Some film of Benbecula and South Uist, the quality should be better. Some of it is also too fast for the music. The band plays the best version of the Dark Island that I have ever heard. Those who love solo accordion versions will not agree. Ach well.. Bithidh cuid air an doigh, ’s bithcuid nach bith.
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December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
thanks accrag
thanks accrag
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
love this version …
love this version great, nice dance to this
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
nice twist with the …
nice twist with the blue grass. Although I prefer the Alexander Brother’s. Also love to hear Charlie Zimm Singing the Dark Island.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
It’s different; and …
It’s different; and it’s very nice!
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Some my angient …
Some my angient relatives are from Scotland and Irland. I’m finnish my self.. but my heart says i must come there someday. I never been there, YET. It’s very deep feelin’ – I can not explain it to anybody with words of human language. – E
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Hi Morten , Thanks …
Hi Morten , Thanks for your note, LOve this tune and this versiom is great.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
He, he… my first …
He, he… my first and probably only guitar solo ever
Great pics by the way!
Morten Alfred Høirup, American Café Orchestra…
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comment djmontag. I had always thought if it as a bit hawaiian rather than bluegrass but I can see it your way too, must be bit of both in it.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I like this version …
I like this version& think the bluegrass twist is weird but in a good way.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Each to his own …
Each to his own lewismurray1. I have four postings of “The Dark Island” and you have commented on the one you do not like.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
…no, just no…it …
…no, just no…it sounds wrong like youre trying to kill the unstrument but youre trying to do it so that only someone whos heard the proper version would know
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Very nice, and sure …
Very nice, and sure loved the music
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Not only is the …
Not only is the arrangement fantastic, but so is the Scenery!
Go “Caledonia”!!!
I love you!!!
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
same i prefer the …
same i prefer the mike oldfeild 1 too but im not saying this 1 is bad
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
this is (although …
this is (although it sadly has no bagpipes ;->) by far the best version of this song I have heard so far! Very very well done, indeed!
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Does any one know …
Does any one know where i can find the Alexander Brothers version? Thanks in advance.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I prefer the mike …
I prefer the mike oldfield one…but funny to see different versions
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Agreed, it would be …
Agreed, it would be a sad old world if we all liked the same things LOL
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Fair enough. Each …
Fair enough. Each to his own.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Maybe I should …
Maybe I should point out that the musicianship is first class, no denying that at all. In my view ( and who am I ) the dark island is possibly one of the most requested tunes EVER in the history of Scottish music. Some tunes can withstand an update, but not this one.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
See also: ” …
See also: “Ireland’s Treasures: 5000 Years of Artistic Expression” by Peter Harbison.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thanks so much for …
Thanks so much for posting this… I listened to a few other versions listed on YouTube, and you were “spot on” about this being the best one. I ended up being able to buy and download it from “PayPlay (dot) FM” and love it!
I also really love watching this beautiful video of these small islands in the sea… has given me great inspiration in this great “time of need” to explore the “heart of the world.” Thanks again.
I take it you play violin; have any of your own music posted?
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the above notes, Catherine. I first heard this recording on Radio Scotland on a December evening in the late 80’s when Artie Fisher (I think) said that “If there there was an award for the best update of an old standard it would have to be this” – or words to that effect. Spot on.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
From CD Baby:
THE …
From CD Baby:
THE AMERICAN CAFE ORCHESTRA: The Early Years 1999
American fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld and Danish guitarist Morten Alfred Høirup formed The American Cafe Orchestra in 1987 with Norwegian bassist Anders Hofset. Ruthie’s fluid style backed by the European swing of Høirup & Hofset gives a fresh, energetic approach to an eclectic mix of American, Scandinavian & Celtic fiddle tunes. The Early Years combines their first two recordings, American Cafe Orchestra & Somewhere in Sweden.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
This is WONDERFUL. …
This is WONDERFUL. I’ve never heard of this group (”The American Cafe Orchestra”) but found them via google search and Amazon… wonderful juxtaposition of land, sea, sky and ear… sounds tastes and seeing follow. What a joy!
I will have to visit here before I die. Life may be worth living, after all. Thanks for posting!