Grian Chatten - Fairlies (Later... with Jools Holland)

Grian Chatten performs Fairlies on Later... with Jools Holland. Watch more Later... with Jools Holland on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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[@viviennestitelman67]

he’s such a talent. this is so different from Fontaines’ music but stunning in its own way. he always blows me away.

[@sammiV55]

Class track,vocals get me every time ❤

[@stefanwilliams9677]

This guys going places for sure

[@raffaella9643]

Sono completamente rapita!

[@tweedindeed5]

Isn't anybody going to mention this phenomenal violin player who's slicing the universe in half with her bow?

[@Lyndanet]

I noticed that too she’s shredding it

[@glennwinters3687]

Violin like the cello grabs you with every fiber in the bow, every vibration... I think in the soul of our minds it slows down to where each time the string moves we feel it as one and we just just speed it up to realize it's music. It's cosmic!!! ❤

[@miaisabella21]

i genuinely haven’t stopped listening to this since it was released

[@SummonersBand]

Genuinely?

[@rodrisoulalalia6278]

Yo tampoco paré.

[@BFLSF]

Same. It’s so good!

[@raonipereira6419]

eu também não consegui

[@girlinthebetterland]

Nice to see Fontaines’ drummer too, absolutely proud of Grian

[@Romany1111]

The amazing violinist is Violeta Vicci, who's also the co-writer of this tune. She has done a ton of published musical work, solo and as a session musician.

[@GordKapasky]

ty

[@archiet2205]

Every line he writes is so profound in meaning. His lyrics seem to ingrain themselves into your head. He’s a truly brilliant poet, a legend in the making for sure.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

I totally hear you on that one. Slainte.

[@patrickbracken3363]

Calm down, ffs

[@niasari8573]

I love this kid but seriously the fan boys are one of the most easily impressed and embarrassing people ever... Especially when considering what grian's songs are all about and the possibility of how much he hates everyone including all you creepers.

[@brentkev01]

Gas altogether , he is an exciting new breeze and the Fontaines , but we wont be framing his shite to hang on the wall just yet@@niasari8573

[@flpixie]

​@niasari8573 and you trolls...

[@darragh6814]

Grians lyrics stand out the most for me in his music, straight poetry

[@verblued]

This is an example of what people usually call masterpiece, for sure

[@talkinghead9664]

Absolute belter of a song ...I just want that chorus to return for a third time

[@Romany1111]

And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is how to properly photograph, edit, and present a top musical talent in a live format. Superb all around.

[@lofi1995]

3:30 that violist feeling the drop is brillliant! my man, what a performance..

[@beatricegoncalves6093]

Totally!!! Brilliant!

[@neilkirby7492]

Played this in my car today and found my 9year old grandson humming this afterwards. Real earworm track from a great album.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

That`s a great little human story right there. Think the boys in the band would love that one. Cheers.

[@Dazfitz87]

What a performance. The live version is phenomenal

[@JC-hj8vs]

Wow, I love the Fontaines, this is immense too. Grian is what the music industry has missed for years!

[@uhhhshap]

asha from sorry on guitar!! so much talent in one performance

[@misty127]

What a musician, Grian makes it look so easy, his lyrics are very powerful too

[@guevarabrendie]

Simply sublime.. Grian is a national treasure.. Music and lyrical genius... Superb 🇮🇪 ❤️🎸🎼👏

[@haimon34]

His voice and delivery makes me shiver. Love him!

[@spraymie]

I am very much looking forward to his solo outing. This is a prime example. Amazing talent. Fontaines D.C as well.

[@Geko101]

Dublin accent coming though in the vocals is great. Top track.

[@lbot1764]

Phenomenonal song and performance.

[@ivanez971]

Brilliant song and performace

[@mechaEvilTwin]

My king, he's an absolute gem

[@mattking68]

The violin in this is even better than the album version. Gutted I missed his live performance at a record shop in Brighton the other night. Saw FDC in November with my son and they were sensational.

[@sandravarney313]

I've got a recording of this from Brighton last week. Waiting for my other half to upload it. Will share soon.

[@mattking68]

@@sandravarney313 Fantastic Sandra. Thanks.

