Oak & Ash & Thorn | The Longest Johns - from the album, “Cures What Ails Ya"

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2020
  • Available on our new album, Cures What Ails Ya
    Oak & Ash & Thorn is taken from the famous poem, A Tree Song, by Rudyard Kipling and put to music by Peter Bellamy. This is our original arrangement of the song using Bellamy's tune.
    #thelongestjohns #cureswhatailsya
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    The Longest Johns
    / thelongestjohns
    / thelongestjohns
    / thelongestjohns
    / longestjohnsgaming
    / discord
    www.thelongestjohns.com
    open.spotify.com/artist/5k979...
  • Hudba

Komentáře • 1,6K

  • @IronBridge1781
    @IronBridge1781 Před 3 lety +6525

    You’ve all got it wrong.
    Dave isn’t playing a stick.
    He’s using the stick to play the planet.

  • @bradyannolino3613
    @bradyannolino3613 Před 4 lety +5587

    Dave - "What instrument do I get to play?"
    Rest of the Johns - "The stick."

    • @dragonwithamonocle
      @dragonwithamonocle Před 4 lety +444

      And he plays it very well.

    • @locorocky1
      @locorocky1 Před 4 lety +83

      XD I don't know why but that really got to me

    • @robotninja1037
      @robotninja1037 Před 4 lety +43

      I think it would've been a little cooler if he had played the glass bottle

    • @markusostrowski1833
      @markusostrowski1833 Před 4 lety +36

      @Christopher Tysen Henriksen You mean 'Thank you for that lever!' ?

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +2731

      Fun fact. The stick was an extra that wandered on set. JD, fancying himself a keen eye for talent, liked the cut of her youthful bark and cast the stick as 'background stump' (You can still see some of those scenes in the directors cut) The scene just didn't feel right with the previously cast 'mossy log', so the stick was a last minute replacement. We wish the stick much success with her future endeavors.

  • @sniperplays15
    @sniperplays15 Před 4 lety +5147

    When the Druid multi-classes into a bard

  • @inventor121
    @inventor121 Před 3 lety +3918

    "I have a guitar"
    "I have a banjo"
    "I have an organ"
    "I HAVE A BLOODY STICK!"

    • @FergyB20
      @FergyB20 Před 3 lety +72

      Shillelagh*

    • @TechBearSeattle
      @TechBearSeattle Před 3 lety +67

      The Doctor had only a soup spoon, and he overthrew the government of his planet.
      It is not what you have, but how you use it.

    • @matthewpratter4952
      @matthewpratter4952 Před 3 lety +35

      @@TechBearSeattle When you aren't The Doctor.... sometimes it comes down to what you have.
      Don't forget.....he had all of space and time, at least one companion, and a time machine

    • @woodlouse4830
      @woodlouse4830 Před 3 lety +24

      "I got a bucket of chicken"

    • @Maddie-sp5is
      @Maddie-sp5is Před 3 lety +8

      @@woodlouse4830 ‘wanna do it?’

  • @singadyl7774
    @singadyl7774 Před 4 lety +4752

    This is the most passionate song about trees ever made.

    • @backwoodsbumpkin7209
      @backwoodsbumpkin7209 Před 4 lety +140

      Believe me that’s debatable.

    • @backwoodsbumpkin7209
      @backwoodsbumpkin7209 Před 4 lety +122

      The Impish Dullahan the trees by rush. The oak by...... forget who, but if you dig a little there’s tons of traditional folk songs. I can name more

    • @RenneAtha
      @RenneAtha Před 4 lety +25

      HOOM

    • @aprilchronister9980
      @aprilchronister9980 Před 4 lety +15

      Bristlecone Pine Jim Salestrom cover, live; or the vid, that has a well weathered man pic from past- you may like too. some lyrics say some God references, but its not a hymn .... its pretty cool song as well~ luv this oak & ash & thorn alot tho!!

    • @gwennifergracie-mclauchlan5675
      @gwennifergracie-mclauchlan5675 Před 4 lety +110

      Afraid this isn't about trees. It's about the fair folk. The priest calling it a sin trying to call in the summer a big hint (probably making a deal). Historically the gentry could be found in fields or woods that have all three of those trees in them

  • @ethanl5527
    @ethanl5527 Před 4 lety +3308

    This elongates my john.

  • @Goose20235
    @Goose20235 Před 4 lety +1979

    Everyone: lame regular instruments
    Dave: behold, the *S T I C K*

  • @washada
    @washada Před 2 lety +721

    Bard: We're not getting a druid
    Party: gets a druid anyway
    Bard and the druid:

    • @DevourerDragons
      @DevourerDragons Před 2 lety +27

      The Fiendlock joining in with a 27 in performance, because Warlocks have high charisma

    • @PhoenyxRysing
      @PhoenyxRysing Před rokem +14

      @@DevourerDragons I dunno, wouldn't a Fae-patroned be more fitting?

