marcosecurity (Monday 1st of December 2008 12:18:43 AM)

Hayley Westenra singt den Song....nicht Celtic Women... Hayley Westenra sings this Song....it´s not Celtic Woman...

pg13247 (Sunday 30th of November 2008 03:10:16 PM)

luv luv luv the song...

cctc11891 (Sunday 30th of November 2008 09:13:18 AM)

Maybe there's not so much animosity anymore, but remember when the English persecuted the Irish (for hundreds of years?) And, Celtic blood is not just found in England, but Ireland, Scotland, and the tip of Brittany in France. How did Celts die out? They just mixed with other races but still exist

mike118117 (Sunday 30th of November 2008 08:03:46 AM)

The only problem with that is that Celts no longer exist. Like the Angles and Saxons they disappeared as a race centuries ago. The Celts in the area we now call England stayed during the Roman period and celtic DNA can still be traced in parts of England. What is it with you pseudo Celts and the English. It's about time you grew up. You will find little anti Irish or Scots sentiments expressed in England. By the way black pudding is a northern English delicacy, not a Scottish one.

mike118117 (Sunday 30th of November 2008 07:47:49 AM)

To sing this song completely in English received pronunciation would alter the the scanning. The "o" in to would need a longer note a 1/4 or 1/8. Likewise the "o" in rosemary. The beat is on "ar" in Scarborough and "mare" in rosemary. There must be thousands of poems and song lyrics where letters are omitted to allow proper scanning for rhyme or to fit the tune. Also it allows the singer room for interpreting the song the way that they want to. There is nothing wrong with her English.

Devianceisher (Saturday 29th of November 2008 08:40:18 PM)

I'd still listen to their versions solely b/c I grew up it. BUT.. Hayley Westenra brings something so indescribable. I get chills every time I listen to this. :)

LandRcollies (Saturday 29th of November 2008 08:07:00 PM)

ok...

FreeEnergyEngineer (Saturday 29th of November 2008 06:35:48 PM)

Re: Devianceisher - An era has ended. I used to think that the Simon and Garfunkel version was the best. Now I dont see the point in listening to them any more.

FreeEnergyEngineer (Saturday 29th of November 2008 06:32:36 PM)

I got wicked flamed for making a comment like this Mr. woodystinks.

Devianceisher (Saturday 29th of November 2008 04:53:56 PM)

Well seeing as how they didn't originally write the song, I'd say they'd probably think it was an excellent rendition.