Bear McCreary (born February 17, 1979) is an American musician and composer… Read Full Bio ↴Bear McCreary (born February 17, 1979) is an American musician and composer of film, television, and video games scores based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his work on the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series and for the TV series Outlander and The Walking Dead. He has also scored for the PlayStation 4 video game God of War.

McCreary won an Emmy for his main title of Da Vinci's Demons. His most recent Emmy nomination was in 2015 for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for season one of Outlander.

McCreary was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and spent most of his formative years in Bellingham, Washington. He is the son of author Laura Kalpakian and professor Jay McCreary of University of Hawaii. His brother, Brendan McCreary, is also a musician. Bear has directed and produced several music videos for Brendan's band, Young Beautiful in a Hurry. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1997.

He is a classically trained pianist and self-taught accordionist. He studied under the renowned film score composer Elmer Bernstein during which time he reconstructed and reorchestrated Bernstein's 1963 score for Kings of the Sun. Their collaboration allowed for the complete score to be available as a soundtrack album for the first time in 40 years.

McCreary credits composers Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Danny Elfman, Ennio Morricone, John Williams, Shirley Walker as being key to his growing up adoring film music. They were his heroes while he was growing up. Contemporary composers continue to inspire his growth and is a self-avowed fan of Hans Zimmer.

Outlander
Bear McCreary Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Outlander' by these artists:

Bear McCreary Feat. Raya Yarbrough Sing me a song of a last that is gone Say,…
Destination Dimension The lights go out The world is cold We breath it in…
Jinjer Outlander It's been million years and yet this bulb is my…
Land Of Tales Here I am just fearing The outer world I want to…
The Bajikans Go to thunder, outlander My home is full of mice Slender boy…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Bear McCreary:

All Along the Watchtower There must be some way out of here Said the…
Comin' Thro' the Rye O, Jenny's a' wet, poor body Jenny's seldom dry She draggled…

Dance of the Druids A Righ na gile A Righ na greine A Righ na rinne A…
Gaeta's Lament Alone she sleeps in the shirt of man With my three…
gaetas lament Alone she sleeps in the shirt of man With my three…
God of War Útlægr Guð Smán föður Von móður Þraut barnsins Útlægr Guð S…
God of War Ragnarök Útlægr Guð Smán föður Von móður Þraut barnsins Útlægr Gu…
godzilla Godzilla! Mosura! Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore! Go! Go! Go! Godzil…
Lords of Kobol .lyricbox{display:none !important;}…
The Dragon Eldur Kemur Ofan Báll Gleypandi Allt á Skeraa Loft Leður Væn…
The Summit Fylg minni Rödd Er þér lýsir um nótt Hann þarf þinn styrk þú…

Wander My Friends Siúlaigí a chairde, siúlaidh liom Mar cheo an tsléibhe ua…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lacosterav.deb.5175

1y↑25

Seinnibh leam dàn
Gu nìghneag mo chrìdh
Nìghneag mo rùn ‘s mo ghràidh
Faicibh am bàt
‘S e togail bho thìr
Giùlain mo rìgh bho thràigh

Gailleann is fuachd
Bàirlinn is stuadh
‘G èirigh gu cruaidh bhon fhairge
Crònan nan tonn
Òran nan sonn
Bualadh le fonn gu garg oirr’

Prionnsa nam buadh
Frasaibh mu ghruaidh
Ainnir mo luaidh a’ falbh leis
Rìgh nam fear còir

Dh’fhàg sinn gun treòir
Lèir-chreach is glòir na h-Albann

Na fiùran bha treun
Bu chliùiteach am beus
Siol nam muc bhreun a mharbh iad
Ach chì sinn an là
Gun cluinn sinn mar bhà
Geumnaich an àil gu caithreamach

All comments from YouTube:

@jimso771

2y↑1.2K

This is the Language of my ancestors that we were forbidden to speak by the English after the battle of Culloden, thankfully it is still spoken now and is slowly making a resurgence 🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@AV-fo5de

1y↑1

Absolutely. So much was banned, but the Scots held their traditions dear-and still do. The pipes, any weapons, tartan, Gaelic, all banned - but are here still. People were sent to prison for breaking any of the proscriptions. There is an Inn on the Isle of Seil, where the men crossing to the mainland would change out of their kilts, borrow a pair of trousers to visit the mainland, and change back, once they were on the island again. The Inn is still in business and is called Tigh-An-Truish - The House of the Trousers. Ladies used to sew a square of tartan inside their dresses.

@patriciaimperiale213

51w↑38

Is a beautiful language. My ancestors we were of Ireland. I love all this landscape and when I young studied tourist guide. But I can't to travel. The dreams of my son Santiago and me someday to know all Scotia , Gales and London Liverpool by The Beatles. For the dream of my son. My grandmother was Ireland Ì wish to know some day .Patricia from Argentina. Outlander excellent. Wonderful History. Congratulations

@jimso771

50w↑18

@@patriciaimperiale213 I hope you’re dreams come true Patricia and you can visit all the places you love, you will be made very welcome my friend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

@patriciaimperiale213

50w↑6

@@jimso771 many thanks

@patriciaimperiale213

50w↑7

@@jimso771 Is my whish. Have a good life.

