My Mother Told Me (Norse Folk Metal) Cover feat.  

Name your longboat! GO!

Please tell me there's a chance of us getting Old Norse and folk metal covers in the future. I need more of this in my life

One of Loki's nicknames was "fire hair". I can't help but feel but he's somehow channeled in the screams of this song. Freaking AWESOME rendition of this song!! Gave me the chills!

My mother told me, that many versions of this song I shall listen to, As I don my headphones, judgement I shall pass, I close my eyes to feel more hairs rise on my arms, This version slays the most, head rolls one by one, rolling one by one.

INCREDIBLE !!! BRAVO !!!! I LIKE A LOT OF !!! my new favourite song 😃😃😃 What a energy !!!

Just when I was finally getting this song out of my head you release this.

Amazing beyond words

This has to be the best version of this song I have heard yet, best video too.

This gave me goosebumps! Damn it's good! 😍

Mindblowing. Love everything about this.

INSANEEE🔥🔥🔥

Metal has never had a more lovely voice.

Didn't know you could do extreme vocsls, let alone that you are so good at it!

Holy fuck

my German shepherd listened to this now she's Fenrir

How do you go that deep man

I didn't knew Mr Spok can play the hurdy gurdy

You may be Irish Colm, but I think you got a little norse in you!

Please do Valhalla Calling Me in Norse

can i use this epic song for a GMV?

Interviewer: So Colm, what genre of music do you produce? Colm: Yes. I: umm.. and your vocal range? C: Yes. Damn dude... This got me 🥵😍

Seems he’s not so Colm anymore

So Colm can scream now too. The man has no limits to his voice... What's next, is he going to admit to us that he also beatboxes. Amazing version of the song and expression of talent.

Chilling deep vocals? check! Beautiful haunting folk music? check! Brutal growls? check! Bone crunching heavy metal? check! Epicness overload? oh hell yeah!!

Real glad that Colm made a new version of this song, it’s going to be amazing

Colm and Peyton Parrish is the duo we need on some Viking songs

This is going to epic. When you know it’s Colm singing video you know it’s going to be epic

The pronunciation is a bit off with a couple of the words, particularly in the vowels (which is understandable if you're not a native speaker of the language), but all in all, good effort!

Hey guys! This poem, Þat mælti mín móðir, was written in approx year 917 by my great great great... (repeat "great" 26 times hehe) grandfather Egill Skallagrímsson. I am his direct descendant 28 generations up (like probably a large chunk of Icelanders alive today, haha). Egill Skallagrímsson was born in Iceland in the year 910 and is the main character in one of the most famous Icelandic Sagas, "Egils saga Skallagrímssonar". He was the son of Skallagrímur Kveldúlfsson, who emigrated from Norway. They settled in the West of Iceland and the farmhouse Borg is where they made their home. The small town of Borgarnes, a stone's throw away bears the name of farmhouse. Egill was quite the character. At the tender age of 7, he was playing sports with the neighbour's kid, Grímur Heggsson that was a strong 11 year old, and Grímur was giving Egill a hard time so Egill just killed him. As you do... haha. That's what vikings do. haha. After this his mother told him he would make a fine viking and Egill wrote this poem on that occasion. It should be noted that the Icelandic language has changed very little since that time. Here's Egill's original poem (1st vers), followed by the modern Icelandic version: Þat mælti mín móðir, at mér skyldi kaupa fley ok fagrar árar, fara á brott með víkingum, standa upp í stafni, stýra dýrum knerri, halda svá til hafnar hǫggva mann ok annan, Það mælti mín móðir, að mér skyldi kaupa fley og fagrar árar, fara á brott með víkingum, standa upp í stafni, stýra dýrum knerri, halda svo til hafnar höggva mann og annan, Þorsteinn Kolbeinsson

Another cover of an amazing song from the people i can call my own and if it will be in Old Norse it will hit close to home. Knowing you Colm, we listeners will not be disappointed. Keep up your work and god bless your voice i want it so badly. Edit: After hearing this i can truly say that it brought warmth to my cold Scandinavian heart. Hearing you sing with such passion and power in a language that layed the foundation for the language i can call my own. Really amazing work on this one Colm. Worthy of a seat in Valhalla and the halls of Odin.

