Skipinnish - The Island [Official Video]

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  • čas přidán 1. 07. 2015
  • Artist: Skipinnish
    Track: The Island
    Available to download from:
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    “Will you dance and return to the island of the young” is based on Gaelic mythology of going to Tìr nan Òg (the land of the young), while it also reflects the vibrant atmosphere of the western highlands and islands during summer.
    Video: Written, Directed and Made by Dòl Eoin MacKinnon
    Song by: Macphail/Robertson
    Poem: Fr Allan McDonald
    Ged a gheibhinn-sa mo thagha
    B' e mo rogha den Eòrpa
    Àite tuinidh an cois na tuinne
    An Eilean grinn na h-Òige;
    Should I ever get my choice
    My preference in the whole of Europe would be
    A dwelling-place by the waves
    In the lovely Isle of Youth;
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Komentáře • 189

  • @elodiehellbach5953
    @elodiehellbach5953 Před 3 lety +87

    I felt in love with this song so badly. It makes me miss something I never met. I’m from Switzerland and found it by accident on CZcams and I listen to it nearly every time in the car. I started to watch documentaries about Scotland and now I want to travel to this beautiful country and learn more about its culture after university. All because of this song.😍

    • @guyro3373
      @guyro3373 Před 2 lety +8

      Scotland is certainly worth a first visit (when it‘s safe and sensible to travel again, at least). And in most cases, „the first visit“ will not be the only visit you‘ll make!
      We will return there when luck, health and travel conditions allow it…

    • @pikehunter5238
      @pikehunter5238 Před 2 lety +4

      Gods Country,

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum Před 2 lety +2

      You will truly love our land Elodie and love our Culture and the music and the Scottish Folks that will give you a warm welcome .

    • @stevenfairlie3407
      @stevenfairlie3407 Před 2 lety +4

      @@guyro3373 or your first visit will be your last visit, as you'll never leave and make Scotland your home.

    • @guyro3373
      @guyro3373 Před 2 lety

      @@stevenfairlie3407 In most cases, while I like the sentiment, that is unlikely - unless you move there directly with a contract ;-). But yes, we will go there again, time (and money, and regulations, ...) permitting!

  • @wwfgumby
    @wwfgumby Před rokem +18

    I've been a Runrig fan for 30 years and have just discovered Skipinnish. Fabulous music and love the videos. Cheers from an Aussie with Scottish heritage.

  • @daviemcf
    @daviemcf Před 4 lety +82

    This is the kind of bands we should have on telly at New Year, not crappy pop bands!!

  • @ohmy255
    @ohmy255 Před 3 lety +10

    Crying over how proud to be scottish this makes me

  • @davesmart6340
    @davesmart6340 Před 8 lety +114

    After watching rubbish on the other channels at Hogmaney, I turned over to Alba and could not believe what I was seeing and hearing. A real Scottish ceilidh, it was fantastic; great singers and musicians but I was really impressed with Skipinnish who I have never heard before. What a great band, I can't wait to get their records (age thing).

  • @walterkennedy6213
    @walterkennedy6213 Před 4 lety +11

    Such a great tune and wonderful lyrics - as an ex-pat Scot and granddad myself it has truly brought tears to my eyes. Skipinnish = brilliant!

  • @ianbaldwin7702
    @ianbaldwin7702 Před 8 lety +32

    The most brilliant lyrics I have heard in years. First seen on Alba Hogmanay show 2015/16. Robert Robertson has the most fantastic voice.

  • @oliviercote6719
    @oliviercote6719 Před 3 lety +54

    I randomly discover Skipinnish through Spotify and omg I didn't realize I miss a home I've never been before ! Beautiful music !

    • @kaudjar
      @kaudjar Před 2 lety

      Come to Scotland! You'll be at hame; it's everyone's hame; we'll make you feel at hame! This is the first time I've heard Skipinnish and I've been Scottish all my years. I came across it because I was listening to Alistair McDonald tunes. I'm updating my playlist tomorrow

    • @michaelgerry
      @michaelgerry Před 2 lety +3

      This singer from Skippinish is now in a band called Tide Lines - also very good 👍

    • @benvanwessel1984
      @benvanwessel1984 Před rokem

      such a beautiful way to describe that feeling Steve

  • @ladybard
    @ladybard Před 7 lety +29

    The first time I watched this, I couldn't finish watching it for crying. Beautiful song.

