'Over the Hills and Far Away' - Patty Gurdy (Gary Moore / Nightwish Hurdy Gurdy Cover)

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This instrument is called "hurdy gurdy" and has its roots in the medieval times. It works like a mechanical violin with a wheel bow, that can play bass, melody and rhythm all at once.

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Filming by: Pushingpixels (Markus Felix) and Andreas Heller

[arildiversen]

So gifted girl. This version of song is truly amazing. I hope for Eurovision 2023 for her.

[stephenalexander]

I love that she has so much fun with her performance. Her enthusiasm is infectious! These guys should officially form a band. They'd definitely gain a following.

[Doctor-Stoppage]

This is what happens when talented and creative artists aren't controlled by the music industry. Patty Gurdy and the people she plays with are incredible. That's the concert I want to attend.

[mattconnor]

Incredible voice, musical talent, and beauty. Patty G should be a world-wide name by now.

[gordon]

First off I'm shocked to be seeing someone actually playing a Hurdy Gurdy. Second this song turned out absolutely amazing.

[howardwayne]

I was a U. S. Marine for 10 years as an infantryman . many times I had to " go over the hill and far away " whether by land or sea and leave my wife and children . it always broke my heart to do it, and your song brings back those times . But I also remember the sweet homecoming and the smiles and kisses it brought . my wife and I are old now, and the children grown and on their on but there are still smiles and kisses when we remember .

[ANewYouMotivation]

LYRICS:
They came for him one winter's night
Arrested, he was bound
They said, "there'd been a robbery"
His pistol had been found

They marched him to the station house
He waited 'til the dawn
And as they led him to the dock
He knew that he'd been wronged

"You stand accused of robbery"
He heard the bailiff say
He knew without an alibi
Tomorrow's light would mourn his freedom

Over the hills and far away
For ten long years, he'll count the days
Over the mountains and blue seas
A prisoner's life for him, there'll be

He knew that it (would cost him dear)
But, yet he dare not say
Just where he'd been (that fateful night)
A secret it must stay

He had to fight back tears of rage
His heart beat like a drum
For with the wife of his best friend
He spent his final night of freedom

Over the hills and far away
He swears he will return one day
Far from the mountains and blue seas
Back in her arms, again he'll be

Over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills and far away

Each night within his prison cell
He looks out through the bars
He reads the letters that she wrote
One day he'll know the taste of freedom

Over the hills and far away
She prays he will return one day
As sure as the rivers reach the seas
Back in his arms again, she'll be

Over the hills and far away
He swears he will return one day
As sure as the rivers reach the seas
Back in his arms is where she'll be

Over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills, and over the hills
And over the hills and far away

[ttsuyaguy]

I'm still coming back to this video after two years. It all came together here you know. It's enriched by your explanation of the instrument and what you love about it. Thank you Patty.

[federalbureauofidiots]

There’s something about her voice that just make me at peace

[chriswakfer]

That lead riff sounds so much better on hurdy gurdy than guitar. I love this

[ashleewooten]

It song made me cry. Thank you. My grandma played this song when I was little. You made an old man very happy. Thank you again

[TerpTheBandit]

I'm at work today talking to a customer about The Witcher 3, specifically the background music, trying to figure out what instrument was used. The customer says "oh, thats a hurdy gurdy", and I say "No. That's not a thing. You're lying."

So he pulls up one of your videos and now I've got a new obsession. How have I never heard of this before?

[wendygore]

I never knew what this instrument was called. I've always loved the sound ❤️ And to actually see someone who knows how to play it in today's day and age 👍 Thank you 🙏

[Andrewtr]

She really made this song her own. I love this cover so much

[andytripp]

this is definitely my favorite version of this song.

[BarbaraMartinez]

Can't stop listening to this! just amazing <3

[heyitsshad]

There arises occaisions sometimes in life where upon discovering a thing you feel that your life is more complete and enriched for having found it. This is one of those things. Thank you.

[thibni_]

For the first tike in my 30years of existence, I came across the sound of this small yet powerful instrument. It mesmerizes me, soothes the very aches of my soul in it's musky voice when it speaks the words only my soul can comprehend.

Wow.

[saloneju]

First time hearing this, shivers all through the song. As a long time fan of Nightwish - thank you for this amazing piece of music. 🙏

[stevenvicino]

Never dreamed I'd hear a hurdy gurdy, much less on such a beautiful rendition of this song. Thank you.