The fellow in the beard playing the violin "sorry don't know his name" you can see he's mastered his instrument. All others playing the violin look like its a chore keeping up, he look like he's thinking about adding a second story on to his home. Well done!!
At 37.18, what a beautiful take on the Robert Burns poem, the melody and musical genius is sublime and Karen Mathieson is superb as the Scottish vocalist.
Programme One: Fiddle Blast: The Teetotaller/Lorn McDonald's Reel/High Road to Linton (Aly Bain,Stuart Duncan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Jenna Reid), Man of Constant Sorrow (Dan Tyminski), How She Does It (Allison Moorer), Glide (Jerry Douglas), Ged A Sheol Mi Air M'Aineol (Julie Fowlis), Millworker (James Taylor), Jewels of the Ocean/We're a Case, the Bunch of Us/Tommy & Ronnie's Double Tonic (Allan MacDonald) Programme Two: Bleeding All Over You (Martha Wainwright), O'Farrell's Farewell to Limerick/Oot East by the Vong (Aly Bain & Dónal Lunny), Lassie Wi' the Lint-white Locks (Karen Matheson), Copperline (James Taylor), Maili Dhonn (James Graham), Flatwater Fran (Phil Cunningham), Mo Nion O (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh) Programme Three: The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn (Dan Tyminski), The Silver Tassie (Emily Smith), Paddy in the Smoke/Sporting Days of Easter/The Crosses of Annagh/Sporting Nell (Michael McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly), Tower Song (Martha Wainwright), Gelnntain Ghlas' Ghaoth Dobhair (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh), Bethany's Waltz (Jenna Reid), 500 Miles Away from Home (Rosanne Cash)
We had visions in the night I was scared and you held me tight It was like we were in black and white As clear as day, as dark as night And the truth became a lie There was no longer peace of mind Just fear of the unknown and the unkind And then when he undressed me And took my body I was resolute to being fine Now the soldiers are all on fire And our hearts are dead from desire And when you say it has nothing to do Nothing to do with you, you're a liar Now the sky is filled with dust Of those we loved and those we lost Rebuild the tower Make it last longer Make it stronger Give up your power (Martha Wainwright lyrics)
Said to myself "maybe it's tilme for John Taylor to join in" ... then John came with "Mill Worker" ... now waiting for a nice rendition of "Borders of Salt" ... ♥
Despite of all the great music you can listen to in the sessions... the best and most interesting bit starts at 1:27:12 with the "Behind The Sessions"... Very interesting and so much fun indeed!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_Sessions#Transatlantic_Sessions_4 Main performers in brackets (not necessarily the composers). Programme One: Fiddle Blast: The Teetotaller/Lorn McDonald's Reel/High Road to Linton (Aly Bain,Stuart Duncan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Jenna Reid), Man of Constant Sorrow (Dan Tyminski), How She Does It (Allison Moorer), Glide (Jerry Douglas), Ged A Sheol Mi Air M'Aineol (Julie Fowlis), Millworker (James Taylor), Jewels of the Ocean/We're a Case, the Bunch of Us/Tommy & Ronnie's Double Tonic (Allan MacDonald)
I love the song Martha performs at 1:12. I don't know its author. Anybody know? I know it has nothing to do with Leonard Cohen's song, Tower of Song, which is totally different, both lyrics and music. Thank you for the information!
Funny you should say that. He used to bring sandwiches to Pentangle rehearsals much to Bert and John’s amusement. Horseshoe Hotel in Tottenham Court Road. Good old days.