    • @lara-zt8pn
      @lara-zt8pn Před 6 lety +4

      Sarah Coleman I cried too because it’s my BFFs favourite song and she died she was only nine 😭❤️😭❤️😭

  • @noghd2560
    @noghd2560 Před 7 lety +52

    Scotland. Beautiful place and people. Warm and friendly.

  • @UnKnown-rk2mr
    @UnKnown-rk2mr Před 7 lety +3

    From this old Appalachian youngster sing , sing sing. Love it.

  • @Amelkicio
    @Amelkicio Před 5 lety +25

    I’m polish and I’ve lived in Scotland for all of my life (since I was 2) and my friends always play your songs and I love them 😂

  • @Ruairi_Arrowsmith123
    @Ruairi_Arrowsmith123 Před měsícem +2

    Why can't I live in stornaway with my grandma 😭😭😢😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @cmcc3721
      @cmcc3721 Před 26 dny

      Because they've allocated all the empty properties to the R.O.W. Bravo SNP bullsh...

  • @animatorblueberrysans7896

    i'm listening to this song for a school assignment but little do my teachers know that i will now be listening to this on repeat for the rest of the day
    edit: i mean the rest of the week, i can't stop

    • @biggic2004
      @biggic2004 Před rokem +1

      Just had the "3 on the bund" - version on repeat and came to this, looking for the lyrics 👍
      Great song - and lovely video by DolEoin MacKinnon!

  • @CraigMcIntosh
    @CraigMcIntosh Před 8 lety +7

    Sorry Guys I have just discovered you, WOW as a true Scotsman myself, well with a name like Craig Alexander McIntosh you don't get much more Scottish than that, I am so proud of what you are achieving, you truly capture the spirit of being Scottish.

  • @enfield6645
    @enfield6645 Před 3 lety +2

    Something in my eye.

  • @catherinemuirhead1745
    @catherinemuirhead1745 Před 3 lety +5

    Absolutely brilliant 💔👏👏 thank you x

  • @denji768
    @denji768 Před 6 lety +3

    Anyone else get reminded of a certain time from this song? My best memory... It was summer 2016, I got myself a summer job at Loch Earn in a caravan site. Incredible sights in the second half of the journey from Glasgow to the loch near Comrie. Anyway, my mate Mark and I were up staying in the caravan since work was too far for daily travel. The signal for mobile or internet was rather non-existent, so one warm evening we decided to head to the Co-op in Crieff to stock up on food and in the meantime get a phone signal. The only radio frequency that the car picked up was BBC Gaelic. So, we heard a bit of this song, without thinking about it we skipped looking for another radio station. Not a moment later, when our tired brains processed the information, we looked at each other and went 'turn aht fuckin back oan, aht sounded bangin!'. Haha! We even spent a half an hour trying to find out the title of the song to get it downloaded, with success we played it over and over having beers and rejoicing in memories. And from there we discovered Skipinnish, and thus have another favourite artist.

  • @amc3
    @amc3 Před 3 lety +2

    If I have been feeling a bit down this last 9 months, I watch and listen to this, suddenly everything is brighter and better.
    Love this song, its kept my sprit alive during some dark days recently. I don`t need the drink or pills from the doctor.
    A Skipinnish prescription works every time, live 3 miles from Bught Park, I will be there in July, love you guys.

  • @jossel61
    @jossel61 Před 8 lety +51

    Summer time long years ago
    I always will remember
    Just a boy who didnt knowThat those days would never die
    Oh I recall the island girl
    Her heart was still unbroken
    And still i hear the pipers skerral
    In the summer island sky
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Bluest eyes theres ever been
    Like sunshine on the ocean
    Sweetest smile i've ever seen
    And her black (?) hair
    And the golden Hebrides
    We danced until the morning
    And felt the warm southern breeze
    In the summer island air
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    I've walked this road for many years
    And wisdoms often failed me
    Looking back now through the tears
    Those days will never die
    Oh and when we're old and grey
    Our hearts too often broken
    We'll see again those summer days
    And the summer island air
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun 2 Favoritess Skipinnish

    • @kaori1390
      @kaori1390 Před 7 lety +2

      jossel61 Thanks! By the way, the (?) is "armada"

    • @seonaidmorrison343
      @seonaidmorrison343 Před 6 lety

      armada refers to black hair... the spanish armada.. do i need to exlain further? x.

