Fiona O’Malley writes:
If you liked RTÉ’s Centenary [Easter Rising concert], you’ll love Maynooth University Chamber Choir performing Raglan Road. It’s simply stunning. Performed in the University of Arizona. The Soloist is called Francis Flood and the conductor is Michael Dawson.
In fairness:
Earlier: I Don’t Think You Can Handel This
Gorgeous!
Very nice, well done lads. For those of you who don’t know, this is the definitive version from Mr. Gnobfeeler
https://youtu.be/vDnyhaz1H4E
Lovely sounding room.
And choir too, obvs!!
This the only one needs. but its not bad…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9UfqkYMn68
Not sure about that. She’s got an amazing voice but seems to be adding her own wierd timing to the song.
Sorry, you’re all wrong…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuafmLvoJow
The Definitive version. Nobody sings it like Luke, but as a choral peice, the Maynooth choir do a beautiful job.
The best!
The heart soars. I shed a tear, too.
I used to be in that choir. I miss it now.
Its never too late…
https://www.broadsheet.ie/2016/03/31/choir-and-proud/
Spinetingling.
+1
Don’t know why no one’s done a Kate Rusby on it and brought in the Army Number 1 Band for a soft brass underlay coming in and wringing your heart like this –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjblYI9KEY
You get a +1 for linking this. Always loved that.
That’s superb, nice one.
Brings tears to my eyes, every time – what is it about that soft brass sound like velvet under her voice!
Poor old Brendan Gleeson.
Some splat, in fairness.
:(
Not a bad version…Sir Van and the Chieftains…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLCYH36ahpE
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Lovin’ it ! :)
Choirs are the business.
But I’m a solid Luke fan when it comes to Raglan Road.
For your added serenity, this is my favourite choir rendition of The Parting Glass which always pops out a Hoop tear and ear-worm;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eisW0skJ9fU
While we’re at it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwBRX5JiwpE
Ah go on so…
https://youtu.be/Zv81scScSto
Lol
I’ll resist putting Sting’s version of Mo Ghile Mear up