I am a million years old and I hate bloody technology. I have just realised that without it I would never of heard this amazing lady. Totally breathtaking in every way.
Her choice to stay on one chord the entire song is quite honestly on of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. It becomes such a haunting song. I absolutely love how she plays that fretless bango. She is a treasure.
Remember, before we split it into "Rock”, “R&B”, “Country”, and whatever other label we put on it, American music came from a blending of cultures. It came from Scotts and Irish folk, it came from African rhythms instruments and chord structure, it came from Latin syncopation and arrangements. I love to hear an artist put it all back together.
Sometimes, here in the US a few people take divisions (musical genre, social status, or ancestry) far too seriously. That's why I so love seeing those same divisions taken back down.
I sang this acapella as my fathers body was lowered into the ground. My goodbye. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get through it. And then I realize it was an about me but about honoring him. And I got through it. RIP Leo.
I'm sorry for your loss. But what an amazing tribute. You're a credit to your father's memory & legacy. May you RIP Leo! & may you find solace in such an honoring, Patrick Oh!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, sung by one of the finest and most soulful singers in the business. Doesn't really get much better than this.
Yes, I know that it is a taditional hymn, covered by many modern artists. I said it was one of the most beautiful songs ever written; the fact that it was written in the 19th century as a hymn (and I aren't religious) merely confirms the fact that it is a wonderful song.
I would say "welcome to the club" but you posted this a year ago. How have her beautiful songs been treating you? For me personally, she makes me cry a lot.
I think she'd like to be a pop star if she could do it without any compromise of her vision. If any roots musician is capable of doing that in today's America, it would probably be her.
She's a professionally trained opera singer, which she loved, but gave it up because it didn't fit her vision. I think she's right where she wants to be.
I am a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world alone There is no sickness, toil nor danger In that fair land to which I go I'm goin' home to meet my mother I'm goin' home, no more to roam I am just goin' over Jordan I am just goin' over home I know dark clouds will gather round me I know my way is rough and steep But golden fields lie out before me Where river deep will never see I'm goin' home to meet my mother I'm goin' home, no more to roam I am just goin' over Jordan I am just goin' over home I am just goin’ over home I am just goin’ over home
Rhiannon Giddens has brought the history of Minstrel and traditional string bands to the forefront by talent and by training. Years of performing with family and bands i.e Carolina Chocolate Drops; nominated and awarded an Emmy. She is also a graduate of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics; Studies of Vocal Opera Oberlin Conservatory. I wish her decades of performing and continuing the expression of many musical paths.
Wow! My sister went to Oberlin many years ago f/her undergrad. Not often I hear that name. Always cool when I do. My visit there as a young teen was eye-opening. Just like finding my new Bluegrass hero. Keeping porch music alive!!
Rhiannon Giddens has the one of the finest voices since Sandy Denny. She is purely wonderful. But what about the gentleman next to her in the video. It is always great to see Phil Cunningham.
I agree. Wonderful. Sandy Denny, Rhiannon Giddens and Natalie Merchant (who also recorded a beautiful version of this song) are the three female voices that move me the most.
It is on Natalie Merchant's 'House Carpenter's Daughter' folk album, released in 2003. It is on RU-vid, though several of the videos that people had uploaded appear to have been removed.
I heard Rhiannon in an interview on "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross on Juneteenth, 2020, and I cannot get this woman's music out of my head--and heart, for listening to her brings me to tears.
Rhiannon has I believe the purest , most beautiful female voice in music right now. I have several of her solo CDS and with Carolina chocolate drops and this musician is the real deal. Extremely talented banjo player , singer songwriter. I have nothing but utmost respect for her. She's been a big influence on my own songwriting and banjo and guitar playing. Thanks for the you tube rhiannon.
Sometimes a song and a singer come together and it makes us realize what music is all about. A perfect arrangement brought together by the perfect singer. I am just blown away by this.
Iv listened to at least 30 different versions of this song but THIS BY FAR is the most amazing version Iv ever heard It’s haunting and beautiful and i always come back to THIS one
Aye, Giddens is transcendent. A suggestion for another really good interpretation, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4bvZ-WCkXGE.html (HBO is a Norwegian group, one of a number in Oslo that has become a hotbed of Americana; go figure)
Rhiannon's clear, beautiful voice, the spare banjo and accordion, make this song perfect. And make a nonbeliever want to believe. Here is a true artist, whose integrity, courage, and humility have their own voice, quiet but undeniable. She has been added to my list of cultural treasures.
It's way more than talent she carries. The Spirit of all her ancestors got together and agreed on her. She carries healing through her beauty, her voice, her skills and her knowledge. People of America, of Africa, Europe and the world don't mistake the meaning of her energy. She's here for all of us and that takes a lot of courage too.
Fantastic! What a voice. Nice to see how moved Phil Cunningham was playing alongside her. She sings some great Scottish stuff, as well an interesting takes on 'puirt-a-beul'.
