Hans Leo Hassler - Mein Gmüth ist mir vervirret ["my mind is confused"?] from Lustgarten Neuer Teutscher Gesäng (Nuremberg, 1601) -- the bridge is by Paul Simon, though. Bach used the melody in multiple works, and the melody is also used in several European hymns. It is always possible that Hans Leo Hassler also borrowed the melody from someone else, I don't know.
I can't think of any other song that revised one small lyric, then brilliantly and completely redefined the song's meaning. Paul Simon's genius never sleeps.
I love this Simon song. I mean LOVE. IT. But when someone covers something I want them to try to bring something new. They do exactly that here. And they succeed. This is superb.
Ah, I love to listen to Rhiannon Giddens. I have been searching her out for over 8 years and am so happy for her that she has become famous. Her voice, her soul, her original work it is all so beautiful, original and full of heart and truth!
Many's the time I've been mistaken And many times confused Yes, and I've often felt forsaken And certainly misused Oh, but I'm alright, I'm alright I'm just weary to my bones Still, you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant So far away from home, so far away from home And I don't know a soul who's not been battered I don't have a friend who feels at ease I don't know a dream that's not been shattered Or driven to its knees But it's alright, it's alright For we lived so well so long Still, when I think of the Road we're traveling on I wonder what's gone wrong I can't help it, I wonder what has gone wrong And I dreamed I was dying I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me Smiled reassuringly And I dreamed I was flying And high up above my eyes could clearly see The Statue of Liberty Sailing away to sea And I dreamed I was flying We did'nt come here on The Mayflower We came on a ship in a blood red moon We come in the age's most uncertain hours And sing an American tune Oh, and it's alright, it's alright, it's alright You can't be forever blessed Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day And I'm trying to get some rest That's all I'm trying to get some rest
I saw their performance of this tune last fall at Oberlin College, her alma mater. The fall midterms had not yet shown that the American electorate was beginning to reject the duplicitous influence of four years of narcissistic national leadership. The experience of watching Rhiannon perform in what was for her such a formative environment, a song that expresses a formative notion of our country in peril was deeply moving and deeply reassuring. This rendition, created by Turrisi I’m sure, is even more sublime and immediate. At this time of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for an “American Tune”as well as an American treasure.
Very moving. Straight to the heart, yes, I'm all right, and tomorrow is going to be another working day at a job I love and where I make a positive difference in healing the world. Now, I am going to take a walk in the woods with my dogs, the rain has stopped, the sky cloudy but clearing, this performance echoing in my mind, the road well travelled. Thank you Rhiannon, Francesco, and Martin, you make a difference that helps and brings hope.
She just performed this recently with Paul Simon on stage again in December at a tribute to Paul Simon concert that is here on RUclips. Also, they performed it together in March at the folk festival in New England (can’t think of the name, but also is on RUclips. I’ll go find it. I strongly recommend watching the Tribute!
Renandstimpy Ramaswamy Xtweeted this from Marmalade Lagoons Miniature Golf Resort: "...and so it was that later Steven Miller told his tale - that her face at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale..."
I'm not American and not white,but I don't think the revised lines work.The song is about ,I think,the American dream,about the land of opportunity and how that spirit has been lost(of course from the viewpoint of a White American, but still a vision meant for all Americans).One understand that a Native American and African American would have a different perspective,but this is how Paul saw it at that moment in his life.Still...my favourite Paul Simon song.
Her rendition speaks to all people beyond the imaginary white American nation you privilege in your mind. Listen more deeply,and with a heart more open to truth
I'm a white American, and most of my ancestors didn't come on the Mayflower, and this speaks to me, but more importantly, it speaks to people who are important to me.
I don’t think changing the line did any good speaking from Black American NOT African American, never been to Africa never will, Race grifting is so below you , love your music though 😊
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Oh Dear God this is a new concept of divinity!! Just stunning. ❤
Three world class musicians, performing to a melody written in 1600, with lyrics by a master wordsmith of our times… what’s not to love?!
Hans Leo Hassler - Mein Gmüth ist mir vervirret ["my mind is confused"?] from Lustgarten Neuer Teutscher Gesäng (Nuremberg, 1601) -- the bridge is by Paul Simon, though. Bach used the melody in multiple works, and the melody is also used in several European hymns. It is always possible that Hans Leo Hassler also borrowed the melody from someone else, I don't know.
The changed lyrics are not to love.
What a fantastic performance. And a brilliantly written song. Chills are the order of the day.
how can any man not fall in love with Rhiannon!!??
Because she changed the lyrics, like an idiot.
I can't think of any other song that revised one small lyric, then brilliantly and completely redefined the song's meaning. Paul Simon's genius never sleeps.
Best cover I have heard. Rhiannon Giddens voice is a perfect companion for Paul Simon’s beautiful song
I could not agree more. Incredible. Absolutely stunning.
"It makes you feel like you wrote a good song." Paul Simon
I love this Simon song. I mean LOVE. IT. But when someone covers something I want them to try to bring something new. They do exactly that here. And they succeed. This is superb.
Ah, I love to listen to Rhiannon Giddens. I have been searching her out for over 8 years and am so happy for her that she has become famous. Her voice, her soul, her original work it is all so beautiful, original and full of heart and truth!
She's wonderful! Another great rendition of the Paul Simon song; the change of the two lines makes it more encompassing.
