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"Waterbound" - Dirk Powell and The Transatlantic Musicians

Transatlantic Sessions concert - recorded at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2009.
Dirk Powell - vocals and banjo
John Doyle - harmony vocals & guitar
Bruce Molsky - fiddle
Tim O'Brien - mandolin
Aly Bain - fiddle
John McCusker - fiddle
Jerry Douglas - dobro
Mike McGoldrick - whistle
Donald Shaw - piano
Russ Barenberg - guitar
Todd Parks - bass
Pat McInerney - percussion
James McIntosh - drums

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  • @jonas-yp9pw
    @jonas-yp9pw Жыл бұрын

    My father loved this song. He passed away one month ago. But when I hear it, he is sitting right next to me calmly tapping on my shoulder. I really miss him

  • @Agriolimax
    @Agriolimax3 жыл бұрын

    Every time I listen to this, the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I don't know why. That's music. That's art.

  • @isabelasuplicy2658

    @isabelasuplicy2658

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's called Scots-Irish Soul brother. Welcome. Stay a while.

  • @mikesullivan5198

    @mikesullivan5198

    Жыл бұрын

    @@isabelasuplicy2658 Will bring tears to your eyes.....

  • @dereknolin5986

    @dereknolin5986

    11 ай бұрын

    I think that the unusual time signature helps create an unsettling effect.

  • @paintingonpurpose3917

    @paintingonpurpose3917

    9 ай бұрын

    It's called Goosebumps.😂❤

  • @user-op9mv5lq1u

    @user-op9mv5lq1u

    Ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @eelnai2503
    @eelnai25032 жыл бұрын

    dirk is criminally underrated

  • @ThePottel
    @ThePottel Жыл бұрын

    went for a run last weekend and had this on repeat for 45min. did not get boring for one second. not sure what it is though, but it touched me big time

  • @jsemrau884

    @jsemrau884

    Жыл бұрын

    has done this for years now amazing performance and amazing song

  • @kimberlybloomer6209
    @kimberlybloomer62092 жыл бұрын

    Dirk Powell is deeply talented and an excellent storyteller though his lyrics. I’m quickly becoming entranced by his music.

  • @sh4rab
    @sh4rab13 жыл бұрын

    just about the most perfect song to get those emotions going - Powell has that innocent give- it - all-american voice - utterly stunning. this guy is so under-rated its criminal. you only have to look at who wanted to back him on this song to see how revered he is over here.

  • @moonoggin

    @moonoggin

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are some great singers in bluegrass. I pray they are never pushed to record without feeling. Kinda used to the goodness after 50 yrs =) Love your comment.

  • @isabelasuplicy2658

    @isabelasuplicy2658

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's called Scots-Irish Soul my friend. Welcome to the joint. Stay and make yourself comfortable

  • @mbkirova
    @mbkirova7 жыл бұрын

    I listen to this weekly, if not more. best therapy I know.

  • @Ullarobinlilly

    @Ullarobinlilly

    6 жыл бұрын

    I do the same .

  • @kikibooba623
    @kikibooba62310 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. Pretty much everything I've heard from the Transatlantic Sessions has been phenomenal.

  • @THEGEEBOLIPS
    @THEGEEBOLIPS5 жыл бұрын

    It reminds me of how complicated life can be,but I still hold tough

  • @chronitized

    @chronitized

    26 күн бұрын

    I'll meet you on the otherside of the river!

  • @Teddyb1939
    @Teddyb193910 жыл бұрын

    If you looked for a hundred years you would not be able to get a more talented group of musicians.Love this song and the series on T/V,Magical.

  • @artnouveau4332
    @artnouveau43323 жыл бұрын

    What a line-up of musicians. One of my favorite songs

  • @Wavingcatsitter
    @Wavingcatsitter13 жыл бұрын

    I went to watch the transatlantic sessions' performance in Manchester this year..His performance was amazing! God everytime I listened to this tune i felt like crying...

  • @dominikpokorny
    @dominikpokorny2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, love this song ♥ I play it outside in the streets to people passing by in my hometown in the Czech Republic. Not sure many people know it here, but I myself am always looking forward to this one on my playlist :)

  • @bubbadorse
    @bubbadorse11 жыл бұрын

    Just added this to my favorites...It's pretty amazing when all the pieces come together. Love how Dirk's banjo is so subtle and still driving in this. Quite the contrast to what the stereotype of the banjo is.

