MCLEOD'S REEL

[@Kingofovertimea]

Petition for them to have a reunion. 👇

[@isaac958]

Petition for them to have a reconfederacy

[@Olivers_Quails]

Me!

[@Olivers_Quails]

@@isaac958yup!

[@Popcorn_Kernel]

Your petition must have worked! They're coming back one more time!

[@JesusRisen8]

This music sings to my soul. I have feelings of missing the old times though I never experienced them I feel connected to the our past. Thank you for these beautiful instruments and the loving harmony they share. Well done

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks ! That's what we hoped to achieve...

[@augustineriley5582]

Just what the post modern world needs - cheers, Gus :)

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, Gus !

[@augustineriley5582]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand Thanks, - my Dad used to play in Irish showbands over here in the UK, - he often played McClouds Reel on fiddle, happy memories, - thanks again - Gus :)

[@ericb2409]

Post sanity

[@captaintyrrell6428]

I live in Ireland and my local bar has this music every Friday night...

[@JesusRisen8]

Many of us originated from your land! :D we love Ireland

[@houseofhas9355]

Im a somali american and this music reminds me of somali. The talent is out of this world. This what we lost to technology.

[@mollymainstream8005]

I found this on KZbin because of technology!

[@houseofhas9355]

​@@mollymainstream8005 my point is that music is not like this anymore. Technology has made people lose sight of the value of natural homemade instruments

[@UltimateGamer2171]

Thank yall for the music brings back memories growing up

[@1089maul]

Excellent music as usual! Also have to sat it interesting read about it. Thanks once again! Regards from the UK. Bob

[@joannehack7588]

The finest band in the land

[@michaelclark2458]

Beautiful work guys. You’ve been a blessing in my life to listen to your music. I probably listen to y’all more than any other artist now.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

That's really kind of you to say !! Thanks !!!

[@U_Jelly]

One of my favorites God bless you for keeping our culture and heritage alive ✝️🙏🇺🇸

[@neighborshondacivic]

It's as though you're right there in the moment!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

And that was the whole idea !!! Thanks very much for saying so !

[@gitterbugg679]

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[@NORTH_CAROLINA_REAPER]

I've been listening since I heard your version of Dixie a few years ago. You guys convinced me to start playing songs myself.

[@JesusRisen8]

God bless you

[@christinawallace2051]

I recognize this song being in the movie Gods and Generals in the scene before the battle of 1st Manassas.

[@AyZi-p]

Listening to your music make me feel like I am time traveling back to U.S civil war. Historical accurate and fantastic playing!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

EXCELLENT ! Our diabolical plan is working !!!

[@Kingofovertimea]

Time travel? What do you mean, soldier? fall in and quit talking that nonsense.

[@joannehack7588]

Righteous

[@lewiscase546]

It just don’t get no better than this!

[@misternobody321]

Thank you for giving us a glimpse of authentic southern heritage. I could listen to your music all day long. I hope you guys enjoy your retirement. Best wishes from across the ocean, Germany!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie den ganzen Tag zuhören würden! Vielen Dank !!

[@ocean7193]

​@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandwhat language is that I have never seen it

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

German. Copy it and paste it into Google Translate. Magic...@@ocean7193

[@harbarr]

Epic

[@HarryBr0ther18]

You have a new fan!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

EXCELLENT !

[@mandywong1416]

Dude, this music SOOOOOOO great it’s like downtown music.

[@Carys211]

Happy Easter, I'm 17 I only listen to the old music, you are my favourite band.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Same to you, Carys211 !

[@sanderhenkes7591]

God damn, i,m blown away !

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

YIKES ! Thanks... I think !!

[@mauriciorosaleszuniga1876]

Excelente interpretación de la música autoctona buen video a seguir

[@mollymainstream8005]

Interesting period music! ❤

[@Jesussaves2665]

Shared with a thumbs up ❤

[@Iluvbisquits]

I was born in Tennessee as a descendant of Irish Rebels on my father's side and Confederate Rebels on my mother's side...IYKYK...

[@xxxOerliBoerli]

thanks for the great song, this music is addictive

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Tell me about it !!! 30+ years worth !!!

[@xxxOerliBoerli]

Hello folks I am from Germany the civil war is an interesting era in american history that made the country what it is today I served myself, wars are a terrible thing, honor goes to the fighters on both sides Your music is captivating, once you hear a song you can't get the melody out of your head and want more! Thank you for preserving these great songs With kind regards from Germany

[@floridaman-pt2bv]

@@xxxOerliBoerli what war did you serve in (if any you may have just not been sent)

[@floridaman-pt2bv]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand that's crazy you did this when I was born

[@xxxOerliBoerli]

@@floridaman-pt2bv hello floridaman another question for you, with all due respect, where did you/or do you serve ?

[@houseofhas9355]

I truely loved this. Thank you. ♥️

[@riceravens2]

Do you do this for fun, or is this an occupation thing? This looks awesome

[@1089maul]

I know most have normal jobs so I think it is more part time fun. Regrettably they have retired due age.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

It was both ! And it was pretty awesome a lot of the time...

[@joannehack7588]

AMEN

[@maddenboss3452]

Will you be at Gettysburg for the 4th of July weekend festivities?

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Sadly, no. We are retired.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks very much ! We're sorry too. Here's the deal: The only place you'll be able to see us 'in action' going forward, will be on KZbin. The band DIS-banded at the end of 2019, due to aging-out mostly. Most of us started together in 1989, when we were already in our mid-40's. The 'annoyances' of aging, PC/Cancel Culture and in late 2019, the restrictions of Covid all combined in a sort of perfect storm that made it clear the time had come for us to 'drop the mic’ and leave the stage. It is said, ‘All good things’… etc., etc’. And so they have. It was a GREAT ride while it lasted, thanks to good folks like yourself. We have been truly blessed. Thanks for asking though. I wish we could have had better news for you.Would love to have met you !! God bless.@nonesiste

[@egyip_tomi6406]

Greetings from Hungary

[@AwRighttttt]

Real proper dixie Forever Hey 🎉👌

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Ime from England, and plan to travel to see ýou guys.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

SPOILER ALERT ! We would have loved to meet you but... we are RETIRED ! Sorry...

[@therabman_5606]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandare you serious?? I was in the states for 1 month in 2017 was going to go back in 2026, are there any other groups like you still around? I’d love a night of live tradition:historical music and plenty of drink lol

[@G.R.E.1]

Do you fellas still play at the festivals in Manassas?

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Sadly, we do not. The only place you'll be able to see us 'in action' going forward, will be here on KZbin. The band DIS-banded at the end of 2019, due to aging-out mostly. Most of us started together in 1989, when we were already in our mid-40's. The 'annoyances' of aging, PC/Cancel Culture and in late 2019, the restrictions of Covid all combined in a sort of perfect storm that made it clear the time had come for us to 'drop the mic’ and leave the stage... It is said, ‘All good things’… etc., etc’. And so they have. It was a GREAT ride while it lasted, thanks to good folks like yourself. But now, for us the ‘ride’ has closed and it’s time to go home. We have been truly blessed. Thanks for asking though. I wish we could have had better news for you.

[@G.R.E.1]

At least we'll be able to hear the tunes via the internet

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

That's our plan ! @@G.R.E.1

[@G.R.E.1]

Farewell and have a good life, to all of you fellas!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

@@G.R.E.1Thanks ! We'll give it our best shot !!

[@brickistic8188]

gonna buy your newest shirt when i get enough money!

[@whodatsaddle]

We love you guys! Hope you know that you’re not only big in the Civil War history/reenacting space, but also one of the favorite bands of the various regiments in the game War of Rights!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

We know, are honored, and are grateful !

[@floridaman-pt2bv]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand I recently watched gods and generals and when they play bonnie blue flag is that you?

[@joannehack7588]

🤩

[@Carys211]

Happy Confederate History Month.

[@SuperAlemoya]

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[@WWMDandother]

Wonderful! Bravo! In general, strictly speaking, does this kind of music come from Ireland (Irish settlers)?

[@irishprepper2a505]

I believe it's Scottish in origin, with an Appalachian twist.

[@irishprepper2a505]

A lot of Scottish immigrants settled in the Appalachian mountains area.

[@WWMDandother]

@@irishprepper2a505 But as well as Scottish immigrants, there were also Irish immigrants among the hillbillies, right? Moreover, the fiddle is not as popular in Scottish folk music as it is in Irish folk music. For example, "Irish Rover" or "Drunken Sailor" (The Pogues & The Dubliners).

[@irishprepper2a505]

@@WWMDandother Agreed, the fiddle is not a popular Scottish instrument. I actually play the fiddle, and had several opportunities to play with the the 2nd South. From what research I've done, the fiddle was meant to imitate the bagpipes, hence the drones and quick fingers. I may be wrong, but that is what I believe. We had a bagpiper in our company back in the day. (I used to reenact CW). He told me the pipes and fiddle were connected.

[@WWMDandother]

@@irishprepper2a505 My friend plays “Double Jig” and other Irish dance “stuff” on the fiddle and we used to play together. I played along with him on the electric guitar and it turned out to be a kind of “heavier version” (like "Cruachan"). Everything else was recorded as a "backing track". We performed at biker rallies and biker bars. In fact, there are a lot of lovers of Irish dancing and Irish music in Russia. I have an Irish bouzouki (cistra) at home and I play it sometimes.

[@Roger-fs5yo]

They should do my old Kentucky home🥺

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

We have. Just not in a video. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqu1gpdnrb-UgsU

[@Roger-fs5yo]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand God bless you🙏

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

I'm not worthy, but thanks ! @@Roger-fs5yo

[@qurm6104]

"What do you listen to" Me:

[@omegawimptronic6403]

can you do "Johnny comes marching home" dixie version?

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Been there. Done that. Check it out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrHiqR5a7iAmpo

[@omegawimptronic6403]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandthanks u the best

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

@@omegawimptronic6403 Thank YOU. You're very kind to say so.

[@savvy9380]

could i get the violin sheet music please

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Have you heard about this thing called 'Google' or the 'internet' ? Try this: Type in 'Google Images'. Then type in 'McLeod's Reel' fiddle music' and take your pick from the results... Works like a charm. I do it all the time.

[@todddodd8757]

How can I be a reenactor

[@ThomasPaineintheArse]

By spending about $7K and giving up all your weekends 😄

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Not that difficult. Like @ThomasPaineintheArse says, it ain't cheap, but as someone once quipped - neither is skiing, for example. Go online, research Civil War reenactment groups in your area. We did it for 30+ years. Met many of the best folks in my life.

[@DanielCassidy-ox8yf]

The name of this reel is Mrs mc leod of Rossey,a Scottish tune.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Okaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy.... ?

[@anthonycordato7118]

​@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandso that makes it better!

[@danielperry8221]

There are 40 other names for this tune.

[@aleksandrovchinnikov3984]

very similar to Celtic music

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Well, yeah ! Did you read the intro above ?

[@Roostertherebel]

you guys should try and write some lyrics and make a new song in this style

[@Kingofovertimea]

While all of us would quite enjoy this, the band sadly disbanded in 2019 or 2020 due to political correctness covid, and these fine gentlemen ages. They started the band when most of them were in their 40s.

[@Roostertherebel]

@@Kingofovertimea then who runs this account? also are all the uploads here just old?

[@Kingofovertimea]

@Oelart one of the band memebers runs the channel account, and the videos are all uploaded from events they have participated in from I believe 1980-2019.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thank you,@@Kingofovertimea !!! CORRECT on all counts ! It's VERY rewarding to know someone's paying attention. One never knows for sure...

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks for the thought, but composers we ain't. Interpreters, we are...

[@SuperAlemoya]

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