The Unthanks - Magpie - Later
 with Jools Holland - BBC Two

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    The Unthanks perform Magpie on Later
 with Jools Holland, BBC Two (5 May 2015)
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Komentáƙe • 295

  • @anthonywilliams-bo7vj
    @anthonywilliams-bo7vj Pƙed 6 lety +296

    Detectorists, Best thing ever written on the bbc for many years, A massive hit for everybody, Just Amazing. And this track will never be laid to waste. Stunning :)

    • @Flanker305
      @Flanker305 Pƙed 6 lety +8

      I agree - well put.

    • @GreenGaslight
      @GreenGaslight Pƙed 2 lety +9

      Well said. Best show since Only Fools. A timeless masterpiece that will entertain generations to come.

    • @positivevibez73
      @positivevibez73 Pƙed rokem +8

      I agree. I've literally just come across this jam. Like, last night. Also on Detectorists. For someone who's been listening to Hip Hop for almost 40 years this was something very different. What a nice surprise.

    • @michellerogers6566
      @michellerogers6566 Pƙed rokem +8

      Detectorists is a real high BBC high - utterly wonderful. Treasure the BBC.

    • @anthonywilliams-bo7vj
      @anthonywilliams-bo7vj Pƙed rokem +4

      @@michellerogers6566 I wish life could workout just like there's did

  • @borderstorm1
    @borderstorm1 Pƙed 6 lety +77

    So glad Detectorists used it. The finishing touch to the finest 3 series I have ever seen on TV.

    • @rogerkay8603
      @rogerkay8603 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      Couldn't say it better - loved it.

  • @stanstan7426
    @stanstan7426 Pƙed 6 lety +120

    Much deeper than just music, goes straight to the soul.

  • @magwitch42
    @magwitch42 Pƙed 8 lety +132

    I can't be the only one with shivers running down my back now?

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay Pƙed 6 lety +3

      just a spider

    • @Flanker305
      @Flanker305 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      You're not my friend

    • @angeladbond
      @angeladbond Pƙed 3 lety +2

      No, when I first heard this song it was this performance on 'Later'. I was 'spellbound' by it. The music and the singing works on the emotions.

    • @zigisamblak
      @zigisamblak Pƙed 18 dny

      Goosebumps is a natural reaction to the Unthanks harmony.

  • @rackstar1785
    @rackstar1785 Pƙed 8 lety +120

    I used to sing in a group with Rachel. Love seeing the Unthanks doing so well. Especially the fact they're keeping traditional English music alive.

  • @northernenglander1916
    @northernenglander1916 Pƙed 5 lety +88

    I love their north east accents - native English voices, beautiful.

    • @firstnamelastname59
      @firstnamelastname59 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      It is the south eastern dialect that bears more originality, anthropologically.

    • @cronas2
      @cronas2 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@firstnamelastname59 they most sing Northumbrian folk music, so Northern Englander is correct...oh, and they were born in Tyneside ....

    • @cronas2
      @cronas2 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      yes mate...perfect for this style of music...

    • @firstnamelastname59
      @firstnamelastname59 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@cronas2 how utterly splendid

    • @andrewswinney3315
      @andrewswinney3315 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Eostre of the East are you kidding man?

  • @richardbamsey5242
    @richardbamsey5242 Pƙed 6 lety +83

    As we get older life gets thinner but the past gets thicker, richer and perhaps more interesting. I'm lucky to walk the dog where I hear and see birds of prey over land that so from the past. Detectorists is such a subtle nudge

    • @richardbamsey5242
      @richardbamsey5242 Pƙed 6 lety

      What do I know, that's a copout, doesn't this get you?

    • @dondev54
      @dondev54 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Love your ageing imagery as I loved this series and this particular song.

    • @warrenbeechey1188
      @warrenbeechey1188 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Richard - That first sentence - Is it yours? That is a brilliant comment!

  • @aitvabingdonindependent9949
    @aitvabingdonindependent9949 Pƙed 7 lety +25

    England raw and proud. Beautiful. My children are 9 and 7, this has sparked an interest in them for traditional British music. Of all our countries treasures this can't be stolen.