  • @TheDr2jay
    @TheDr2jay5 жыл бұрын

    This is what what happens to musician when they achieve a heart have mind. Simply genius!

  • @sergeloth6685
    @sergeloth66852 жыл бұрын

    This song is simply gorgeous.. I discovered Dirk Powell didnt know before.. Super..

  • @QRS666
    @QRS66614 жыл бұрын

    This song is so damn beautiful, I can hardly hold my tears back. Simply amazing how music can affect us.

  • @GT380man

    @GT380man

    3 жыл бұрын

    And if you’re about to part from family & travel to lord knows where. Might never get back. That, I tell you, makes this song as unbearably poignant as the era from which it emerged.

  • @jermainericky7016

    @jermainericky7016

    3 жыл бұрын

    i know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!

  • @nasirnehemiah2986

    @nasirnehemiah2986

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Jermaine Ricky instablaster ;)

  • @msr88888

    @msr88888

    6 ай бұрын

    Thirteen years later ... Same émotions travelling inside of us

  • @user-op9mv5lq1u

    @user-op9mv5lq1u

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @ElvensongMusic
    @ElvensongMusic2 жыл бұрын

    I first heard this in a workshop at a mountain dulcimer festival. It brought me to tears. And it continues to do so every time I listen.

  • @mikkikas6821
    @mikkikas68213 жыл бұрын

    Best version of this song!!👍❤🤗 Gives me goosebumps!!!!

  • @stephencanner5267
    @stephencanner52675 жыл бұрын

    Never tire of this song. So current to our times

  • @julianmorrison7352
    @julianmorrison73522 жыл бұрын

    beautiful scots-irish soul

  • @kc1776
    @kc1776 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤. just discovered this artist because of a movie, Christmas on the Bayou. Very happy I did as his music is delightful.

  • @wvmiller
    @wvmiller7 жыл бұрын

    The best performance of this great song. All-star musicians; I wish Dirk would record more.

  • @wwflyfisher
    @wwflyfisher2 жыл бұрын

    Stunningly beautiful.

  • @julianmorrison7352

    @julianmorrison7352

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's one of the best examples I've ever heard of pure Scots-Irish Soul.

  • @skytalker73
    @skytalker738 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I keep listening over and over. never gets old.

  • @russellthisjohnson2571
    @russellthisjohnson25719 жыл бұрын

    I went out late one night The moon and the stars were shining bright A storm come up and the trees come down I'll tell you boys I was waterbound. Waterbound on a stranger's shore The river rising to my door It carried my home to the field below I'm waterbound, nowhere to go. I carved my name on an old barn wall Or no one would know I was there at all Stable's dry on a winter's night You turn your head you could see the light. There's a black cat crawling on an old boxcar A rusty door and a falling star Ain't got a dime in my nation's sack I'm waterbound and I can't get back. Yes, I'm goin' and I won't be back If you don't believe me, count my tracks The river's long and the river's wide I'm meet you boys on the other side. So say my name and don't forget The water still ain't got me yet Ain't nothin' but I'm bound to roam I'm waterbound and I can't get home.

  • @vladimirjezovic5655

    @vladimirjezovic5655

    6 жыл бұрын

    ... thanks for lyrics! :-)

  • @instacoos

    @instacoos

    6 жыл бұрын

    Always tought there was a black ant crawling on an old boxcar :-)

  • @markwilliams8532

    @markwilliams8532

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the lyrics 3 yrs later.For some reason i chose that song to weak me this morn. I must of been thinking about it in my sleep .thanx you tube .

  • @jonsouthgen
    @jonsouthgen7 жыл бұрын

    Having had the pleasure of seeing /hearing this thing of beauty performed live at previous Transatlantic Session gigs at Celtic Connections,I look forward to hopefully doing so again,when Dirk returns to Glasgow in Feb. with the rest of Trans. Sessions.

  • @guywolff
    @guywolff10 жыл бұрын

    With a few years playing this in four different tunings , I am now pretty sure his tuning here is e C# F# B C# playing in the key of E . . All the best , guy

  • @joeshea1010

    @joeshea1010

    10 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @edg7636
    @edg7636 Жыл бұрын

    The vocal harmonising is very impressive, not over the top, just soulful.