[@joanneryan6710]

Absolutely divine❤️my favourite Grian Chatten song, even better live🙌

[@geoffhughes453]

Just love listening to Grian. His lyrics are fantastic.

[@jameshallgring2326]

This kid (everyone under 50 is a kid) is a pretty singular talent. Love the album.

[@kellyndabala1173]

It’s a beautiful song 🥰🔥

[@martinmcdonald4207]

This is great, time for Grain Chatten to show us what a great singer he can be! Loving this band on their journey of music and saving it at the same time!

[@tobyt3403]

What a tune! Been obsessed with the studio version of this, but this live version is even better!

[@adeleleahy8330]

Unbelievable talent. ❤

[@carloseberl6949]

AWESOME, what a future classic!!!

[@naomm8832]

song`s been stuck in my head since my first listen, love it !

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Can`t stop playin` it!

[@elliefloraldesign]

Love this song so much! ❤

[@timothyflanery5237]

I am incredibly impressed with this performance. What a jewel of a tune! This is so far outside of my expectations, in a marvelous way. Thank you.

[@rodrisoulalalia6278]

Lloro y se me ponen los pelos de punta cada vez que escucho esta canción. Y esta presentación en vivo es una obra maestra audiovisual.

[@mayk6529]

An unstoppable genius, future of music. Finally our generation can say we have a genius of our own, and he’s f****ing Irish!! 🇮🇪

[@Disorder1889]

He was born in Cumbria England to an English mother Sort of makes him English

[@__ru_]

@@Disorder1889 hes both

[@ecoholidays]

beautiful song ❤from bali island

[@jens2049]

its unbelievable how good this is I cant stop watching it

[@samchafen3201]

Still remember listening to it for the first time walking home at lunch from school warra tune ❤

[@glassmarky1]

Love his voice, great song, and a great sound!

[@dannymusic9046]

I’ve had to listen to this a few times. This live version is amazing. Thanks Grian for creating something exhilarating and inspiring

[@reindervanderbij1045]

Love this 🎵

[@mfdonegan]

The centre of the soul ❤

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and fantastic musicians !

[@jfr1612_]

He is just soooo good. Really gave it wellie! Must see him solo. Full way round in a criss cross cabbie with my head and my tongue hanging out. Grian is a genius❤❤

[@TracyJAlbarn]

Never thought I would see Grian gone solo but this came out brilliantly 👏💕👏💕👏💕👏 Couldn't be prouder!

[@Lumaoliveira07]

Amazing, Grian is so talent 🖤

[@user-hi4hr8vq8p]

Best tune I've ever heard..quite literally! Been on repeat all night

[@franciscopulido4758]

Hermosa y perfecta interpretación, como amo está canción. 🖤🔥👏

[@benwilliams5760]

Great song. Reminds me of The Good, the Bad & the Queen.

[@lougeorge]

One of those tunes I just have to keep coming back to. Love this!

[@mollymalone1]

Class!! Love from Catalonia. 💚🤍🧡

[@johannkenig6336]

Wow, how good it is! Just stunning

[@kipvincent3030]

Heard this and it instantaneous stopped me where I stood it was so utterly mesmerizing . Afterwards I went and looked up the lyrics. Wow I don't want nor wish to make lazy comparisons to other person. Because personally I haven't heard anything quite like it let alone on a par and I hazard a guess I won't be with again any time soon . Fantast amazing sublime more than poetic doesn't do it justice

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Well put, you are a poet yourself! Slainte.

[@mozzerianmisanthrope406]

Reminds me a little of the genius lyricism of Morrissey.

[@fontainesdcfangroup]

Absolutely wonderful, can't wait for the in-store shows coming up. 🤩

[@MadLicha]

Lyrically stunning. Performed brilliantly

[@Thx4theburritos]

COME ON GRIAN!!!! WHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@adamthair5070]

Absolute belter of a track and a great great album.