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@johnwood551

2y↑683

Beautiful.Back in 1982 I toured Scotland on my Harley and camped out in the Highlands . One morning after getting up and cooking breakfast ,out of the fog from a long way off I heard someone playing bagpipes. Until then,hearing them flow over the land out in the open, I never appreciated them. It was so haunting hearing them like that. A while later when I was on the road I found a man dressed in kilt and all playing those bagpipes by the side of the road. Nothing around for miles except heather and mountain. I’ll never forget that picture in my mind or when I hear pipes playing. Thanks for this song.

@rebekahmulkey6035

1y↑20

Wow! What an amazing story! Would love to have a story like that 🙂

@KingNik1994

1y↑25

In 2013, I went to Scotland with my parents. We rented a car and drove around a whole bunch, and one day, while stopping by the side of the road to stretch our legs, we experienced almost the exact same thing as you're describing. A man in full tartan, playing the bagpipes. I get goosebumps just remembering that.
However, as fantastic as that experience was, it wasn't the first moment when the drone of the bagpipes hit me.
That happened a few days earlier in Edinburgh.
We were walking through the city, and suddenly the shifting winds blew the sounds of bagpipes through the streets, over the traffic. It was so surreal, just remembering it makes me almost tear up with joy. I even wrote an essay about that experience in college.
I had loved bagpipes before ever visiting Scotland, but hearing them "in their natural environment" is a different experience, entirely.

@MsSarahKelly

1y↑11

This is a really moving tale. Thank you for sharing it.

@jestinrobinson5115

1y↑13

That literally sounds like the greatest time ever.
I live in Michigan USA, and over the last couple years, I’ve finally decided to see all of my state and it’s no Scotland, but the upper peninsula as well as many other spots are breathtaking.
Hope I get to visit Scotland before I die.

@janisameduri2212

1y↑5

What a fabulous experience for you. One that will stay with you for life. A very special gift for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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@andymac345

1y↑96

As a Scotsman I’m incredibly proud of my little country, I realise that may come over as hubris but wtf. I spent my summers in Sutherland, I’ve travelled from Stornaway to the borders and beyond. There is no other place I’d rather be. Be well. ✌️

@laudiceiacostamoralli6478

23w↑2

Eu me apaixonei por seu pais depois de ver a série....está nos mês planos visíta-lo um dia...😊 Sou da América do Sul....Brasil 🇧🇷

@andymac345

23w

@@laudiceiacostamoralli6478 I’m sorry but I don’t understand your language, I will blame myself. I wish you well.

@TheBlueskyson

11w

@@andymac345don't sweat the small stuff bro

@susanheath5467

10w↑1

Why should you not be proud? It has suffered a lot, given a lot and was the backbone of the British Empire. I apologise for us English.

@susanheath5467

10w↑1

Loved Outlander, as much as I saw, but have to say, we got to the point where we'd burst out laughing and shout, 'Oh, god! Not AGAIN!' 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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@stacey_t

2y↑1.5K

I really hope Gaelic speakers teach their children the language. It would be a shame to let such a beautiful language die. A language can convey so much more than lexical meanings. It reflects the traditions, way of thinking and history of the people speaking it.
Keep it alive!

@iceomistar4302

2y↑6

I don't think it will survive long

@jeansparling7278

2y↑85

Where I grew up on Cape Breton Island We have a Gaelic college and the Gaelic language is taught and still spoken by some Scottish families. The sign at the entrance to the island says a hundred thousand welcomes in Gaelic.

@stacey_t

2y↑20

@@jeansparling7278 that's so cool... I tried to learn a few words myself but God... the phonetic transcription in the latin alphabet is soooooo confusing. I guess you being native speakers (or even bilingual) don't have such issues.

@iceomistar4302

2y↑32

@@stacey_t Gaelic was badly transcribed into the Latin alphabet, I think an overhaul is needed, same with Welsh.

@jeansparling7278

2y↑36

@@stacey_t it's a very difficult language to learn but I do know some common phrases. My mother-in-law was a member of the Gaelic society in Sydney and many Scottish singers stayed at their home during the 70's and 80's including John Allan Cameron who sang many songs in Gaelic. After his concerts we would gather at the house and sing Scottish and Irish songs till late in the night.

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@sadiemoyer2176

50w↑56

I am an American descendant of Clan Mackenzie of Glen Coe. Before I even knew what that meant, I sang for benefits held for an organization called Scottish Rite. Before the Charity Talent Show began, they would open with four pipers. At the age of 7, the sounds made me extremely emotional. The outlander series was a catalyst for me to learn more about the culture of my ancestors. I am currently learning the language and teaching it to my daughters. This is my 6 year olds favorite song. She requests I play it repeatedly ❤

@Skyebright1

49w↑3

Learning Gaelic is great, it’s sadly dying out

@abassdbouk

19w↑1

Je suis content pour toute personne qui retrouve ces origines 😢

@lorib7072

10w

I am a descendant from that clan as well!!!

@silviahannak3213

2y↑761

THAT VOICE and THAT LANGUAGE.. gives me chills. That original is great !

@tomrimmer195

2y↑9

It makes me want to learn it .

@hellopeople4782

Sadly this was the language of all the ancestors on one side of my family but when they moved from the highlands to the lowlands they found their language wasn't respected so kind of abandoned it. But they still had their gaelic presbyterian church psalms like this which is v beautiful i think. Fast forward to 30 seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w62TN2iCP1g

@lindamclean8809

1y↑2

Wow.....❤❤❤❤❤❤

@magdalenachmielinska2756

1y↑3

Me too!

