"What it meant to be a man: Not only being good at fighting, but also being good at poetry." Words to live by.
@NOMADROADPOEMS
10 ай бұрын
Check out my Samhain Poem 🍁
@TywysogCraig
2 ай бұрын
Y gwir yn erbyn y byd
@ElementalDAR
2 жыл бұрын
1:41 - fun fact. We remember info in the same state that we learned it. So if you're chill in class, or bored, that's the state you have to be in to remember what you learned. That's why during the test if you panic you forget all your studying. It's why people have combat stuff drilled into them in high intensity environments. So keeping themselves from being crushed helps them recall all their studies in high stress environments like having to perform for important people. Do not try this at home. I don't want to hear anyone dying while studying for finals.
@ragnkja
2 жыл бұрын
That makes sense.
@banjo9549
2 жыл бұрын
That’s true and well worded😂
@paulotoole4950
2 жыл бұрын
Apologies in advance as a fellow celt because the realisation behind this will hit hard. Check out Memory Code By Lynne Kelly (It is based off her dissertation so you might be able to read it elsewhere) it is basically her theory about how memory systems worked for indigenous pre-writing cultures. What she is saying makes a lot of sense and it explains why indigenous people were so attached to their land and still are. The big realisation is what we have all lost and it will make you start paying attention to all of those myths and early songs. It also might make the stone story make a lot more sense.
@cathygillies7271
2 жыл бұрын
Have you been to Cape Breton? The Gaels brought the music, the culture, the language and the food to this island. It is still alive today and much celebrated. That's why we are 'New Scotland' -- Nova Scotia. Ciad Mille Failte!
@daneglance7205
2 жыл бұрын
The heavy stone on the chest isn’t about remembering the lines, it is for training your diaphragm to project properly and not stress your vocal chords. Singers sometimes use that technique to this day.
@carlosmacmartin4205
2 жыл бұрын
“O the summer time has come And the trees are sweetly bloomin' The wild mountain thyme Grows around the bloomin' heather Will ye go, lassie, go?”
@benmacdui9328
2 жыл бұрын
"Sandy Salach" (filthy Sandy) was a well known Bard on Deeside. He had his nose sliced off by a broadsword in the 1715 rising , the resulting facial disfigurment caused a constant flow of phlegm to ooze from his wound...hence the name "filthy Sandy". If you dont already have it , id recommend "Legends o the Braes o Mar" (John Grant) or "Deeside Tales" (Michie). Two very old but amazing books.
@QuantumPyrite_88.9
2 жыл бұрын
The history of traveling bards is so interesting. Them bringing news from other lands and being sought and paid by royalty for information. Way cool video and thanks.
@gaiusmarcus8
2 жыл бұрын
Is vlogger a modern day bard?
@DavidMartin-ym2te
Жыл бұрын
I have a bothy in Perthshire and always ask for visitors' news from their home. Much more useful and enjoyable than TV.
@GemsOnVHS
2 жыл бұрын
A good time was had by all that weekend. Tom, you are welcome in our neck of the woods in Tennessee any damn time. I'll show you how to eat some possums, or how to navigate a 10,000 square foot Walmart in the country. Cheers bud.
@Isopherus
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, surprised to see these channels cross over. My interests are converging
@PP-G
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant...the harpers and the Bards were the first rock stars
@silvertongue231
Жыл бұрын
Music is the only way I've ever truly felt magick. I wish more people in the pagan community would talk about how powerful music is
@sentinel_2551
2 жыл бұрын
Love the bards
@KenneyCmusic
2 жыл бұрын
What a cool cross-over. I know Sam from watching his version of Cuckoo on banjo, and from Gem's on vhs. I'm Cree Metis with Scottish ancestry, so I love watching your channel for Scottish and highland history. I'm also a folk musician into traditional music. All the good stuff in this video! aw yea.
@tripleaaakollektiv870
Жыл бұрын
hierarchy of needs is a long overhauled concept: needs and desires come in waves, or circles, like you wake up (after sleep), want a chat or a tea first, some food next, or first some meaningful conversation, you get the point: they vary, and have altering frequencies. not a pyramid shape.