A traditional Socttish melody, travelled the ocean to America, and found it's way back again, hundreds of years later. This music has living history. Kind of amazing when you think about it.
@@maideegirl189 I think according to the full documentary, if I remember correctly yes, it migrated from Scotland to Northern Ireland, then to America.
I have heard many renditions of this song but i think this one tops them all........it literally brings tears to my eyes. I think this is what I will play at my funeral.
The accordion player is AWESOME! Note the soulful look of grief on his weathered face as he skilfully follows his heartfelt notes. This music is gripping.
One of the best: Phil Cunningham. Look for videos under his own name as well as Highland Sessions and Transatlantic Sessions. He is appropriately subdued here, but he's a virtuoso.
I’m going to Rhiannon’s concert next week in Edinburgh. Cant wait second time I will have seen her in person. At age 73 I’m a late fan but think she’s amazing.
The sincerity here is direct and penetrating. Without knowing why, some people can be troubled by sensing they're lacking something, while an affected performance they would approve.
Absolutely best version of this song I heard of. The simplicity of the musical accompaniment and the purity of Rhiannon's voice makes it an almost holy experience.
It’s absolutely brilliant! Different from the movie rendition, which is as brilliant, but in a different, slightly more haunting way. My dad used to sing it...I cried when I heard it in the film.
Well said. The great thing about Rhiannon Giddens is that she cuts across several musical genres, and her voice is so good that all are worth listening to. All popular music shares common roots anyway (eg. delta blues/rock/folk), and hopefully, the music of Rhiannon Giddens is helping to break down barriers.
I've been following Rhiannon Giddens music journey for 5 yrs with great delight and admiration! Her version of "Wayfaring Stranger" is delivered with so much soul! I am referring to the elemental core of all sentient beings. The part of us that feels pain, struggle, and the joy of life. Thank you Rhiannon for your gift you share with all so beautifully!! Jim Carr, Colorado
Whenever I play this, my cats rise from their easy repose, their eyes grow large and dilate, their ears cock at weird angles, and they peer out the windows as if they have heard a coyote calling from the perimeter.
Wow very impressed, this is a nearly forgotten thing. Pure clear music that stirs the soul. And what a great backdrop, I bet the acoustics in that old church or cathedral or whatever it is...are beyond belief, you can just look at the room and see the sound bouncing back! outstanding.
Als jemand, der von Kind an mit (Folk)musik aus verschiedensten Kulturen aufgewachsen ist und heute noch spielt und liebt: das hier ist ein echtes Juwel für mich. Danke. Wirklich großartig.
Beautiful song. Beautiful voice. Beautiful woman. I have just recently become aware of Rhiannon Giddens. I have been showing her RU-vid videos to everyone in my family. Look for her performance at the Obama White House concert. She can sing anything in any style. Also plays the fiddle wonderfully.
This is an old video I took of her with Carolina Chocolate Drops, the video is nothing really but the sound came out pretty decent. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-71kNyW2lkWI.html
Amazing vocals, simply amazing. It's a sad situation when a voice like this only has 3k likes and some autotuned pop clone has millions. THIS is true talent.
My friend who I grew up with, Billy Constable played banjo and guitar with Doc Watson and many others. Doc Watson was our neighbor. Both went over Jordan , now. Thank you for this Rhiannon.
Ya, NC and other appalachian states have turned out some unique and awesome talents...love me some Doc as well. and Ricky Skaggs on anything with strings.
Riveting! I am of Scots descent and an Appalachian grown girl. This music has the same effect on me as bagpipes. It is the music of MY tribe. My tribes went through many tribulations but never gave up on their freedom. Thank you lovely woman.
Just discovered Rhiannon and the Carolina Chocolate Drops this week; she has an absolutely beautiful voice and they play terrifically together. Want to hear more!
I am a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world alone there is no sickness, toil or danger In that fair land to which I go I’m going home to see my mother I’m going home no more to roam I am just going over Jordan I am just going over home I know dark clouds will gather round me I know my way is rough and steep But golden fields lie just before me Where the redeemed shall ever sleep I’m going home to see my mother I’m going home no more to roam I’m just going over Jordan I’m just going over home I’m just going over home I’m just going over home Share this:
What a beautiful haunting song performed by Rhiannon Giddens. So much passion in her voice, a cappella, love her version. Thank you Rhiannon Giddens......God bless you and thank you for posting. Everyone should listen to this song made famous from the movie “1917”. ❤️❤️💞❤️💞
It's A Jungle Out There Every version I've listened to blows Ed Sheeran's clear out of the water. This is a good version but there are to my mind even better ones. Eva Cassidy's, Trace Adkins', Doc Watson's and Hayde's are my own particular favourites.
@@pauls3660 It is such a great song that most people do it justice although some hit me more powerfully than others. I'm sure you'll enjoy most of them even though you'll have your own favourites.