    • @thegibb14
      @thegibb14 Před 6 lety

      seonaid morrison you could say how they were rumoured to have 'known' some of the island girls leading to them having armada black hair.
      But its not necessary lol

    • @spodzone
      @spodzone Před 5 lety +1

      “Skirl”! Like what pipes do ;)

  • @TheJadiea
    @TheJadiea Před 5 lety +6

    This song makes me miss my home
    Alba gu bràth

  • @markhannam7144
    @markhannam7144 Před 3 lety +2

    Sheer brilliance

  • @lykandra1
    @lykandra1 Před 7 lety +3

    A song for all old which are always young *smile ! Great song boys !

  • @CaledonianMusic
    @CaledonianMusic Před 9 lety +13

    love how many of your songs are about Tir Na Nog. I absolutely love the story of Oisin and this song along with land Below the Waves do the old tale justice - Love it

  • @paulhudson6912
    @paulhudson6912 Před 5 lety +14

    Beautiful powerful music, extremely uplifting. I have for many years had a great respect for the Scots as a tough fighting people with a hard history and it brings to light the old biblical adage "out of the strong came forth sweetness". Fantastic group.

  • @kk44961
    @kk44961 Před 8 lety +13

    best song ever i love it and im from Scotland

  • @anitafraser4822
    @anitafraser4822 Před 8 lety +6

    skippinish...fantastic group! my daughter introduced me to them at music at the marr..brill then seen them in glasgow for my 50th ..fantastic lads are genuiene down to earth ...x

  • @DuffMacDonald
    @DuffMacDonald Před 4 lety +6

    Love you guys! Thank you for this music. It brings me right back to Scotland!

  • @joebrown2279
    @joebrown2279 Před rokem

    This song reminds me of my teenage years growing up on Isle of Bute. We had beachpartys every summer and would take my burd out on the motorbike with tent and enjoy freedom all weekend.
    Now im 48 and living on mainland i wish i could go back to those days.
    Still got the motorbike and im refusing to act old lol.

  • @emilygray7890
    @emilygray7890 Před 6 lety +6

    Love where I live - Scotland ❤️💕

  • @yesargyll461
    @yesargyll461 Před 9 lety +19

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

  • @stephenmannix5025
    @stephenmannix5025 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm moving to England and this song will make me think of the school I went to in uist thanks to the staff and teachers in sgoil lionacleit and cnes education and children's department benbecula

  • @catherinezimmermann9281
    @catherinezimmermann9281 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this song and its visualisation. Endless love and a modern interpretation of old legends (call it Styx, Swan of Tuonela or whatever is your culture). Thank you

    • @northscot9862
      @northscot9862 Před rokem

      It is the music of my land,our land ,the land of the SCOTS. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

  • @southendpirate
    @southendpirate Před 2 lety +1

    Roberts voice is brillant

  • @jamesfletcher5906
    @jamesfletcher5906 Před 5 lety +5

    The accordion player is a big lad

  • @dachfensterstemke
    @dachfensterstemke Před 5 lety +2

    Absolut meine Band

  • @LukeNicolaf
    @LukeNicolaf Před 5 lety +2

    I'm crying watching this, it is too beautiful

  • @jimmclean7938
    @jimmclean7938 Před 7 měsíci

    My god what have I been missing with These guys

  • @marykinsella190
    @marykinsella190 Před 2 lety +2

    The song is beautiful Mary Kinsella Ireland

  • @markkohl4730
    @markkohl4730 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

  • @paraigmacneil9028
    @paraigmacneil9028 Před 6 lety +2

    What a powerful, vibrant piece and what a voice! I know Tiree and this reminds me of it, drawing me back there. Meall do naigheachd a' bhalaich!

  • @kaori1390
    @kaori1390 Před 7 lety +26

    Gentlemen, YOU have brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely spectacular. Know that you have a fan here in America!

    • @cammorris2856
      @cammorris2856 Před 7 lety +2

      Caroline Gorman try Tidelines - far side of the world

    • @kaori1390
      @kaori1390 Před 7 lety +1

      Cam Morris I know! I've seen that too! I LOVED it!!!