@austinwood6374
2 жыл бұрын
Been watching your channel for a while now and I am proud to say I’m finally going to see Scotland and it will mean much more because of the history I’ve learned on this channel and I thank you for that.
@thelittlefarmersfarm5706
2 жыл бұрын
Once again a great video... I caught a musical festival in Tongue? Up on the north coast during a tour of the northern highlands way back in 1993.. it was a truly magical experience for me and I'll never forget it...
@67wing
2 жыл бұрын
Here I was, watching a Sam Shakelton video and who do I see? Fandabi Dozi himself! What a cool surprise
@williamstamper5395
Жыл бұрын
It's good to watch this bit again.
@stephanygates6491
Жыл бұрын
Birch bark WILL take a spark directly. Just scrape up a little pile of powder on the surface, it’ll take a spark beautifully.
@greatestguitar1
2 жыл бұрын
The pain sensations enhance memory and lead to the deeper memory banks...that's what I heard.... lads
@AdianGess
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff thanks
@williamstamper5395
2 жыл бұрын
After I made some Oat Cakes, I watch this bit that was refreshing and a learning experience, so finally I like to thank you for your response earlier I appreciate it very much, Cheers!
@stephensmith3708
Жыл бұрын
By God it shall be a Stewart Adamson foremost station! God bless BIG Country!!!¡!¡
@Lillyjanelavender
2 жыл бұрын
O, the summertime will come again, Oh, darlin’ don’t you fear. And when the sun shines o’er the moor again, I’ll be drawing near. Though winter keeps me far away, ‘Cross fen and frozen sea. When spring creeps on the budding leaves. I’ll come home to thee.
@Rhysers3000
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Insightful video!, very Interesting stuff!
@Lifeforceinsound
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@cocabiss
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic boys, I was a street warrior when I was young and I have always wrote poetry couldn't show the boys back then until hip hop came out though, love your channel beannachd leat
@Tyler.i.81
2 жыл бұрын
I feel the ancestors calling my name listing to such moving music.
@hannahholness4990
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Was really happy to see you cover music history in Scotland. Following this video though, it would be cool if you perhaps did a build video of making Highlander instruments. 🤷
@miriameckardt7194
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same plaid. Bought it in Edinburgh. I wear mine the same as well. Nice video.
@Battypnl
2 жыл бұрын
It a great feeling when fandabidozi post a video. Today's going to be great
@WhiteDragon689
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing a bit of important history to our attention Dudes.
@sveingustavhoff1188
2 жыл бұрын
the banjo bard have a good voice, bet he sings good
@user-tu5un8jc9v
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe I never saw this video before! I love it. I love all of your channel, I'm an avid viewer. Cheers from France 😉
@Lillyjanelavender
2 жыл бұрын
Across the floor, I see my lass. She’s standing as bold as brass. Across the floor, I see my love, My heart starts fluttering like a wounded dove. Across the meadows broad and wide, And up the mountains, oh, so high. Dance with me, dance. Across the lakes, along the sea, To all the places meant for thee. Dance with me, dance.
@kenrankin5814
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and well done, as always!
@easternhealingarts33
2 жыл бұрын
~~~ THANK YOU SO MUCH~~~
@celtichistorydecoded
2 жыл бұрын
Love this
@peterott9162
2 жыл бұрын
Tom, this was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! I love bards, or skalds in Norse culture. It's awe inspiring the levels of true talent they have. Keep up the great content my friend!!! Oh by the way where did you get that wooden flute, or did you hand craft it?
@seaghanobuadhaigh8240
2 жыл бұрын
Then there was wee Buster, the Lowland Bard of Ardrossan. He was barred from every pub in the toon.
@danieljohnson2349
2 жыл бұрын
Fandabi Dozi 👍
@josephr9551
2 жыл бұрын
What it meant to be a man: Not only being good at fighting, but also being good at poetry. Words to live by! More videos like this, please Tom.
@dukadarodear2176
2 жыл бұрын
This is a very interesting interview. Gaelic/Gallic Scotland is one of the last locations of a very ancient culture. Long may it last. I'm from West Ireland and we had a wandering poet/file in the 19th C. called Rafturí. He also played music to people who had little or no money. His autobiographical Dán (Poem) finished as follows; "Feach anois mé, Is m'aghaidh le Balla, Ag seinim Cheoil Do Phóchaidh folamh." (Behold me now/Heading for Balla/Playing music/ To empty pockets.)
