The first is San Fran… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that go by Chanticleer.
The first is San Francisco-based ensemble known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Called “the world's reigning male chorus,” by The New Yorker, and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, Chanticleer will perform more than 100 concerts in 2013-14, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble’s 36th Season. Praised by The San Francisco Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer will tour to 21 of the United States and 12 foreign countries this season, including appearances at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, New York's St. Ignatius Loyola, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, Vienna's Musikverein, and Prague's Rudolfinum In 2009, Chanticleer made debut appearances in Ireland and the People's Republic of China and will return to the latter in June for Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
The second is Salt Lake City indie folk artist Andrew Shaw, who also heads a band, The Adonis.
Loch Lomond
Chanticleer Lyrics
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Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond.
Where me and my true love were ever won't to gae,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks, O Loch Lomond.
[Chorus]
O ye'll take the High Road,
And I'll take the Low Road,
But me and me true love
Will ne'er meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks O Loch Lomond.
'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen.
By the steep steep sides of Ben Lomond.
Where deep in purple hue, the highland hills we view.
And the Moon coming out in the gloamin'.
[Chorus]
The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring.
And in sunshine the waters lie sleeping.
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again.
And the world knows not how we are grieving.
[Chorus]
The song "Loch Lomond" by Chanticleer is a traditional Scottish tune that tells the story of a man and his true love who are separated. It is said that the song was written by a Scottish soldier who was imprisoned in England after the Battle of Culloden in 1745. The melody is captivating, and the lyrics are bittersweet.
The song opens by describing the beautiful banks and braes of Loch Lomond, a vast and breathtaking lake in the heart of Scotland. The singer then reflects on a past relationship that he had with his true love, as they used to roam the same shores. However, they are now separated and will never meet again. The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it alludes to the idea of souls being separated in death. The singer explains that his true love will take the high road (the holy and righteous road) to heaven, while he will take the low road (the road of the dead) and perish on earth. Despite this, he will reach Scotland before his true love.
The song then moves to a scene of where the couple had parted last, which was in a shady glen at the foot of Ben Lomond, a towering peak in the Scottish Highlands. The hills are painted purple, and the moon is coming out, shadows falling upon them in the dusk. The final verse of the song describes a beautiful landscape that contrasts with the singer's grief, as he watches the birds sing and the flowers bloom. Nevertheless, his broken heart will not know happiness again, and the world knows not how much he is grieving.
Line by Line Meaning
By yon bonnie banks, and by you bonnie braes Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond.
We used to go to Loch Lomond, where the sun shone bright on the beautiful hills and valleys.
Where me and my true love were ever won't to gae, On the bonnie, bonnie banks, O Loch Lomond.
We used to go there together, enjoying the beauty of the hills and the banks of Loch Lomond.
'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen. By the steep steep sides of Ben Lomond.
That's where we parted, in a shady spot by the steep sides of Ben Lomond.
Where deep in purple hue, the highland hills we view. And the Moon coming out in the gloamin'.
We saw the beautiful highland hills glowing in a deep purple hue, with the Moon coming out in the evening.
The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring. And in sunshine the waters lie sleeping.
The birds were singing, the wildflowers were blooming, and the water was still in the sunshine.
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again. And the world knows not how we are grieving.
My heart is broken and will never heal, and the world doesn't know how much we're grieving.
O ye'll take the High Road, And I'll take the Low Road, And I'll be in Scotland afore ye. But me and me true love Will ne'er meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks O Loch Lomond.
You'll take the faster, easier road, but I'll take the longer, harder one. However, we'll never meet again on the beautiful banks of Loch Lomond.
Lyrics © EC SCHIRMER MUSIC CO
Written by: CLAUDE THORNHILL
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@StriderX04
By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond,
Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.
Chorus:
O ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland a'fore ye,
But me and my true love will never meet again,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.
'Twas there that we parted, in yon shady glen,
On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond,
Where in soft purple hue, the hieland hills we view,
And the moon coming out in the gloaming.
Chorus
O braw Charlie Stewart, dear true, true heart,
Wha could refuse thee protection,
Like the weeping birk on the wild hillside,
How gracefu he looked in dejection[4]
Chorus
The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring,
And in sunshine the waters are sleeping.
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again,
Though the waeful may cease frae their grieving.
@upfrontmonkey9203
By yon bonnie banks, and by you bonnie braes
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond.
Where me and my true love were ever won't to gae,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks, O Loch Lomond.
O ye'll take the High Road,
And I'll take the Low Road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye.
But me and me true love
Will ne'er meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks O Loch Lomond.
'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen.
By the steep steep sides of Ben Lomond.
Where deep in purple hue, the highland hills we view.
And the Moon coming out in the gloamin'.
O ye'll take the High Road,
And I'll take the Low Road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye.
But me and me true love
Will ne'er meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks O Loch Lomond.
The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring.
And in sunshine the waters lie sleeping.
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again.
And the world knows not how we are grieving.
O ye'll take the High Road,
And I'll take the Low Road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye.
But me and me true love
Will ne'er meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks O Loch Lomond.
@mowgli-sz9zu
Still the best acappella version on YouTube.
This song feels like it should be sung by a male choir. And this rendition is excellent
@GammaNu955
My father, born in Glasgow, passed away from cancer a year ago this month. He spent 32 years in the US Army Special Forces. Held dual passports until he reached the rank of E9. He never considered himself British. He did love the Queen. She had mostly Stuart blood in her. God Save the King. May you continue to rest in peace Dad, Francis A Holtet aka Scott.
@elijahsanchez8090
Just listened this to this for about the thousandth time, and it is still my favorite arrangement of this piece.
@georgedunn320
Definitely bel canto, but I still prefer Roy Williamson's rendition.
@caseyflorida
Vaughn Williams' harmonies are awe-inspiring. The harmonic resolution of the final cadence is amazing. It hangs on, changing and changing, and then finally resolves to the satisfying final chord! Brilliant!! And Chanticleer's interpretation is impeccable!
@rooseveltnut
I learned this song when I was very young. Always thought of it as a kid's song. We sang it up tempo and we always thought of it as a light-hearted song. After hearing this version I looked up the history of the song, what's thought to be the history anyway. My God, this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. It just tears my heart in two now, every time I play it. Thanks so much for putting this here so everyone can hear it.
@dcgreek
This reminds me why I have loved Chanticleer's music for so many years. I love the melody of "Loch Lomond" and its Irish counterpart ("Red is the Rose"). Something about Scottish and Irish traditional music that is so deeply touching.
@deborahmeyer135
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and the blending of their voices gives me goose bumps. I had never heard of this group before but I'm glad that I have now. Talk about peaceful...
@johnknepper5605
There are moments when I literally have to hold back tears, such a beautiful interpretation of a classic melody. Simply breathtaking.
@pyruvatepersonage
This song is truly amazing! Words cannot describe the majesty and history of this piece. It's always sad to see Chanticleer's singers come and go, but this recording is a great reminder of Chanticleer's greatest moments.