    • @LiamDerWandrer
      @LiamDerWandrer Před rokem +5

      @@PhoenyxRysing The weirdest band and performance I heard yet! XD

    • @BlogWanderer
      @BlogWanderer Před rokem +4

      unless it's a cat durid :-p

    • @SayakatheSnoo
      @SayakatheSnoo Před rokem +4

      I have a Fighter/Bard and a Druid and this still hasn't happened because the Fighter/Bard focuses more on the Fighter aspect than the Bard outside of backstory.

  • @razgafni2756
    @razgafni2756 Před 4 lety +384

    All their voices together are beautiful

  • @MagnitudeUK
    @MagnitudeUK Před 3 lety +99

    "You have my sword"
    "You have my bow"
    Dave: "...And my stick!"

  • @UltimateMustacheX
    @UltimateMustacheX Před 4 lety +713

    Dave was channeling some old magic with that druid staff. The steady beat his staff was making was the sound of the pulse of nature.

  • @gentlemangamer7883
    @gentlemangamer7883 Před 4 lety +350

    Tolkien is bobbing his head in heaven.

  • @Lower1K
    @Lower1K Před 4 lety +2013

    Nothing like a good ol’ sea shanty while sailing in Sea of Thieves. This will forever be the best background music for an adventure.

    • @bonechip01
      @bonechip01 Před 4 lety +154

      This isn't a Sea Shanty.

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +466

      Always got to be done :)

    • @Lower1K
      @Lower1K Před 4 lety +68

      Bonechip It’s close enough

    • @benjaminwhitehead4050
      @benjaminwhitehead4050 Před 4 lety +142

      @@Lower1K It's maybe considered a shanty but not a "sea" shanty
      Its mainly English folk

    • @maj8979
      @maj8979 Před 4 lety +112

      @@bonechip01 I wouldn't fault someone for assuming that a song performed by a shanty group is a shanty

  • @mystisification
    @mystisification Před 4 lety +408

    Looks like the same forest as for "Rufford Park". I can only imagine the people walking there and then :
    - Wild Longest Johns Appear
    **Shanty music starts**

    • @Mizurunne
      @Mizurunne Před 4 lety +20

      They are legendaries.
      The Longest John's use round! It's super effective!

    • @usernameunknown2823
      @usernameunknown2823 Před 4 lety +18

      Sounds like a land version of what happens when sailors encounter Sirens.

    • @Fishfoe
      @Fishfoe Před 4 lety +19

      A random encounter with a party of bards!

    • @silvesby
      @silvesby Před 4 lety +13

      "Why do I hear boss music?"

    • @dodo_doggy3045
      @dodo_doggy3045 Před 4 lety +9

      The Longest John's use Epic Shanty! It's Super Effective!

  • @Zyllke
    @Zyllke Před 3 lety +826

    Lyrics
    Of all the trees that grow so fair, old England to adorn
    Greater are none beneath the sun than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Yew that is old, in churchyard mould, he breedeth a mighty bow
    Alder for shoes do wise men choose, and Beech for cups also
    But when you have killed
    And your bowl it is filled, and your shoes are clean outworn
    Back you must speed for all that you need to Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Elm, she hates mankind and waits, 'til every gust be laid
    To drop a limb on the head of him that anyway trusts her shade
    But whether a lad be sober or sad, or mellow with ale from the horn
    He'll take no wrong when he lyeth along 'neath Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Oh, do not tell the priest our plight
    For he would call it a sin
    But we've been out in the woods all night, a-conjuring summer in
    We bring you good news by word of mouth, good news for cattle and corn
    Sure as the sun come up from the south, by Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn

    • @borsatoricardo5491
      @borsatoricardo5491 Před 3 lety +7

      up

    • @ashman4809
      @ashman4809 Před 3 lety +10

      Not sure how this isn't at the top of the comments

    • @frostbiteicebow1318
      @frostbiteicebow1318 Před 3 lety +6

      THANK YOU I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS😁💖❄️

    • @madiko
      @madiko Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you very much for sharing the lyrics 😊

    • @Earthmother13
      @Earthmother13 Před 2 lety +1

      Words by Rudyard Kipling and there are more than these.

  • @valiagiorgos577
    @valiagiorgos577 Před 4 lety +596

    The people randomly walking in the forest: "Here we can see a pack of the rare species "Longious Johnus" in their natural environment."