@jamesmickan6197
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid thanku. So cool to learn about th culture.
@The_Gallowglass
2 жыл бұрын
And we'll all go together To pluck wild mountain thyme All around the bloomin' heather Will ye go lassie go?
@bubbleheadft
2 жыл бұрын
Early gang
@justsomeamerican2301
Жыл бұрын
1:44 something i learned. Pain retains
@heathers.rcraig6236
Жыл бұрын
Look up Argyle sock pattern. Men used to keep knitting needles and scraps of yarn in their sporrans and invented the pattern
@AnTuagh
2 жыл бұрын
This was great Tom. It’s obviously been a big part of my life too, hence my album being named “Bard and Skald”. Can’t wait to talk more on this in person sometime.
@larrywalling2844
2 жыл бұрын
🤘🏻😎
@janetmackinnon3411
Жыл бұрын
We need yrour work Thank you.
@TheNinjaInConverse
Жыл бұрын
Music is core.
@lpnlivelihood8685
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing to say but LOVE ❤️
@kelaine9023
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, scenery, music, information - educational...fascinating! I would love to know as much as these guys. Well done, keep up the good work and thank you!
@yukonmcgee5310
2 жыл бұрын
lol oh shit i came to your channel a bunch over the last couple weeks for re-enactment stuff, but didn't expect to see a GemsOnVHS collab. I've never clicked faster. Good good shit. You've made this one particular nerd very happy.
@NeilABliss
2 жыл бұрын
His father's sword he had girded on, and his wild harp beside him.
@JohnVance-fz1rd
Жыл бұрын
i like your show thanks for keeping history alive
@finneire2081
2 жыл бұрын
amazing how close to Irish culture Scottish culture is traveling bards
@kevinroche3334
Жыл бұрын
I guess fire etc helps the person survive while music, poetry and stories help society (family, clan, community) survive - it binds and informs.
@IodoDwarvenRanger
2 жыл бұрын
awesome video, thank you :)
@fusionmashups1086
2 жыл бұрын
Are you playing “will ye go lassie go” on that flute?? Great video!
@mikesands4681
2 жыл бұрын
wild mountain thyme is another title. best sung slow
@TheSuperintendant
2 жыл бұрын
great video lads!
@clippedwings225
2 жыл бұрын
GemsonVHS is pretty cool, pretty sure Nick Shoulders was on there!
@thomasboyd9861
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Excellent channel. Brilliant content.
@sandshoebee
2 жыл бұрын
My Grandads cousin was a Clan bard Somerled Macmillan
@VietCom-yo3fb
2 жыл бұрын
These guys are fun on Robbie burns night
@miked4152
2 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Hey Tom do you ever do any traveling to the US? It would be awesome to meet you sometime in the great northwest. The weather is very similar to Scotland 😁👍
@GemsOnVHS
2 жыл бұрын
he needs to! take this show on the road
@alleycatb
2 жыл бұрын
If he does and makes it to Canada i am happy to take him on a tour of local plants land lore etc. Food survival medicine
@alleycatb
2 жыл бұрын
In both languages
@Stalbjorn
2 жыл бұрын
Could you tell us more about your flute? I'm interested in finding a higher octave transverse flute for playing on backpacking trips but I don't know where to find one.
@scourneene
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! I learned years ago my last Courneene which is Ó Cuinín in Irish (son of drinking horn) is of the west of Erie, in Sligo. A gold chevron (for the high poets) with a black background and four lamb is our family symbol from the old world. I'm the decendant of the poets who wrote many books including the book of invasions and the story of the four gifts to Ireland. When I saw illustrations in these old scripts I got major chills cause I could see my style of drawing compared greatly to some of the illustrations, no bs. Meanwhile, The Book of Ó Cuinín sits in a museum in Ireland and has never been translated. I contacted a linguistic professor in Galway who quoted me 400 dollars a page to translate! He thought it odd I was even interested in such matters which I thought he was very odd himself in thinking so and he brushed me off. Anyhow why the Irish govt wouldn't translate such a culturally historic book is beyond me! More to all this and the background of. Anyhow, in 1416 Church Island was invaded, our family scrolls and harp were destoried in a fire. This was recorded in the annuals of Connaught. I believe King Richards army were the perpetrators as his army pushed through the west of Erin in that time frame. I've felt a strong pull towards music and poetry as a young man. Then I discovered and learned more about the Irish and my interests made sense. I'm a Canadian and my blood line also ties into the first Metis (first nations/french). I do sound therapy, play native flute etc and I do transformative story telling for a living, I really believe the gifts and certain skills of our ancestors are just waiting to be explored by all people of the world, it's literally in the DNA!!
