The Dark Island

The Dark Island is the title song of the TV series "The Dark Island", that was recorded by the BBC in the early 60s. The song has been performed in many variaties. It has mainly been done by piperbands and singers with very beautiful voices like Mary Duff. The melody has been written by Ian McLaughlan and David Silver wrote a text for it. This song has that wonderful atmosphere that is often heard in Irish, Scottisch, but also Norwegian songs. Pete Korving created a Backing Track with this wonderful touch, I could not resist it.
The clip movie has been recorded by us on a holiday in Norway with our photo camera. The instruments I used are:
- Breedlove 12 string (Korean)
- Taylor Solid Body
- Line 6 James Tyler JTV-69, its own humbucker (bridge)

Music belongs to their rightful owners
Note: This song is the property and copyright of its rightful owner(s) and Johan de Greyze claim no ownership of the original song. This is a non-profit video made solely for the purpose of study, review or critical analysis only.

[BurnsErnst]

Hi Johan,
haven`t heard that before but loved it immediately when I listened to your posting. And I always love guitar- and soundchanges in one tune. Your playing and sound are excellent.
Keep up the good work.

Best wishes, Ernst

[geoffers]

Hi Jan
What a beautiful tune and you play it so well.
Love the change of instruments throughout.
Cheers
Geoff.

[Tryggvi]

Hi Jan W.
Such a lovely song, and beautiful performance.
Regards,
Tryggvi

[loujones]

Hi Jan. wonderful track. superb playing and great sounds. a haunting type of track. that's a pleasure to listen to. Kind Regards Lou

[random]

Hi Jan, Not heard the tune before but it soon grows on you and I liked the variation in guitars and sounds. Very relaxing and great to listen to.
All the best... Phil

[lhoegee]

hier heb ik echt van genoten zowel het gitaar spel als de backingtrack schitterend

[richoffmann]

Hi Jan
a very beautiful song that I have not heard before
you play it superbly & the range of different sounds f4om the guitars have made it extra special
Best wishes
Ric

[algaronjp]

Hi Jan,
I agree, Peter Korving's BT is well arranged. And you played this one so perfectly. The tone is beautiful. The change from the acoustic to electric guitars is awesome. A winner. I like it.
All the best,
JP.

[janwoest]

Hi Phil,
Thanks, it was one I couldn't let go. It is not to difficult but has that mysterious Celtic atmosphere that I like very much.

br.
JanW

[tony]

Hi Jan,
This is a beautiful rendition, the blend of acoustic & the electric really worked very well, great playing as always.
Best regards
Tony

[STUDIOCHINCHAN]

Hey Jan, je hebt hier een fantastische upload gemaakt. Mooi gespeeld en zeer prachtige klanken ( met veel variatie ). Big THUMBS UP van mij.
Eric

[StefVandeVeldeFender]

Hallo Johan prachtig gespeeld ik hou van deze sound en ook een prachtige video super duimen omhoog.Stef

[TheGraywolf]

Hey Johan
Great choise
Really a Beauty tune, playded so well by you
Thanks for share
Best regards
Hans

[bennettskb]

Beautiful Jan, you have great sensitivity and skill....thank you...Steve

[gtrDan]

Hello, Jan !

As you know, I love to vary my guitar tones on many of my posts, as it gives a new "voice" to each section, and I love what you did here and the lovely footage behind it, as well.

Thumbs up and all the BEST.

Dan.

[janwoest]

Hoi Eric,
Ik ben blij dat ie je bevalt, bedankt voor je vriendelijke woorden.
gr.
JanW

[hollander]

Hello Jan,
A beautiful tune and so well played. Your sound suits this very well. I also like the change of guitars.
Regards
Gus.

[janwoest]

Dag Stef,
Bedankt voor je vriendelijke woorden.
gr.
JanW

[janwoest]

Hi Lou,

Yes you are right, when I heard it for the first time it was clear that I would do it one day. Thanks for your nice words.

br.
JanW

[janwoest]

Thanks MJA,
for listening and posting.
br.
JanW