    • @naomigwolfe8112
      @naomigwolfe8112 Před 3 lety +9

      If you made the "long" part different it could have passed off for Latin lol

    • @notmyrealname6168
      @notmyrealname6168 Před 3 lety +5

      @@naomigwolfe8112 Maybe Longunnus?

    • @naomigwolfe8112
      @naomigwolfe8112 Před 3 lety +3

      @@notmyrealname6168 perhaps :3

    • @baronvonkaiser9912
      @baronvonkaiser9912 Před 3 lety +9

      Their natural habitat of oak and ash and thorn.

    • @schlock8922
      @schlock8922 Před 3 lety +11

      Imagine walking through the forest, and hearing an echo of this in the distance, softly resonating in the air all around you

  • @tristanmitchell1242
    @tristanmitchell1242 Před 3 lety +1058

    This version is missing a whole verse:
    *Oak of the clay lived many a day*
    *Or ever Aeneas began*
    *Ash of the loam was a lady at home*
    *When Brut was an outlaw man*
    *Thorn of the Down saw New Troy Town*
    *From which was London born*
    *Witness hereby the ancientry*
    *Of oak and ash and thorn*
    Not having those lines actually removes a great deal of the meaning of the song. That whole verse is about how English Oak, Ash, Blackthorn, and Hawthorn trees were in England before Aeneas left Troy, before his descendent Brutus (also called Brut) killed his father and was exiled, and before Brut founded Troia Nova, "New Troy", which was later refounded by King Lud as Lud's Town, which eventually became London. This is supposed to be the first big verse.
    The second big verse goes into Yew being good for longbows, and Alder and Beech being important for various home items like shoes and dishware, all of which are very important, but for most things, from furniture to a walking stick, you go back to the old trees of Oak and Ash and Thorn.
    The third verse talks about how Elm trees often drop their branches, especially in summer (we know now that this is because the branches dry out, but back then it seemed as if Elm trees dropped their branches for no reason, as if they just "hated man"), but you can rest easy under the old and faithful branches of Oak and Ash and Thorn.
    The fourth verse then talks about not telling the priest that they were out in the woods "conjuring summer in". This is talking about the old Celtic ceremonies that ushered in the seasons, which the Catholic Church considered heretical. By their traditions, having performed the rites means that the harvest will be good and the herds healthy, "Good News for Cattle and Corn", but they can only spread this by word-of-mouth because of those same priests that would find it heretical. It compares the old traditions of England to the mighty trees of Oak and Ash and Thorn.

    • @VulsikDoSurilim
      @VulsikDoSurilim Před 3 lety +77

      Thanks for this! It's always interesting to hear about the lore behind a given piece of work.

    • @rebekahleib9303
      @rebekahleib9303 Před 3 lety +31

      I seriously enjoyed and valued this info, thank you for posting it!

    • @TeisJM88
      @TeisJM88 Před 2 lety +9

      I salute you, captain o>

    • @Rodrik18
      @Rodrik18 Před 2 lety +28

      @Travis Skaalgard the verse extols the old religions though... it *references* "greek shit" only to say "we were cultured and powerful before them".

    • @tiringsarcasm
      @tiringsarcasm Před 2 lety

      Where does this verse fit into the song?

  • @jurgenoovel2913
    @jurgenoovel2913 Před 4 lety +875

    In my humble opinion this is the best stringy planky song ever performed by you! Keep up the good work!

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +211

      Many thanks mate, glad you like it!

    • @joshwagner9519
      @joshwagner9519 Před 4 lety +21

      My bard will now sing this

    • @aramere3650
      @aramere3650 Před 4 lety +24

      Ah, the ol’ stringy planky

    • @thecloaker7962
      @thecloaker7962 Před 3 lety +9

      @@joshwagner9519 _Please_ tell me there's actually a Skyrim mod for this! Just reskin the bard to Dave and have him thump a stick.

    • @kenleakrisbell09
      @kenleakrisbell09 Před 3 lety +1

      Completely agree

  • @CapriUni
    @CapriUni Před 4 lety +70

    Poor CZcams's captioning algorithm! It's trying so hard with this one. Trying different words at the start of each verse. and then giving up halfway through. You can almost feel the sigh of relief when [MUSIC] comes up...

