I can't wait to get home and listen - thank you very much. I should be able to go hom in 2-3 weeks.

If you want something badly enough, you'll get it, so they say.

 

I have always longed to hear Darius tackle some traditional Scottish songs. Flower of Scotland whetted my appetite and I wanted more.

 

It's been a long time coming but well worth the wait - 2 of the most loved, Ae Fond Kiss and Star o' Rabbie Burns, very different but so well sung and as Julie pointed out, he sang them with a broad Scots accent with a rolled 'r', as per tradition.

 

I wonder if the backing on Ae Fond Kiss and Caledonia was played on keyboards by Aria. I loved the minimal backing on Ae Fond Kiss. It really brought out the beauty and emotion in Darius's vocal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lovely to listen to that, good to hear his accent ..It would be a shame if he lost it to a US lilt too much!! though it was there on the second song - pop voice in play, he just is so adaptable to which ever genre he does. Just lovely vocals.

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by prettyinpink

Thank you so much Delphi. It was lovely to hear them again, especially Star o' Rabbie Burns, I missed that on the night. Sue

I'm not good at patience waiting to hear these.

I was thrilled when I got the email from Sonnet saying the radio stuff was uploaded. Lovely to hear Darius singing some traditional stuff and so very well. Hurrah for Darius.

Thanks very much Rachel. Loved the Caledonian song.

OMG Darius sung these 2 songs SOOOO Amasingly didn't he!!!!!.........God, that voice is SOOOO Sexy!!!! :heart: .I particularly loved the 2nd song!!!I SOOOO cant wait to hear him singing his own stuff even more now after this!!!What an Honour for him to of been asked to do this too!!Thanx SOOOO much for putting this on the Home page Rachel!!

I was thrilled when I got the email from Sonnet saying the radio stuff was uploaded. Lovely to hear Darius singing some traditional stuff and so very well. Hurrah for Darius.

 

 

I agree. Although I wouldn't want him to take up traditional music, there are some incredibly beautiful Scots songs I'd love to hear Darius sing some time - eg one which is running through my head just now is Dark Island.

 

It is great to hear someone sing Ae Fond Kiss sung as it should be sung. It's a tricky song needing control and the few Scottish singers who do it, usually 're-interpret' it i.e. play with and stretch the notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've never heard Ae Fond Kiss sung before but Darius's version gave me goosepimples. Sue

I was thrilled when I got the email from Sonnet saying the radio stuff was uploaded. Lovely to hear Darius singing some traditional stuff and so very well. Hurrah for Darius.

 

Glad you found your way to BJ, toncasgirl.

 

I have now heard these and love them. i think that 'Ae Fond Kiss' will be a favorite for a lon time. i just loved the range and the emotion in this one. Absolutely beatiful. Caladonian was great too. he did really well and showed everyone just how good his voice is. don't think 'll tire of these for a long time.

Ae Fond Kiss topped The Scotsman's poll of 20 Burns songs.

 

A Man's a Man For a' That was 2nd. That's another Burns' song I think Darius would be able to sing with real conviction.

 

Surprisingly Auld Lang Syne was only 5th beaten by Scots Wha Hae and My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose.

 

I have now heard these and love them. i think that 'Ae Fond Kiss' will be a favorite for a lon time. i just loved the range and the emotion in this one. Absolutely beatiful. Caladonian was great too. he did really well and showed everyone just how good his voice is. don't think 'll tire of these for a long time.

Each time I listen to them Meg I enjoy them more. :) S ue

Ditto to the above two posts.

Is it me, or is this all a bit silly? ;)

Is it me, or is this all a bit silly? ;)

Everyone has an opinion and you are we free add your thoughts

Oh, glad i didn't have to ask for permission then

My opinion is that, to me, Darius's version of Caledonia is preferable to most of those I've heard, with the possible exception of the songwriter's (Dougie McLean). I also still love Frankie Miller's because Frankie has that husky gravelly voice which I associate with the real gritty Glasgow and which seems to fit the song well.

 

I just loved the chance to listen to darius introducing me to two songs I had never heard of before. I enjoyed his versions very much