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Title: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Hilary on October 19, 2014, 02:15:19 PM
Hi Guys, here's The Skye Boat Song (Culloden Version) from Taylor Fox.

Myself on vocals, Paul on acoustic guitar and Mike on pipes (!), cello and strings (+ vid)

Thanks boys :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd1mTPRJW5w

Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: alfstone on October 19, 2014, 05:29:05 PM
Very, very nice, Hilary!

Alfredo
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Pine on October 19, 2014, 05:51:09 PM
Wonderful vocals on this Hilary...and the fullness of the instrumentation made for an almost epic sound.

Is this a traditional song? Whatever it is, you all deserve a hearty round of applause!

pine
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: fenderbender on October 19, 2014, 06:14:10 PM
Nice one Hilary
you certainly shine vocal wise on this

(wonder what James will think??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Hilary on October 20, 2014, 12:07:48 AM
Quote from: Pine on October 19, 2014, 05:51:09 PMIs this a traditional song? Whatever it is, you all deserve a hearty round of applause!

pine

Yes indeed - "The Skye Boat Song" is a Scottish folk song, which can be played as a waltz, recalling the escape of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) from Uist to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. There is also a more modern version with different lyrics from the Outlander Theme Tune.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skye_Boat_Song (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skye_Boat_Song)
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Geir on October 20, 2014, 01:43:51 AM
Very nice indeed !

I thought I recognised the tune ... Outlander theme it was ....

great collab guys and gal !
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Hook on October 20, 2014, 06:11:15 AM
Excellent job,I really enjoyed this alot. Might be my favorite vocal from you Hilary, well done!
Rock On!
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Pine on October 20, 2014, 06:59:22 AM
Thanks for the link Hilary...enjoyed reading up on the hx and the lyrics as well  :)
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Groundy on October 20, 2014, 11:28:40 PM
Top Class material, you have some voice Hilary, well done to you all..............Alex
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: bruno on October 21, 2014, 12:30:10 PM
Lovely musical arrangement, and excellent vocals Mrs F. This ticks all the right boxes. These trad tunes really suit your vocals.
B
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Groundy on October 18, 2017, 10:43:12 PM
OTD Bump.
Pure class Hilary, brilliant singing,
some nice guitar work Paul, You should join SC.
well done to you both.

Alex.
Title: Re: Skye Boat Song (Taylor Fox)
Post by: Ronniejm on December 01, 2017, 07:32:26 AM
Love this song and your version of it, I love the way it builds, and your vocal is perfect for this.

I go to Skye at least once a year. my dads family originated in Uist and travelled down through the western islands, the place holds nothing but happy memories for me. but for anyone who hasn't visited, i would recommend it for the scenery alone.

When we were kids, way before the bridge was built, I remember going on the ferry from Kyle to Kyleakin, and feeling we really were goin " over the sea to Skye".

Thanks you for reigniting many happy memories me.

Cheers

Ronnie
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