  • @francois2154
    @francois21548 жыл бұрын

    Quelle performance Mr Dirk .. Le vieille Europe vous trouve bien absent mais c'est un réel plaisir de vous entendre sur KZread. On ne s'en lasse pas . Merci

  • @julianmorrison7352

    @julianmorrison7352

    2 жыл бұрын

    C'est la musique d'espirit Scots-Irish (Ecossais-Irlandais-Americain) au bout. C'est magnifique

  • @user-no1os9gn3j
    @user-no1os9gn3jКүн бұрын

    Goosebumps. Beautiful.

  • @redeye99999
    @redeye9999914 жыл бұрын

    what an amazing voice and very talented musicians

  • @OldTimeSoul
    @OldTimeSoul Жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps..... always goosebumps....

  • @emotionsinwood
    @emotionsinwood11 жыл бұрын

    My heart and soul melts when I hear and see them playing. Now that's music!

  • @ellietkable
    @ellietkable9 жыл бұрын

    Dirk Powell, I love you. The absolute best song, and best version of the best song.

  • @Ullarobinlilly

    @Ullarobinlilly

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ellen Kearney Right!!!!

  • @kathrinwagner416

    @kathrinwagner416

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love seine Musik

  • @JohnSelma
    @JohnSelma11 жыл бұрын

    A great version and one of the all time great tunes to jam to - we played it over and over again last night - it worked well with my jet-lag.

  • @michaelbrand8279
    @michaelbrand82793 жыл бұрын

    Hauntingly beautiful!

  • @Chris_Blackstock_Music
    @Chris_Blackstock_Music2 ай бұрын

    I first heard this song in a tv commercial here in Canada. The visuals from that commercial and this song always brings tears to my eyes. Love it.

  • @bigmikeydread
    @bigmikeydread5 жыл бұрын

    It's one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Nothing tops the recorded version, on his Lp 'Time Again'. This particular recording of it is too self aware, it doesn't have the urgency or energy of that version for me, and yet of course it's a virtual hymn, as close to a religious song as I will ever get. The first time I heard it my Dad, now gone, played it to me, and I have to admit to crying, just out of pure reaction to the spirit of the song. It's remained in my top Ten songs of all time since, and I own over 4000 records and about 600 cds. I listen constantly, but nothing comes close, most of the time. I was so impressed at the time that I wrote to Dirk who was then playing in a Cajun band that had contacts online I found, I wrote two pages of thoughts and comments, rambling probably incoherently about how impressed I was and how important I thought the song was and what it meant to me personally. He was kind enough to write more back to me, then I had written him and for a short time we exchanged emails. It's truly a song from 'God'. Utterly sublime.

  • @alistairewen9558

    @alistairewen9558

    5 жыл бұрын

    Please listen to the version from transatlantic sessions.

  • @MacLeuthen
    @MacLeuthen13 жыл бұрын

    MAGIC! Sounds like the Transatlantic Sessions! I LOVE IT!

  • @B4njofan
    @B4njofan12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dirk for teaching that song to me... I'll allways remember you!

  • @zimmy81
    @zimmy8113 жыл бұрын

    I love it more every time come for another listen,this wrenches my heart.

  • @oldfolkiedulcimer
    @oldfolkiedulcimer3 жыл бұрын

    Love this version, it's a whole new tune with that lonesome banjo, lyrics to match!

  • @rocaluma
    @rocaluma3 жыл бұрын

    This is a great song sang beautifully. Love it.

  • @vishy
    @vishy7 жыл бұрын

    Michael McGoldrick is utterly mesmerising on the whistle

  • @martinlaird4738

    @martinlaird4738

    6 жыл бұрын

    He’s my inspiration on the whistle, really lovely guy too

  • @sanjuancb
    @sanjuancb14 жыл бұрын

    My goodness this song depresses me every time I listen to it---it is just incredibly beautiful!

  • @JohnSelma
    @JohnSelma11 жыл бұрын

    The "magic" of a studio recording comes from engineering. The magic of a live performance is the dynamic interaction between each player and the music, and that is something that cannot be reproduced in an engineered recording, in fact much of the time sound engineering is about getting rid of it. Old Time/Trad Country/Celtic music like this is alive and constantly changing, as Ralph Blizzard said "I never play a tune the same way once".

