SKIBBEREEN
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- This is not one of those toe-tapping, singalong Irish songs. It is a narrative that recounts the tragedy of The Great Famine that struck Ireland in the mid 19th century, killing close to a million people and forcing a million more to leave Ireland and start new lives elsewhere.
The song was written in America sometime in the late 1860’s or 1870’s, presumably by a man named Patrick Carpenter who lived somewhere in the Boston area. It was first published around 1880. For many years, it was rarely performed publicly because it ends with a call to arms, and was therefore considered subversive and revolutionary.
The Celtic harp I am playing was made around 1980 by harp builder Arsalaan Fay.
One of the most hidden, underrated gems of this thing called RUclips.
Long live Peter Pringle!
My Lord, these poor people. What a tragic story. I am sad, but thank you for this history lesson.
Not than long ago either and the worst part is food was being exported from Ireland at the time.
As a proud Irish Man i can safely say that Peter just made me cry massive tears,
absolutely beautiful beyond words , this preformance was magical and pure.
Peter you are a True Bard and a man that will always have a home in EIRE.
Once again, you have such a perfectly expressive and amazing voice. No matter if Sumerian or Irish accented, you play it all perfectly!
Even the villains of a saga would sit, drink and cry when listening to this man.
As an Irish man born and raised I must say you brought a tear to my eye. Good job
Was visiting Skibberean few months ago but didnt realized there is so much memory, attachment and feelings people have around the world on Skibberean. Incredible indeed
A great historic piece of music ... well executed Peter.
Before writings and alphabets, songs were a method of preserving history.
And later, those who could neither read nor write could hear the tales of yesteryear.
Dear Peter- please sing more, you have an amazing voice :)
Blessings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Well, that was rock-'n'-roll. You just knocked my favorite version of this song down to second place. Some of your lyric variations I've heard nowhere else. I'm passively trying to craft a version with all the best touches from all the other versions I've encountered and you've given me cause to massively reconsider what I've got. Fussing over lyric choices aside, your musical interpretation strikes right to the bone. I've always felt that "revenge for Skibbereen" lyric needed more oomph than anyone was giving it and I could never quite settle on a way to do it. FANTASTIC JOB! Keep the good stuff coming!
My Grandfather would sing this to me when I was a boy. His parents came over to escape the famine.
Enchanting music. You're a great bard! Blessings to you and your loved ones.
Greetings from Ireland, loving your channel so much. Everything you have performed is perfection!
I am so in awe and appreciation of your work Peter, all I can really say is thank you, wonderful, beautiful Bard. I just cannot get enough of your songs, and skill, puts me right in those minds, in those heads..... and hearts... as a Bard should, good Sir.
A modern bard right here! I love this, i wish i could do something like that
Hi Peter, this is awesome and your channel is a complete surprise to me. I only knew you as a pop singer in the 80's and early 90's. Pls put more content like this... it is much more meaningful that pop songs of the 80's and it speaks to the soul.
Very moving story and performance! You never fail to lose me in your music and take me to another place and time! Thank you once again!!
My partner of 2 years is half-Irish, and a great singer. Sometimes they tell me about Irish history, and they sing Irish songs for me. We are in a long distance relationship (Uk-Italy). I miss them so very much, and this song reminds me of them. * crying *
Pretty versatile Peter. From Russian Theremins to Skibbereen. You came a long way.
I was there with my girlfriend for our 4th anniversary. It's a very VERY quiet town. It was pretty difficult getting around due to not having a car. Like in tralee and other towns they would have taxi signs but in Skibbereeng it was hard to identify a taxi because they don't have any.
listening to you is like eating Pringles!..."Once you pop, you can not stop!"...
I'm in love!!! Would I sir that you had a dear son and taught him the art of your ancient songs and music from faraway lands!! I'd to do anything to make myself known to him and love him trueee
Quality channel.
Make sure to get out the Kleenex before listening to this hauntingly beautiful Irish song! ;-)
Beautifully done as always Peter, and bless you for sharing with us.
TIOCFAIDH ÁR LÁ, OUR DAY SHALL COME
this is truly like being in the presence of a Shennachie of Old. It's compelling, and gives beauty, compassion, and also truly tells some of the anguish and anger that are part of Life. And the playing on the high notes is great. thank you, i know i will listen to this many times.
What a Great Song, it provides somber thought, love it, I wish thee the best of times, let us all hope that such a Famine shall never befall Éire and the entire World ever again.
Again, dear thanks to you, sir. A grand Bard ye be.
Thank you for the performance.
Peter that was a great! The song has such meaning and tells a true story, sad but captivating. Really well done! The harp is a beautiful accompaniment to your voice with the whistle sections.
if you can listen to this without shedding a tear you ain't human
Excellent as always Peter! I enjoyed very much! ;)
This was beautiful, thank you Peter
I was going to say “beautifully done” (which it is) but in the heartbreaking way that “Skibberean” should be done. I had never heard the “Call to Arms” verse before. Sinead’s version from “The Long Journey Home” is my #1, because she possessed an ache in her voice that befits this History lesson so well, but yours is a very close second. Thank you.
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
PETER! Your amazing rendition of somewhere over the rainbow has been taken down! I'm commenting on this your most recent video to have the best chance of you seeing this comment. I wanted to ask you to try to put it back up, at least somewhere, because I loved it a lot. Also thank you for your work, you are really talented. Xo
It is fixed now
A Renaissance man among us!