Hi, the song is called "Ged a sheol mi air m'aineol" and is sung by Julie Fowlis, she also recorded it on her debut album. As far as I know it translates as: "Although I Sailed to Foreign Countries". It's a Gaelic song about a sea journey, and the English translation is below. Someone with more in depth knowledge will hopefully confirm my information. Chorus: Although I sailed to foreign countries Sadness did not linger in my mind Although I sailed to foreign countries We sailed from Boston On a voyage to the Indies We came to an agreement with a skipper Of a handsome ship Three days before Christmas Bad weather descended upon us The wind blew strongly with rain And stinging hailstones When the inch-thick ropes froze They became three inches in girth We lost the skin of our hands And our arms were tired of the struggle Five of the crewmembers were standing And seven were prone I spent three days and three nights At the wheel during the storm That is when the skipper said “Do not yield, stout-hearted lads When you reach port Your dram will be certain” My mother is dejected Because she does not expect me to return
Dobro Wars - the basic point missed by Nigel is that this is not just HIGHLAND MUSIC - but the two traditions with their common roots in many instances. Transatlantic is meant to indicate Both Sides Now!
It should be mandatory that they do at least 1 session EVERY year!!! Best thing on RUclips! SAOR ALBA!!!!!
Brilliant! Great to have it on youtube. Many thanks. (Watched it originally on tv. In England. Can now enjoy again while living in Austria.).
Me too Paul !!! I"ve also had the pleasure of seeing them a few times live on Stage. 'They're Awesome'.
The fellow in the beard playing the violin "sorry don't know his name" you can see he's mastered his instrument. All others playing the violin look like its a chore keeping up, he look like he's thinking about adding a second story on to his home. Well done!!
Ally bain
Aly Bain
WONDERFUL CHEMISTRY AND AMAZING TALENT ALL IN ONE ROOM YEEEHAW !!!!!
Great to see this session again, I never grow tired of listen to such talent, thank you.
Irish music has a melancholic note yet with a positive energy to it. I really like it. Its just like life.
At 37.18, what a beautiful take on the Robert Burns poem, the melody and musical genius is sublime and Karen Mathieson is superb as the Scottish vocalist.
Aye shivers up the spine stuff..
The word ‘amazing’ is overused but this was amazing music from amazing musicians. It would be wonderful to see a new series featuring Ali and Jerry.
This music brings me happiness,sadness.exhiliration, the whole gamut. Just absolutely marvelous!!!
love it ! Every year !
Programme One:
Fiddle Blast: The Teetotaller/Lorn McDonald's Reel/High Road to Linton (Aly Bain,Stuart Duncan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Jenna Reid), Man of Constant Sorrow (Dan Tyminski), How She Does It (Allison Moorer), Glide (Jerry Douglas), Ged A Sheol Mi Air M'Aineol (Julie Fowlis), Millworker (James Taylor), Jewels of the Ocean/We're a Case, the Bunch of Us/Tommy & Ronnie's Double Tonic (Allan MacDonald)
Programme Two:
Bleeding All Over You (Martha Wainwright), O'Farrell's Farewell to Limerick/Oot East by the Vong (Aly Bain & Dónal Lunny), Lassie Wi' the Lint-white Locks (Karen Matheson), Copperline (James Taylor), Maili Dhonn (James Graham), Flatwater Fran (Phil Cunningham), Mo Nion O (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh)
Programme Three:
The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn (Dan Tyminski), The Silver Tassie (Emily Smith), Paddy in the Smoke/Sporting Days of Easter/The Crosses of Annagh/Sporting Nell (Michael McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly), Tower Song (Martha Wainwright), Gelnntain Ghlas' Ghaoth Dobhair (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh), Bethany's Waltz (Jenna Reid), 500 Miles Away from Home (Rosanne Cash)
Thanks for set list
Thanks! Very helpful!
Very useful to have a full set list to search for sources of tunes & songs.Thank You Briany m...!!!
This interpretation brings to mind Kurt Weil, Berthold Brecht and Lotte Lenya! Amazing!
We had visions in the night
I was scared and you held me tight
It was like we were in black and white
As clear as day, as dark as night
And the truth became a lie
There was no longer peace of mind
Just fear of the unknown and the unkind
And then when he undressed me
And took my body
I was resolute to being fine
Now the soldiers are all on fire
And our hearts are dead from desire
And when you say it has nothing to do
Nothing to do with you, you're a liar
Now the sky is filled with dust
Of those we loved and those we lost
Rebuild the tower
Make it last longer
Make it stronger
Give up your power
(Martha Wainwright lyrics)
La música es la energía del alma
Said to myself "maybe it's tilme for John Taylor to join in" ... then John came with "Mill Worker" ... now waiting for a nice rendition of "Borders of Salt" ... ♥
This music sustains me....esp since the pandemic lockdowns (& isolation).