@antseanbheanbocht4993
2 жыл бұрын
A fascinating story Sean, there are many untranslated manuscripts in Ireland because we simply do not have the Irish language experts to translate them. Many of those manuscripts include Fenachas(Brehon law) tracts, the old Irish legal system. Most of those manuscripts are in early or old Irish which is an archaic form of Irish that only a handful of scholars understand, roughly ten in the world actually do. The modern Irish state probably isn't to concerned with ancient Irish history as it would ultimately be to the modern Republics detriment. This state has been trying to suppress Irish nationalism for a century now. Try University college Corks celt project, they put as many Irish manuscripts online as possible to encourage people around the world to study them.
@scourneene
2 жыл бұрын
@@antseanbheanbocht4993 Hey cheers! Ya I'll look into that and good to know, thank you! On a side note I've notice many parallels between the local Ojibwe and Celt ways. The Ojibwe have ancient scrolls on birch bark hidden in secret locations on the reserve here I've heard often. I was happy to play my native flute during many sweats over the years. My interest in the flute all started from play a bit of tin whistle. I've passed links of this channel to a few buddies who totally digging what your doing and teaching! Some of us watching are descendants of the voyageurs, speaking of which I encourage you and your viewers to check out this particular Canadians amazing historical account of all stories Canadiana. Anyhow, keep it up we are loving your channel! All the best!
@scourneene
2 жыл бұрын
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@scourneene
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I am aware of the Brehon Laws as it's the story of my linage as are other decendants who are friends that are aware of here. Including a pal named Rian who lives on a sail boat in Deep Cove BC and has made it over to Eire a few times and did speaking engagements in the north! Some of our family lines here were involved in the formation of those laws, my own included from my understanding if you can believe it. There has been many attempts to undermind those laws, as the First Nations endured here as well with suppressive laws banning language and cultural rights (sound familiar?). I have communicated this parallel to a local native chief of Rankin reserve of the Bawating which is beside the town of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada. He was all ears and asked to speak to me again sometime in private. My great great great grandmother was a native Nipissing woman married to a French explorer Jean Nicolet who was known by first nations as "thunder hands" He made peace between two tribes from either side of Lake Huron. Our history is both tragic and uplifting as well from my perspective. I've cut several maple and oak staffs having been inspired by your channel. I keep em thick cause we have bears and wolves running around here, most bears are black bears and can be chill as me and my wife watched one twenty feet away today. Bush wolves rip around here, they are crosses between coyotes and wolves. I had a mouse problem but a local lynx (wild cat) came and cleared them out. The native lores here are awesome, there is great reverence for all creatures including Sabe or the bigfoot/wild people which is associated with "honesty" as one of the Ojibwe 7 teachings passed down from the elders. I've spoken to elders about them as well. One more link about and I'm over and out from this side of the pond! Keep rocking it!
@scourneene
2 жыл бұрын
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@haywardvermaak4183
Жыл бұрын
The content is wonderful. I used to be a bagpiper myself and would have loved to see it also included in this video.
@dussaulthans2015
2 жыл бұрын
No Chrétien De Troyes we might have never heard of the Knights of the round table.
@robinhood480
2 жыл бұрын
Could it be that any coins / tips that a travelling Bard / musician received was not simply for the entertainment they provided but also, and perhaps more importantly , the information they conveyed ? Like an oral newspaper 📰 Thanks
@ramblinactivist
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying your diversions away from 'survival' into 'culture' :-)
@pendantblade6361
2 жыл бұрын
I like how you're dressed more bars like than the actual bard, lol. Oral traditions are severely underrated.
