The Gael or The Last of the Mohicans Scottish Fiddle Jig

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A really rocky sounding jig composed by Dougie Maclean. Made very popular by it's use in the film 'The Last of the Mohicans'.
Instruments on this video are acoustic fiddle, synth (roland jp8000) and bass guitar.
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[@peakfiddler]

Thank you everyone for your very warm comments. It makes such a difference to know that someone is also enjoying listening to this video.

[@colleenc4621]

This is the only version of this song where I stop what I'm doing and just take it in every time I hear it.

[@sazzayilmaz5055]

Been 4 years since i first saw this vid, still enjoying it to this day

[@arturkorol2949]

I want to play this song...but haven't notes...can you help me???)))

[@rimmelosmoloc4158]

@@arturkorol2949 The Gael - fiddle playing lesson KZbin/peakfiddler

[@TXRoeJogan]

God this song just does something to my spirit that cannot be explained with words, thank you!

[@aleccrombie7923]

Love the slightly wailing notes of this fiddle. Exactly as I imagined it would have been played in period. Had it been written then. Haunting.

[@saikatdev67]

I have heard at lest 20 differant version of thus..including duggy s own playing in several occasion...this one stands out...transition notes are really giving me goosebump.this playing touches my heart ..love and respect from calcutta...India ❤️🙏🇮🇳

[@peakfiddler]

I made another recording as well, kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6CudGhphKqrrbc

[@sookie4195]

I feel this in my heart and soul. Thank you! ❤ My father was a fine fiddler in Missouri 1905.

[@rwcoastal7583]

EXCELLENT.. Best sound I've heard from several KZbin videos... and you are not posing.. running.. jumping... acting or running around in something scanty (thanks for sparing us!) STRAIGHTFORWARD GOOD PLAYING! Excellent.

[@peakfiddler]

Well it can be arranged, but would probably be done better by one of my grandchildren, haha.. Regarding wearing something scanty, sorry I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy..

[@hassaanbangash4294]

+peakfiddler hahaha Good on you Sir :) Amazing playing, really made me wish I knew you as a person :)

[@Gniew2]

My thoughts exactly! Thank you, Peakfiddler.

[@BIGMOUTHLOUIS]

😅

[@AAO-92]

I liked this comment 1k timea

[@Evitanne]

I always find myself coming back to this video, for years now. Wonderfull rendition and my absolute favourite. ❤

[@blofal]

Wow. I love it when musicians feel the music rather than play it.... peakfiddler you're amazing. Never stop!

[@clintclintonforshortbonser736]

Keep see sawing Mr. Fiddler, love your work from Australia.

[@jen6315]

True mastery of instrument and the way the music is supposed to make you feel

[@coupe662]

🕯🌏very true

[@ildionigi2591]

Simply best performance ever of this song! Greetings from Italy.

[@wewatchmovies4446]

I love how he accents the glissando (or whatever it is called in violin terms) Sounds very Scottish in the best of ways

[@truesurrealist]

Is it slur?

[@colleenc4621]

I love this version. It's hard to put your finger on it but some musicians can elicit a mood. This song really does it for me.

[@paulhammer1363]

What a treat! Never heard this tune before. Beautifull tune, and playing!

[@SBW4453U]

The way you transition into the 2nd part of the 1st “verse” at 0:15 and then just hold those notes right after instead of trilling them (like in the original) seriously makes ALL the difference and so makes it so much better. Also the slight sliding sounds you make when you change notes and that you trill the “call” and not the “response”. This should have been the way it was originally written imo. Adds so much more emotion. BRAVO! I hope that made sense lmfao

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you for your interesting analysis and comment. Best wishes

[@rimmelosmoloc4158]

It doesn't even matter if I don't understand the "musical technicalities" you are taking about, but, "This should have been the way it was originally written,... Adds a lot more emotion," is something a lot of people who have listened to this would have felt. Somehow it just felt like Mr. Chris Perry's interpretation just feels right in your ears.

[@peakfiddler]

Thanks Amelia and Christine, retirement is great. Means you can spend more time to doing the things you enjoy the most..

[@MASTERATCOD4]

My 1st time listening to any kind of solo violin music just beautiful thanks. Don't think I seen you blink once 😀 true commitment

[@cloverharvest1145]

The work of a master ! Great mastery and comfort how you seamlessly play with the tunes and the western American touch you gave it , absolutely perfect !

[@siouxroslawski1670]

I bought the soundtrack to the movie for just this piece of music. It's gorgeous, and haunting, and is played wonderfully here. (I'm a teacher and used to teach at a school where all 3rd graders took violin lessons. One year I decided to take lessons with my students, and the results were hilarious. I think the teacher "passed" me on three songs, out of pity and because then she wouldn't have to listen to me play anymore ;) and my students learned a dozen or more songs that year.) To sum up my rambling: playing a violin is difficult, but playing with such artisty and emotion... that's a whole other thing.

[@peakfiddler]

That's a real challenge, well done for having a go and adopting such a positive take on your experience

[@clajardim4159]

Men... I can't stop listening... I want to play this like you do!!! Thank you, your awsome! Big hug from Portugal!