Great Folk Jam...all Stars Masters !...
Despite of all the great music you can listen to in the sessions... the best and most interesting bit starts at 1:27:12 with the "Behind The Sessions"... Very interesting and so much fun indeed!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_Sessions#Transatlantic_Sessions_4
Main performers in brackets (not necessarily the composers).
Programme One: Fiddle Blast: The Teetotaller/Lorn McDonald's Reel/High Road to Linton (Aly Bain,Stuart Duncan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Jenna Reid), Man of Constant Sorrow (Dan Tyminski), How She Does It (Allison Moorer), Glide (Jerry Douglas), Ged A Sheol Mi Air M'Aineol (Julie Fowlis), Millworker (James Taylor), Jewels of the Ocean/We're a Case, the Bunch of Us/Tommy & Ronnie's Double Tonic (Allan MacDonald)
O Man! I love this!
Sublime.
you need to do one from cape breton at the Glenora distillery
hermoso amor por la musica!!
ty 👍👏👏👏
Utterly spirit uplifting. Tsym, love one another
magnífico sem comentarios!!!!
How good is this!
Love it, playing like hell just to keep warm...whoo hoo, y'must be boiling
Beautiful 🎶🎵🎶🎵
BRAVOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the song Martha performs at 1:12. I don't know its author. Anybody know? I know it has nothing to do with Leonard Cohen's song, Tower of Song, which is totally different, both lyrics and music. Thank you for the information!
monumental version of I am a man of constant sorrow.
Fantástico !
awesome
Martha wainwright sublime
Wonderful. Do you think Danny makes the sandwiches as well?
Funny you should say that. He used to bring sandwiches to Pentangle rehearsals much to Bert and John’s amusement. Horseshoe Hotel in Tottenham Court Road. Good old days.
Can someone tell me what the song is called that starts at 17:55?
Hi, the song is called "Ged a sheol mi air m'aineol" and is sung by Julie Fowlis, she also recorded it on her debut album. As far as I know it translates as: "Although I Sailed to Foreign Countries". It's a Gaelic song about a sea journey, and the English translation is below. Someone with more in depth knowledge will hopefully confirm my information.
Chorus:
Although I sailed to foreign countries
Sadness did not linger in my mind
Although I sailed to foreign countries
We sailed from Boston
On a voyage to the Indies
We came to an agreement with a skipper
Of a handsome ship
Three days before Christmas
Bad weather descended upon us
The wind blew strongly with rain
And stinging hailstones
When the inch-thick ropes froze
They became three inches in girth
We lost the skin of our hands
And our arms were tired of the struggle
Five of the crewmembers were standing
And seven were prone
I spent three days and three nights
At the wheel during the storm
That is when the skipper said
“Do not yield, stout-hearted lads
When you reach port
Your dram will be certain”
My mother is dejected
Because she does not expect me to return
it's like they say in German "Kopfkino" (cinema inside the head)
In een woord geweldig!
2
Hooray! 2 tracks, from about 20, with no dobro. I love the dobro but the twang does not work with the highland music.
Hell yes! Just happy to find I'm not the only one who feels the same :D
Dobro Wars - the basic point missed by Nigel is that this is not just HIGHLAND MUSIC - but the two traditions with their common roots in many instances. Transatlantic is meant to indicate Both Sides Now!
A bit too much for sure. Like Vibes in a 50s-80s jazz band. Can be there, not essential, but if there cool and loose.
Me, I feel the dobro chimes with the pipes, I totally love it in this context, especially in the hands of The Master Himself.
Brilliant..
I so wish that Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's teacher had taught her the correct way to hold the bow ...
James Jamerson didn't play bass the 'correct' way