A traditional Irish story - John Mock

This is an old traditional Irish story line; Fairies who bestow their musical abilities on human musicians. Depending on the particular story, there are various reasons for this, and a variety of outcomes... But in general, the Fairies appreciate when one shows respect, kindness, and humility.

[@Mikejohnw1111]

That is lovely story very well presented. By the way I think your music is superb as well. You really capture the essence of Irish and Scottish music.

[@antonofaolain7366]

This was beautiful.

[@dimosXD]

I am from Greece and we have this "Tale" in the village I live. The house opposite to us has a well. It is said by many that fairies reside there. Violent ones that look like ghastly humans. They are said to come out around 3am, luring unsuspecting victims to talk to them and steal their voice and souls away. Many people come and go from that house as the owner will not live there and rents it to people moving to the village. A priest was brought to "cleanse" the lot but left there in a hurry. All those who rent the house, left in a hurry, one of them also called her non-believer sister late at night who in turn saw ghastly people dancing around the well. My point is, Ireland->Greece a long way for a simple folk tale to travel....

[@mwake7]

That's lovely, thank you M🌹

[@debimallough6425]

I Love to tell Stories. I am 71 and known as The Irish Gemini Squirrel!❤

[@elliottdebra452]

Thank you John Mock, That was fine story , perhaps there will be more to come..they would be truly welcome....but I'm guessing, only the faeries can tell... :)

[@stephaniecruzado384]

I love this story it's cute

[@dairen9580]

wow he actually followed his dreams.

[@Ann65.]

Who’s to say..... ? Fairy Rings abound in Tipperary and Kerry!! ☘️🍀

[@nawarajkhatri3697]

Hello John Mock! I was shown this video by my Anthropology teacher for explaining folktales and I found your voice very professional and standard. Since then, I have put this YT video into my bookmark bar and listen to it every day. Can you teach me how do you have this narrating voice?

[@afriendlyfaceinthecrowd]

Be good to the Shee!

[@shyaronbashi]

😘😘

[@jeanvh1996]

Good story. Can I use your video to upload to my channel? I'd like to put the subtitles in Spanish. I'd put your credits on it.

[@mary-2888]

what music did you use for the fairy wedding?

[@johnjmock]

Hi Mary, all the music are excerpts from a piece of my own called "Fort Of The Rounded Hills". I'm a musician and composer. That piece is on my CD "The Keeper's Companion". Thanks!

[@aaroncarson1770]

🌳🦌🌳

[@ishaq_meridien5305]

Mdr on travail sur ça au collège x')

[@barthelemyqueinnec3626]

Même moi

[@lacymcduffie6855]

The idea of them wasn't charming. It was possibly threatening, especially if you knew you had some kind of character flaw. Its not even like these spirits were considered to all together have what we think of as moral virtues, but they do prefer people to have certain dispositions when they see them. Its very easy for human to have something about them, that the spirits don't like.

[@lucasrandel8589]

I mean, it was okay. It would be more fitting if he was struggling before he heard the fairy music