[@fzsjonnie]

It,s a great joy, thanks . Love the way you play the fiddle..and touch the sound

[@nadanalia3000]

Thank you from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@sandrakerr6715]

❤️I love the Gael, Thanks again mr Peakfiddler,

[@miltonvioleiro8091]

Just can't stop listening to it. Oh such an awesome and superb performance. Greato worl sir, such a beautiful tecnic and great sound!

[@CJN4737]

Beautiful, I am so jealous as I wish I could play this :)

[@peakfiddler]

I made a teaching video showing how I play this tune, if that would be useful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5a9n5qtnZZ1kJI

[@MarcosVasques01]

I can even remember the last time that I saw a feeling player like this. Awesome work, If I play I would play like you with that feeling and little dance. This song is good for the soul and spirit, it's impossible to be quiet. Greeting my friend, very good!!

[@jeannettemoyen9278]

oooooh I remember this from the movie! what excellent playing ! what an good film ! it pulls at you from within!

[@majorstoner9620]

trouble with movie they played it all through the film for about 2 hours its took years before i could listen to the tune again good playing peak fiddler

[@lesleywolf2497]

The Best 'Interpretation' I have ever heard! (Other than Dougie of course😉) Sweet sounding violin 👌🔥🔥🔥💖

[@adilusa]

I can see it right away how you do enjoy playing this masterpiece that's why that sound is alive... learning to play violin, hopefully in a year I will be able to play this tune.

[@peakfiddler]

The violin is a fantastic instrument and will always provide you with pleasure and enjoyment, have fun.

[@xPICESx]

It is amazing how this piece is "sculptured" around the original tune! The amount of talent and creativity in this performance is unbelievable!

[@vaqmnrg1688]

the original tune IS the gael, a fiddle tune. this has nothing to do with native american music.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

IF I had composed 'the gael", i would be quite complemented by your rendition of it. nice little variations on it; welcome to folk music universe

[@tuvalusavage688]

When you can say you have truely mastered a musical instument

[@tehminagoskar2043]

Just learning this now, so good to return to this gorgeous recording, thanks Peak!

[@stormygail1868]

BRAVO!!!!....U MADE ME CRY!!!!...I LUV MY ANCESTORS!!!...WITH ALL MY HEART

[@handoromper7987]

I just can’t believe anyone could play this. Well done 👍🏻

[@cliffsandifer3877]

Well nicely played sir, likely Dougies most popular tune, thank to theh mohicans

[@peakfiddler]

I have just added a link to the musical notation of the version which I play.

[@TheJumpingJake]

where would i find this?

[@peakfiddler]

goo.gl/OkaEBA this is a google shortened link to a page on my facebook area

[@KaiTakApproach]

peakfiddler you rock, thank you!

[@HNowak]

That was incredibly beautiful; thank you!

[@the-fiddling-fox]

Thanks! I’ll try this. I have Dougie’s tune book and was struggling to make sense of this tune which in his book starts high and gets higher. Your version is lower in tone which I like.

[@jagd1817]

you and john Sheehan are my favourite fiddle players.

[@mowzrascal2350]

Agreed!! And can’t forget my boy Kevin Burke!

[@adventurewithacamera]

Glad I ran across this. Such a genuine playing of a classic tune.

[@peakfiddler]

Thanks Scott

[@hooragood]

After breaking my right shoulder I couldn't play the guitar or the banjo for 5 months, so I decided to learn the fiddle just to keep me sane. I really appreciate the effort involved and your FEEL for the music jumps straight out my computer screen. Going to have a big spliff ;). and practice this one now too. Thanks!

[@alisakhodos7453]

As a classical violinist, it’s very interesting to see a completely different way of playing and holding the violin, with such wonderful results! It’s proof that there is no one “right” way of playing. I’m inspired to give fiddling a try! Thank you!

[@peakfiddler]

Thanks Alisa for your very positive comment, I guess it's all down to simply using the instrument as a vehicle to get where you want to go.

[@billcard7074]

IN the Boston area, Anne Hooper plays both very fine violin, and very fine fiddle. So go for it!

[@FarmerPat]

I enjoy listening to your version over and over while trying to learn how to play this song, it is helping me tremendously and it sounds wonderful. Thank you!

[@peakfiddler]

Great to hear!

[@sallyjw6966]

It's been a long time and every time I listen to this it still blows me away...absolutely brilliant Mr Peak! Still trying to play this. It's my goal! x

[@sylvievanhaverbeke689]

J'adore, je n'y connais rien en matière de musique mais pour le coup, vous m'avez donné des frissons partout 😊

[@gygye]

Wow, I just found out about your videos... I love it.. You remind me of my father playing violon. Have an Happy and Blessed New Year and cheers from Quebec, Canada. you got a new fan.

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you Ginette, glad you enjoyed this one

[@granterwin952]

Fucking incredible audio quality and talent. 10/10

[@DustyLoc]

I keep coming back to this video. My favorite rendition on KZbin. You sir, are a genius.

