King of the Fairies

[@Kalvinism]

I'm a musician and Irish dancer from Dublin, and have heard dancers dance to this song for years. I was looking around KZbin 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]

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]

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

[@lGalaxisl]

@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]

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

[@seriousros7280]

I agree!

[@Emanon389]

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.

[@sselfless]

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

[@Bangy]

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

[@nodgelyobo1]

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

[@sselfless]

I played it once and only summoned his left leg.

[@roryodonnell1489]

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

[@Must_not_say_that]

@ sselfless Ha! When I play it he runs.

[@draoi99]

I'd stand in the snow listening to you. Bravo. ❤

[@911lisagibb]

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.

[@JakkieDivinci]

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]

Yes indeed, still going strong, haha

[@abithefallenhuman921]

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

[@walrusassociation9317]

​@@abithefallenhuman921I would also like to know

[@MariaMENDEZ-en3fe]

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

[@charliecoutu1067]

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]

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"...

[@modkut]

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

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you, for your very encouraging comment

[@urielprince12]

Play it 10 times and you get there gold !!

[@batshevabattu8560]

Me too! You are absolutely wonderful sir...

[@MelissaHaddad-s7c]

I agree!

[@pitbikecrazy]

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

[@kermitdfrog1511]

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

[@sunstrobe2000]

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

[@alihunt7551]

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!

[@jack002tuber]

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

[@joannaquinsey8185]

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

[@irishvampyrestudios4020]

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

[@roryodonnell1489]

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

[@VioRover]

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

[@sherriemarshall1042]

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

[@Bodhranbelle]

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

[@jankibbe1078]

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]

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

[@brucecollins4729]

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

[@swaythegod5812]

@@brucecollins4729it’s Irish tune not a Scottish tune

[@jettimite]

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

[@problematichuman6508]

i love this dance traditional set. Beautifully played.

[@peakfiddler]

Many thanks!

[@jeffmilner8740]

Superb ! Greetings from Dublin,

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angelabennett5367]

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. 😎👍

[@docfloc]

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

[@peakfiddler]

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

[@docfloc]

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

[@snshnflwry]

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

[@marciah0312]

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

[@TheWildliferules]

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

[@johnmulvey5121]

Beautiful tune ,beautifully played.

[@sandrakerr6715]

Thank you , King of fiddlers

[@mrbenn2209]

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

[@timbutlerwinnipeg]

Great playing.just learning it on piano for folklorama

[@JustFiddler]

tune kesukaanku. matur suksma

[@stevew3978]

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

[@peakfiddler]

You are most welcome Steve

[@johnperrins1980]

Beautiful playing. Really enjoyed listening to it. Thank you

[@corentinosker661]

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

[@genevievemccorquodale7489]

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!

[@peakfiddler]

That's great

[@mollygardens6646]

I love this tune. Beautifully well done!

[@MK-pg3ki]

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

[@Queeney59]

Very nice! Beautifully played.

[@docfloc]

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

[@davidmarks509]

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.

[@geraldineoneill3309]

a nice traditional Irish tune.

[@janecherrytree]

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

[@MrRok1997]

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!

[@Banjo362]

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

[@danielhadfield3766]

This is so beautiful and moving ☀️

[@maxpower1337]

Great music I listen all the time.

[@lucasmachain]

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

[@alicequayle4625]

Great swingy version.

[@kuoneli]

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

[@mowzrascal2350]

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

[@daisydaisy...4562]

Happy st Patrick's day.....🌼

[@Banjo362]

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

[@LUNAELGATO]

Nice song

[@raiseyourworld5324]

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 :-)

[@mic2570]

Thank you for this tune and all for sharing.

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Love playing this tune.

[@AdeebaZamaan]

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! 💚

[@lamarslen]

How can this be so beautiful

[@mariasargent7742]

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

[@pitbikecrazy]

Hos club would you sell your violin for I'd buy it. THIS IS AMAZING AND THAT VIOLIN IS SO BEATIFUL. ID SACRAFICE MY LIFE FOR OT AND YOUD PLAYING

[@matto.827]

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

[@peakfiddler]

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

[@marciaskinner2864]

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

[@kristinwhitaker2983]

Best version of this tune, thank you 🍀

[@walshjoseph7991]

HIS TIMING IS PERFECT

[@jessekozma8213]

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!

[@wildwillyprepper]

One of my favourites. Well played

[@geordiejen]

i like this version,simple b ut effective

[@assurbanipal5927]

Bravo

[@robinriley9798]

Enjoy this immensely

[@ladybearbaiter]

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

[@luisvera643]

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

[@kathleenferraro5837]

Thank you! You played it beautifully!

[@peakfiddler]

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

[@dmswan3172]

Wonderful version of great tune!

[@maureenspratt7931]

Fantastic

[@gypsypage]

Love how you play :)

[@jonser20cent68]

Mesmeric 😵 beautifully played

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you

[@liliannanelson1182]

Beautiful! You are truly talented!

[@karenkondenar1245]

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

[@teery203]

Is that a lute, there, in the background?

[@foreverlearning8926]

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]

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

[@maxpower1337]

Very nice.

[@juanitakwok3362]

I love this version too!

[@kadirbrnt]

It's really impressive.

[@brookslouise2877]

you're a a good teacher !

[@janepearn4684]

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks

[@sallyjw6966]

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]

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 KZbin 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]

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

[@kaystewart6009]

I love when you speed up tempo!

[@truesurrealist]

That's lovely. Is that in a more unusual time signature, like a polka ?

[@peakfiddler]

I guess you could liken it more to a rhythmical hornpipe.

[@wilsonnoblemusic]

Excellent. Thank you :)

[@JoveRogers97]

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

[@williambradford3627]

Superb!! THANK YOU!!!

[@Camille-23]

This is my favourite version of the song 😊

[@Bangy]

The Hot Violinist has left the chat

[@Bangy]

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

[@thebluelotus2883]

This is absolutely wonderful . Thank you so much

[@lareverie8285]

Beautiful 😊

[@bulow453]

Very nice!

[@cupcaketv5673]

Very beautiful!

[@Ironhold_Watch]

Yea.....your like awesome tho