Pianist here. He does play the piano an sing to it in an earlier episode of a pub song with simple chords but he is not playing the piano for this song. The arrangement is far more intricate and is actually accurate to the original sheet music. Also, for production reasons the voice would need to be recorded separately to the piano to get the correct mix. Great song though and excellently sung by McGann.
Sorry to hear the passing of Timothy West today - he was absolutely hateful in this drama - yet not in real life - which shows what a decent actor he was.
I was absolutely riveted when I first saw and heard this and have never forgotten it.
Absolutely beautiful song. Fantastic series.
What beauty & purity - was a gift Paul is ❤️
Loved this series
I bought the DVD recently having seen the series years ago. Its resonance refuses to go away.
I LOVED this show and this portion of the series has stuck with me throughout all these years.
Funby that. It really hit me in a soulful way..more so than seemed normal.
Beautifully sung, I have not heard a better version, has stuck in my mind for years - as has the MP's question!
Touching series and still this simple song brings tears to my eyes. What a lovely performance!
Beautiful song sung to perfection in a great series. I remember it well
It looks as though Paul McGann is actually playing the piano, does it not? Talented!
Pianist here. He does play the piano an sing to it in an earlier episode of a pub song with simple chords but he is not playing the piano for this song. The arrangement is far more intricate and is actually accurate to the original sheet music. Also, for production reasons the voice would need to be recorded separately to the piano to get the correct mix. Great song though and excellently sung by McGann.
I taped this to video when I watched the show... loved it... thanks...
'You don't know the Mountains of Mourne do you?'
Not personally, no.
Not just me then that was deeply moved by this telling of this story..?
Well that was very sweet
its so NOW!!
Sorry to hear the passing of Timothy West today - he was absolutely hateful in this drama - yet not in real life - which shows what a decent actor he was.
Just read the book. i can highly recomend it.