Music To Close Out the Work Week
Posted on November 17, 2023 Posted by John Scalzi 10 Comments
I had traveling to do today, which kept me from updating earlier. To make up for it, please accept this really lovely traditional song, sung by boygenius, who are accompanied by Ye Vagabonds, in honor of Sinead O’Connor. It’s a stunner.
Good night, and joy be with you all.
— JS
Thanks for posting this, John. “The Parting Glass” has been a favorite of mine since the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem recording thereof. I’m always amazed by how many versions there are and how personal they seem to the artist.
You’re right, this is a stunner.
Oh, my heart.
Thank you for that. Lovely is the word.
Indeed, a lovely version of a song that can be interpreted in so many ways …
“Of all the comrades that e’er I had
They’re sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e’er I had
They’d wish me one more day to stay…”
Oh, wow. That’s gorgeous.
I’m tempted to see if I can find the sheet music (piano, guitar, vocal). That’s right in my range. Time to have the piano tuned. (Guitars are far easier to tune, even a 12-string.)
Thanks for the link.
Lovely song. Also look to the Longest Johns and Natalie Holmes for another version.
I only recently found out about boygenius and the record is fantastic!
The High Kings offer a primo version.
Very nice.
Have listened to this several times now. I adore the music of Boygenius, and this is such a lovely heartfelt masterpiece