@j.b.9581

1y↑4

Chills from the crest of my skull to my tiny little toes . . and along every major nerve in between . . . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@brettmorris941

2y↑315

I don't understand Gaelic but it's a beautiful language. I'm Native American and the fact they are showing a language most don't know, makes me want to learn my Mohawk language. Would love to have this we a ringtone.

@AV-fo5de

1y↑24

Your people have a wonderful history and culture too. All the best, Brett, from a Scot.

@Richey-mv3sq

1y↑8

I’ve tried learning Gaelic and the Choctaw language both are my favorite heritages
I don’t care for my German or Swiss sides as much for some reason

@markovfishskinz

51w↑9

My grandfather a highlander from lewis adopted my mother , and later we find out her real dad flew B17's and may have had native american blood. I really would love to find out what tribe .

@scottishhellcat

50w↑15

Brett Morris, please learn your native tongue. I was fortunate enough to attend the University of Alaska (UAF) in the 1980s when the Alaska Natives (Eskimos and Indians) were teaching their culture and language to their young. And they are still active. This white girl felt honored just to be there.

@brettmorris941

50w↑4

@@scottishhellcat I mean I know it but not enough to have a full conversation

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@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677

1y↑76

When our language was banned and our people and ways were oppressed, our songs never died

@Anne_B.

16w↑6

Its the indomitable spirit of the Scots..as strong, wild.and proud as the land that sprang us!

@janisbell1947

13w

How utterly beautiful!

@iammt2

11w

my dude it wasn't banned.

@Anne_B.

11w↑1

@@iammt2 yes it was due to the Jacobite uprising evetrhing scottish was banned. Gaelic suffered as a language. English as a language was imposed

@sidneyhenry3949

9w↑1

Yeah it was. Speaking Gaelic was punishable my imprisonment or worse@@iammt2

@KAriedoll

30w↑41

Very beautiful. I’m a black woman with 21% Scottish and some minor Danish and Swedish percentages. This is due to my paternal grandfather. I found this version very fascinating. It’s almost a nostalgic feeling, although from a country/culture that I don’t even know.

@timetraipsing

2y↑673

If you haven't been touched, changed, affected by Outlander, you have no heart or soul.
🥰😭❤🎶

@hadorstapa

2y↑19

Unfortunately too traumatised to be able to cope with it - just triggers me right off with anxiety attacks. I appreciate the great writing and acting, but too realistic for me to get past.

@DeeDiamond2981

2y↑14

Some parts are traumatizing esp the slave trade episodes for me..as Im black. But omg I love Sam and cat chemistry..

@carrieboultby7516

2y↑6

I'm re-watching it, ahead of watching the new season :-)

@inmadiaz1372

2y↑4

Agree

@angelalovell5669

2y↑11

Or you're a Scottish person who doesn't appreciate the Skye Boat song being mangled for the sake of a romantic period drama made by Americans who clearly do not know any better. The song was written about a country's 25 year old leader being forced to flee his homeland to avoid assassination and the extra ease that would provide in England subjugating his country. And it seems incredibly tone deaf of the creators of this show to change the lyrics to be about an English nurse falling through time to objectify and be objectified by sexy Scots in kilts (the kilts alone... look up how they were banned in an effort to destroy Scots culture) and brutish English soldiers (that's how you know the Scots are the goodies - they didn't immediately try to sexually assault her! LOW BAR) This show may have many impressive elements, which makes sense being a collaborative work. But the general attitude towards the people this series of books and episodes is supposed to be portraying is ignorant, lazy and typical of colonialist nonsense. The only refreshing thing is that it involved white people subjugating other white people (for a change, she joked, since we have a fine history of subjugating anyone we can, including people of an almost identical genetic background) and in all honesty, refreshing is hardly the word, especially if you have any knowledge of Scottish history.
I would argue that if you've watched Outlander and not spared a moment to consider that the historical context you're enjoying involved swathes of murder, rape, cruelty, cultural desolation and baffling levels of English privilege that affect Scotland incredibly negatively *to this day*, then YOU have no heart or soul. Unless you're POC in which case you probably already get that. I know a lot of media has unacknowledged problematic settings and themes but changing the Skye Boat Song? To be about an English person? For an adaptation (run by Americans) of frivolous historical romances written (by an English person) about Scotland? No.
To give you an idea - Gaelic was stamped out so thoroughly and for so long, of all the extensive Scottish relatives and friends I have, I only know one who could listen to this version and tell me if it's the original lyrics or the BS cover for the show. Gaelic was our national language, in addition to Scots. Guess what it is now?

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@sheliarangel3828

14w↑11

I am from Scottish and Irish descent. I'm 65 years old now. The youngest of my family. I wish I had listened to the old stories from my grandparents closer as there is no one left to tell them. The language is beautiful.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@DderwenWyllt

2y↑155

Cymraeg (Welsh) recently became the fastest growing language in the UK, and I truly hope one day soon that Ghàidhlig will take that title. The people saying that it cannot be done, said the same about Cymraeg until we proved them wrong.
Alba's beautiful language should never fade away, and the day is overdue for Alba to take back its tongue.
Alba gu bràth agus Gàidhlig gu bràth, from your Celtic cousin Cymru.

@resourcedragon

2y↑16

And I have been astounded (in the nicest possible way) to see Cornish making a come-back. I'd be absolutely thrilled to see Ghàidhlig topping the charts!