@ragnkja
2 жыл бұрын
Oral tradition is _extremely_ underrated and undervalued these days, now that we can just look up anything and everything. Why memorise twelve (or twenty) stanzas when you can just look up the whole text on your phone?
@dirtylaundrythemusic
2 жыл бұрын
✨
@tysongibson6941
2 жыл бұрын
Look up Warrior Poet Society. He talks about this very thing. He got the name from the movie braveheart. At the end when he said they fought like warrior poets. Powerful words.
@jozefkozon4520
2 жыл бұрын
Smooth guys made celtic roundhouse. Colab idea maybe?
@alleycatb
2 жыл бұрын
Somhairle bold name to carry as a modern bard. I have put my hand to a bit of bàrdachd in Gaelic using a weaving Gaelic rhyme scheme I highly recommend a read through of the Hallaig in both languages
@ryanwarren2970
Жыл бұрын
Song may not have only been for long term survival. I would think, perhaps, hunters may have sang songs either aloud or in their heads while on the hunt to bring them encouragement or bravery. I know I sing to myself when I run or hum when I'm trying to finish a task.
@andymercieca242
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard the stone anecdote before but I'm pretty sure the reason given was to improve stamina/make singing more difficult to in effect have an easier go of it while performing. Maybe the memorisation part is true also, interesting stuff either way haha :^)
@queenofspades1088
2 жыл бұрын
I recall reading a historical fantasy novel in high school that heavily featured a bard character. Not the one by Llewellen, though, another series. Wish I could remember the name of it, but the late 90s was a long time ago.
@ossian1937
2 жыл бұрын
Was it “Bard” by Keith Taylor by any chance? 🙂
@queenofspades1088
2 жыл бұрын
@@ossian1937 I don't believe so. Could also have been another series that just mentioned them a lot.
@TheSaneHatter
2 жыл бұрын
I've often wondered if this was a job I could have done.
@thatsyaboi8185
2 жыл бұрын
You had me at Appalachian American
@filipaugustus1230
Жыл бұрын
Bard is the guy who 360 noscoped Smaug
@garybrindle6715
2 жыл бұрын
It is overllooked that not every person was a fighter as in warrior in the early tribal later clan groupings. Skills varied and were of equal value and could be learnt by male or female there just was not enough time in the shorter life spans to master many skills. Instead you were a specialist, such as leather worker, healer, jeweller, smith,fisher,farmer, drystone waller/builder, brewer, ( making light beer as stream well water was often not safe but was treated as part of the brewing process), then of course the rarer persons played music told tales, scribes . Nowadays skills are widespread.
@yehorobiniakin9293
2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, can anybody tell me what the exact name of Fandabi Dozi's instrument? (Maybe it's just me but I can't manage to find anything but the flute on the internet that doesn't sound the same way...) 6:23 And maybe some links to how can I make one?
@deedee312
Жыл бұрын
Do a search on “traditional fifes”
@scotmclean5124
2 жыл бұрын
🙂
@journeyman7189
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Tom. Music can definitely raise your soul and help to remember the past. How did you make the wee flute? Nate
@sammydowson4745
2 жыл бұрын
Hi scot im turning 16 next month and really want a plaid and was wondering where i can get one ? At a reasonable price?
@panos.anastopoulos.
2 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻😢❤🇬🇷
@Jan-feelgood-forest-bathing
2 жыл бұрын
This was so nicely done - I'm a fan of hybrid knowledge. were there any women bards?
@NJRangerGeorge
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get my hands on a jacket like that you are wearing?
@TywysogCraig
2 ай бұрын
I am recruiting bards
@fmfishing5039
2 жыл бұрын
What instrument where you playing at the start
@twicedeadmage
Жыл бұрын
That flute, how did you make it? Or did you buy it?
@thedukeofcats6616
2 жыл бұрын
Fandabbidosi can I get a shout out I’ve been watching and loving your vids
@aiami2695
2 жыл бұрын
...and if you want to be a Druid you need to have a Golden Sickle... 😁👍
@SlyShone
2 жыл бұрын
Where can one get a tartan of this size?
@WootTootZoot
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your Tam ?
@charlesvickers4804
Жыл бұрын
So how long before we be looking up things on Google Bard.
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