This is honestly the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I'm surprised this isn't as popular as the Epic of Gilgamesh
hands down, best version of skibbereen
Love you Peter, thanks for the amazing music
In a league all his own-- Peter.
You should put these songs on Spotify!
You are an amazing artist!
Amazing voice, indeed. It's hard enough to sing and play guitar at the same time. Peter here can sing and play _________ (insert name of obscure, ancient instrument) at the same time. Of note.... also without any instructions in many cases. Peter, do you also build some of these more obscure instruments?
My grandparents live near An Sciobairín... İ won't forget my İrish heritage!!
This is hauntingly beautiful.
I shed a tear for my heritage
Thank you. that was nice.
This is beautiful! I wish I could sing like you...
Beautiful as always!
Peter ..you are really an amazing person...I'm seventy two..I play piano violin also drums and Indian native flute....keep singing dear sir...
Sublime Peter
During the Great Famime, tens of thousands of the native Irish died of starvation, their land stolen by fencing in all of the common land. Then the potato crop repeatedly failed. Those who could fled, but thousands died on the roads having been evicted by their English landlords who left them to starve in their thousands. There are not words for what the English did, knowingly, to the Irish in those years.
Oh father dear, I oft-times hear you speak of Erin's isle
Her lofty hills, her valleys green, her mountains rude and wild
They say she is a lovely land wherein a saint might dwell
So why did you abandon her, the reason to me tell.
Oh son, I loved my native land with energy and pride
Till a blight came o'er the praties; my sheep, my cattle died
My rent and taxes went unpaid, I could not them redeem
And that's the cruel reason why I left old Skibbereen.
Oh well do I remember that bleak December day
The landlord and the sheriff came to take us all away
They set my roof on fire with their cursed English spleen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old Skibbereen.
Your mother too, God rest her soul, fell on the stony ground
She fainted in her anguish seeing desolation 'round
She never rose but passed away from life to immortal dream
She found a quiet grave, me boy, in dear old Skibbereen.
And you were only two years old and feeble was your frame
I could not leave you with my friends for you bore your father's name
I wrapped you in my cóta mór in the dead of night unseen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old Skibbereen.
Oh father dear, the day will come when in answer to the call
All Irish men of freedom stern will rally one and all
I'll be the man to lead the band beneath the flag of green
And loud and clear we'll raise the cheer, Revenge for Skibbereen!
Thank you so much, Peter.
-"It's a terrible day for rain..."
Beautiful.
Bravo from 🇫🇷
Captivating
Superb !
I love your voice!
wow man thanks!!
I would love you and Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull to make an album together. It would be incredible.
REVENGE! FOR SKIBBEREEN! 🇮🇪
You are my favourites person
wow!
❤️
Hi Peter do you know who arranged the lyrics to the piece? I've heard many Irish bands sing this song but have never heard the verse around 3:30 about the 1848 Young Irelanders rebellion.
Hi Aaron. The song is long and for that reason one or two verses are often left out - particularly those that might be considered incendiary like the reference to the failed rebellion of 1848, and the call to arms at the end. Both these verses were in the original publication.
+Peter Pringle That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation Peter!
Pringle bringing the noise
does anyone have the email of this great performer ?
For Meagher of the sword who led the young irelander rebellion of 1848. 🕯🕊☘🇮🇪☘🕊🕯
What planet are you from and how do I get there so my kids can have your talent?
Peter, it sounds like you are muting the harp somehow but I'm not seeing evidence of this in the clip. Am I missing something here? Great performance as usual.
If it wasn't for this time my family would not have come to America and I would not be alive.
it's like american country, but just how it should sound
so now you know where "country" came from...
@Timothy Dexter Lol
@Timothy Dexter um, no.
Yeah, as in NOT sounding like a cat wailing on a fence. Bluegrass is probably closer to its Irish roots than country,, though sometimes still subject to caterwauling.
@@nerysghemor5781 lol
Is there a place we can purchase these recordings?
:( Erin go bragh!
The United Kingdom is an imperialist force. Do not forget that they still occupy north Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall.
And my old man's a Provo!
Yes. And England.
What’s wrong with imperialism?
Lol were you from?
Damn right
For the people who put thumbs down... Get a life!
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,... shh don't say his name, you don't want his help. He does not work well with others.
I swear to Gen Alpha Kids...
Skibbereen Toilet
Tiocfaidh ár lá
Bantry > Skibereen
PS: Why a call to arms when the famine was a product of nature? Why even more bloodshed?
Because it wasn't a product of nature, but an orchestrated genocide by the british government...
The British treated it as a “Population Check” for Ireland, so they had no plan to substantially aid the Irish during this time, sadly.
Kuriz Guy That means what, exactly..?
@Kuriz Guy and what about the Barbary pirates, black men enslaving 10x more whites over 100yrs than the whites (zionist ship owners buying blacks off waring black african tribes), enslaved blacks. The raids got so frequent and brutal there wasn't an Italian or Sicilian town or village within 20 miles of the coastline! . . . do your homework before commenting!
The British 'Food collection regiments' took 40 - 70 large boatloads of stolen provisions out of Ireland for 1,000 + days, (3 years), day in day out, with the blessing of the Monarchy! An attempted genocide by design, yes the potatoes failed but that didn't cause the famine. Ohhh yes, and the church closed their doors to the starving with only handful of exceptions, preists that ignored Vatican orders!
Do a little more homework dear one, I hope you've learned something.
Love from Tipperary,
Blessings from the mountans of Eire. 💖
Greetings from Ireland, loving your channel so much. Everything you have performed is perfection!