@Michael_Arnold

1y↑2

Go n-éirigh an táth libh go léir! Ó Éireannach...

@everdeneb4811

42w↑3

Incredible link we create everyday. I speak the celtic language of my ancestors, brezhoneg (breton), and I'm learning the language of my other ancestors, the one that came in Brittany centuries ago. Dw i'n hoffi cymraeg.

@JamesRDavenport

2y↑229

Something about the Gaelic/Brythoninc languages...something ethereal. Hard as hell to learn, even harder to spell, but there's something in the blood that stirs when I hear them spoken or sung. A reminder that what once was, still is, somewhere alive inside me, and I'd do well to remember all the roads of my ancestors. That preserved in my soul is their will to survive.

@kelseyh7918

2y↑17

Very eloquently said <3

@onemexican1973

2y↑11

Scots Gaelic is a beautiful tongue.

@fergusporteous-gregory2557

1y↑8

Chan eil a' Ghàidhlig cho doirbh ri ionnsachadh, feumaidh tu feuchainn

@surrealsteph

1y↑5

OMG! Yes! I feel the language and the music reaches deep into my soul, stirs some deep from my ancestors! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@colinstafford7846

49w↑2

@@fergusporteous-gregory2557
Not sure if this is correct but did you write
Gáidhlig is not so difficult to learn you need to try.
Not a Gáidhlig speaker but trying to learn with Duolingo. Keep thinking I am getting no where then out the blue I blurt out the odd phrase and I realise parts of it are sinking in.
Colin. Cailean!

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@glennmeek2718

13w↑11

As a former piper, the Skye Boat Song existed long before Outlander, still it is and always will be one of my favorites. Clan Galloway.

@cherryblack2859

47w↑45

I'm Mexican, I just watched the series and it brought me here, obviously I don't know anything about Gaelic, but this has brought me to tears. The simple fact of the nostalgia of knowing that this beautiful language is almost lost this beautiful language and all those who fell in the epic battle of Culloden! Greetings from Guadalajara, Mexico 🙋🏻‍♀️🇲🇽

@inakiaraquistain5731

24w↑1

Cántame una canción sobre una chica que se ha ido 🌹 ¿Podría esa chica ser yo?

@brandyschmidt272

21w↑1

I've always loved different cultures. I'm irish but was never taught the language.

@griogairmusic

2y↑611

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone! Gaelic lyrics up on my website! 🎶🎉🎶

@billybob9461

2y↑13

Well done sir. Absolutely beautiful. 👏👏👏

@brettmorris941

2y↑38

Love the fact they showcase Gaelic on the show. Not many around the world know it. I have Scottish friends who learned it because of the show. Makes me want to learn my Native American language of Mohawk used now and then in season 5

@LordHoward

2y↑13

tapadh leibh!

@rowanaforrest9792

2y↑15

This is absolutely, by miles, my favorite version of this song. Your voice is wonderful, and hearing this in Gaelic makes a world of difference. Thank you, sir! (And I just subscribed to your channel.)

@trudybendetti2044

2y↑12

I've listened to this on loop. Brings a sense of loss, yet peace. ❤

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@rosannegillis4537

1y↑3

Gael descendant here and lover of all things Scottish. Hauntingly beautiful. Slainte from Cape Breton

@AV-fo5de

Slainte Mhath, from Scotland!

@thedesertedgarden3835

2y↑802

Oh I envy those who are just starting to watch the series... imagine hearing the season 1 theme and then this!

@Bambi-Discord

2y↑60

This is defently the series i would choose to start all over with no momory of it.

@helenjholmberg3411

2y↑32

I started watching it a month ago, I'm finally on season six and I almost wish I had found it when all seasons/books where done. Sure is an epic story!

@mamensaldana3641

2y↑17

That version is the best

@karentan611

2y↑17

I rewatched from season 1 before watching 6. My memory fails me. It was so much better the 2nd time. I didn’t know about outlander until I visit led Edinburgh and inverness for the first time in 2019. The tour guide was talking non stop about it. Went home and started the series n been hooked ever since.

@BlindTruths

2y↑18

I’ve been deeply in love with Bear McCreary’s music since 2001 when he did BSG. He’s pretty much the best/my top composer of all time. Even over the guys who did LotR, Avatar, GoT, or a handful of other classic shows/movies. Everyone’s lives are made better by Bear McCreary’s music.

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@monicajunor7435

11w↑4

I am Canadian my husband is Scottish. We have been fortunate to visit Scotland several times. I love the highlands. This beautiful Gaelic song brings me back to all the wonderful moments we had exploring Scotland and talking with kind friendly people. ❤️ Thank you for sharing it is very touching.

@margaritadelavegao5834

2y↑67

This Gaelic version is so WONDERFUL !!! Griogair's voice is UNIQUE !!! 😍👏

@user-lt7pp5mo6g

13w↑3

I am Australian. My maternal grandfather spoke Gaelic (however I never knew him, other than as a photo on the wall). He passed when my Mum was a teen. Gaelic was spoken in the home, and my mother knew a few words. Her older brothers were fluent. My mother's family were also very involved in Pipe Bands in Brisbane Australia. Sadly the language was not passed on in my generation. My Mum achieved her dream of going to Scotland to meet her long lost relatives. I too visited Scotland and have a greater appreciation of my heritage. I made sure a piper played the bagpipes at her funeral to honour her.

