Black is the color - Tin Whistle & Low D Whistle

"Black Is the Color" is a haunting and soulful folk song that carries a timeless beauty. Originating from the traditional Scottish and Appalachian music traditions, this melancholic ballad weaves a tale of longing and lost love. Its simple yet poignant lyrics evoke a sense of deep emotion, while the gentle melody captures the essence of heartache and longing. The song's evocative imagery, coupled with its rich history and enduring popularity, make "Black Is the Color" a captivating and enduring gem in the realm of folk music.
Performed on an MK Pro low D whistle & a Susato Kildare high D whistle.
Play along video with sheet music and backing track: • Black is the color - T...

[@そーれー-p7f]

この曲が好きでここにたどり着きました。心に染みます。明日、ロウホイッスルＤ管が届きます。研鑽していきます。

[@nancyworld4391]

This is just so good. Great version. ❤

[@28Nicole32zyx]

OMG, This soo Divine on Two Types of Wistles, any chance please to add the Musical Notes for this Masterpiece 🎶💙🎶💜🎶💕🎶

[@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs]

Here you can find some variations: thesession.org/tunes/7454

[@filemongolgota3581]

Ah you deserve much more views!!!

[@nightheme365]

You play beautifully!

[@hilarymajor3983]

This is beautiful, and beautifully played.

[@carlot7999]

This composition you made from this song is most beautiful and haunting!❤

[@OldWhistler7743]

Lovely 🎶

[@PatriciaMcGrath-k8s]

Beautiful!

[@28Nicole32zyx]

Beautiful Video Song played Low D Wistle, would be any chance please to add the Musical Notes, thank you very much. 🎊🎉🎊🎶💜🎶💙🎶❤️👍

[@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs]

Thank you, this is a good place to start: thesession.org/tunes/7454

[@28Nicole32zyx]

@@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs thank soo much 🎶💜🎶🎊💕👌

[@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs]

I've just uploaded a play along video with the backing track and the notes from this tune, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/2oQGL-GnLeM/видео.html

[@loubella]

@@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs thank you for both postings, Pedro. Don’t know how I missed this one from a year ago! It is a beautiful tune, and you’ve inspired me once again to pick up my low D and play.

[@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs]

@@loubella You're welcome!

[@andrewwigglesworth3030]

No, the origins of "Black is the colour" are from England. You know, from the folk culture that these days everyone fashionably ignores. Look it up (no I can't put in links, this is RUclips). When it got over to North America it changed, its language and tune adapted by the people (black and white) who lived there.

[@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirs]

I did, but couldn't find much more info than that it was first recorded by English archivist Cecil Sharp in 1916, that the exact origins are unknown, and most like in Scotland because the lyrics are referring to the river Clyde. archive.org/details/englishfolksongs00camp/page/254/mode/2up
Always happy to learn more about it.

[@fatheroblivion45]

@@PedrosLamentsAndSlowAirsMakes sense. I live in Inverclyde on the west coast of Scotland where the Clyde branches out into Loch Long and the Holy Loch before it reaches open sea. I was unaware the Clyde was referred to in the lyrics of this tune. Thanks for the information. Great rendition of a great tune.