    • @jnicolson865
      @jnicolson865 Pƙed 6 lety +7

      Unlike the Elgin Marbles or the Koh-I-Noor then!

    • @gramule
      @gramule Pƙed 6 lety

      J Nicolson indeed so. well said :)

    • @gramule
      @gramule Pƙed 6 lety +2

      erm. may i suggest that a study of ' the history and evolution of folk music throughout the world' may be of interest to you. i'll send you the link, you will be amazed at how/why the unthanks sound like a family from georgia. the uk does not own the 'treasures'. your kids of 9 and 7 are, hopefully aware of this...folk music yes, 'british music' erm...the clue is in the name 'folk' :) hope this helps

    • @elwolf8536
      @elwolf8536 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@gramule you talking about trio mandeli? Yes there's grait folk music from around the world but you can't beat the flavour of home. can you?

    • @honeychurchgipsy6
      @honeychurchgipsy6 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@gramule - do you mean Georgia in the USA or Georgia the country?
      if you mean the USA then wtf - the music sang there originates from the UK and Ireland as well as parts of Europe - think about it mate and it's obvious which came first. But since England has been invaded by many countries - Denmark and France to name two, our music has influences from these cultures - the North East accent comes from the Viking settlers a thousand years ago.

  • @wobwobrob
    @wobwobrob Pƙed 2 lety +24

    I still listen to this 7 years later. Possibly my favourite Jools performance!

  • @teec9242
    @teec9242 Pƙed 4 lety +43

    Worzul Gummidge got me here!!! Merry Christmas to one and all...

  • @stephennicolay1940
    @stephennicolay1940 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    As one who 'scrapes the dirt off dirt' I was completely enchanted by Detectorists...and this wonderful singing! Archaeology is the way to go though, just so long as you don't mind being broke.

  • @dingopisscreek
    @dingopisscreek Pƙed rokem +10

    A haunting song. Can almost imagine yourself taken back to the dim and distant past

  • @jair9474
    @jair9474 Pƙed 4 lety +25

    Those voices are rich and powerful. Proper music, authentic story telling, and supreme performers. Thanks the UnThanks

  • @oldrottenhat
    @oldrottenhat Pƙed 6 lety +14

    Live in a flat with a small balcony but I get regular visits from a pair of magpies "Plonk & Thud" 'cause I "always leave a little bit 'o meat for the bird that's black & white"...They are my joy.

  • @jennytaylor3324
    @jennytaylor3324 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

    Lots of shivers! And the North Eastern accent lends itself beautifully. Some of those close harmonies.... 😘Thanks to the little gem which is Detectorists, I found this little gem. Lots of treasure one way or another!

  • @bassfingers
    @bassfingers Pƙed 4 lety +22

    Beautifully atmospheric. Should you ever get the chance I recommend listening to this driving west along the North Norfolk coast from Cromer to Bingham during the fading light of a beautiful December sunset. This was the soundtrack of my recent break in Walsingham. Haunting and beautiful. âœŒđŸ»â€ïž

    • @bassfingers
      @bassfingers Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@johnreeves6286 Thanks John, I’ll have a look at that. All the best! âœŒđŸ»â€ïž

  • @JohnnyCocksnott
    @JohnnyCocksnott Pƙed 6 lety +23

    Was in Seahouses in Northumberland at the weekend just gone ! These two rocked up with a bunch of folks and did some impromptu songs !!! Damn good it was to !!!!

  • @idaornstein1305
    @idaornstein1305 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Wonderful song, wonderful voices. Detectorists was the best thing on tv since...since...a long time. It’s originality was exceptional apart for the superb cast.

  • @swittle
    @swittle Pƙed 9 lety +24

    Eerie to enjoy such haunting harmonies.

  • @justahappygardener
    @justahappygardener Pƙed 6 lety +75

    stunning . . . I am a convert. Thank you Detectorists.