@pamelaneal6537

2y↑347

This version needs to be used somewhere in show ... maybe as the final episode fades away over the SCOTTISH terrain out over the islands over the ocean? I'd play that scene on a loop over and over.

@jessierobinette8790

2y↑20

Hope you saw this week's cold open!

@pamelaneal6537

2y↑13

@@jessierobinette8790 Yes, they used it! So happy.... hopefully they will use it again.

@janicegodfrey8650

2y↑15

I absolutely love this version! It speaks to my DNA although i do not know or speak any Scots gaelic!

@RL-eo9qm

2y↑11

We don't believe in endings.

@beemel5734

2y↑6

I would love them to use this now that they're in America, because America was kind of the Highlanders' only way to live as they had in Scotland, free from suffocating English reign.

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@sadriski

45w↑26

❤ I'm American indigenous so I can appreciate trying to reconnect with a language that you know was forbidden and was almost lost. I have a Scotsman hidden somewhere in our closet...lol & learning about all sides of my heritage it was important to my mother to expose me to her Scottish side. I've always loved all parts of my heritage but I have a soft side for my Scottish roots. I love this music and always feel at home when I hear it ❤

@21stellaluna

38w↑6

I believe the old clan scots had a lot in common with native people.
I love everthing about spiritual native traditions and the people. You have a special place in my heart.
Greetings to you from Luxembourg in Europe.
Danielle

@steveegallo3384

35w↑3

@@21stellaluna -- ......and from Acapulco, too!

@daphnewilson7966

27w

I read some research that there were literally 3,000 native tribes in California, with pretty much that many distinct languages! About 1900, a government surveyor was sent up the Pitt River in Northern CA, very rough country. They didn't understand why they couldn't recruit native bearers. Finally one explained: 4 miles upriver there is another tribe, and we don't speak each others' language, and they will kill us if we go there.

@eve27017

2y↑241

Je suis Française, je ne connaissais pas l'Écosse que l'image du kilt, des cornemuses, du whisky...
Mais... j'ai découvert avec Outlader l'Écosse autrement, j'ai acheté des livres pour connaître l'histoire de ce magnifique pays, de ses traditions et sa culture et j'en suis complètement fan.
C'est absolument magnifique de beauté et je ressent un grand lien avec vous Écossais il y a des similitudes avec les français. Cette chanson est bouleversante, le son de la cornemuse est boulversant. Quand je regarde et regarde encore les épisodes d'Outlander, je suis bouleversée de voir l'épisode de Culloden, de voir le courage et la bravoure de ces hommes, sachant qu'ils allaient mourir, me fais verser des larmes à chaques fois.
Admiration pour ce pays et son peuple,♥️ entres autres

@guilbeaunellsy188

2y↑15

Exactement comme toi je ne connais que pas grand chose. Et suite à la série je me suis beaucoup intéressé à l’histoire du pays qui m’a beaucoup touché. Leur tradition le patriotisme leur culture magnifique.

@genevievebarras5185

2y↑14

Je suis allée une fois en Ecosse il y a 20 ans déjà subjuguée par les paysages c'était en juin les couchés de soleil sur les montagnes étaient merveilleux je remercie ma plus jeune de mes filles de m'avoir fait connaître Outlander j'ai lu au moins 4 fois les 8 tomes et suis vraiment amoureuse de cette histoire empreint de magie et d'histoire et les acteurs de la série sont fabuleux je ne me lasse pas j'attends le tome 9 avec impatience

@chanleymuir6469

2y↑16

Hopefully you can hit the translate on this.

Scotland & France have a long history together, most evident with the “Auld Alliance”, going back to 1295 it has never formally been revoked & it is considered an affectionate term for the long lasting association between our two countries. Also, our very own Queen Mary I of Scotland (known to history as Mary, Queen of Scots) was also queen consort of France as wife of King Francis II.

@laeticiaa4414

2y↑18

Il me semble qu il existe un traité de fraternité entre la France et l Ecosse, un vieux traité du moyen âge, du temps où notre ennemi commun était anglais...ce traité dit que tout écossais peut prétendre à devenir français et inversement. Je pense donc que vos ressentis sont doublement justifiés...qui sait si dans une vie antérieure....

@michelleorlando9215

2y↑5

peut-on avoir la traduction en français de cette chanson ?

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@modernman4269

2y↑96

Being an Irish man and a fellow Celt have a such a deep love of Ireland and our Scottish Brethren across the sea, beautiful music Bear absolutely amazing thank you so much, I have followed you since the Battle Star Galactica days

@doriswaddington2418

2y↑8

The English tried to suppress the Garlic language both in Ireland and in Scotland.. especially in the Highlands because the English protestants hated their Catholic religion and ( as always) look down on anyone who didn’t speak English! (! I am a historian )

@modernman4269

2y↑2

@@doriswaddington2418 Hi Doris, yes there is a checkered history there, in Ireland they taught Irish in secret called "hedge schools" the catholic church was instrumental in the decline of the language as the stopped saying mass in Irish, all water under bridge now LOL, do you know origin of the word "smashing" ??, how long are you a historian ??, you would love Irish history and folklore so rich and fantastic come and visit xxx

@modernman4269

2y↑2

@@doriswaddington2418 u have a typo garlic LOL

@doriswaddington2418

2y↑2

Did I? Haha Stupid Auto Correct

@doriswaddington2418

You must have read Brian Friel’s play “translation “

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@ladyd8339

12w↑3

This is beyond beautiful! Please don't ever let your heritage and culture be taken away!