[@christianvenning262]

Grian, please make my year and be one of the TBA acts at Glastonbury! 🔥

[@Challenger540i]

No nothing about him....blown away - amazing x

[@tobyjackman3212]

Three fantastic fontaines dc albums for you to catch up on pal 🙂

[@Liamers95]

Incredible talent 👏

[@jasonmclawrence7025]

Hearing a bit of the fall my new house...love it

[@alessandrotacchini3361]

Spettacolo ❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️

[@davidsmith3907]

Brilliant

[@nicennice]

At this point Grian and Fontaines have survived the hype and the way you tell is because you can't wait to see what they do next. Fantastic.

[@giorgiorizzi1743]

Bellissima canzone

[@alexxkinng7079]

Lyrics Sorry if any mistakes Kindness is a trick to turn you strange 'Til you're twisted and you're shining like a varicose vein Anger makes you weak and turns you sick And gets you in the six feet nice and quick No fair They can talk to me I can live alone I can live alone Happy where I like to be I can live alone, alone, alone, alone I fought For the right to be I can live alone I can live alone The fairies get their fingers and they spin your wheel And they make you look at sunshine that your skin will never feel Baby, do you miss the days before Hope knocked on your door? But you went and fell in love And into you love fell And it made you feel unwell Oh well There's a thing about people that I suppose is alright It's when they smile right at their pain through all the day and night The fool dies at the altar in a smile Says "I'm moving to America You won't see me for a while" If I get the ferry over, will the fairies follow me? Will they throw me to the sea? We'll see No fair They can follow me I can live alone I can live alone Happy where I like to be I can live alone, alone, alone, alone I fought For the right to be I can live alone I can live alone When the devil takes your soul He does not care If you're shot down like a dog Or expired on the stairs The boat is drifting in, the weight is cast How can life go so slowly And death come so fast? Across the River Styx I'll row along But I've got one more song More song More song More song

[@beatricegoncalves6093]

T'excuse pas, c'est super gentil de ta part, merci!

[@alexxkinng7079]

😊😊

[@emmanuelhernandezolvera]

man I love this guy

[@jonghyun.POET.ARTIST]

amazing artist

[@BFLSF]

That is just brilliant! I’m in tears!

[@mariliareis7075]

Super talentoso. Um divisor de águas

[@angelarem496]

Bloody fantastic, is what I say

[@gizmogimble9559]

What's normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.

[@georgebrett1738]

The man is a poet. This is good.

[@josephbloggs2179]

Massive Future ahead of this guy

[@nancycurry26]

Awesome song.

[@joeywhimple1724]

Exceptional. Just exceptional.

[@TheDoyleDoyle]

This is top tier. Love the Bad Seeds-esque outro too.

[@grainnetaggart]

Smile right at their pain Infront of a microphone

[@Jane-wv9bv]

What a tune 😁💖

[@InertialSounds]

There is nothing I wish for more than that he had of toured this album release.

[@antonspina8001]

Malinconico..bellissimo .pogues,...e altro..❤❤❤❤❤

[@aneshize]

Soooooo good❤

[@larsmuller309]

Hey Man, you make me so happy...thanks for this

[@fractaled3129]

That chuggy guitar riff thing lives rent free in my head. It's quite melodic. I sometimes substitute it with words like 'marijuana' when I take a shower in the morning, hungover and on my way to work. But that's my problem. :)

[@andyshaw9497]

Just brilliant.

[@VentusMedia]

Keep going lad. The world awaits...

[@emmanuelbentahar3202]

What a great tune

[@shaunyboyz4296]

Well its different but love it...😍

[@MarkSentMe]

I hope he plays this in concert...going in September!

[@alazorn6665]

Brilliant!

[@tynkirbell599]

Nice to see him mix it up a bit

[@mark_gm.]

Mi causa de Fontaines la rompe.

[@julie-annsherlock9123]

So much going on but the Neil Hannon vibe in his voice really lures me in.

[@goolgabi2534]

Fine artist.

[@garageflower1905]

Unreal

[@DIRKCHRISTIAN]

just f...... brilliant 🔥💫

[@GrafAndras]

Awesome!

[@gizmogimble9559]

FUCK!! apart from the intense & then very subtle music are those lyrics! No one else writes like that, Who is this guy? I'm totally absolutely hooked.