Over the Sea to Skye

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While that seems like a lofty statement, anyone who hears the folksy Celtic notes and bagpipes—plus the tell-tale lyrics to "Sing me a song..."—that make up the opening credit sounds will know exactly what I'm talking about. Called "The Skye Boat Song," the tune manages to be sensual and romantic, earthy and mystical, all of which perfectly describe Claire and Jamie's love story.

The Skye Boat Song", by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in the collection Songs of Travel and Other Verses, Project Gutenberg Kuntz, Andrew. The Fiddler's Companion: A Descriptive Index of North American and British Isles Music for the Folk Violin and Other Instruments. McColl, Norton. "Discography". Paul Robeson Centennial Celebration. University of Chicago . Retrieved 12 October 2021.Bear McCreary adapted the song as the opening titles of the 2014 TV series Outlander, sung by Raya Yarbrough, changing the text of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone" (1892) to " Lass" to fit the story. [3] [13]

Situated off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye, largest of the inner Hebridean islands, is actually the easiest of Scotland’s islands to reach. It has been connected to the mainland by the Skye Crossing (more often called the Skye Bridge) since 1995 and the crossing is now how most visitors to Eilean a’ Cheò (the ‘Misty Isle’ – the island’s gaelic name) arrive. The Isle of Skye has its own breed of dog, the Skye Terrier dogs, which are said to be shy but very friendly. One famous example is Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier who stayed faithfully by his master’s graveside in Edinburgh for 14 years until his own death. Queen Victoria also owned two of the Isle of Skye Terriers; Dandie and Islay.In addition to the well known "Over the Sea to Skye" song, Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a variation with different words and this is reproduced below. Bonnie Prince Charlie sailed (or, according to legend, rowed) with Flora MacDonald eastwards from South Uist to Skye. Calum Kennedy included a version on Songs of Scotland and Ireland (Beltona 1971), and Rod Stewart recorded two versions of the song with The Atlantic Crossing Drum & Pipe Band during the sessions for Atlantic Crossing between 1974 and 1975. They were given an official release on the deluxe re-release of the album in 2009. The song was played by pipers as the coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II travelled up the Long Walk to Windsor Castle on 19 September 2022. Media comment included speculation that this was to 'put to rest' the conflict between the Jacobite and Hannoverian houses. [ citation needed] The music can be heard in Season 3, episode 12 of Sex and the City entitled "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" before the first wedding of Charlotte York to Trey McDougal.

Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that's born to be king Over the sea to Skye. Music - The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin". ucdchoralscholars.ie . Retrieved 12 October 2021. Below, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the song, including its meaning and lyrics. And yes, season 5's choral sound meant a major overhaul for the tune. The show's composer Bear McCreary told OprahMag.com, "In many ways I think it is the most radical of the changes [to the music] that have come up so far." More on that below. Being an island it isn’t surprising that Skye has a wonderful selection of seafood prepared by master chefs in first-class hotels and restaurants and not only seafood but highland game reared in the shadow of the mountains, vegetables from local suppliers and a renowned single malt whisky from the Talisker distillery (In 2007 Talisker 18-year-old won ‘Best Single Malt In The World’ award) as well as a range of locally-brewed craft ales. Despite Skye being on Scotland’s west coast the weather isn’t as bad as many people might think. It does rain sometimes, with the north of the island being a little drier than the south, but the sun also shines and due to the influence of the gulf stream winters aren’t as harsh as they might otherwise be. Snow rarely lies at sea level and morning frosts are less likely than they are on the mainland. The highest temperature recorded on Skye was 26.7°C (80.1°F) and the lowest was -6.5°C (20.3°F).Conrad, Erin (27 July 2014). " Outlander: Opening Title Sequence – Wait, Is That It?". ThreeIfBySpace.net . Retrieved 12 October 2021.

A Gaelic proverb is apt on the first day’s sailing, from Corpach to Tobermory: Am fear a bhios fad aig an aiseig gheibh e thairis uaireigin. Which means, “He that waits long for the ferry will get across sometime.” It's sung by the character Claire Louise McLeod (played by Lisa Chappell) on season 1, episode 5, "Taking the Reins" of the Australian TV series McLeod's Daughters. [ citation needed] Every so often we round a knobbly point of land, hoping to see a swooping bird of prey or dorsal fin in the sea channels. Soon, near the cool reaches of Loch Aline, we are transfixed by blubbery cetaceans, white-tailed eagles and glorious snow-fuzzed summits. There’s no sign of the yachts and other vessels that arrive in summer, just views of lonely chess-piece lighthouses and dazzling empty beaches.

What is the story behind the 'The Skye Boat Song'?

While season 1's was exceptionally Scottish, Mashable explained that season 2 added the string instrument called a viola de gamba to echo a Parisian sound since Jamie and Claire found themselves in France. When the couple traveled to Jamaica in season 3, the tune changed during episode 9, "The Doldrums," when it took on a Caribbean flair, strengthening its drum-led beats. And of course in season 4, the slower pace, addition of a banjo, and distinct bluegrass sound ("might be my personal favorite," McCreary says) signaled Claire and Jamie had made it to America. It was extremely popular in its day and, from its first recording by Tom Bryce on 29 April 1899, [6] it became a standard among Scottish folk and dance musicians. From the 1960s onwards, it became even more widely known and has remained popular in mainstream music genres. Please read Understanding catalogue records for help interpreting this information and Using footage for more information about accessing this film.