    • @lucymclaren1788
      @lucymclaren1788 Před 7 lety +1

      Cam Morris Listen to walking on the waves by them its amazing!!!!

    • @sheilafoster4832
      @sheilafoster4832 Před 5 lety

      Cam Morris 6jim ;:: bj,ax’sreidspArk among the heather

  • @coinneachlivingstone6574
    @coinneachlivingstone6574 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful song reminds me of my time with a little french ladie .......

  • @TeGoatfish
    @TeGoatfish Před 9 lety +1

    Fantastic track!! I've been dancing all morning!

  • @maritime892
    @maritime892 Před 3 lety +2

    so cool

  • @carolhulme7488
    @carolhulme7488 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely love this song thankyou ✨💛✨

  • @andydinwoodie1497
    @andydinwoodie1497 Před 5 lety

    Takes me back to my younger years on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Good times and so many brilliant memories. Going back next weekend to visit my mother and hopefully see some old friends

  • @zeonp8483
    @zeonp8483 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant.

  • @catherineCoe019
    @catherineCoe019 Před 7 lety

    Always enjoy a bit of Skipinnish one of my favourite tracks

  • @annalisaprevite413
    @annalisaprevite413 Před rokem

    The island GUUURRRRL

  • @amandabrownscottishsinger

    This is just ace Scottish talent at its finest, feet tapping and proud!

  • @JavierLopez-qp9oe
    @JavierLopez-qp9oe Před 6 lety

    Amazing music I'm Colombian, but my Scottish friend Odhran show me these song so I'm absolutely in love with the highlands!!!

  • @eddieodonnelljnr3155
    @eddieodonnelljnr3155 Před 9 lety +1

    Another brilliant bit of music . Well done

  • @ronnieirvine2552
    @ronnieirvine2552 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow.. Superb..

  • @dj-protoOfficial
    @dj-protoOfficial Před 3 lety +2

    This song isn't long enough!!
    It sounds too lovely and passes too quickly.

  • @debratazz688
    @debratazz688 Před 8 lety

    Part of my daily playlist! Fantastic music, keep it up!

  • @stevietunstall
    @stevietunstall Před 9 lety

    Brilliant! Love it!!

  • @onewxrldmusic7303
    @onewxrldmusic7303 Před 8 lety

    Scotland rocks. This is just brilliant. And so is "Walking on the Waves"...

  • @set9set9set9
    @set9set9set9 Před 8 lety

    What a fun song. Tough to top the Hebrides! Go Skipinnish....

  • @maggietaylor5231
    @maggietaylor5231 Před rokem

    I fall in love with this song x

  • @kk44961
    @kk44961 Před 8 lety +3

    me and my grandpa always listen to it

  • @Girlyscot1
    @Girlyscot1 Před 9 lety

    Always.....Will return....To mine, and a few others, they are all in someone`s heart x

  • @livmurray1958
    @livmurray1958 Před 5 lety

    Great message here! Fantastic band!

  • @thelosthighlander3373
    @thelosthighlander3373 Před 6 lety

    Is amazing how few songs can go straight deep in your soul, like they were a message from the past. @Skipinnish 's THE ISLAND is surely one of them. Wonderful song!

  • @catrionalauder3646
    @catrionalauder3646 Před 9 lety

    Absolute tune! Buzzing for TMF now!!

  • @RaidarDoesYT
    @RaidarDoesYT Před 5 lety

    Love it love you love skippinish love tide lines watch tide lines

  • @vanessacausley6805
    @vanessacausley6805 Před rokem

    This video makes me cry !

  • @allymacleod73
    @allymacleod73 Před 8 lety

    what a band, amazing, keep it up guys

  • @paulhallissey1
    @paulhallissey1 Před 8 lety

    brilliant! this is the real music

  • @virginiaconnor8350
    @virginiaconnor8350 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved it!

  • @emmamarie8349
    @emmamarie8349 Před 9 lety

    Love it! 💕

  • @brianmcmahon7251
    @brianmcmahon7251 Před 6 lety

    great sound guys, wonderful!

  • @maryfessler1744
    @maryfessler1744 Před 5 lety

    Awesome Band xx

  • @richardblackmore9351
    @richardblackmore9351 Před rokem

    Amazing. He has almost the same voice as the lead singer of Tide Lines, but it's obviously a different guy. I guess just similar style.