@user-dd9vk8hi5r

32w↑15

No idea what the words are saying but I can’t stop crying. It’s so beautiful.

@blauergeist6055

2y↑216

Goosebumps moment...The Gaelic language sounds so beautiful. Just like the country from which the language originated. Thank you for sharing. I love this Song

@iceomistar4302

1y↑1

Scotland is just barren, there's a rugged beauty yes, but it's cold and miserable for most of the year, Glasgow is rubbish.

@blauergeist6055

1y↑2

@@iceomistar4302 Unfortunately I can't judge that as I don't live in Glasgow. Unfortunately I have never been to Scotland. But my heart's desire is to travel across Scotland and see everything

@blauergeist6055

1y↑1

@@iceomistar4302 It's a shame you see it that way

@Nielsfest

8w↑1

I don't know why but my daughter died a couple of months ago and I stumbled across this video it just brought tears to my eyes. Even though we didn't know this song it feels like this has always been a part of me. It's like the song of the life that wasn't meant to be. The powerful person she could've become. The love she could've received and given. The unwalked path. Even when I write this I can't help but feel connected on a very deep level to my fellow humans.

For all the bad things we do to each other and to our environment, we are one damn of romantic, stoic and fantastic species.

@mcloud1070

2y↑161

This is so beautiful and nostalgic. I'm in love with Scotland and its friendly people.

@usa6marinereg

2y↑62

This made me realize how much outlander and its music adds to all characters, no matter how small or big. It’s not just the romance between J and C

@user-wl2ng6gw3c

26w↑18

У меня вот такенные мурашки! Отличный сериал, отличные книги, отличная музыка и голос )))

@beckydavis7482

30w↑6

Tears....i have been reading the books since I met a lovely Scottish family in my journey to Egypt. The show is equally excellent as books, but the history is what moves me. I have been researching Scotland for years and it is just as sad as my own history of Poland...but worse. To force the clans to disappear along with their language...i cry, and scream at how unfair it is. Thank you for the song. It's is absolutely beautiful ❤

@deltasquared7777

2y↑66

Bear McCreary music and Griogair voice so magical as to be close to unreal

@deltasquared7777

The last time I have felt that any composer + vocal performance comes close is Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne's orignal Flower of Scotland .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or50fEiwI0w

@Pipingpicker

Well, Bear actually didn't write the theme tune/melody. It's an old Scottish song called the Skye Boat Song. Though for this series the less well-known lyrics by R L Stevenson are used (though replacing "lad" with "lass") Even though Bear has written most of the beautiful music for this great series, he did not write the theme song! Far too many people get this wrong.

@deltasquared7777

1y↑2

@@Pipingpicker Bear arranged the Skye Boat song for Outlander and Griogairs performance is superb

@sylviemagnien9419

25w↑13

Magique et envoûtant ... Je rentre d'Ecosse ,et je suis encore sous le charme de sa beauté, de ses paysages inoubliables et grandioses, et l'âme de ce pays qui résonne si bien dans votre voix Griogair 💙

@beyondether4641

2y↑39

It's good to see the man behind that voice and ' It made me mindful ' that this was the native tongue of many of my ancestors.

@dandreer3150

2y↑50

Scottish Gaelic, the way it sounds, reminds me of 2 things: liberty, and the love of one's family and homeland

@williamstamper5395

2y↑4

Gaelic Scotland lives on, what ever it takes, I will learn, even if I take a long time and if it is difficult but I will learn, no matter how long, I will learn, SCOTLAND FOREVER.

@AV-fo5de

There are some good online courses.

@donaldlegate6377

38w↑6

I learned to speak Gaidhlig na Alaba in nova Scotia and on line so I could speak to my grandmother. Hardest but the best thing I ever did. The most beautiful language ever

@CatsPJ

2y↑21

Had this played at my dad’s funeral who was born in Dundee and moved to Australia then joined the Light Horse Brigade in Queensland and it was so uplifting then had Scotland the Brave played as he was escorted from the chapel. Everyone said how befitting it was.

@heartshapedisle

2y↑6

I was on Lewis 10 years ago. Spent 4 weeks on a croft caretaking. Solstice at the stones. The children at school learnt the language. From my island home of Tasmania to Lewis. Magical.

@jhopebtsjhopebts2250

Hi pretty how are you doing today?

@evangeliakitsou2669

2y↑104

The best version of the song! It flies you in time and the wonderful landscapes of Scotland!
Greetings from Greece ❤

@modernman4269

2y↑1

Hi Evangelia, so true, I am from Ireland never been to Greece, but I lived in london next door to some Greek people they were so kind and hospitable, lovely never forgot them lots of love xx

@onemexican1973

2y↑1

and greetings to you lassie

@renehahl9603

2y↑48

Mr. McCreary, thank you for this beautiful version of the song!

@brucegemmell113

My family came from Glasgow and Lewis in the early 1800's. The song really stirs up my Gemmell and MacIver pride.

@NanaTee4770

2y↑21

Goosebumps and tears. I hear my ancestors calling....

@annahawthorne2725

Best go!

@qimover05

2y↑77

This touches my heart. I must’ve spoken Gaelic in a former life, it resonates and touches me so deeply.

@janicegodfrey8650

2y↑5

That's what my husband says!

@Marie-he8tv

2y↑3

Me too.

