King of the Fairies

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    This is a great tune to play, for anyone learning to play the fiddle.
    Lesson Video: • King of the Fairies Le...
    NOT:yt3.ggpht.com/4nzQZrKySHD9I1S...
    TAB:yt3.ggpht.com/AuewIlhpJH-DADI...
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  • @Emanon389
    @Emanon389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    What I love with traditionnal music is that it's never quite the same. Everyone has their own adjustment, little tricky sound, and way of moving through the music.

  • @Kalvinism
    @Kalvinism ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I'm a musician and Irish dancer from Dublin, and have heard dancers dance to this song for years. I was looking around TH-cam to see how people play it, and NOBODY else I found plays it with a swing like this, which is how it's supposed to be played. Either all the notes are somehow wrong, or it's all straight 8th notes and has no hornpipe feel. I loved this, and your rendition of The Butterfly slip jig. Thank you from Dublin!

    • @cordeliafothersgill9084
      @cordeliafothersgill9084 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am an Irish dancer too the first time I have ever herard any one say that they were a Irish dancer everybody in my class says that it is so hard and How do I do that

    • @davidben8426
      @davidben8426 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this is actually I think written for big gigs to have fun back years ago :-) I love it

    • @lGalaxisl
      @lGalaxisl ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kalvinism what do you think of vvvero555's rendition of the king of the fairies? I'm learning the tin whistle myself and I'm trying to be as authentic as possible. Her version sounds very pleasing to me.

    • @lGalaxisl
      @lGalaxisl ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah actually I went through the comments of her video and saw your comment there too :D Well that answers my question!

    • @bfc3057
      @bfc3057 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Horslips did the best version - John Molloys Dublin 1975

  • @sselfless
    @sselfless 6 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Legend has it if you play it 3 times King Oberon appears.

    • @Bangy
      @Bangy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Play it 5 times and you'll get fairy godparents.

    • @nodgelyobo1
      @nodgelyobo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I played it 10 times and woke up toothless...

    • @sselfless
      @sselfless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I played it once and only summoned his left leg.

    • @roryodonnell1489
      @roryodonnell1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's my son's name so I see him every day 🙂👌

    • @Must_not_say_that
      @Must_not_say_that 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ sselfless Ha! When I play it he runs.

  • @911lisagibb
    @911lisagibb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You not only pull the strings on your fiddle, but apparently all the heart strings who listened and comment on this tune...why does this tweak the eye and bring a tear? How do you DO that?!!! AWESOME magical ability you have my friend.

  • @MariaMENDEZ-en3fe
    @MariaMENDEZ-en3fe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maravilloso ❤ un abrazo grande desde Chile. I love irish music , and dance ☘️

  • @JakDivinci
    @JakDivinci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My first interaction with this song is from a game called Morrowind. The song came from a mod someone made back in 2005-2008... a huge castle with Nordic/Irish mythos tied to the few quests involved with it.
    It plays in a dockside tavern, with a talking fish that begins "Drunken Sailor" if you ask it to. But I always remember "King of the Fairies" because I had to request it from the band that was playing in that tavern.
    All aside, I completely forgot about "peakfiddler" around 2013, and just now decided to search for "King of the Fairies." Boom. It's there right here, with a tab I can play on my mandolin. So much love from the Aspect of Music, my friend. Also so good to see this channel still kicking.

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes indeed, still going strong, haha

    • @abithefallenhuman921
      @abithefallenhuman921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oof, love Morrowind
      Pardon me Outlander, do you remember the name of the mod?

    • @walrusassociation9317
      @walrusassociation9317 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@abithefallenhuman921I would also like to know

  • @modkut
    @modkut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is the best version of this song i have ever heard! Thank you!

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you, for your very encouraging comment

    • @urielprince12
      @urielprince12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Play it 10 times and you get there gold !!

    • @batshevabattu8560
      @batshevabattu8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! You are absolutely wonderful sir...

  • @pitbikecrazy
    @pitbikecrazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    MAN, I wish you were my grandad. I Would make you play riddles all the time for me

  • @charliecoutu1067
    @charliecoutu1067 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful rendition of this piece, very well my favorite, I think! The swing gives it so much life and melancholy, and the syncopation is tremendous. Thanks for the upload and the inspiriting music!

  • @martinwade9421
    @martinwade9421 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful! Thank you, sir. Love the grace-notes and ornamentation. Many years ago, I heard a 4-man group sing lyrics to this melody. Might have been "The King's Singers"? " I wish I was, I wish I was, a child again, to walk and wander in the lovely Fairy Glen"...

  • @joannaquinsey8185
    @joannaquinsey8185 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Trying to playing along to this with ALL the ornamentation is quite literally making my brain melt!

    • @irishvampyrestudios4020
      @irishvampyrestudios4020 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trying to ro😎ght now…… nope… ahaa maybe.. 😓n it… aaaah. FECK. 😮❤

  • @jack002tuber
    @jack002tuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've never seen you rosin your bow. Love this. You are the man.

  • @sunstrobe2000
    @sunstrobe2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Best version I have ever heard, I first heard this played by Horslips, you sir, have nailed this . Thank you so much.

  • @Bodhranbelle
    @Bodhranbelle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your rendition of this tune. I am determined to learn it on my low whistle. Thanks for the share.

  • @VioRover
    @VioRover ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I play with an adult beginner group and this tune was the first solo that I ever played Infront of people other than family. Great tune. Your fiddle playing along with Katy Adelson and twoset violin were the main reasons I really started taking it seriously. Very nice playing

  • @alihunt7551
    @alihunt7551 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A big thank you for inspiring me to play this tune. Ive listened to you play during every morning dog walk for the past few weeks and practiced every day when I got home. I started learning violin 18 months ago ( aged 60 ) and Absolutely love it. When I hear you play this tune it makes my heart sing. It’s beautiful!

  • @roryodonnell1489
    @roryodonnell1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely the most enjoyable version I've ever heard 👌👏👏👏

  • @sandrakerr6715
    @sandrakerr6715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you , King of fiddlers

  • @kermitdfrog1511
    @kermitdfrog1511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    If you don't tap your foot on his second play through, you should get your foot tapper checked out.

  • @genevievemccorquodale7489
    @genevievemccorquodale7489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a lovely version of this tune! Loved playing along on my tin whistle here on the #IrishLoop in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Take care!

  • @problematichuman6508
    @problematichuman6508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i love this dance traditional set. Beautifully played.

  • @jankibbe1078
    @jankibbe1078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am just learning this song as part of a Irish gig my fiddling group will perform at my public library in March. I searched online for a version to play along with and truly enjoy playing along with you! Thank you for sharing your lovely version of King of the Fairies!

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thnank you Jan, best wishes for your fiddle group and upcoming performance.

    • @brucecollins4729
      @brucecollins4729 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      a Scottish tune. scolleys reel. the irish got hold of it and changed the title to king of the fairies

    • @swaythegod5812
      @swaythegod5812 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@brucecollins4729it’s Irish tune not a Scottish tune

  • @docfloc
    @docfloc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Superb version. You really are in tune with the Fairies.

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been told worse, but I'll take that as a compliment, cheers.

    • @docfloc
      @docfloc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you not know that Fairies ( especially Irish ones) put good tunes into the heads of good composers while they are asleep at night?

  • @jettimite
    @jettimite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a masterfully and beautifully done setting for this tune. A song that will be around forever.

  • @jeffmilner8740
    @jeffmilner8740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superb ! Greetings from Dublin,

  • @sherriemarshall1042
    @sherriemarshall1042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, am learning the bodhran and this is one of my favourite tunes.

  • @TheWildliferules
    @TheWildliferules 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Greg here I just love this tune .. Dm and C on the piano. .. Em and D for the fiddle...

  • @marciah0312
    @marciah0312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh boy I finally learned this! I'm so thrilled that I can play this awesome tune. Thank you a zillion times, Peakfiddler. Although my art had taken precedence over playing music the past couple of years, I have been so inspired by all your fantastic videos and tutorials. Extremely grateful! 💗xx

  • @angelabennett5367
    @angelabennett5367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice work, sir! Beautiful time signature changes, syncopation and totally on beat. I can tell you enjoy playing that piece.
    I like the warm acoustic tone of the room you are in, with its ever so slight natural reverb.
    Much respect from Australia. 😎👍

  • @johnmulvey5121
    @johnmulvey5121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful tune ,beautifully played.

  • @geraldineoneill3309
    @geraldineoneill3309 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    a nice traditional Irish tune.

  • @snshnflwry
    @snshnflwry 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i really love and enjoy this everytime i'm on my way to travel

  • @lucasmachain
    @lucasmachain 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This similar tune you can also find it by the name of "Sculley's reel"!

  • @mollygardens6646
    @mollygardens6646 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this tune. Beautifully well done!

  • @danielhadfield3766
    @danielhadfield3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so beautiful and moving ☀️

  • @stevew3978
    @stevew3978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm learning how to play the violin and thoroughly enjoy your videos. I love Irish music. Thanks for posting these.

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are most welcome Steve

  • @johnperrins1980
    @johnperrins1980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful playing. Really enjoyed listening to it. Thank you

  • @mic2570
    @mic2570 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this tune and all for sharing.

  • @timbutlerwinnipeg
    @timbutlerwinnipeg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great playing.just learning it on piano for folklorama

  • @MK-pg3ki
    @MK-pg3ki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You play this tune beautifully. I've been playing it hundreds of times to learn it. Thank you so very much.

  • @corentinosker661
    @corentinosker661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    C est une très belle interprétation . Je vais l apprendre à la harpe . Trugares vras !

  • @mrbenn2209
    @mrbenn2209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is fantastic! The only other previous version I have heard was by The Cheviot Ranters - though, it was a shorter version.

  • @Banjo362
    @Banjo362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cool tune been playing that in my 2 finger thumb lead banjo, very pretty played at a snail pace and mystical sounding. Its Celestial :D

  • @wildwillyprepper
    @wildwillyprepper 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favourites.
    Well played

  • @kristinwhitaker2983
    @kristinwhitaker2983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best version of this tune, thank you 🍀

  • @marciaskinner2864
    @marciaskinner2864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this piece. I love all of your fiddle playing!

  • @lamarslen
    @lamarslen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can this be so beautiful

  • @dmswan3172
    @dmswan3172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful version of great tune!

  • @maxpower1337
    @maxpower1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great music I listen all the time.

  • @liliannanelson1182
    @liliannanelson1182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful! You are truly talented!

  • @janecherrytree
    @janecherrytree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this song! Very inspiring to hear it played by someone else! Gives me new ideas on how to play it myself :)

  • @davidmarks509
    @davidmarks509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. I am doing your beginner fiddler lessons. I am up to lesson 3, and very much enjoying it. I have to write everything down as I can' t see normal music, but that's ok, its a good exercise. I am really looking forward to playing tunes likes this. Ty for sharing very enjoyable.

  • @Banjo362
    @Banjo362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It also sounds like a Legend of Zelda piece, Reminds me of Link's Fairy Friend Navi.

  • @MrRok1997
    @MrRok1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tune!!! Just started again to try stick with a fiddle for a bit longer,this tune helps for sure.Thank you for notation and overall work!

  • @janepearn4684
    @janepearn4684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks

  • @juanitakwok3362
    @juanitakwok3362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this version too!

  • @ladybearbaiter
    @ladybearbaiter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you are such a joy to listen to ............thank you so much

  • @AvaPotterfieldandFriends
    @AvaPotterfieldandFriends 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love playing this tune.

  • @robinriley9798
    @robinriley9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoy this immensely

  • @kuoneli
    @kuoneli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This sounds like from the game the Witcher 3!... I love that game!

    • @mowzrascal2350
      @mowzrascal2350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? Which song from the witcher does this remind you of?

  • @alicequayle4625
    @alicequayle4625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great swingy version.

  • @thebluelotus2883
    @thebluelotus2883 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely wonderful . Thank you so much

  • @docfloc
    @docfloc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a work of art. Many thanks. Book/CD of some of your arrangements please.

  • @modkut
    @modkut 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful playing!

  • @jessekozma8213
    @jessekozma8213 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for this video. I am transitioning from Guitar to Violin and using a Mandolin as a crutch and this is a wonderful example to learn from. Keep up the great work!

  • @mariasargent7742
    @mariasargent7742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tune, I'm working on it. Thanks.

  • @raiseyourworld5324
    @raiseyourworld5324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed that thank you, a great spirit lifter the way you play it :-) Have only just come across your channel and love the photo of shutlingsloe. Take it you're a local lad :-)

  • @kathleenferraro5837
    @kathleenferraro5837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! You played it beautifully!

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kathleen, I have always loved this melody, ever since my early days of struggling to play fiddle.

  • @JoveRogers97
    @JoveRogers97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really good! I'm subscribed now, cos I need more of this music in my life

  • @karenkondenar1245
    @karenkondenar1245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you... thanks for people like u.. never stop

  • @jonser20cent68
    @jonser20cent68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mesmeric 😵 beautifully played

  • @brookslouise2877
    @brookslouise2877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you're a a good teacher !

  • @matto.827
    @matto.827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful version of this song. You've gained yourself a subscriber 🤠

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great to hear, thank you for your encouraging feedback.

  • @williambradford3627
    @williambradford3627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @gypsypage
    @gypsypage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how you play :)

  • @daisydaisy...4562
    @daisydaisy...4562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy st Patrick's day.....🌼

  • @walshjoseph7991
    @walshjoseph7991 ปีที่แล้ว

    HIS TIMING IS PERFECT

  • @Bangy
    @Bangy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Hot Violinist has left the chat

    • @Bangy
      @Bangy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.S: She is good as well, it's just this one has a lot nicer ornamentations and improvs.

  • @Camille-23
    @Camille-23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favourite version of the song 😊

  • @teery203
    @teery203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a lute, there, in the background?

  • @maureenspratt7931
    @maureenspratt7931 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic

  • @luisvera643
    @luisvera643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    que gran trabajo toda esta música me encanta espero practicar mucho para tocar esta cancion

  • @geordiejen
    @geordiejen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i like this version,simple b ut effective

  • @charlottesloan1401
    @charlottesloan1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this!

  • @AdeebaZamaan
    @AdeebaZamaan ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I never heard that -- oh, okay, the hornpipe sounds a little familiar. Lovely tune! Even the air does unexpected things, or maybe you just do really cool things with it! Anyway, ty! 💚

  • @cupcaketv5673
    @cupcaketv5673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very beautiful!

  • @wilsonnoblemusic
    @wilsonnoblemusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. Thank you :)

  • @kaystewart6009
    @kaystewart6009 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love when you speed up tempo!

  • @kadirbrnt
    @kadirbrnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's really impressive.

  • @remembertotakeyourmeds
    @remembertotakeyourmeds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still my favorite vid of this song💞

  • @assurbanipal5927
    @assurbanipal5927 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo

  • @mydigicraftscrafts8649
    @mydigicraftscrafts8649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE IT XXX Thank You

  • @sergiocarlos1722
    @sergiocarlos1722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing ... Congratulation

  • @foreverlearning8926
    @foreverlearning8926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm currently starting to learn this song. Very happy that you recorded it. Love your version with the ornements and small vibrato like at 0:50. I'll definitly try to play it like that when i get better. Do you play the background guitar music too ?

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was a very early tune for me too, when I was first learning. Yes, I play all of the instruments on my videos.

  • @janac.8295
    @janac.8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Thank you so much!!

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like this tune

  • @laesfinge1070
    @laesfinge1070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just perfect!!!!

  • @bulow453
    @bulow453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice!

  • @noname-ct2rw
    @noname-ct2rw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well that was awesome

  • @AlexMakhno
    @AlexMakhno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo!

  • @sallyjw6966
    @sallyjw6966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't stop listening! and I would love to play it like you do. Can you please, if you have time! send a link to your notation? I would be so grateful. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I so enjoy listening to you play.

    • @peakfiddler
      @peakfiddler  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sally, I can't remember what I did with this one, if I uploaded the notation or not. Anyway, I will give it another glance over and see whether it needs NOT/TAB and maybe even a lesson of sorts.
      If you press that little bell icon on my TH-cam channel and ask to be updated, each time I add a video you will be notified, then if I manage to get one made you will be notified. Hope that helps.

    • @sallyjw6966
      @sallyjw6966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peakfiddler That helps a great deal! Thank you for taking the time to answer.