  • @Rocenante
    @Rocenante Pƙed rokem +4

    Fantastic show because everyone who stars in it are genuinely nice people.....must have been a blast to work for

  • @katastrophenschutzwa
    @katastrophenschutzwa Pƙed 6 lety +11

    Absolutely superb. Another brought here by detectorists. That program is pure class so what does that say about you? 10/10.

  • @skyboswell
    @skyboswell Pƙed 5 lety +10

    Spine chillingly beautiful.

  • @reprobate337
    @reprobate337 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    This Unthanks performance is just sublime

  • @Feedurehed
    @Feedurehed Pƙed 9 lety +16

    Goosebumps and jawdropping

  • @GeoffreyTucker42
    @GeoffreyTucker42 Pƙed 5 lety +11

    Written by Davey Dodds, Formerly the frontman of Prog band Red Jasper and now both The Porbeagles and Stargazey

    • @josephsmith1023
      @josephsmith1023 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      Meet this man at port Isaac yesterday, such a lovely man now blessed with his music.

    • @andypitchless
      @andypitchless Pƙed 4 lety +7

      It sounds like it was written hundreds of years ago, like a pagan hymn. Amazing.

  • @TimmyBadger
    @TimmyBadger Pƙed rokem +6

    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this performed live. It sent shivers down my spine

  • @drtonyrotherham2904
    @drtonyrotherham2904 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    One of the most haunting songs I have ever heard.

  • @Deedee-ee1sg
    @Deedee-ee1sg Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I'm currently reading Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver, and there's a magpie in it, so this song is the perfect soundtrack!! Great folk song by a fantastic band.

  • @dianapollen548
    @dianapollen548 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Worzel Gummidge brought me here, too! Fantastic. Festive Greetings to all.

  • @MrBlueberrypie44
    @MrBlueberrypie44 Pƙed rokem +4

    Such a soulful and beautiful song. Amazing harmony

  • @rva
    @rva Pƙed 7 lety +22

    Gorgeous

  • @Nina5144
    @Nina5144 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Beautiful voices. Loved them on Worzel Gummidge singing Nancy Where You Bound To

  • @howardnorris8714
    @howardnorris8714 Pƙed rokem +1

    Here the thing that gets me. This little part of Detectorists tells me almost stronger than anything else I have ever seen that we are all part of a continuum and we should both rejoice in the past and never fear the now or the future... it's all OK

  • @JonnyBGood12
    @JonnyBGood12 Pƙed rokem +4

    Just leaves you in a trance listening to it...brilliant 👏👏

  • @tanyaprout4696
    @tanyaprout4696 Pƙed rokem +2

    Wow just seen this song on bbc program. Got their name on the credits. I adore folk music. And had added this group to my playlist. So happy to have found them. Beautiful.

  • @alisonyoung5906
    @alisonyoung5906 Pƙed 9 lety +6

    Stunning simplicity

  • @Wiccagirl1ify
    @Wiccagirl1ify Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Mystical. Beautiful. Amazing. X

  • @kirks1234
    @kirks1234 Pƙed rokem +3

    Came across this on The Detectorists tonight. Brilliant. Ireland here, we’ve more in common than we might think.

  • @MrMdebenham
    @MrMdebenham Pƙed 8 lety +3

    Great northern folk with cracking harmony beautiful!

  • @Broonzied
    @Broonzied Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Lucky enough to have seen them live in Innerleithen many years ago. Truly wonderful experience.

  • @paulasymonds7979
    @paulasymonds7979 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I am so pleased to have found this group. They remind me so much of Anna and Elizabeth

  • @merlin9622
    @merlin9622 Pƙed rokem +3

    goosebumper

  • @jonsummers9302
    @jonsummers9302 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Stunning . That is how you harmonise.

  • @yaa63
    @yaa63 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    TRUE DETECTIVE S04EP1...the song brings chills down my spin...gorgeous voices

  • @briansmith9928
    @briansmith9928 Pƙed 8 lety +5

    Best folk band this country has ever produced

  • @Vladdie777
    @Vladdie777 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Bloody love this, beautiful. Feels like going back to a better time.