@sitinoorain6913

2y↑3

Agreed. I instantly cried when he started singing.

@trazy6592

37w↑9

This is how the last season opening should be sung. So hauntingly beautiful ❤

@sandrakisch3600

1y↑3

Years ago I was reading Scottish church records starting in late 1800s and working back to 1600's. Gradually it went from English to Gaelic and I understood most of what I read. I feel bad that I didn't keep studying as today I have forgotten what I had learned. It is a beautiful language. My mother in law spoke it as a child but after moving to Canada as a teen she gradually forgot it. She still had a beautiful accent in her old age. Thankyou for this wonderful song. I could feel it deep within.

@kaylaschroeder1

2y↑51

I didn't expect it, but this made my feel so emotional in such a beautiful but oddly sad way. Lovely rendition. Calm, quieting, but emotionally sweeping. Thank you.

@benboyer2283

46w↑1

My scottish blood is quite packed down, and i am uncertain if the amount i have allows the term scotsman. But the amount of patriotism i feel from the language of the highlands is something i will never understand nor unappreciate.

Scotland lives!

@rinadenooij4438

2y↑9

Omg, this version should have been the titelsong. Simply stunning!

@jurassictyrantkingYT

2y↑15

Gaelic Absolutely beautiful language of my Celtic ancestors from Ireland and Scotland.

@Elaine-uc6hd

13w↑2

Even if you can't understand it just the emotion in the Gaelic language gives you a sense of what is being said or sung about. It's an absolutely RESPLENDENT language 💚.

@PurpleBirch

14w↑2

Moving; so beautiful. I’m happy the language and culture was secretly kept alive, so we can experience it now. ❤

@elenagomezgarrido

1y↑11

This version is absolutely enchanting. I love it! The gaelic language, the beautiful voice... it's just perfect. Gives me goosebumps. Absolutely amazing <3

@nancycurtis488

12w↑1

Thank God! No ancient language should be lost to history.

@mariahaarsma9700

1y↑2

My favourite line” carry the lad born to be king”

@diamondheart4649

44w↑1

I'm from Pakistan and I've fall in 😘 ve with the Scotland and Ireland...and i love the sound of Gaelic.. wish to see the lands some day in my life❤

@lindaparks5329

I am a McIntyre and listening to this makes me feel as I was in Scotland now with my Grandfather, Thomas McIntyre. What a beautiful country to have been a descendant from

@hawkhavens419

1y↑6

Your voice and the words reach deep into me soul. Just beautiful. So good to hear my native language.

@NicTC26

2y↑44

Within three words, chills all over. This is what I needed today. Tapadh leibh, Griogair agus Bear! (Pardon my meagre Gaelic - I’m still learning.)

@hadorstapa

2y↑1

Chan eil thu dona air Gàidglig - cùm a’ dol!

@AV-fo5de

1y↑1

'S math a rinn thu cumail suas!
Saor Alba!

@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243

13w↑1

This was my wedding march in my first marriage ( my cousin played the bagpipes for me- it was a surprise for my grandma whom is half Scottish half Irish)

@reneemellott8612

12w↑2

Love Scotland and everything about it!!! Beautiful song

@margaretsolinger279

2y↑12

Wow, Gaelic being sung is so interesting, how the mouth is shaped and how the sound comes out….mind blown

@mariavaldes1930

Me encanta la serie, los actores principales me estremecieron ya que viví una gran experiencia en cada capítulo y adoro la interpretación de jimi y claire quisiera, la continuación. Desde panamá provincia de chiriquí, david

@vera3064

2y↑13

Gänehaut pur....ein wunderschönes Lied und diese Sprache....fantastisch !

@stephanieproft5018

1y↑3

Gaelisch klingt einfach Wundervoll. Sie verbindet uns mit unserer UrAhnen. Schön, dass diese alte Sprache und nordische Kultur wieder auflebt.

@Saviroxable

1y↑4

I've watched it two times now and the first time alone as a 23 y/o male haha and just recently with my girlfriend and she couldn't stop crying at scenes. This series is such a detailed masterpiece and I love it. RIP Murtagh you died too soon brother❤ Je suis prest🙏 I'm not from Scotland but i'm homesick for something i've never been to❤

@madalinanistor1564

2y↑4

I`m in love with this song!

@jlynnaz

2y↑14

How beautiful this version is! It’s such a shame Gaelic is rarely spoken

@waynereardon6826

1y↑1

Gaelic used to be taught in Public Schools in Nova Scotia (New Scotland) Canada but I do not believe this is still the case.

@AV-fo5de

1y↑2

@@waynereardon6826 The Gaelic was banned in Scottish schools for many years, as was Lallans, or Lowland Scots, and mant dialects. It was part of trying to stamp out Scottish traditions, culture and lore. Despite their best efforts, you'll see it didn't work! Saor Alba!

@debratazz688

2y↑53

Absolute magic. Tapadh leibh, Griogair Labhruidh agus Bear McCreary.

@hadorstapa

2y↑3

Tha an t-òran Gàidhlig brèatha.

@lorienray6216

2y↑1

Wish I could speak Gaelic

@annrenee3265

Bear is not the composer this is a traditional Scottish song

@cherryblossom1273

14w

@@annrenee3265 for sure, but Bear is the arranger of this version at least.