    • @tartanhaggis2087
      @tartanhaggis2087 Před 4 lety +3

      When this came up on the CC it almost broke me! "Nido condition for, say no ganache and Thor gets us on, surely will say gov no little piggy no gender, inseong good sirs, mid-summers small, Shoni will sing a into [Music]"

    • @naomigwolfe8112
      @naomigwolfe8112 Před 3 lety

      It literally says "sighs" at 3:24

    • @Crypticat
      @Crypticat Před 5 měsíci

      "but better alive be sober outside on mellow with ale from [Music]" lol

  • @KahltheGaul
    @KahltheGaul Před 4 lety +471

    I play keys in a black metal band. I showed my bandmates this and said "This is a vibe."
    They agreed.
    Great job mates, I feel like y'all can do no wrong, musically

    • @riverroth3688
      @riverroth3688 Před 2 lety +20

      I had a feeling I wasn't the only metalhead who has a deep love for some folk music well played.
      I think honestly the history in these songs can be damn well *felt*

    • @ktaadnbm7475
      @ktaadnbm7475 Před 2 lety +16

      @@riverroth3688 it isn't for nothing so many black metal bands are heavily influenced by traditional music, folk traditions, and nature. That is the best kind of black metal too, not that edgy satanic garbage.

    • @FuckYoutubeAndGoogle
      @FuckYoutubeAndGoogle Před 2 lety +3

      Listen to Peter Bellamy's rendition, that is truly perfection.

    • @KahltheGaul
      @KahltheGaul Před 2 lety +2

      @@FuckCZcamsAndGoogle I have. It's great

    • @ANGLO-GERMAN96
      @ANGLO-GERMAN96 Před rokem

      ​@@ktaadnbm7475 Winterfylleth

  • @johnrobinson2199
    @johnrobinson2199 Před 3 lety +130

    I am surprised how active this band is with there fans. I see a comment from them talking to someone every other post!

  • @thekillergopher8755
    @thekillergopher8755 Před 4 lety +193

    This is one of my favorite songs from 'Cures What Ails Ya' and seeing it in music video form is such a delight.

  • @MotoHikes
    @MotoHikes Před 3 lety +229

    This song was the final push I needed to move out of London and back home into the countryside of the Midlands, where I don't need to get a train to just go for a walk in some woods. I'm an aspiring ecologist and conservationist, and there's not much chance for that in London. I need to get back into nature. Thanks guys, for performing a song so moving that it was the kick up the arse I needed to (at the age of 30) actually follow my dreams.

    • @robenkhoury7079
      @robenkhoury7079 Před 3 lety +3

      Wish you the best!

    • @arttops2563
      @arttops2563 Před 3 lety +2

      Good luck and may the wind always blow with you!

    • @MotoHikes
      @MotoHikes Před 3 lety +4

      Well, i've been back home for a week already. Best decision I ever made.

    • @Trickpants
      @Trickpants Před 2 lety +1

      @@MotoHikes I'm very happy for you! Home is truly where the heart is then :D

    • @vivamexico254
      @vivamexico254 Před 2 lety +3

      Godspeed good sir and fair travels

  • @basilsweetcake9932
    @basilsweetcake9932 Před 4 lety +292

    There's something about how three of you have instruments and then there's The Stick Guy

  • @nihilistgirl6938
    @nihilistgirl6938 Před 4 lety +451

    I like the druidic feel to it. I shared this with some pagan and wiccan friends and we liked the mystical sound to it.

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +122

      Many thanks :)

    • @comandersmaxvondamage8467
      @comandersmaxvondamage8467 Před 4 lety +17

      was exacly my thoughts just cloaks for all and a little more twighlight for the mood and it could be put in any mythical setting

    • @athena8794
      @athena8794 Před 4 lety +52

      The lyrics are actually a poem by Rudyard Kipling, who wrote it in the style of English Ritual Songs, which have been passed down in English culture from the druidic days.

    • @locorocky1
      @locorocky1 Před 4 lety +16

      @@athena8794 english ritual songs? Do you have any other examples? That sounds facinating

    • @Kaadilac
      @Kaadilac Před 4 lety +4

      @@locorocky1 I second this

  • @colonelmomo666
    @colonelmomo666 Před 4 lety +43

    And one more for my downstairs neighbours! I don't care, they're gonna learn to like this song!

  • @Nokanmusic
    @Nokanmusic Před 4 lety +96

    One salty sailor hasn’t had his filling yet.

  • @stevenmarley3734
    @stevenmarley3734 Před 4 lety +72

    Great work lads, wonderful video! Also, who knew Dave could play the stick!?

  • @matthewdevolder6218
    @matthewdevolder6218 Před 4 lety +74

    The gradual progression in volume and pace reminds me of On The Railroad. This is definitely in my top 5. Keep doing what you lads do best, truly top of the game!

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +17

      Many thanks! It's a pleasure to be able to make for you

  • @BlobFish096
    @BlobFish096 Před rokem +9

    Tree Shanty

  • @wizardman149
    @wizardman149 Před 4 lety +464

    Most adequate, amazing wizard staff you have there! Can anyone confirm the trees are indeed oak, ash, and thorn trees in the video?

