Jarlath Henderson - Courting is a pleasure

[@wendyparry437]

The singing DOCTOR . Jarlath is a talented young man .

[@Lou-Lou-]

I found this song on TikTok and fell in love with it, now I can't stop listening to it.

[@marcusmccurley7686]

This man is absolutely brilliant, his music speaks to my SOUL!

[@PlatPaysQuiEstLemien]

Wouah! Super chanson, voix superbe, arrangements geniaux, J'adore.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I love this so much! Beware of those lads of high degree my comrades

[@kieranbuffini8632]

Brilliant, incroyable .

[@BluePoppy333]

Insanely good. Can’t believe I’ve only just found this!

[@cinderskilgore3155]

I think I listened to this song 20 times today driving up the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Perfect twist on old song.

[@davidbarton919]

IF THIS IS FOLK THESE DAYS WHERE THE HELL HAVE IBEEN. ITS BRILLIANT

[@Flatlandish]

Jarlath's voice reminds me sometimes of Paul Brady.... Great musician who dares to walk beside traditional paths! Keep up the good work!

[@daggersdukc]

I caught this on the Radio 2 playlist, and wow! Blew my head away. I do like a little bit of folk, as it tends to plough the darker furrows of life, and today's pop is just too me-me-me and happy-happy at the moment. For someone who gravitates towards instrumental electronic dance, this flicks so many switches, production-wise. If this is where folk is heading, consider me on the train. Amazing piece of musicianship by all, and LOVE the production. Depeche Mode could have been assisting!

[@wisewordings]

Holy crap, I love this! First heard the song sung by Kate Rusby, and it's lovely, but this is phenomenal.

[@conanmcdonnell7390]

Fantastic singer and piper. Very reminiscent of Paul Brady when he was turning out his best work :) Incidentally, it was nice to see that the person who uploaded this is called Somhairle MacDonald, as my brother is named Sorley McDonnell, which is essentially the same name.

[@JonathanBinns]

Brilliant rhythm and song Jarlath, keep up the great work buddy. I am a massive fan of your music and all Folk Celt Music bro 😉😙😘😚

[@Quelealive]

If this can be encouraging in any sort of way, know that I discovered your music in a cd that I randomly won called "Deisel... Ready..." And I loved it. And this song is very nice. I love how it gets more and more powerful by the minute :)

[@seanpoole6155]

Wow his voice is very reminiscent of Paul Brady! Amazing artist.

[@JonathanBinns]

A totally amazing and magnificent performance Jarlath buddy, I am a huge fan of your musicianship 😉😉😉😉

[@christinab.85]

Brilliant!

[@HughOKelly]

refreshing ,great mix

[@markoboh4461]

Genious!

[@jazzbob57]

Makes me want to drink a Guinness while I listen to this.

[@seanfan69]

Like this one, sweet

[@EwanMacdonald1974]

aye awesomely inspiring

[@juniemoonhagan4844]

Immense talent :-) :-) :-)

[@MrMusicguyma]

Pretty creative version.

[@martingutierrez9259]

Nice😍

[@rocketpost1]

I think most people only know Nic Jones's iconic version of this song but I enjoyed this version very much. Jarlath has a great voice.

[@conanmcdonnell7390]

I believe anyone familiar with the work of Andy Irvine would also be familiar with his version of the song. It's found in the Sam Henry collection as Farewell Ballymoney but the origins are probably much older as it relates to songs from around the 17th century. Of course, most songs Nic Jones turns his hand (and voice) to are iconic ;)

[@markoboh4461]

Guess Andy Irvine's version is also nice. On the album Rainy sundays ...windy dreams. ....early Andy

[@dreadspaghetti6073]

the staves also have a pretty good version if you like slower more subdued stuff

[@eoiwynnekelp]

nice very nice

[@sladval]

"I knew her mind was altered to a man of high degree, And it's Molly, lovely Molly, your looks have wounded me."

[@heliotropezzz333]

by a lad of high degree.

[@Liloldliz]

it's actually "by a metal of high degree", this is about a man who realises his lover has been abducted by aliens and replaced with a robot. he tricks her into drinking human wine, which can't be converted into energy by her internal engine, and she dies. that's why he says "farewell metal molly" towards the end, before he leaves for the US to battle the robot aliens at Roswell New Mexico. true story.

[@yobar23]

Maith thú, a Jarlath!

[@barrieglenn8353]

Absolutely brilliant, beautiful whistle, low D?

[@iunasolarcanudas7850]

i don't understand a single thing he's saying but it is truly amazing!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Really? “for a faint-hearted soldier never gained a battlefield…” He is singing about his girl, Molly, who betrayed him for a lad of “higher degree” (more money etc). He leaves for America at the end of the song since he is heartbroken and is seeking a new life. Is it that difficult to comprehend? Compared to the hideously auto-tuned and digitally manipulated singers of today’s pop music this sounds extremely clear and the lyrics are pronounced with precise diction. If you really “don’t understand a single thing he’s saying” (he is singing in English and his accent isn’t even thick) look up the lyrics as they are essential to the meaning of the song.

[@moniaivefolkfestival4304]

Playing the Saturday night of this years festival (10-13 May 2018)...it's folk Jim, but not as we know it.

[@LiathMacha]

Dochreidte!!

[@Mehefinheulog1]

wonderful. Thanks Mark Radcliffe.

[@sophie8234]

Hello, what is this musical instrument's name, the one that looks like a flute ?

[@sarahfaber3326]

He plays a low whistle - it's a bass tin whistle (and sounds lovely) that comes in specific keys (I think this one is in D). You can also get Irish flutes, which are played to the side like a Classical flute, and they're usually make of wood.

[@saranommusic]

Sarah Faber it's a low d probably a chieftains and flutes are usually made out of wood or plastic I forget which type

[@guitarcat5]

Hmmm...maybe 'folk' isn't so bad after all!! ^..^

[@vermilliongecko]

If Stevie Wonder did folk.

[@S-A-Q]

Great song well sung. But vid really makes it look a bit of over produced shite.

[@ncdave4life]

I almost stopped it at the beginning, due to the weird & ugly intro. I'm glad I didn't. The rest is wonderful!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Weird and ugly? It sounds like a clock, which is beautiful given the theme of the song and its driving pace