@annrenee3265

14w

@@cherryblossom1273 arranging is not composing, Why no credit to Grioghair Labhruidh

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@lilamarin5941

51w↑4

En ésta vida mi destino fué nacer en Argentina, bendita tierra, a pesar de los pesares. Pero siempre he Sido inquieta en cuánto a conocer e indagar otras culturas, otros paisajes, otros lenguajes, porque estoy convencida que todos somos uno. Y particularmente me he sentido como en familia con todo lo que tiene que ver con la historia de éstas tierras, la música, la mística, la magia que envuelve todo eso que amo de otros lugares. Alguna vez fuí celta, o parecido... aquí en en sur de mi país llegaron galeses que hicieron vínculo estrecho con los nativos de la zona. El sonido del gaélico, es muy parecido a la lengua de los celtas de Galicia en España, o los de Tolwing en la Patagonia. Todo es mágico, ha habido lágrimas y sufrimiento en todas las civiizaciones pero también amistad, solidaridad y alegría! Abrazo. Amo ésta serie!

@deannadiehl5160

2y↑7

My favorite version. Gaelic makes song more authentic.

@jestinrobinson5115

1y↑3

As someone who is mostly Scottish and has never visited this glorious and beautiful country; it just feels so familiar and natural to my ears. I hope I get to go one day.

@vitarkamudra4548

This is my most favorite song, and this version is the best. It lives with me forever.

@lynnkibbe2929

2y↑6

Beautiful song. Gaelic is a timeless language that should never be forgotten

@lacosterav.deb.5175

1y↑25

@xslapthecookiex

1y↑3

Just binged the whole series. The soundtrack is incredible. Wish I'd watched it back in 2015 when I first saw the box set at the video shop but ohwell.

@francescagei92

1y↑4

Gaelic is an amazing language, if you unfotunately can't understand its meaning, its sound, its musicality touches a rope in your soul, something ancestral and timeless

@NormieNerddom

2y↑7

Outlander was and is my favorite running show. The characters are awesome, the music is top notch, and the writing is fantastic.

@diannegruber1054

2y↑9

The series and this beautiful song are both breathtaking. I almost cried when the song was being sung.

@wbl227

2y↑2

My Polish husband and I (from Nicaragua) watching this TV series and we love it. Always learning something new.. We started watching season 3. This is epic 💓 thank you and the music 💕🎵

@modernman4269

2y↑16

NEVER GET SICK OF LISTENING TO THIS WARMS MY HEART SO MUCH XXX

@sarahcrook1788

2y↑4

Have the whole Outlander series on DVD. Can't wait to watch it......
Beautiful rendition. Spine tinglingly beautiful....❤️

@nikishaparham8517

2y↑11

This beautiful song is definitely on repeat .. the emotion I feel when I listen to this is beyond powerful. Out of all the Outlander songs this version is my fav !!

@TiffanySparrow

2y↑6

I wish the Gaelic had been featured in the opening song from the start. It's so powerful and captured the essence of the series more effectively.

@jeaninemaloney9572

2y↑5

How can this song and voice not give you lots of feeling 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@localvetUK

2y↑2

The hunger for that tune grows with age.

@jazminarias1071

2y↑10

This is so perfect!!!! Embodies the beauty of a love that transcend time and the almighty beauty of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Michael_Arnold

1y↑6

What a voice! Such a talent!

@polytheneprentiss1534

2y↑5

First 10 seconds of hearing him sing, I get chills & combined with the Outlander images just makes me so emotional 😭 💗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@lucystrider728

1y↑3

The intonations and vibrations are magical. You can feel this music.

@donettarocz3281

49w↑1

Absolutely beautiful. I wish I could learn Gaelic. I was born in the U.S., but have always felt a strong connection to Scotland. Keep singing the beautiful songs of Scotland.

@naddi77

36w↑1

❤❤Oh Beautiful Scotland-- the country- the language- the highlands- the people- the music- oh Beautiful Scotland❤❤

@drearynightwritings

2y↑4

When I hear this, my heart explodes into a million symphonies. Beautiful, just beautiful.

@anandnengnong

1y↑1

Please keep your traditions alive, your language, your music. It's so beautiful 🙏🙏🙏

@AV-fo5de

Thank you. It has been a fight on many occasions, but the Scots are renowned as "bonnie fechters"! (Great fighters - especially when it is something dear to our hearts.)

@lorienray6216

2y↑6

What a beautiful voice and my favourite show, never want it to end. The acting has been powerful,

@lorikerr549

2y↑4

Absolutely love love ❤️ the Gaelic version of the Skye boat song!!!! Griogair has such an amazing voice! Some real great talent! And Bear you are the magician who has put all this beautiful music 🎶 together for the show! And I for one am beyond grateful!! 👏🏻👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕💕

@TheFiown

15w↑1

Gaelic is the language of magic. I am sorry that they didn't persist in teaching us at school. I was part of a Gaelic choir but they dropped it and I forgot it all. My great grandparents spoke in gaelic at home but my grandparents didn't adopt it.

@Judy_O-O

34w↑1

Bear McCreary, thank you . . . Griogair Labhruidh, your haunting rendition and stunning voice has made me forever a Gaelic music and language advocate. My thanks to you.

@damalet2

15w

I'm from Ecuador sudamerica, Outlander sent me to listen this beautiful song, I admire the Scottish people who fought bravely against the crown for decades. This show is fantastic because allow us to go back in time and learn a bit of the british and american history. And this song in the intro is amazing.