  • @whatslife100
    @whatslife100 Před 8 lety +1

    yesterday on irish folk open air in poyenberg, germany
    it was great - thank you

    • @jameskoziol8508
      @jameskoziol8508 Před 6 lety +2

      This is scottish not Irish , completely different

  • @mrrobloxgamer8335
    @mrrobloxgamer8335 Před 8 lety

    Finnian McGurk has been doing this kind of stuff for years. This is excellent too! xx

  • @MaryGerdt
    @MaryGerdt Před 9 lety

    Perfect💖

  • @paulboschvandrakestein5992

    Looking forward , Guys, to See You next weekend in Groningen (Netherlands) Slainte!

  • @lucymclaren1788
    @lucymclaren1788 Před 7 lety +3

    So proud of being Scottish

  • @cathiemcmanus314
    @cathiemcmanus314 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent

  • @davidmcclung4412
    @davidmcclung4412 Před 5 lety +2

    Someone has to carry the torch after Runrig's Final Mile, are these the guys? Could be !

    • @ChrisPipinghot
      @ChrisPipinghot Před 5 lety

      I would say so, I'm a massive Runrig fan, was at the final mile, feel like these guys could be the future Runrig.

  • @neilwalker9242
    @neilwalker9242 Před rokem

    i love as its Eriskay and my family he takes by the hand xx

  • @carricole1401
    @carricole1401 Před 9 lety

    I really really like this

  • @YourUncleMorty
    @YourUncleMorty Před 4 lety +2

    Can you believe some people actually gave this a thumbs down?? What the hell is wrong with them?

  • @wetherall1968
    @wetherall1968 Před rokem

    i kno john on the boat john great guy and good friend

  • @asfrccecwcfsandrataylorism788

    Missed your singing at Cowal games this year with Skipinish.

  • @elinnehring1304
    @elinnehring1304 Před 5 lety +1

    wunderschön

  • @kieransimpson6113
    @kieransimpson6113 Před 8 měsíci

    Takes me back to the Isle of Bute in the sportsmans bar in Rothesay with a beautiful girl while I was sailing on a beautiful ship 🌊⚓

  • @susanbeedie
    @susanbeedie Před 3 měsíci

    I like it

  • @121ramondo
    @121ramondo Před 6 lety +1

    ive come out of my depression one life ! Alba!

  • @AnnaMae41194
    @AnnaMae41194 Před 3 lety +1

    me an american whos most prominent family history is puerto rican, hungarian romani, and irish. im home

  • @mercutio4354
    @mercutio4354 Před 11 měsíci +1

    honestly a shame the band fell a part! i hear this song and i think if my grandparents and how they fell in love! i just wish there was more Skipinnish

    • @14shamus14
      @14shamus14 Před měsícem

      Fell apart? They’re getting bigger and bigger!

  • @LinuxGuyInVa
    @LinuxGuyInVa Před 8 lety +2

    Wow - just wow. This music is like a combination of the best of Altan and Horslips -- if they had been in Scotland instead of Ireland. Tá sibh go h-An-Mhaith!

  • @amethystrosemaclaren5853

    You guys are awesome! Absolutely love your music! Do you come to the States? Come to Irishfest in Wisconsin sometime. Would love to hear live! God bless! 😊🤗

  • @ronanmacinnes4911
    @ronanmacinnes4911 Před 8 lety

    gutted i missed yous in castlebay hall this year, was in my bed sick as a dog, see yous next year, slainte

  • @lara-zt8pn
    @lara-zt8pn Před 6 lety +5

    My best friend forever loved this song it’s her favourite but sadly she passed away recently 😭😥 R.I.P Kayla ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭

  • @lemarquis5854
    @lemarquis5854 Před 8 lety

    The lads are to be hear in Oban in a pub

  • @nhces29
    @nhces29 Před 8 lety

    Brilliant song! Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the lyrics?

  • @macelliot1204
    @macelliot1204 Před 9 lety

    I remember angus telling me wot the name skipinnish meant but I cant bloody well remember...gr8 band tho

  • @MsSpeedy1974
    @MsSpeedy1974 Před 5 lety +1

    OMG!!!! it looks like the :Lead Vocalist and guitar has MY tartan strap...Who do I contact to send a picture of mine?