I first heard Mark sing this in Glen Etive , in the 1980 ‘s , he said I’ve written this song and I remember how the sound in the landscape was so magical, it still is. I have lost touch with him but it is a pleasure to see the video and to hear this song again.
as a American listening to this for the very first time brings a tear to my eye on how much soul this man sings to this simple tune I'm from Oregon and its a rainy state and i can relate to the weather and how it hardens the soul and how you become one with the land and how you walk becomes the history of the land.
@@ellicooper2323 A woman's husband had two bodhráns which she hated. So, she put them on to the parcel shelf of her car, parked it and left it for a couple of hours hoping someone would steal them. When she returned, somebody had smashed the window and thrown another one in.
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed. These are the rythyms that can connect our increasingly divided lands. Our roots are much older than our media influenced differences.
I recorded the master tape for that cassette (and the one after - 'Cloudburst') and played the mandola on this song. Pleased to see this clip has had so many views and positive comments. Mark's a great bloke!
@@flannmacein774 Ukrainian frame drum traditions are great too! If you haven’t already seen the RUclips channel “Bubny in UA” I recommend you check it out.
The word "British" has its origins in the Old English It later came to mean "of or pertaining to Great Britain". The term "Britain" itself comes from Latin and Old French, possibly influenced by Old English, and ultimately traces back to the Common Brittonic name for the island.
And to think some people think these isles don't have culture, or that our culture stops at chips and mushy peas. We need more recognition gems like this
While I would typically say the British are very good at erasing culture, I will now say this song and the culture in general is one of refusing to lose. Not every man is a perfect EX ample of this.... But none the less, The song is moving and shows determination.
Whether it's Canada, the U.K. or many other countries with poor climates, there lavish social programs keep them warm and happy ALL year round (which is why most of their populaces are happier than U.S. citizens).
bit of a silly point innit? Definely there is a big problem with big label artists writing kitschy folk songs, but all real folk songs were written by someone and theres no harm giving them credit where possible.
@@junk8746yes, butt they were still written or arranged by someone at some point, they didn’t just appear from the ether. Many folk songs have known creators yet are still considered folk songs.
Using an Irish bodhrán, and singing in his Germanic/Latin tongue...there's nothing much "British" about this, when you think about it. Maybe the pub is "British"? (Even Worcester was created by the Romans!)
Yes, really interesting and intelligent observations are always appreciated. What language and instrument(s) do you recommend the guy use? Do you have to be in a certain location and be a certain ethnic to play a fiddle or guitar or piano as well?
Silly comment. Ireland is one of the British Isles, the English have been in Britain for 1600 years (how much longer until they count as native?) and Worcester was founded by the ancient Britons (its old Welsh name was Cair Guiragon).
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Living in a camper in the Appalachian mountains, going to grad school with no money. And this is speaking to my heart
Listening to this during a torrential storm in my home on the island of Tasmania, as my house shakes in the wind. Very fitting.
Are you and your house still kicking?
@@westminsterabbey.6916 No answer yet, I fear. He might have been swept to the Tasman Sea.
I actually thought this was going to be a parody of Man From Downunder.
'I am a man of British weather,
I wear me coat and me sweater'
Beautiful.
I first heard Mark sing this in Glen Etive , in the 1980 ‘s , he said I’ve written this song and I remember how the sound in the landscape was so magical, it still is. I have lost touch with him but it is a pleasure to see the video and to hear this song again.
Drums are present since ever in every civilization, from North to South . It's the deeply sound of heart
I am made the same...................................SUPERB, LOVE, TRIBUTE TO OUR BEAUTIFULL RAINY LAND.............Thank you lovely Mark xxx
Yes, me old pal Mark!, fellow muso! Still going strong as ever today. Fabulous song and performance, as usual. Good to hear it every time.
I play the bastard drum and work outside in all weather, I have walked all over these Islands, Cracking dirge mate top notch.
Thank you! Great song. Brings back memories that I've never had.
Beautifully put Christopher. You’ve encapsulated what I was feeling but couldn’t quite name.
@@Chris-mf1rm You're too kind but thank you! It is a good song.
as a American listening to this for the very first time brings a tear to my eye on how much soul this man sings to this simple tune
I'm from Oregon and its a rainy state and i can relate to the weather and how it hardens the soul and how you become one with the land and how you walk becomes the history of the land.
Oh, goodness, this shall be in my head for many a day! Beautiful song, this is!
That drum has long been loved.
its a bodhrán
@@itsaguinness
It's still a drum, a frame drum to be exact.
@@ellicooper2323 A woman's husband had two bodhráns which she hated. So, she put them on to the parcel shelf of her car, parked it and left it for a couple of hours hoping someone would steal them. When she returned, somebody had smashed the window and thrown another one in.
@@itsaguinness It's a riddle drum.
I've listened to this many times as it is very memorable. It's an inspiring song and a good cultural piece for the Britons.
"I love the rain It nourishes me It hydrates me It demoralizes my enemy I love the rain. "
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed. These are the rythyms that can connect our increasingly divided lands. Our roots are much older than our media influenced differences.
The more I listen and sing along to this, the more I love it. Thank you!
