Ireland,, It Is Usually Used To Mourn/Honor The Deceased At Funerals..R.i.P. Dolores 🙏 ❤
@tell lie vision I Have No Idea What You Are Talking About,, But Ok.
I also heard she was very good at yodeling and she incorporated that into her singing. I may be wrong. Just something I heard.
@tell lie vision your opinion 😁 not ours 😀😀
Agree 💯 She was Amazing and is solely Missed!! RIP 😢💜❤️💜
@@markleicht8243 No you're right bud. Not exactly yodelling but a Celtic version of it..I'd call her a 'chanteuse'..R.I.P Dolores
"She can sing" what a comment that made me smile. She was and will always be an absolute legend and icon.
She wrote this song being on the road all the time with The Cranberries and being homesick, she wrote it about her mom and dad, when her dad passed away there were many concerts she did where this song wasn’t included because it was too painful for her to sing. When she could finally sing it again, she would have the audience sing the part about her father and she would cry. I miss Dolores every single day. There will never be anyone like her
Brad continues to be blown away by Dolores's voice. Hearing comments about texture and layers sounds like Lex talking. A pleasure to see you enjoy this so much.
Dolores..Just Sayin.
She really does seem to be one of the few musicians that he'll 'ride along with' without over analyzing it. And as a result, his conclusions end up being really insightful. And if he really likes unusual phrasing, he should do more Irish artists, or someone like more Joni Mitchell.
@@happymethehappyone8300 Dolores' just saying ;)
@@allenjoy947 Wasn't Trying To Be Smart,, Just Respectful.
@@happymethehappyone8300 Me too sure ;)
Uhh this whole CD was made in heaven LOL. It's so good. I STILL listen to it.
Ridiculous Thoughts, No Need To Argue, Yeat’s Grave - all great, but geez Daffodil’s Lament was so, so good.
In my opinion one of the greatest female voices of all time.
Just for this post I could marry you !
@@JB-tl6fs HAHAHAH well, we already know what the music would be LOLOL
@@lisajohnson521 let's do it now...do we have to...do we have to let in linger ? 😋
I'm 100% backing Brad with his crush on Dolores and her magic...she could sing Mein Kampf and make it sound like the most beautiful thing you've ever heard. Miss her so much, what a treasure.
haha some women just have that, like for me, women like mariyln monroe, kate bush, delores, cyndi lauper, they have that magnetic thing about them, a vulnerability I guess, it makes me just want to protect them
Man that is funny 😂😂
I had a crush on Delores starting when I saw her on MTV Unplugged as a teenager!
Absolutely *sigh*
I always think of my Father when I hear this song. It makes me really sad. Love your parents guys while you have them. They won't always be there. RIP dad.
So true! I still have my parents around but I'm very aware of passing time.
Wish you all the best!
Livin with the loss of a great father too!
RIP, Delores. I love her so much!
Delores had a very unique voice that anybody could say THAT is a Cranberries song. She will be missed.
Dolores..Just Sayin.
4ever n always !!! RIP Dolores
There will never be another Dolores.
That thing she does with her voice is called "keening". Its a style of singing used in old Irish/Celtic funeral rites and such.
Yep. Both her and Sinead O'Connor are masters at it.
I had the privilege of seeing the Cranberries live in concert back in 1993. I will never forget the performance.
I'm from Ireland, your video is very respectful of the Cranberries. Thank you
I think Brad got him a Deloris crush. As soon as she starts singing, he breaks out in a smile.
He ain’t alone
i have it with Lex
Her Celtic style is magical
Her Irish accent is lovely.
The way Brad is just in pure love with this band is everything to my 90’s teenage self. #cranberriesstan
She was a unique woman, nobody could ever hold a candle to her voice. An Irish beauty inside and out. My heart mourns for her still. The world lost a treasure RIP Delores O'Riordan
Dolores sang so beautifully with that strong Limerick accent shining through, that's one of the things that made her special, she didn't lose her accent when she sang, it became stronger and lent itself to the music.
It's just a beautiful Irish accent brad, Irish accent's are just naturally beautiful.