    • @thelongestjohns
      @thelongestjohns  Před 4 lety +512

      I can confirm that they're definitely trees

    • @SaltyRocksPew
      @SaltyRocksPew Před 4 lety +95

      Hard to tell from the video but my money is on European Silver Fir.
      Source- tree nerd

    • @JimmayTheHuman
      @JimmayTheHuman Před 4 lety +37

      The highest compliment that could possibly be given to a staff is that given which is given by Wizard Man

    • @TheArtfulShadow
      @TheArtfulShadow Před 3 lety +43

      Tree Surgeon and Druid here - Does look like you can spot some Ash, Maple, and Field Maple at a few points. Likely an Oak in that setting somewhere too! No thorn though, sadly

    • @jacobnugent8159
      @jacobnugent8159 Před 3 lety

      I didn’t see oak

  • @dainel1490
    @dainel1490 Před 4 lety +36

    I was kinda late, but I'm happy that I can watch it anyway

  • @loverlei79
    @loverlei79 Před rokem +20

    I can hear the Dwarves of old chanting this deep in the mountains... Thorin would be proud.

    • @corbanbausch9049
      @corbanbausch9049 Před 10 měsíci

      Honestly, this sounds more like an elvish song

    • @Darnight48996
      @Darnight48996 Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@@corbanbausch9049nonsense, no thieving elf would play the stick, they would still be holed up in their riverside fortress playing music fit for a funeral, only a dwarf could use the stick as a true instrument.

  • @americantimelord8720
    @americantimelord8720 Před 3 lety +9

    For anyone curious, the piano-like instrument is a harmonium, also known as a pump organ or reed organ.

  • @kevinjohnson1852
    @kevinjohnson1852 Před 4 lety +60

    The longest Johns are extremely underrated, some of the best music I have ever heard! I could listen to this for years!

    • @jacobgutwill7802
      @jacobgutwill7802 Před 3 lety

      You have a grammatical error there no worries i can correct it: "I will Listen to this for years!"

    • @otdg6787
      @otdg6787 Před 3 lety

      Hey incognito, I'm gonna need to see you later for *"business"*

    • @johnmacaroni105
      @johnmacaroni105 Před 3 lety +2

      @@otdg6787 Peter Bellamy was the business. 🇬🇧☺️

    • @otdg6787
      @otdg6787 Před 3 lety +1

      @John Macaroni Yes he was

    • @otdg6787
      @otdg6787 Před 3 lety +1

      @John Macaroni Well thank you kindly

  • @Bobbers2509
    @Bobbers2509 Před 4 lety +32

    I've listened to a lot of livestreams just for this song, I'm glad it was made its own video now, lol

  • @Denley1526
    @Denley1526 Před 4 lety +148

    Excellent & all nicely socially distanced out in the open air in a wood. Well done :)

  • @johnr.timmers2297
    @johnr.timmers2297 Před 3 lety +8

    My sister is irritated with how often I sing their songs. I'm not stopping any time soon

  • @oc11studiosOFFICIAL
    @oc11studiosOFFICIAL Před rokem +8

    Even two years old! The crew keeps us smiling! Just to let you know I’m 12 and my class sung this when we went canoeing on a school trip!

  • @onionbot2
    @onionbot2 Před 3 lety +5

    I don’t usually like songs the first time I listen to them.
    I listened to this and said out loud, “Oh, I like this.”

  • @ThyPeachy
    @ThyPeachy Před 4 lety +21

    Immediately going on my favorites!

  • @Literallydissociating
    @Literallydissociating Před 3 lety +6

    I like this song, it looks like... mixtures of a woody-brown and a golden-yellow

  • @azarth8805
    @azarth8805 Před 4 lety +3

    Dang, this music is awesome, I can already feel my luck with your D20 rising.

  • @FoxfirePoet
    @FoxfirePoet Před 3 lety +4

    My family comes from Southeastern Native Americans and Lowland Scots. So mountains I can't really relate with as much. But a deep, dark forest on a summer's day? Absolutely.

  • @willowabshiresims9505
    @willowabshiresims9505 Před 3 lety +12

    The sun has come out and the weather has warmed and this song has been on repeat. Nothing gives me good brain chemicals right now more than dancing to this song in a patch of sunlight

  • @nathanharmon8971
    @nathanharmon8971 Před rokem +6

    I named my grave cleric Oak Ashenthorne after hearing this song. Heavy approve of the stick

  • @gena1384
    @gena1384 Před 4 lety +49

    This isn't a sea chantey, but Andy's hair makes me feel like I'm sitting in an ocean 😩👌

    • @deathtricker6780
      @deathtricker6780 Před 3 lety

      sea *shanty

    • @khoshekhthecat
      @khoshekhthecat Před 3 lety +1

      @@deathtricker6780 that is a correct way to spell it, there's 3 according to Wikipedia, the other being chanty

    • @deathtricker6780
      @deathtricker6780 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@khoshekhthecat oh, sorry. That's really cool, though.