  • @olivercoates720
    @olivercoates720 Pƙed 9 lety +23

    wow - ! thanks for whoever posted this- surely redefining harmony singing for the 21st century - bringing the harmony to the fore and making it so beautifully layered and the harmonium, so simple yet effective

    • @grassygnoll3345
      @grassygnoll3345 Pƙed 9 lety

      oliver coates If you can check out "I Wish" by The Unthanks, that's a stunning song too.

    • @grassygnoll3345
      @grassygnoll3345 Pƙed 9 lety

      Julian Edmonds OOOps, it's I Wish by Rachel Unthank and The Winterset.

  • @timmo491
    @timmo491 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Beautiful and haunting.

  • @TheBigLennonski
    @TheBigLennonski Pƙed 8 lety +2

    A nice bit of late night, lights off listening....beautiful

  • @anthonysmith-uw2lo
    @anthonysmith-uw2lo Pƙed 3 lety +4

    stunning and beautifully performed.

  • @TheTeddy53
    @TheTeddy53 Pƙed 6 lety +7

    Another fan through Detectorists. Haunting 💜

  • @jamesjohn3758
    @jamesjohn3758 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Goosebumps, just brilliant

  • @peterbrown6434
    @peterbrown6434 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Beautiful song,haunts the depths of the Heart in such a lovely way

  • @pauldavies9489
    @pauldavies9489 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Just brilliant

  • @richardbamsey5242
    @richardbamsey5242 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    kind of fundamental, all my best tracks to listen too, its the bark that protects us, might be just me but they keep peeling it back, if you love this try Monday morning live. I love these women

  • @KarenAnderson7493
    @KarenAnderson7493 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

    My daughter lives the detectorists and this is her favourite song

  • @XanTylerSinger
    @XanTylerSinger Pƙed 8 lety +2

    Watched The Unthanks live last night in Scotland. Such perfection.

  • @jayfino6037
    @jayfino6037 Pƙed 6 lety +11

    Amazing and haunting medieval performance....great end to the first episode of Detectorists S3. Hopefully more to follow!

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda Pƙed 6 lety +210

    Detectorists bought me here.

    • @TheSurfaceDweller
      @TheSurfaceDweller Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Me to

    • @Bromley68
      @Bromley68 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      And me

    • @neilpearce500
      @neilpearce500 Pƙed 6 lety +5

      dfcvda Same here. The magic of somone chosing the right song for the right programme. If all folk was as good as this, I'd investigate it more.

    • @mikewells5744
      @mikewells5744 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Same here, UTTER GENIUS

    • @SteveLBMK
      @SteveLBMK Pƙed 6 lety +6

      Yep, brilliant programme, brilliant music

  • @1justpara
    @1justpara Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Ahhhhhhhhh, the Geordies do us proud. Beautiful

  • @trevorlack1726
    @trevorlack1726 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Radcliffe and Maconie brought here ten or more year's ago on their Radio 2 Show. I've always had a soft spot for The Unthanks and was thrilled to bits when it was featured on The Dectorists,, one of my favourite comedies, or is it a come drama? who cares? beautiful whatever.

  • @fcukmegently
    @fcukmegently Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Evocative; stirs 'something' deep inside.

  • @PaulMcCaffreyfmac
    @PaulMcCaffreyfmac Pƙed 9 lety +4

    Reminiscent of beautiful Georgian harmonies....Absolutely delicious

  • @karlchandran4631
    @karlchandran4631 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    This is the closing credit song for true detective night country season 4. Eerie and atmospheric. Beautifully performed.

  • @nickjones4232
    @nickjones4232 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Wow, brilliant live performance

  • @RargoFC19
    @RargoFC19 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    How can you dislike this?

  • @davidsunderland5854
    @davidsunderland5854 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Love this from Pendle xx

  • @chocbrownie512
    @chocbrownie512 Pƙed rokem +1

    Utterly haunting - brilliant!