Every time I listen to Rhiannon Giddens, I marvel at her spirit, her voice and her authenticity.
This performance sent chills down my spine. So beautiful and moving.
B. E. A. U. T. I. F. U. L
Absolutely
Many's the time I've been mistaken
And many times confused
Yes, and I've often felt forsaken
And certainly misused
Oh, but I'm alright, I'm alright
I'm just weary to my bones
Still, you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant
So far away from home, so far away from home
And I don't know a soul who's not been battered
I don't have a friend who feels at ease
I don't know a dream that's not been shattered
Or driven to its knees
But it's alright, it's alright
For we lived so well so long
Still, when I think of the
Road we're traveling on
I wonder what's gone wrong
I can't help it, I wonder what has gone wrong
And I dreamed I was dying
I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
Smiled reassuringly
And I dreamed I was flying
And high up above my eyes could clearly see
The Statue of Liberty
Sailing away to sea
And I dreamed I was flying
We did'nt come here on The Mayflower
We came on a ship in a blood red moon
We come in the age's most uncertain hours
And sing an American tune
Oh, and it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
You can't be forever blessed
Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day
And I'm trying to get some rest
That's all I'm trying to get some rest
Thank you for the lyrics.
What an amazing performance! Always my favorite Paul Simon song, the change makes the song more universal. Thank you!
I saw their performance of this tune last fall at Oberlin College, her alma mater. The fall midterms had not yet shown that the American electorate was beginning to reject the duplicitous influence of four years of narcissistic national leadership. The experience of watching Rhiannon perform in what was for her such a formative environment, a song that expresses a formative notion of our country in peril was deeply moving and deeply reassuring. This rendition, created by Turrisi I’m sure, is even more sublime and immediate. At this time of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for an “American Tune”as well as an American treasure.
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Thanks, Everyone! In 2023, we STILL have SO FAR to go! So sad!
A most beautiful and mournful song, sung with perfect grace.
Oh.
My.
Gawd.
How beautiful.
Thank you, thank you Ms. Giddens and company. I am moved to tears.
Very moving. Straight to the heart, yes, I'm all right, and tomorrow is going to be another working day at a job I love and where I make a positive difference in healing the world. Now, I am going to take a walk in the woods with my dogs, the rain has stopped, the sky cloudy but clearing, this performance echoing in my mind, the road well travelled. Thank you Rhiannon, Francesco, and Martin, you make a difference that helps and brings hope.
you can hear any song a thousand times... then Ms. R gets a hold of it and completely reinvents through her lens. Transformation of song is powerful.
Very enjoyable performance. Thank you.
I keep watching this song in various forms. It is so deep and amazing, as is she!
Oh Rhiannon. You make a good song perfect x
What a voice, great piano and violin to.
Beautiful.
Thank you, Paul Simon. Rhiannon, you did a superb job deriving this new version of American Tune. Now it is truly an American Tune.
Nice. The Newport one was good too. All the ladies doing well Alison etc
She just performed this recently with Paul Simon on stage again in December at a tribute to Paul Simon concert that is here on RUclips. Also, they performed it together in March at the folk festival in New England (can’t think of the name, but also is on RUclips. I’ll go find it. I strongly recommend watching the Tribute!
They also performed together at the Newport Folk Festival back in March of 2022.
She brought the house down with this song two weeks ago at Saffron Hall
Oh. My. Wow
Beautiful!
Brilliance!
Pual Simon seems to be talking to me. in get it!
Such an amazing song- snd her singing it!!
Awesome 👍❤️
Thank you for creating these moments.
Worth digging into the Atlantic Sessions as well - Martin Hayes is there as well.
Remarkable!
I'm hearing this a week after the re-election of Donald Trump. It seems especially timely.
Renandstimpy Ramaswamy Xtweeted this from Marmalade Lagoons Miniature Golf Resort: "Canucks will not replace us! Build the (other) wall!"
Renandstimpy Ramaswamy Xtweeted this from Marmalade Lagoons Miniature Golf Resort: "...and so it was that later Steven Miller told his tale - that her face at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale..."
I am watching this sublime version just two days after Joe Biden’s appalling pardon of Hunter. I wonder what Rhiannon would make of that?
A version with bass in place of violin:
ruclips.net/video/FFnCtgBHZsQ/видео.html
I'm not American and not white,but I don't think the revised lines work.The song is about ,I think,the American dream,about the land of opportunity and how that spirit has been lost(of course from the viewpoint of a White American, but still a vision meant for all Americans).One understand that a Native American and African American would have a different perspective,but this is how Paul saw it at that moment in his life.Still...my favourite Paul Simon song.
Her rendition speaks to all people beyond the imaginary white American nation you privilege in your mind. Listen more deeply,and with a heart more open to truth
I'm a white American, and most of my ancestors didn't come on the Mayflower, and this speaks to me, but more importantly, it speaks to people who are important to me.
Paul Simon's ancestors also didn't come here on the Mayflower. 😊
Sadly we are not "alright".
Allen Toussaint is missed!
ruclips.net/video/u6Mv0X-1qLA/видео.html
I love her voice but this mix is too heavy on the piano and not quite enough on her voice. I gave it an upvote though.
I don’t think changing the line did any good speaking from Black American NOT African American, never been to Africa never will, Race grifting is so below you , love your music though 😊
Great song destroyed by line changes and a very poor singer😢😢
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Beautiful!