A self-evident musician and storyteller, M.
Brilliant song. You might say - a real breath of fresh air
beautiful, love from Ireland
Stirred my heart and dug very deep into my soul x
Sing it loud and proud the weather of these shores made me.
Almost mezmerizing rythm and so captivating! Great one!
Class much appreciated from the emerald isle
These needs waaàaaaay mote views! Simply Awesome. Incredible job guys!
Bloody brilliant - timeless
And without a beater. Well done.
A folk classic for eternity.Excellent!Cheers Jim
Much enjoyed, thank you for uploading.
Lovely! I just found this delightful man....
I absolutely love this.
Captivating!
Beautiful!!!
I still have this on cassette! White Leaved Oak days....excellent stuff.
Thanks for sharing! Wow this is a 1988 recording!
I recorded the master tape for that cassette (and the one after - 'Cloudburst') and played the mandola on this song. Pleased to see this clip has had so many views and positive comments. Mark's a great bloke!
me too ..
My copy got mangled by the cassette player. I was gutted.
that was great! Would have loved to hear this live
Wonderful.
Magical!
Wow - this is fabulous! this is a song I want to assimilate into my being.
Excellent song!
Wonderful!
Bloody enjoyed that!
Beautiful ❤
thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you sir. Powerful and beautiful
Beautiful song and performance!
Beautiful from the blood of our earth
excellant
Lovely!!
Amazing! Thank you!!
Powerful song!
Great stuff!
It's awesome!❤
Now this is a song. A song with dirt under the fingernails and honest sweat on the brow.
Yeah thats great stuff
This is the real stuff.
Great! Thanks from Ukraine!
@@flannmacein774 Ukrainian frame drum traditions are great too! If you haven’t already seen the RUclips channel “Bubny in UA” I recommend you check it out.
This is a good song. Know how I can tell? I wish I knew
So simple and nice
I am a man of Scottish weather, I don’t mind the midge or force eight gale
For football, football is my pleasure
Of crisps and Irn Bru I am made
I relate!
Yay!!!
Grand song entirely
I’m 35 and play a bodhran ❤
❤
Remember White Leafed Oak playing this song at Jeremy Sandford's
Many people especially the English forget that the word British comes from the Welsh language
The word "British" has its origins in the Old English It later came to mean "of or pertaining to Great Britain". The term "Britain" itself comes from Latin and Old French, possibly influenced by Old English, and ultimately traces back to the Common Brittonic name for the island.
can you come stroud wetherspoons "the Lord John" next please
Is this guy available for gigs?
I'd hope so. Top-notch drumming here, and pleasant vocals at that!
If we know the author is it a folk song or in a particular folk style?
Mark Stevenson, singer, songwriter, poet, player of bodhrán and whistle, performs his own song 'Man of British Weather'
I'm from the British Isles
I DO mind the snow and driving rain
I mind them very, very much
:-D
where exactly is this? according to an interesting offer of single malts must be some Scottish bothy?
The Plough in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.
can you come stroud conclub please
And to think some people think these isles don't have culture, or that our culture stops at chips and mushy peas. We need more recognition gems like this
For gems like this*
Here before 1 mio.
While I would typically say the British are very good at erasing culture, I will now say this song and the culture in general is one of refusing to lose. Not every man is a perfect EX ample of this.... But none the less, The song is moving and shows determination.
Celtic drum, celtic cadance, CELTIC PEOPLE FIND OURSELVES AND UNITE
The riddle drum isn't Celtic.
Whether it's Canada, the U.K. or many other countries with poor climates, there lavish social programs keep them warm and happy ALL year round (which is why most of their populaces are happier than U.S. citizens).
How the folk song can be written by somebody? It is litterally a folk song
bit of a silly point innit? Definely there is a big problem with big label artists writing kitschy folk songs, but all real folk songs were written by someone and theres no harm giving them credit where possible.
@@joewilson3575
not really. a lot of folk songs evolved from many gradual changes made to other songs.
@@junk8746yes, butt they were still written or arranged by someone at some point, they didn’t just appear from the ether. Many folk songs have known creators yet are still considered folk songs.
Be careful, you might get arrested with right wing lyrics like that 👏
Why anybody would choose to listen to that I cannot imagine.
I'm guessing you have no connection to whatever your roots are. To be unrooted is a tragedy.
@@PhunkyPharmacologist Each to their own.
Using an Irish bodhrán, and singing in his Germanic/Latin tongue...there's nothing much "British" about this, when you think about it. Maybe the pub is "British"? (Even Worcester was created by the Romans!)
thanks for your input
Yes, really interesting and intelligent observations are always appreciated. What language and instrument(s) do you recommend the guy use? Do you have to be in a certain location and be a certain ethnic to play a fiddle or guitar or piano as well?
I feel sorry for you that you can't just appreciate the tune the song and the passion of it's delivery
That’s the problem with thinking. Better to enjoy the beauty.
Silly comment. Ireland is one of the British Isles, the English have been in Britain for 1600 years (how much longer until they count as native?) and Worcester was founded by the ancient Britons (its old Welsh name was Cair Guiragon).
wonderful! love from the USA