  • @jules151968
    @jules151968 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    This touches my soul.

  • @jonathanbeale3978
    @jonathanbeale3978 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    True Detective - Night Country. Towards the end of esp 1. Recognised it immediately. Such a beautiful piece of music

  • @Wally-H
    @Wally-H Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is a stroke of genious

  • @drhintjens4915
    @drhintjens4915 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Why can't they just sing like this all the time, without all the noise behind so you can really hear their voices. The effect is completely electric and the three-way harmony is magick. Lovely lovely please do this more!

  • @PathManUK
    @PathManUK Pƙed 6 lety +8

    Detectorists bought me here! Spooky, medieval melody!

  • @beastotheeast
    @beastotheeast Pƙed 8 lety +2

    Spectacular,spinechilling,spellbinding and other words beginning with s

  • @cctrevisani
    @cctrevisani Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +2

    Cheguei até aqui por causa da 4a Temporada de True Detective. Lindas canção e interpretação.

  • @mountainmanvisual8078
    @mountainmanvisual8078 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning

  • @erika7674
    @erika7674 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Wonderful harmonies!

  • @lindadarlison3789
    @lindadarlison3789 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Disturbing but so hauntingly beautiful.

  • @urgumskurgum7570
    @urgumskurgum7570 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Love this.

  • @paulcumming4161
    @paulcumming4161 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    I first heard 'Magpie' on the brilliant doco 'Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched - A History of Folk Horror'. It's played over the opening credits & is so appropriate.

  • @andypace2233
    @andypace2233 Pƙed 6 lety +7

    I love Becky and Rachel. Am going to see them Tomorrow at The Royal Festival Hall. I can't wait.

    • @jeffebdy
      @jeffebdy Pƙed 5 lety +1

      I'm seeing them (finally!) this coming Sunday after so long!

  • @zocco15az
    @zocco15az Pƙed 2 lety +1

    SPOOKY song love it.đŸ‘đŸ”„đŸ’„

  • @jc4426
    @jc4426 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Used to live just off the Unthank Road in Norwich and... Fairport Convention.

  • @sebdodds7381
    @sebdodds7381 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Song writer is Davey Doods needs some recognition here!

  • @jd_jd_jd
    @jd_jd_jd Pƙed rokem +1

    Beautiful and haunting. Fantastic ❀

  • @fcukmegently
    @fcukmegently Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Haunting; stirs something deep inside.

  • @ChosenHandle117
    @ChosenHandle117 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Looking forward to seeing you at St Georges church in Beckenham this summer. It will be magic!

  • @bluetone11
    @bluetone11 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    2024 and this song is still weaving its magic ! 💠 💠 💠

  • @alexlagos3224
    @alexlagos3224 Pƙed 9 lety +4

    genial,genial!!!increibles las voces,sus armonias.brilliant,girls!!!

  • @stephenhowell5611
    @stephenhowell5611 Pƙed 10 dny

    From what I have read, there are several different versions of the magpie poem, the most quoted is obviously from the magpie kids tv show in the 70s.

  • @gbarbosar
    @gbarbosar Pƙed 5 lety +2

    uauuu, me dejĂł en silencio, just silence, great and beautiful voices

  • @andrewhirst8403
    @andrewhirst8403 Pƙed 6 dny

    Fabulous!

  • @lbrist7594
    @lbrist7594 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Loved that. Brilliant.

  • @marcuscurtis1132
    @marcuscurtis1132 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    A beautiful haunting ballad, off to iTunes Store it is then.

  • @brianmooney978
    @brianmooney978 Pƙed 13 dny

    Haunting lovely

  • @carolforbes7784
    @carolforbes7784 Pƙed rokem

    One of the best pieces I have ever heard

  • @fynnwillis384
    @fynnwillis384 Pƙed 8 lety +2

    Stunning!

  • @elbaza91
    @elbaza91 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    They are magical I love them

  • @Ladysarauk
    @Ladysarauk Pƙed 6 lety +1

    absolutely bloody brilliant hugs sara