I agree. I love to hear Irish people speak. It’s so beautiful to my ears 🤣don’t know why. I just like it🤷🏾♀️
Limerick has a great accent and Dolores let her accent through in her singing. Used to enjoy our friends from Limerick saying "fillim" for film and "millick" for milk, turning them into two syllable words.
The Irish can curse and speak gibberish to me and they'd still have me swooning.
@@44.caliberbrainsurgery63 That's lucky. We mostly speak gibberish and curse 😄
definitely. Irish women melt my heart.
Brad - you're encountering the beauty of Delores' voice. That Limerick accent is lovely. Suffer along with the rest of the world - her voice was truly a gift from god.
I consider myself so lucky to have seen the Cranberries live. I remember her singing this song and it was pure perfection.
An amazing blessing!
"My father... he liked me." The understatement of that always made it seem so powerful. Brilliant lyric.
Facts
She always gets me with that line
So she was saying her father liked her inappropriately? 😩 I always worried that when I heard it but refused to accept it
@@acy2004 that's false it was a family friend
I don't know, it almost sounds like she was abused by her parents.
Dolores said in an interview that the song was written/inspired by when they were on tour in the U.S. and how she was missing home and her family. So, it is a wholesome song.
The brightest lights shine so strong and then they leave us. So tragic that so many supreme talents are gone, either through substance abuse or suicide. It is so very sad.
Another creative artist taken away to soon Delores was so creative.
Dolores..Just Sayin.
"Dolores!"
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This ode to family is so sweet, just Irish really
Unhappiness, where`s when I was young ......RIP Dolores....I miss you
Her voice was glorious..the keening and the lilting quality was sublime
How do you NOT cry listening to the absolute loveliness of Delores' voice? I know I am. She's soul stirring.
Dolores is the quintessential classic Irish singer..A once in a lifetime talent that is unparalleled and unique in a way that cannot be duplicated.
Look up her Tiny Desk concert. One of the last things she did before passing. She talks in between songs with that thick Irish accent.
I've always thought when she said being "out there", meant being rebellious... And she's saying that even during that time, her parents were still supportive and there for her. Thus the ode to my family.
Yup, I think I read somewhere that she left home as an act of rebelliance after an argument ... her mom embraced her at that moment when she was leaving home.
But the song is more to do with her wondering how her love ones think of her becoming a singer.
In it, she wonders if they they keep track of her in the news and media (does anyone care), she wonders if they like her performing on stage (do you like me standing there) ... and she's comforted to know that her dad likes her performance (my father he liked me) ... she surprised about her gaining success so quickly (it wasn't my design, people think something better than I am) and she tells her boyfriend (probably ex-bf) if he knows that she still misses him, she wish he would come to find her but he never did ...
"Everyone else is doing it so why cant we?" is my favorite Cranberries album. Love her voice on the songs "Pretty" and "Waltzing Back"
R.I.P. Dolores O'Riordon. Such a beautiful woman with a voice like an angel. 🍀🇮🇪🙏🙏🙏🇮🇪🍀
Goodness gracious. The first time I see Brad's facial expression change - I think, I think, because of music. I think, he is actually feeling it. And emoting, like genuinely. Kudos!
This is their third Cranberries song, he's loved her from the start.
An ode is a form of lyric poetry - expressing emotion - and it's usually addressed to someone or something, or it represents the poet's musings on that person; poem praising or glorifying an event or individual.
Easily, beyond easily, possibly the greatest female voice ever to grace music. Whenever I listen to Dolores, it's like there has NEVER been another female singer. Pure, unadulterated talent. Raw. Pure.
Dolores was so special
I've always said Delores has the voice of an angel, now she is a real angel. RIP Delores!
Four years later and I still cry at the sound of her heavenly voice. RIP sweet Dolores.
R.I.P to a true great. Dolores was and still is amazing, will be missed. Great channel you two 😀.
Dolores is amazing. Makes me so sad that she’s no longer with us.
😭😭 Me too
I totally agree, its still hard to comprehend...😪
A woman with an Irish accent is my Kryptonite, but honestly Dolores probably had the loveliest speaking voice I've ever heard - (and obviously a beautiful singing voice as well)
one of the most underrated songs ever. Still gives me lovely goosebumps whe I hear it. Thank you for taking me back there
Delores was such an amazing talent as was the band. I was lucky enough to see them in the early 90’s and they sound EXACTLY like their albums. Absolutely love them! ❤️
Delores wrote this song about coming to America from Ireland and the price of becoming famous.
She just wants to be with her family and friends, and instead she’s in lonely hotel rooms thinking about her next show, her next album, her next interview, her next obligation.
It’s about a loss of innocence and a sort of separation anxiety, in a word, she’s homesick.
Thank you for sharing this outlook on the song. Even though you can feel the emotional pain in this song, it radiates with beauty at the same time.
She was so unique and sang so beautifully. I was lucky enough to jump on the Cranberries bandwagon at the beginning when no one else I knew was into them.
The Cranberries was my mom´s favorite group, everytime i listen to their songs i remember my dear mom. Thank you so much for reacting to this song, really good memories.
Brad falling for that voice hard.
So should any guy
For some reason I'd forgot about this song, it's absolutely beautiful, another voice lost to the Angels.
RIP DOLORES WE MISS YOU SO MUCH 😍
Man Brad, it makes me feel good to see you as caught up by her voice as I am 😀
I was a child when these songs came out and always found her voice grating, but as an adult, I can now appreciate the message of her songs and it helps me to appreciate the voice better.
She utilizes the traditional Irish singing style called Keening. Haunting and Beautiful!
The song is about In a 2017 interview that the lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, granted to Songfacts, she revealed the meaning behind “Ode to My Family”. According to her, the lyrics are about the choice she made to pursue the career of a rock star and the misunderstanding she had with her parents regarding her choice.
That tone is an Irish thing called keening. Its a lemant. She has stylized it beautiful
There's a reason why for Billboard's Alternative Songs she was voted top female artist of all time.
They were like Sublime, one of a kind. There's a vid of her in like a tiny room singing this, it'll make ya cry, so beautiful. She just pours out emotion...very rare. And she was magnetic.
I’m a metal head but I love the cranberries!! Lol Delores O’Riordan is such a badass singer I know she’s gone but will never be forgotten!!
I love watching Brad completely absorb and enjoy her beautiful voice. 🖤
My all time Favourite cranberries song I really don't know why more people dont react to it by they should Thank you fabulous reaction😀
What I love about her voice is she doesn't mask her accent. So many foreign (to the USA) singers who sing in English mask their accent to be more mainstream. Not this woman. Also she puts a lot breathy sounds in her words. I think that's the texture you're referring to. Such a beautiful voice. Before her death I have to admit I was only briefly into their music during the early 90's (this song, Zombie, Linger, etc.) Since her passing I have since checked out more of their stuff and it's all good stuff! RIP
There are some songs that are worth watching the video for. this is one of them.
Almost everything she sings brings tears to my eyes because U was lucky enough to hear it. She was a joy to listen to. Thanks for doing this one!
I've listened to this song 1000 times and your comments made me think of the song and the band in ways I never have before ("texture without raspiness"). Thank you.
This is my personal favorite Cranberries song. Linger was etheral and Zombie was an anthem. But this song was about home and hearth.
I'm always blown away by Dolores' singing. One of the songs that really surprised me was Daffodil Lament, I don't know why but it's one of my personal favorites.
This song is so uncomplicated and straightforward and it moves me so deeply. It's my favorite Cranberries song.
My favourite song off the album.
Thank you for another great Cranberries reaction! To me Dolores was a once in a lifetime performer and a very kind and caring human being. She was also very funny and had a great stage presence. The Cranberries and Dolores O'Riordan have such a great catalog of music. I love all of their songs. I hope to hear more Cranberries reactions 🙏 ❤
Dolores O'Riordan is a sad loss to Music passing at the tender age of 46. This has to be one of my favourite Cranberries songs and the video that goes with it is is classic.
Was waiting for this one:)
Ode to my family and ridiculous thoughts are my favorite songs off the “no need to argue” album.
Great album.
Her voice is thick with an Irish accent. It's a beautiful sound.
When the lights go low, Lex wants metal and Brad wants the Cranberries and cuddle time. Great channel, BTW.
that could be why lex loves the Brad...
Man..she just wipes the floor with that voice.
This one gives me tears each time... the voice the lyrics melt my heart ❤
I can see from ur reaction to this special song that it got you both & you got IT!
Delores was an amazing woman with a talent that really only comes to those that are broken inside. & that keening you hear is absolutely intentional & heartfelt. Good to see others get the Cranberries.
I really like the lyrics in the second verse "people everywhere think better than I am". This was at the height of their fame and she was aware that her fans idolised her "character" and not the real her. She was feeling lonely on tour. She had a close relationship with both her parents. To the point she made the crowd sing the part about her father at concerts after his death because she couldn't do it without crying. The lyrics were wrong in the pre-chorus. "Unhappiness, where's when I was young we didn't give a damn". Makes more sense with correct lyrics.
Just found this!! Your observations are spot on!! I'm 56 and "lived" a LOT of music...now, change the perspective to YOURS, and REALLY FEEL IT!!🥺😍
It’s that beautiful Irish ☘️ accent we have 😊. It’s funny to see Brad smile as soon as she hits that first R 🤣. P.s they were from my home town limerick
Ode to my family is my favorite song from The Cranberries. It is so deep and vulnerable and soft and haunting.
You hit the nail on the head with your interpretation of how she relates to her family, and how others cannot do so. As an Irishman, it was nice watching your reaction, and how you picked up on the inflections of her accent. Keep doing what you’re doing, big love from Ireland ❤
Double nostalgia with this one.
Seeing you guys continue to react to the Cranberries is so awesome! They're my favorite band, so it's really cool to see others discovering songs for the first time. Seeing you guys smiling while the song plays is so heartwarming as well. Much love to you guys!
She can sing. Ive been a fan of hers since the 90s. The demons always seemed to be chasing her. RIP beautiful soul.
This song is what lead me to love the Cranberries. It would play on the jukebox at the pool hall and it was the most chill thing. I love this song.
She said, she wrote it when she was missing her family while being on tour. Now I'm guessing for this part, but the "Does anyone care" part is probably like - I'm this cool, loved artist on stage, but does anyone REALLY care how I feel, that I miss my parents?
I love the sound of Delores' voice & that Irish accent. I hope to go to Ireland one day as I've Irish heritage. Delores was so unique & is sadly missed
this is the most lively i see brad doing a reaction
I so love this song. Makes me miss my sisters when we were kids.
Next try “Free To Decide.” Nobody ever seems to react to that one, but that song was one of the first steps I took to save my life and my sanity.
Coming from an Irish-American family, I can relate to this song. My brothers and I were also "raised to see life as fun" regardless of any unhappiness...
The song as far as I know was about her leaving against her family's wishes to pursue her music career, but how she missed them once she was away.
She's sings in a very poetic way , giving different texture and inflection to all her pronunciation. Add to that her cute Irish accent and keening style and it's really fairytale sounding.
First Cd I bought when I was a teenager. She sang my feelings for me at happy, sad, hard times🧡
Nostalgia, admiration and great sadness I feel when I listen to this song.
Hi Brad and Lex, Hope you're well. So proud to see your appreciation for my friend. I wish she was here to see all these reaction videos. She'd probably be a bit abashed. I can't claim to know her well, but she was a true friend to me when I was in a dark place. It really is lovely to see your genuine smiles. Brings a smile to my face too. Appreciate you guys, Nigel
Im from the north of the country and i just realised she sings with her accent and it aint to different from my own. R is pronounced airrrr. I love Dolores, my mum had same name.
Very beautiful Irish sound.
I'm in tears you guys, miss her so much.. Please check her solo work it's amazing too, her final beautiful work
She was just the most beautiful human being. we were lucky to have her.
@@drasteek totally..