  • @marielouiseheffernan8302
    @marielouiseheffernan830210 жыл бұрын

    Saw Dirk and band in Clifden Galway in January 2014 during stormy weather...this is my version.. I went out late one night The moon and stars were shining bright Storm come up and the trees come down Tell you boys I was waterbound Waterbound on Lettergesh shore Waves were rising to my door Roofs come off and the wind do blow Waterbound nowhere to go Cars went crashing off old pier wall Sea did howl and the gulls did call Beach washed bare on a winter night Water dashing t’would catch the light Black dog barking in the back of my car Rusty door and an old guitar the house is gone I lost my boat Waterbound and I can't stay afloat Its i'm gone and I won't be back Don't believe me count my tracks The Sea is rough and the sea is wide I'll meet you boys on the other side So say my name and don't forget Water still ain't got me yet Nothing but I'm bound to roam Waterbound and I can't get home

  • @ericliggett3921
    @ericliggett39216 жыл бұрын

    Magic! I listen every day.

  • @Lucarius1
    @Lucarius113 жыл бұрын

    Heard and saw that song live this year in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. just fantastic

  • @zimmy81
    @zimmy8110 жыл бұрын

    I really love this and always will

  • @kenhughes4715
    @kenhughes47153 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think it could get any better.

  • @casinoroyle5254
    @casinoroyle52543 жыл бұрын

    Let this take you to a better place

  • @eightapeach2861
    @eightapeach28619 жыл бұрын

    If Dirk Powell sings it, I believe it

  • @mariadpinto
    @mariadpinto10 жыл бұрын

    So enjoyed this! My Dad used to play banjo as well as guitar and tenor guitar, brings back some good memories...

  • @wappaman1784
    @wappaman17844 жыл бұрын

    Bravo, guys. Seriously. 👍👍

  • @HallowedRift
    @HallowedRift8 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful music

  • @evelynovercash1147
    @evelynovercash11476 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful song. What a star lineup.

  • @conorcalnan9821
    @conorcalnan98217 жыл бұрын

    Stunning arrangement, great voice, what a song .. . . .

  • @DanDDirges
    @DanDDirges5 жыл бұрын

    What a great song and performance!

  • @siamterry
    @siamterry Жыл бұрын

    What a lineup ! It doesn't get any better than this. Thankyou Tomt.

  • @Teddyb1939
    @Teddyb19397 жыл бұрын

    Magical, transatlantic sessions musicians. so good.

  • @lucylou100
    @lucylou1008 жыл бұрын

    I watch this performance over and over and learn from it. So well done.

  • @Ullarobinlilly

    @Ullarobinlilly

    8 жыл бұрын

    +John Keith So I do!

  • @aowens3702

    @aowens3702

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Keith

  • @myrahealy238

    @myrahealy238

    Жыл бұрын

    Have to say I never tire of hearing it! We play it in D open tuning. Love doing harmony with my husband singing lead. He plays mandolin.

  • @HQMatt
    @HQMatt12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for uploading this. Can't stop listening either. So peaceful.

  • @guyfihi
    @guyfihi9 жыл бұрын

    All these musicians are brilliant. Michael McGoldrick on low whistle is a musical genius in my opinion. He is English form Irish parents. Dirk Powell is into Cajun music and sometimes sings in French.

  • @martinlaird4738

    @martinlaird4738

    9 жыл бұрын

    Mike is my favourite musician he plays heavenly music.

  • @JDibden
    @JDibden5 жыл бұрын

    Love the harmony which comes in on verse 3 . Really adds interest.

  • @peterrichardson4192
    @peterrichardson41923 жыл бұрын

    Heaven on earth.

  • @isabelasuplicy2658

    @isabelasuplicy2658

    2 жыл бұрын

    welcome to the Scots-Irish soul brother. Stay a while

  • @feg953
    @feg95311 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I love this old tune. These folks are great musicians.

  • @TheAlmightyErnst
    @TheAlmightyErnst8 ай бұрын

    There’s a version of this by The Fretless with Ruth Moody that is just about the most beautiful thing ever.

  • @thewilliami5
    @thewilliami512 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this song

  • @JamesHoustonWhite
    @JamesHoustonWhite Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🙏

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman19505 жыл бұрын

    God bless them!