    • @Bella-fz9fy
      @Bella-fz9fy Před 8 měsíci

      It’s an English folk song and sea shanties are just folk songs on board ships!

  • @canidsong
    @canidsong Před rokem +5

    I'm the stubborn kind of guy who likes his coffee black and his tea in the harbor but I think this is the greatest folk group of a generation. Good on you once again.

  • @Loremaster_29
    @Loremaster_29 Před 4 lety +15

    Dunno If the Johns will ever read this but I play D&D and my pirate shanty song Glamor bard used this song to enthrall a dragon while my party snuck past my DM loved it :)

    • @BTYE615
      @BTYE615 Před 3 lety

      I’m a DM and I’m making a whole sea based campaign kinda like assassins creed black flag

    • @Loremaster_29
      @Loremaster_29 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BTYE615 OMG I would love to play this

    • @aileenzhao7951
      @aileenzhao7951 Před 3 lety

      Ngl kinda wanna draw that scene

    • @Loremaster_29
      @Loremaster_29 Před 3 lety

      @@aileenzhao7951 please do! would love to see an artists take on it

  • @JrangeyV8
    @JrangeyV8 Před 4 lety +181

    Please can I be the first person to comment and say how excellent this song is and I fully expect the video to be just as brilliant! Well done for all your hard work.

  • @NetherStray
    @NetherStray Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wonderful song, wonderful band.
    As for the stick: LET THE MAN COOK.

  • @Deflect15
    @Deflect15 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Never thought I would hear a hype song for trees. Let alone one that slaps. Or saps, I spose.

    • @TSorovanMHael
      @TSorovanMHael Před 6 měsíci +2

      This comes from a Rudyard Kipling poem. I feel the line "Ellum, she hates mankind/and waits for any a gust be laid/ to drop a limb on the head of him who anyway trusts her shade. This is probably a reference to So-called Dutch Elm disease. Also possibly therein, a reference to the dutch East India company. British Elms were widely planted trees in cities, towns, and steeesides, and well regarded as shade trees, being tolerant of city smoke and less than ideal growing conditions. In the early 1900's Dutch elm disease broke out in continental Europe, then speed to the British isles, and then to north America where it killed hundreds of millions of trees. Typically this causes several limbs on the tree to die back first then progressively kills the tree then next year or two. This resulted in skeletonized trees in cities all across the Atlantic seaboard that needed to be cut down, thus Robbing British streets of much shade.

  • @politelynefarious
    @politelynefarious Před 3 lety +17

    I've been obsessively listening to this album ever since you started debuting pieces, but somehow managed to miss this gem. Kipling's poetry is one of the aspects of his writing that often gets overlooked by adaptations. This is a masterful rendition, and manages to marry the sea shanty chords and rhythm with the energy of his storytelling perfectly. I'm in awe- this is on the level of what Clamavi De Profundis does at the least. It fits right in with traditional melodies.

  • @Mister.Weatherbee
    @Mister.Weatherbee Před 4 lety +7

    A great traditional English folk song beautifully sung!

  • @BrennaDraws
    @BrennaDraws Před 3 lety +9

    This super inspired me to come up with three goddesses for a short story/comic I plan on writing. I love this song so much.

  • @switzerlandmk2859
    @switzerlandmk2859 Před 4 lety +55

    Anyone know the name of the keyboard-esque instrument?

  • @Gazisdaman
    @Gazisdaman Před 4 lety +20

    About time someone did this one justice, as much as I appreciate Bellamy's work and recognise the tradition he was continuing I always felt the music deserved accompaniment. I hope you continue to adapt more of his work and yet more English folk beyond as well!

  • @OneInTheMosh
    @OneInTheMosh Před rokem +18

    "Hey, there's actual percussion in this song, should one of us play it?"
    "NO. STICK."

    • @Masada1911
      @Masada1911 Před rokem +1

      He is using the earth as a percussion instrument

  • @FireFighter10
    @FireFighter10 Před 4 lety +3

    So i looked up some older Videos from this Song and i have to say... This is a 1000 Times better!