Okay I was wondering if I heard a hurdy-gurdy and then I saw it and yes. I cannot express the yes. Everything about this song is beyond perfect, from the vocals to the instruments. Colm is a modern bard capable of anything and I love it.

dude you should do more songs that includes screaming, your voice is POWERFUL

Coooolm please sign my pillaging ax

The more I listen to your music, the more convinced I am that you can sing literally anything. Your range, showmanship, and ability to cross genres with ease are amazing skills.

Still listen to your old norse cover on a daily basis and I really can't wait for this one. Gotta admit, I never really listened to a lot of metal so I'm just getting into this genre but the combination sounds great:)

I love Colm's first cover of this song. Simply performed, and all the more beautiful for it. The old Norse version is haunting and powerful, wonderful show case of Colm's lower range. Then there this, I'm not even sure what to say about this third cover but I had a big smile on my face the whole time. A stunning piece of work!

Oh my gosh!! I'm already getting chills. This is going to be incredibly epic!

FUCK YEAH THAT WAS EPIC!!! WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!!

My testosterone doubled by the end of this video

Like I wasn’t already obsessed with your first two versions enough you had to go and add a third. Amazing!!

So excited to see Colm and John Theodore collab on this; it's going to be amazing!

After your last Celtic Rock video, I am looking forward to this one. I was always interested how one of you Bass-singers fit in the Metal-context. Cant wait for tomorrow 🤘

Like if Atreus from God of War grew up, listened to one metal song and said... I'll create my own Ragnarok... with my voice.

2:07 caught me off guard so badly 😆. What an incredible moment that was!

The chills did not leave, only increased with time I'm so glad I get to add this to my spotifly viking list You have a surprisingly good scream-sing voice! Is there anything you CAN'T sing?!

I'm late to commenting but..........................wow. This is my favorite style of this song by far. I was very surprised when you shifted from the clean vocals to the screaming lyrics. I was taken aback by the transformation of your makeup as well. Showed the intensity of metal in a wonderful display. Awesome as usual!

I already know this will be excellent! I absolutely love war paint! It really suits you!

I have been listening to this on repeat since the premier, and I have to say, this song is powerful and already one of my favorites. Thank you Colm for making such amazing and breathtaking music for others to enjoy.

this version is so-so norse-epic that it couldn't be spoken! music is incredible, voice and all it's changes are gourgeous - and visuals, icluding makeup, are just amazing. thank you for this art, it was all i needed tonight.

Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores My mother told me Someday I will buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer (Steady) steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men My mother told me Someday I will buy Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores My mother told me Someday I will buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer (Steady) steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew- Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Someday enjoy

Hurdy-gurdy man, except not Hippie...man.

People : How far your voice can go ? Colm Mc Guiness : F*CK YES

Excuse my language..... But this is.... FUCKING BADASS !!! If i could like this a million times, i would with no hesitation.

I love your music man. the way you go from high pitched to deep is bliss to my ears

Вау, вышло потрясающе. Не думала, что можно так органично совместить фолк и метал

The best version of My Mother Told Me ever. Period.

Lyrics for those who want them: Þat mælti mín móðir, at mér skyldi kaupa fley ok fagrar árar, fara á brott með víkingum, standa upp í stafni, stýra dýrum knerri, halda svá til hafnar hǫggva mann ok annan, hǫggva mann ok annan.

I am not usually into anything screamy, but it's hard not to like it when it's Colm. Well done, lad.

I hoped a long time, you will create a cover song for (my mother told) in norse folk METAL version, it´s awesome. :) and i love your style of music . epic!. I wish you well. Be health you, your family and friends. May what you desire most come true. You are my inspiration and I appreciate you :) Tom

That was awesome, 10/10 as usual and it was a metal version of one of my favorite songs covered by you so that just made it better

So Colm can metal scream effectively? Not surprised in the slightest 🤘

Доброго вечора, я з України. Давно підписана на ваш канал, і мені подобаються пісні у вашому виконані. Таке відчуття, що завдяки вам у цих композицій відкривається інший бік характеру. Дякую за виконання)

Amazing video and song. Could you possibly sing Bink’s Sake. It would be amazing with your voice.

