The Blackest Crow - Tim O'Brien, Dirk Powell, John Herrmann - Songs From The Mountain video free download
"The blackest crow that ever flew would surely turn to white, if ever I prove false to you bright day will turn to night." This traditional ballad of undying love is beautiful and has beautiful harmonies which kick in at 1:37 to go with the lyrics and tune. The Civil War style traditional love song is something to behold. It's amazing to me that people actually talked and wrote like this. Poetry in every day use. "The Blackest Crow" is from the album, "Songs From the Mountain" released in 1998. Dirk Powell, Tim O'Brien, and John Herrmann wanted to stay true to the Appalachian roots of the mountains during the Civil War era and did an incredible job of this on their album.
These three musicians were so taken with the book, 'Cold Mountain' by Charles Frazier, that they wanted to make a companion cd. This cd was made PRIOR to both the movie and the movie soundtrack for 'Cold Mountain'. The album is filled with authentic music you could hear throughout the mountains during the Civil War period and before. You can hear it now if you are extremely lucky. Enjoy the past and now the future! "Songs From the Mountain" is an enduring testament to the music of the Appalachians. ENJOY!!!
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10 years ago
Nicole Damron
I was just telling a friend of mine about this song. Every time I hear this song I tear up from thinking of my Grandfathers last moments here. He and my Grandmothers last few words to each other was the most sweetest moment I've ever experienced in my life. When I hear this, it takes me back and I can still picture those two looking at each other with so much love in their eyes. <3 10 years ago
MyMoppet52
Songs from the Civil War era or before. Enjoy!10 years ago
Lori Jablon
Does anybody know who wrote this?10 years ago
Jason Nicole Patience
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mb1554
Love this. Bought this CD in NC & used to play it all the time. Can't find it now; thanks for posting.11 years ago
MyMoppet52
I just posted a version of this by Bruce Molsky & found a bit of his music. If you freeze it, perhaps you can get some of the notes. It does look like his in in G also. Thanks again, Moppet11 years ago
MyMoppet52
To Madison. I just posted a version by Bruce Molsky. The video has a piece of the music on it. You can freeze it & perhaps get some of the notes. Hope this adds to your quest. My best, Moppet11 years ago
MyMoppet52
Bruce Molsky's version from Lost Boy is supposed to be close to the original sound. The very first recordings don't exist anymore. I sent info on an article that I found. Hope this is a little help. I hope someday you find a version that is close the the earliest ones played. My best, Moppet11 years ago
MyMoppet52
Bruce Molsky's version from his cd, Lost Boy, is supposed to be close to the original sound. The very first recordings don't exist anymore. I sent info on an article that I found. Hope this is a little help. I love primitive music, as I call it. Some call it roots music. I hope someday you find a version that is close the the earliest ones played. My best, Moppet11 years ago
MyMoppet52
A listener, David Rutland, says it is in G. I didn't see his comment connecting to you, but utube changes their format so often it's confusing, but I wanted you to see this. My best, Moppet11 years ago
MyMoppet52
Thank you so much for answering. I am not a musician and have no idea. I appreciate it when people help each other ... and enjoy listening to the music. My best to you, Moppet11 years ago
David Rutland
It's in G11 years ago
MyMoppet52
I'm not a musician. I don't know. I hope maybe someone will read this and answer. I have a few people that I can ask, so let me have a day or two to see if I can help. Thanks so much for listening and commenting. You are welcome anytime. My best, Moppet p.s. I have a lot going on right now. Please send me an email note or post again if you don't hear back by next week. Thanks, Barbara12 years ago
kyle pendergrass
amazing music, thanks.12 years ago
Littlewing4201
Fiddle player & Hula Hooper at the same time extraordinaire Laurie Lewis.. represents thoroughly on her cover of this hauntingly resonant Song,The Blackest Crow ... one of my all time favorite Traditionals... geez Wonder why?? CAW!!!!!12 years ago
theCOOP
Only other version of this that I'm familiar with was recorded by Sweeney's Men (Andy Irvine & Terry Woods) and known on that album as "My Dearest Dear". The album is a lot like an Irish study of traditional American music, simmilar to David Wilkie's (Canada) "Cowboy Celtic" which is an American study of Irish music.12 years ago
Dazed Yeti
I cant seem to find any early recordings of this. Just the modern day versions like Tim Eriksen and Bruce Molsky. Id like to hear where all these artists drew from.12 years ago
MyMoppet52
Sounds like a good time and sounds like they had good music for you to listen to. I love this song also. It reminds me of Ken Burns Civil War documentary when they read some of those poetic letters the men wrote home...the men who didn't return. Thank you for your comment! I appreciate it very much. If you like old timey, Civil War, mountain music,Tim O'Brien (or Songs From the Mountain), put them in "Search Channel" on my Channel Page & you will get lots of good stuff! I even tag instruments!12 years ago
Elderen_Ironfoot
I was hiking at Philmont boy scout ranch and one of the stops was an old mine town, the staff put on a stomp that night and after it they played this song (along with others) and now it one of my favorite songs13 years ago
MyMoppet52
@grogforsale You found it a few years before me. I think I got it in the very early 2000's. I can only imagine how it would feel to see the sun setting on the hills with this playing. What a treat! I'd have to drive several hours to see that...Thanks so much for your comment. It is much appreciated, MoppetRelated Videos
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