  • @ardenttheprotogen4201
    @ardenttheprotogen4201 Před 3 lety +5

    Played this during a session of D&D, the druid in the party fell in love with it

  • @ArtemisFowl_the_wise
    @ArtemisFowl_the_wise Před 4 lety +36

    There’s a children’s book where oak and ash and thorn play a major part that I used to love as a kid. Thanks for bringing back such happy memories. (and also for the great singing!)

  • @allisonshaw9341
    @allisonshaw9341 Před 3 lety +7

    We have 4 different kinds of oak on our farm, plush plenty of ash and hawthorn trees as well. There are elm trees, and the ones over here in America are no fonder of people than the English ones. They aren't allowed to grow anywhere near the house, barn, or fences, nor do we climb them. My grandmother, however, loved breaking off switches from them, and they stung like hell.

  • @elyeliza8287
    @elyeliza8287 Před 3 lety +4

    I finally found an instrument i can play ^^ thanks Dave

  • @ThaProdigalSun
    @ThaProdigalSun Před rokem +4

    This is my new favorite thing in the world. This is why the internet was invented. This song slaps like a hand on a drum made of oak and ash and thorn.

  • @SpectralArchivist
    @SpectralArchivist Před 3 lety +6

    I found one of your Sea of Thieves crewsing videos about 4-5 months ago during the period of time that I was binging Sea of Thieves content, and while I did watch a couple more after that, and absolutely loved them, I unexplainably didn't really do any further investigation of your work other than that. And I will say in complete honestly, I'm so sad I didn't, because I found the same video just yesterday and decided to actually do that, and have just been sucked into all of your songs... Needless to say, I now have multiple songs of yours saved to Spotify, and this piece is my favorite so far.

  • @Kjango2002
    @Kjango2002 Před 3 lety +4

    I turn this on in my car while I’m driving and sing my heart out.

  • @a05odst62
    @a05odst62 Před 3 lety +4

    Absolutely Beautiful, most of us English have lost most of our traditions. English folk like this should be protected and remembered!

    • @douglasparkinson4123
      @douglasparkinson4123 Před 3 lety

      god im all for a little union jack waving patriotism every now and then but you are embarassing

    • @a05odst62
      @a05odst62 Před 3 lety +1

      @@douglasparkinson4123 Why?

    • @Paul.Morgan
      @Paul.Morgan Před 3 lety +1

      @@douglasparkinson4123 St. George's flag.

    • @a05odst62
      @a05odst62 Před 3 lety

      @@Paul.Morgan Exactly, the moron doesn't even know the difference between England and The United kingdom...

  • @nimbusshadow-wings
    @nimbusshadow-wings Před 3 lety +5

    we done lads, you have become the shanty writers, i mean that, you guys are living history and i thank you for keeping tradition alive

  • @pluggedinpete
    @pluggedinpete Před 4 lety +5

    got randomly pulled here by t'algorithim, bloody good stuff. Folk music has a good future

  • @bravescot97
    @bravescot97 Před 4 lety +6

    Fantastic video! High quality, social distancing, top choice of song. This revived as certified ADEQUATE!!

  • @lukasoh4535
    @lukasoh4535 Před 2 lety +3

    This is a stick. A good stick. I will keep it. It will be my instrument!
    This is the spirit of a nature loving man

  • @SecretPersonComment
    @SecretPersonComment Před 6 měsíci +1

    The stick Dave is playing hits hard, both literally and figuratively.

  • @IBrokeReality
    @IBrokeReality Před 4 lety +8

    Easily one of my favourite songs ever. It's just perfect!

  • @laylahembree2045
    @laylahembree2045 Před 4 lety +9

    This video came up when I was getting ready to go on a nice hike. It really was just awesome to listen to while hiking!

  • @austinlafond8824
    @austinlafond8824 Před 3 lety +5

    Chilling to this while writing my math work, great song.

  • @haretothethrone3259
    @haretothethrone3259 Před 4 lety +3

    Love how the trees in the background are the same color as the album cover, really cool detail

  • @gingie2542
    @gingie2542 Před 3 lety +4

    I fell down a music rabbit hole and apparently my favorite music is now shanties. Consisting mostly of Longest Johns and especially this song. Welp, no fighting it I guess. :)

  • @azsli2
    @azsli2 Před rokem +3

    SIBLINGS!! Play this in the woods. The trees love it!

  • @T13HS
    @T13HS Před rokem +2

    Brilliant performance! I do wish you had included the final line, though: “England shall bide till judgement tide by oak and ash and thorn!”

  • @wont_judge6746
    @wont_judge6746 Před 4 lety +3

    Ahoy mates! Another love,y shanty to please the crew! We love and loathe your singing!
    Keep up those golden voices! You all are filled with many talent!
    I love that Banjo, o’ it hits the heart truly! Have a wonderful on land and at sea mates!
    Goodbye you talents!