Your metal covers are by far some of your best work. That's saying something too because the other stuff is epic as hell to begin with.

So, "fun" fact: this was never a sea shanty. It was a poem written by the Icelandic viking and poet Egil Skallagrimsson, about what his mother told him after he killed his bully at the age of seven, which resulted in a family feud which killed six more people.

I somehow haven't gotten around to listening to this one until now, which is odd because metal is my favorite genre, and all I can say is HOLY SHIT MAN THAT WAS GLORIOUS!!! I never new you could metal scream with that level of intensity!!

I wish I could have liked this multiple times, both for the hurdy gurdy playing AND the norse metal singing. I think this next album drop might be the most epic yet.

Oh my god Can we handle it???

Folk metal, hello there :D The hurdy gurdy addition sounds great.

So very hard keeping my excitement for this one under wraps. I love everything about this. You are extraordinary ❤️

Anyone else get the urge to start a mosh with that amazing vocals? Or is it just me

The Hurdy Gurdy is now a new obsession of mine!

This shits dangerous, one minute I was jamming out to this and the next I was sharpening my axe with a stone and my boat was on fire...

That was absolutely AMAZING. Took me from still sleepy to ready for battle in less than 3 minutes

What instrument is that 0:06

If I may suggest a song: Herr Mannelig, swedish/germanic song about a troll who wants to marry said Herr Mannelig. I would be really curious how you'd interpret it.

I've never heard this as a metal song. That was brilliant!!!!

Never downloaded a track on Apple music this fast. Damn thats epic!

C'est magnifique comme prévu !!!!!!!!!

Found me a new song to have on in the back ground when playing DarkTide.

Aye Colm McGuinness, great job as always, I see improvements in your vocals and usage of light combined with transition in appearance! Personally I was stunned by seeing you screaming in metal and still it is on point. Keep it rollin 🤙🏻.

У тебя самые мощная музыка на тему викингов, пожалуйста продолжай...

I'm literally listening this versions for 3 weeks in a roll 4234x a day. I loved so much this song, gods! Listening during the work it's the best choice. Love you Colm, always continue with this wonderful work ❤️❤️

How did this turn out more epic then I already expected is to be?😳

Love the costume and face paint. I'm always impressed by your sheer vocal ability... this blew me away.

Please dear god make a metal album

It will be epic when you see Colm uploaded a new video

Never thought I'd get slightly jumpscared in a Colm video. That was a fun surprise honestly? I dig the makeover change at the screamo part. As always, love your work! I'll be jamming this for a long time

My mother told me Lyrics: Old Norse: Þat mælti mín móðir, at mér skyldi kaupa fley ok fagrar árar, fara á brott með víkingum, standa upp í stafni, stýra dýrum knerri, halda svá til hafnar hǫggva mann ok annan, hǫggva mann ok annan. English: My mother told me Someday I would buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sails to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer (Steady) Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men - Egils saga, Lausavísur, ch. 40. (Scudder & Óskarsdóttir, 2002)

Nooo I just missed it oh well incredible as always colm

By Thors beard.. I peed myself a lil. It's so fcking good *chef's kiss* Please Colm, we need more of this norse folk metal!!

DAMN that send shivvers down my spine. Absolutely awesome cover.

This cover and the Gingertail one have to be my absolute favorite versions of this song! 🤘

As I got thrown out of chat... Again 🤣 This was 🤘🔥 you and Theodore shook the world and the Colmpany did show again why it is the nicest and most fun live chat on the internet. 🫶

Fuck yes!

Officially my fav version of this song

The part starting around 2 minutes goes SO. HARD. The makeup design change was sick too! You need to do more stuff like this!!

Holy... Those screams were f-in AMAZING! MOOOORE METAL, BROTHER! and some growls could be great too) So good to see (or, I think, to hear) you in a new style.

Uhmm Jonathan Young who? 😅😅 Man I’m scared!!!! That means this is a Perfect Metal song!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻

The way you project emotion is absolutely amazing. Funny enough, that tells me you are probably a very kind man in person.