The Scottish folk singer talks us through the title track from his 2003 album and gives an exclusive live performance. More on folk music at www.guardian.co...
I have returned to this song for years. 01:43 Raise me high, raise me high That I may see my fallen kindred seated Who met with death upon the battlefield Who, in the end, fell and were defeated And the way they were tricked by death Betrayed, betrayed, leveled and mistreated I've stuck a knife in a man for less But Death is not so easily defeated And you can pray, pray and pray for Life But know my friend, my dearest friend, please know this That Life is but Death's own right-hand man In every piece of his own left-hand business So, arm in arm, we'll run toward that pair And, we as they, join them double-threaded And, arms flung wide, we'll run towards that pair And never fear that which once we dreaded
Such beautiful guitar playing, amazing story telling and delightfully haunting singing. These three components add up to making Alasdair my new favorite folk singer. I look forward with great anticipation to hearing more from this talented musician.
znubzz188 Leonard Cohen is my first favorite....I have so many others that I really love....Joan Baez, of course Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, John Martyn, and I can not leave out Bob Dylan :D
At first I was a little freaked out by some of the lyrics, and although I am still by the line 'I have stuck a knife in a man for less,' I find the spirit of the piece very peaceful, and so I resound with the feeling of nobility.
OK Alistair OK I'm sold on this one however I hope some of your fans who have a better ear than I do can tell me what the scordatura you use in this is I know it's a long shot but ive looked everywhere with no results........anybody?