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you Dusty, not really genius, just been playing too many years and learning I guess from all the mistakes I have made in that time..

[@4strings932]

The bowing speaks out loud !!! Love your bowing style 😍🙏🏾

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you indeed, its a great tune to play.

[@bruceperron3796]

Awsome rendition of this tune,loved it,I've watched this particular version many times, never gets old.

[@happyfuture3797]

I like it extraordinarily

[@retsdon]

Nice looking telecaster in the background! But jokes? aside, thanks so much for these videos. I'm learning loads from watching your bowing.

[@SusaneRibeiro]

so beautiful!!!

[@theoprophet7022]

Thank you for this beautiful Jig!!

[@andydowse1234]

Wonderful. Goosebumps every time I listen. Going to try and get my daughter to learn it.

[@toskr-r4t]

Effortlessly very well played

[@MrNullius]

You Sr, play for the Gods, we just happen to be blessed and able to listen to it too

[@horatio59]

12 out of 10 ! Thankyou,this music never fails to move me

[@cleroy61]

Fantastique ! The sound of your fiddle is great !

[@robertomantovani4748]

Con entusiastica e commossa partecipazione dal sud europa

[@BPGav]

Goosebumps, amazing

[@alejandrobueno8819]

bass player and loving it! long live the fiddle!

[@DiegoPujolT]

This is a great version! The little slides you make, make it Sound more beautiful.

[@Paul-nl4df]

Great playing. Thanks

[@mufuliramark]

My sons a musician and plays this on Violin/Piano/drums and bagpipes. I would love to hear it played on an unfamiliar instrument i.e Hanghang or Sirdar. Thanks for taking the timeout to upload this fabulous theme tune.

[@ianwattsOfficial]

i'm learning this on my uilleann pipes, play it on my Norwegian fiddle and still when I watch other's play they always give me the courage to practice more and work harder, thank you for the inspiration:::))) Welcome to Australia

[@shaunryan9810]

I've heard and seen this played a few times but this it so beautifully played. Awesome.

[@Aussiejayai]

good on ya mate. That was amazing.The best version I've ever listened.

[@austinlamb4625]

This is probably the single best solo on this song Ive seen yet. Really good job! Got some added Fiddle-flavor to the original, I like it.

[@mace8775]

I can see you performing in an Irish pub and it would be epic!!!!

[@mesheditor]

simply one of the best i heard

[@peakfiddler]

***** Thanks for your nice comment Eddie.

[@Jst4funn]

Love Peak Fiddler..

[@itviking1651]

Well done. Simply the best version of this fiddle tune I've ever listened to. I aspire to one day play it as you do.

[@Wellin220365]

A superb and excellent rendition of the tune.. best I have had the privilege to hear.. well done Peakfiddler

[@peakfiddler]

Many thanks Gareth

[@alexanderjordaan1073]

I listen to your music to relax. Thank you

[@salyerp]

beautifully played, sir

[@rustyshackleford8247]

Great tune and video sir!

[@Titer]

What a beautiful music!

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@sonicrush367]

It's really amazing. I don't have any words to describe all my feelings.

[@christinethorneycroft9579]

Love this tune!Well played Mr Perry....you look well :)

[@XaliberDeathlock]

Been two months since I saw your vid, still trying to play like you. :) This is just very well done.

[@vanessamanihera2088]

Hi from New Zealand. Happy Christmas everyone xx

[@thomasmcglaughlin1410]

Excellent. Stirring, sterling, strong!

[@sizun2214]

I love your rendition. You make it a very interesting tune, far better than the movie version. Hope to get some inspiration from this video some day. (I began violin lessons couple of months ago) Cheers !

[@paulalguiar1]

Que bonita musica, saludos desde España, estuve hace 2 años en Irlanda y me gusto mucha vuestras costumbres

[@rogerlardot7102]

Thanks, from France

[@colinhesketh4710]

Thanks for the Dots. Please keep playing. How I wish!!

[@sorellefraser2448]

Truly stunning it fills my heart with joy light and love everytime I listen to you play this 💚

[@sandrakerr6715]

Fab dab a doo dee . In other words excellent, 🎶🍂🎻 ❤️

[@327radar]

From Australia - Breath taking

[@mikesummers6880]

Love listening this piece of music very emotional.

[@sisfantasto7004]

Wonderful! I love the sound 😍🎻

[@gyongyverjankov7389]

ohhhhhh MG, best version ever!!!!! :)

[@peakfiddler]

Thank you indeed Gyöngyvér, your comment is much appreciated

[@Orourke-r7v]

Beautiful.

[@someoneelse.2252]

Big thumbs up.

[@MrBrutalicus]

Fantastic!

[@idanraechel]

wow u took this music to other level

[@MissBooksmith]

This is a lovely and quite different version. Thank you.

[@celtictiger9000]

My all time favorite tune played beautifully.....thank you peakfiddler!

[@lilianaeleon9287]

Thank you! You made me say wow!

[@MiriamFollin]

Wonderful! Very inspirational music.

[@ianpatrick1345]

Superb tune and very well played, Dougie.