  • @kalethstorm
    @kalethstorm Před 4 lety +12

    I get home from work and Longest Johns has released a new song with video?! It's my lucky day!
    And here's the lyrics for those who need, since I haven't found it in the comment section yet.
    Of all the trees that grow so fair, old England to adorn
    Greater are none beneath the sun than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Yew that is old, in churchyard mould, he breedeth a mighty bow
    Alder for shoes do wise men choose, and Beech for cups also
    But when you have killed
    And your bowl it is filled, and your shoes are clean outworn
    Back you must speed for all that you need to Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Elm, she hates mankind and waits, 'til every gust be laid
    To drop a limb on the head of him that anyway trusts her shade
    But whether a lad be sober or sad, or mellow with ale from the horn
    He'll take no wrong when he lyeth along 'neath Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Oh, do not tell the priest our plight
    For he would call it a sin
    But we've been out in the woods all night, a-conjuring summer in
    We bring you good news by word of mouth, good news for cattle and corn
    Sure as the sun come up from the south, by Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
    Sing Oak, and Ash, and Thorn, good sirs
    All on a midsummer's morn
    Surely we'll sing of no little thing
    In Oak, and Ash, and Thorn

  • @dbj5312
    @dbj5312 Před 4 lety +6

    I cant stop listening to your sea shanties, I'm addicted to your guys amazing voices. As a baritone, I can finally sing with most of your songs

  • @FordCougar
    @FordCougar Před 4 lety +1

    Goddamnit this track is good. One of my favourites of the new album!

  • @stefanomattiagiovagnoli4247

    The happiness those chords give its too unreal, can't stop smiling ON the "surely we'll sing".Gonna learn the guitar just to play those hahaha

  • @FangMarshalinRider
    @FangMarshalinRider Před 4 lety +5

    I wanna be in that forest, just build a cabin and live there, the trees are beautiful, lovely colors, very natural, some open space, wish there where more places like that. ;-;

  • @truedecption5618
    @truedecption5618 Před 3 lety +7

    I had taken all your songs and built a perfect Playlist and play the appropriate song for the situation as my crew and I sail the cursed seas, thank you for all the amazing music, keep up the hard work, God bless, and maybe I'll see you on the seas

  • @angrybidoof847
    @angrybidoof847 Před 4 lety +3

    My favourite musical instrument is the large stick.
    It really underrated, and I'm glad it's getting the attention it deserves

  • @noahgranger6749
    @noahgranger6749 Před 2 lety +2

    The leaves in this video are the best color of green i have ever seen

  • @upstart7599
    @upstart7599 Před 3 lety +3

    For a song about trees, the wonderful instruments make for an oddly intense song. There’s just something about passionate, hearty beats that make my chest pound

  • @HaddaClu
    @HaddaClu Před 3 lety +9

    I'm so used to the fast paced rendition of the song by Coyote Run; which is a favorite of mine. But with this you guys really knocked it out of the park and I absolutely love it.

  • @modavies8401
    @modavies8401 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Peter Bellamy was one of the best proponents of Kipling poems that I ever met. This was one of his many musical settings for Kiplings poems. I still miss the late, great Peter.

  • @sam-lb5po
    @sam-lb5po Před 4 lety +2

    i may have a new addition to my top 3 of your song covers...

  • @ruthshivani
    @ruthshivani Před 4 lety +5

    love this.. great you got a harmonium joining you :)

  • @MrFlashpoint1978
    @MrFlashpoint1978 Před 3 lety +3

    The amount of times I've played this on repeat. I think I'm going to get it to a megaview on my own.

  • @rocksnrolls
    @rocksnrolls Před 6 měsíci +2

    Listening to this always awakens the ranger in my soul. Makes me want to dress like Halt, Will or Aragorn and go on an adventure in the country. Go camping, Sit around a fire, toasting a leg of rabbit...

  • @mohatugm4953
    @mohatugm4953 Před 4 lety +6

    anyone else have goosebumps? love this so much!!!

  • @ariweather2340
    @ariweather2340 Před 3 lety +5

    AN ABSOLUTE BANGER RIGHT HERE

  • @ae7837
    @ae7837 Před 4 lety +5

    This is the most relaxing thing I've seen this year

  • @hardcorefishermanofhull7438

    Wot a good group you guy r keep up the good work

  • @MrPBJT
    @MrPBJT Před 4 lety +10

    The song was really good, but i really want to give props to whoever did the color grading on the video.
    Not sure what it is exactly, but it feels like it pops out in my opinion.