  • @liscarlson2099
    @liscarlson20994 ай бұрын

    Gives me goosebumps and so many other emotions❤

  • @MrJeffreyromain
    @MrJeffreyromain8 жыл бұрын

    A wonderful Powell original with no relation to the familiar traditional tune of the same name. Love the arrangements and emotional power of this rendition! If anyone has a lossless file of this to share, I am wanting to play it on my radio show in Colorado and would be very grateful. Merci beaucoup.

  • @suzannelawson9215
    @suzannelawson921511 ай бұрын

    I just came to know about Dirk Powell after seeing a video where he was playing at a concert with Joan Baez. I am super impressed with the great talent of this artist. He is one fine artist!

  • @Abby1952
    @Abby19527 жыл бұрын

    A truly superb song. We just had the biggest flood on record for this area, so it's particularly apt right now.

  • @tubahead16
    @tubahead1613 жыл бұрын

    Just Love this version it is awesome.......

  • @nekflyfishing8166
    @nekflyfishing81665 жыл бұрын

    So much talent on that stage.

  • @richardperkins5046

    @richardperkins5046

    Жыл бұрын

    I beg to differ.

  • @MyMoppet52
    @MyMoppet5213 жыл бұрын

    Incredible performance by all. Thank you!

  • @jose19771000
    @jose197710009 жыл бұрын

    inspiration du vieux continent et du nouveau! la méchante bande d amoureux de la bonne musique que voila! mille merci de faire vivre ceci! youhouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

  • @msr88888
    @msr888886 ай бұрын

    Piece Of Beauty

  • @sconniepanda5835
    @sconniepanda58355 жыл бұрын

    I RETURN TO THIS...OFTEN. IT IS TRULY....MAGICAL.

  • @emotionsinwood
    @emotionsinwood12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this one, it is a gem. It is so beautiful. I wish there was a recorded version of this concert (mp3/4). I discovered (and fell in love with) D Powell from an album "Appalachian Picking Society" where he played Susan's Gone. I love his banjo playing among others.

  • @julianmorrison7352

    @julianmorrison7352

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @littlemaddancer
    @littlemaddancer12 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful thanks for posting

  • @johnf5476
    @johnf5476 Жыл бұрын

    I love this , rarely heard anything better

  • @Laylahlatif
    @Laylahlatif6 жыл бұрын

    Love this music.

  • @nean12350
    @nean1235012 жыл бұрын

    Very very moving. Love the mix

  • @johnf5476
    @johnf547611 ай бұрын

    this man has integrity to the n'th degree stay with it dirk , this is brilliant

  • @edgarathelred2802
    @edgarathelred2802 Жыл бұрын

    These boys will break your heart I GUARANTEE IT

  • @Zuperduperboi2
    @Zuperduperboi210 жыл бұрын

    The sea is rising, this song will be sung around the world soon enough

  • @swampmarsh2792
    @swampmarsh27925 жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful song

  • @isabelasuplicy2658

    @isabelasuplicy2658

    2 жыл бұрын

    and water is wet

  • @montycraig5659
    @montycraig56597 ай бұрын

    Wish I could love this a dozen times, or so…

  • @highlevelranter
    @highlevelranter12 жыл бұрын

    well done again Tom, great upload. Keep them coming.

  • @highlevelranter
    @highlevelranter12 жыл бұрын

    Well done again Tom, great upload. Keep them coming.

  • @mouldybear
    @mouldybear10 жыл бұрын

    What a gentle beauty.

  • @ChrisCarney476
    @ChrisCarney4767 жыл бұрын

    How could anyone hit a "dislike" on this song????? Gorgeous!!!!!

  • @JohnJones-ve7lq

    @JohnJones-ve7lq

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are insane, evil people out there.

  • @sgtlakgoule5437
    @sgtlakgoule543710 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique flute.... Cette chanson me rend très zen

  • @joetaylor7564
    @joetaylor756410 ай бұрын

    The world’S best song.

  • @mourningireland4560
    @mourningireland45602 жыл бұрын

    The Transatlantic sessions are a wonderful, innocent, authentic expression of many American and European family histories, hinting at things that have become taboo now.

  • @isabelasuplicy2658

    @isabelasuplicy2658

    2 жыл бұрын

    The American Scots-Irish Soul. We have been shut out in our public sphere. But we will never die my friend in Ireland. We will never die and we are alive and kicking.

  • @idiomisme
    @idiomisme8 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful