IRISH MUSIC - The Firearms Forum

Insulation Tim · 07-24-2012, 09:45 PM

I enjoy Irish music which can be either sad or barroom raucus. This is one of my favorites. My wife (Non-Irish) is quick to point out: "no wonder you Irish drink so much...your music can be sooooo sad".

Though this particular song is about the famine in the 1840's, it was written by Pete St. John in the mid 1970's. Regardless of your convictions, 'tis a truly beautiful song as presented by the Irish Tenors (note the beautiful picture of the young lass with tears on her cheeks at the beginning).

I present THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY for your enjoyment.

Zhurh · 07-24-2012, 10:14 PM

The Indians along the Yukon play their own version of Irish/Scotch fiddle music, replaced the words with their own and the songs changed with time also. Good stuff in the summer. Sometimes, I'll drag the Twin Reverb down facing the river and crank her up with music by local Native fiddlers. Indians are pretty good dancers, red river jig style. I've also learned all the local dances, Rabbit Dance, Duck Dance, 8 Couple, ect.

aa1911 · 07-24-2012, 10:17 PM

very good song, this is my favorite version (Dropkick Murphys)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hqy8n3BcqA

I play this tune on the bagpipes also, a personal favorite! Goes great with a Guinness!

jack404 · 07-24-2012, 11:08 PM

The Irish influence here was massive , this is considered traditional Australian Bushmans music and one of my favorites ( especially after a few with mates , dont do karioky (sp?) but we get a few guitars a banjo fiddle and crate drums going often

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhahHg0FNo

Redhand · 07-24-2012, 11:41 PM

I liked that one. My favorite is Come By The Hills by Celtic Thunder.

1LoneWolf75 · 07-25-2012, 12:05 AM

Lilly the Pink- Irish Rovers
Whiskey in the Jar-who care darn good song
whiskey on a sunday-irish rovers
I currently cant think of any others.
I think I like whiskey. humm?

aa1911 · 07-25-2012, 12:26 AM

whiskey is always welcome! ha!

anyone listen to the Pogues? they're a bunch of drunkin' fools that make great pub music.

Scottish, but the Real McKenzies are a favorite also...

07-24-2012, 09:45 PM	#1
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	IRISH MUSIC I enjoy Irish music which can be either sad or barroom raucus. This is one of my favorites. My wife (Non-Irish) is quick to point out: "no wonder you Irish drink so much...your music can be sooooo sad". Though this particular song is about the famine in the 1840's, it was written by Pete St. John in the mid 1970's. Regardless of your convictions, 'tis a truly beautiful song as presented by the Irish Tenors (note the beautiful picture of the young lass with tears on her cheeks at the beginning). I present THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY for your enjoyment. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"* -->

07-24-2012, 10:14 PM	#2
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,820	Re: IRISH MUSIC The Indians along the Yukon play their own version of Irish/Scotch fiddle music, replaced the words with their own and the songs changed with time also. Good stuff in the summer. Sometimes, I'll drag the Twin Reverb down facing the river and crank her up with music by local Native fiddlers. Indians are pretty good dancers, red river jig style. I've also learned all the local dances, Rabbit Dance, Duck Dance, 8 Couple, ect.

07-24-2012, 10:17 PM	#3
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: IRISH MUSIC very good song, this is my favorite version (Dropkick Murphys) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hqy8n3BcqA I play this tune on the bagpipes also, a personal favorite! Goes great with a Guinness! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-24-2012, 11:08 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: IRISH MUSIC The Irish influence here was massive , this is considered traditional Australian Bushmans music and one of my favorites ( especially after a few with mates , dont do karioky (sp?) but we get a few guitars a banjo fiddle and crate drums going often ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhahHg0FNo

07-24-2012, 11:41 PM	#5
Redhand Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 609	Re: IRISH MUSIC I liked that one. My favorite is Come By The Hills by Celtic Thunder. __________________ LAMH DERG EIRIN ABU

07-25-2012, 12:05 AM	#6
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 597	Re: IRISH MUSIC Lilly the Pink- Irish Rovers Whiskey in the Jar-who care darn good song whiskey on a sunday-irish rovers I currently cant think of any others. I think I like whiskey. humm? __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

07-25-2012, 12:26 AM	#7
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: IRISH MUSIC whiskey is always welcome! ha! anyone listen to the Pogues? they're a bunch of drunkin' fools that make great pub music. Scottish, but the Real McKenzies are a favorite also... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."