The Punch Brothers, Marcus Mumford sing "The Auld Triangle"

The Punch Brothers - Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge and Paul Kowert - join with Marcus Mumford to perform "The Auld Triangle," at New York's Town Hall, in an excerpt from the Showtime documentary, "Another Day/Another Time: The Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis,'" celebrating the folk music of the Coen Brothers movie.

[@mickmcloughlin]

as an Irish man and a Dubliner and someone who sings this song everyday I have to say this is fantastic. Luke Kelly would be happy.

[@reredrumuoy]

"Irish man and a Dubliner". Which one is it?

[@coryCuc]

@@reredrumuoy What do you think? Asking such an obvious question is stupid.

[@reredrumuoy]

@@coryCuc it just went over your head thats all.

[@coryCuc]

@@reredrumuoy Good one.

[@jamesiconnor9902]

😊

[@JoeMarinoMusic16]

Marcus Mumford singing bass. Unreal vocal range

[@winsos1]

first thing I noticed ! :)

[@alevineaa]

go find the one with Justin Timberlake

[@TheUTVOverlander]

The guy to his left does too. Hard to differentiate.

[@jluft3]

Joe Marino bicycle u

[@StephenJonesGoreville]

dude yeah, thats amazing

[@ChefMattReviews]

"I like the sweaters." Oscar Isaac (2013)

[@jennyrose9454]

I like Oscar Isaac

[@raymonddixon7603]

Brendan Behan wrote this when he was a Republican prisoner in Mountjoy gaol, which is near the Banks of the Royal Canal. Horses used to pull the barges along the canal before steam. They had a bell hanging from their necks to let people know their was a barge coming. I live quite close to the Royal Canal where you are more likely to see holiday barges nowadays.

[@csheets40]

I was listening to the Punch Brothers on my speaker while I was doing some yardwork. My 89 year old dad who was born in Arkansas came and stood by me, listening to a few of these tracks with me, and he said, "Now this is REALLY good music." I absolutely agree with him. Punch Brothers, you have your newest fan today, my dad!

[@rzmikeaaahayes4338]

As a Born and Bred Irish man, I can safely say "You Guys" done excepionally well, on a heartfelt and true Irish classic.. I need say no more..only THANK YOU

[@francesbent6682]

Why am i only hearing this now. The Dubliners would be proud of you 🎉

[@clandebouyekid]

The "Auld Triangle" written by Brendan Behan during his incarceration for the murder of two Garda Síochána in Mountjoy Jail. The triangle was the metal triangle that was beaten by the screws (wardens) every morning to waken the inmates in Mountjoy Prison, it's still there. The song is the reflection of a fictionalized IRA man on the last day of his life when he is going to be hanged. Behan wrote it about himself in memory of the Easter Rising in 1916 ... The Royal Canal was built to carry freight by barge from Longford to Dublin.

[@artdonovandesign]

Thank you!

[@raaaaaaaaaager]

Get ur facts right....Behan didn't right this song

[@koborkutya7338]

@@raaaaaaaaaager In his defense, every time the Dubliners sang it they stated themselves that it was written be Behan. But thanks for the heads up they were obviously wrong. " Subject: RE: The Ould Triangle From: GUEST,Tom Neary Date: 21 Jul 12 - 08:11 PM As a matter of clarification to the debate of who wrote The Auld Triangle, I can confirm that it was indeed Dicky Shannon who penned the song for Behan. Brendan and Dicky were very close pals, aswell as drinking mates. The song refers to the joy (Mountjoy) jail in Dublin. It was very common in those days for men to get themselves locked up, as it would guarantee bed and board for a few nights. Strange I know, but that's wha poverty does I suppose? I have many stories of their escapades together, including a visit they made to the BBC, in which Brendan promised to record a series of short stories. This was of course dependant on him being paid up front for his services. Sadly he never recorded the stories, but was given a small retainer, so the drink flowed for a while. Brendan always credited Dicky for the song because they were great pals, however, I can verify that Dicky never received a penny in royalties and neither did his family, but Brendan did give Dicky's eldest son Michael (Mickser) Shannon the boat fare to come to England in 1955. A gesture that Mickser has never forgotten. I know this to be true because I am Dicky's grandson, and he would relate his story to keep us entertained as kids. Having read Sullivans book on Behan ican see why they were such good friends. They appear to have had very similar outlooks to life."

[@thequietman760]

I watched the play. It was performed in the back of a little book shop on caple st

[@Bruno1238]

As an Irishman I've been listening to this song since the cradle and I must admit this take on it has opened up a whole new dimension for me! For such a simple song its so layered and thought provoking! So go poetry, go 'The Punch Brothers', and go Ireland! Great stuff ;-)

[@RockyTopRetreat]

If some of you want to hear only the "authentic" original, go put that recording on an infinite loop and you will never have to hear another interpretation. I say "to hell with that". This is an homage to great music done incredibly well by fantastic musicians who have taken the time and effort to honor a great tradition.

[@doctor19741]

As a proud immigrant Irishman having sung this in many formats and love the tune, hats off to the lads there. It was great!!! Anything Chris Thile does is golden anyway so fair play to all!!!

[@TheUTVOverlander]

Diarmuid Cahill Agreed, Chris Thile is an American treasure.

[@johnmacerlean2584]

As a 100% Real Irishman I'd be proud to accept ye all into the Irish Realm.

[@carpo1631]

so magnanimous! now let's have a pint of beer, or rare auld mountain dew!!!

[@johnmacerlean2584]

Almost as good as the Dubliners and Ronnie Drew R.I.P.

[@carpo1631]

i'll listen to them, so deepening my knowledge of Irish popular culture. Ciao dall'Italia

[@hooverie]

John mac erlean almost

[@danny100ization]

let them be afraid,,,,

[@seanhagewood]

I like that this video also includes one second of the Avett Brothers.

[@celticrubbish]

I've been singing this song for 45 years, but never as well as this version!

[@dickspanner5381]

I fell into the Royal canal when I was a young lad.

[@Mr.Feckless]

a pal of mine almost drowned in it, some hopeless egit thought he was his son and he jumped in after him ,but couldnt swim, almost got both of them killed trying to float on him.

[@davidmclennan2300]

For those of you who are offended by The Punch Brother's rendition of this song - it was originally written by Brendan Behan. If you listen to his version, the tempo is much different, and the lyrics are not the same. In fact, the song has been recorded many times by many different artists. If you take the time to listen to some of the other versions, you will notice that there are several different versions - and in fact the phrase "humpy gussy" is not even used in many of them. The version sung by The Punch Brothers seems to be modeled most closely on the version sung by The Pogues, and I haven't seen any criticism of their interpretation.

[@adammcdermott4250]

Good Job Much Respect from Ireland

[@cristinapardo8519]

Adam McDermott vclpp00

[@lauraintheskywithdiamonds9185]

im from Dublin , Ireland and this is one of my favourite Dubliners song and this was brilliant👌

[@MIKESHORTEN84]

God damn, that's awesome! He's even got the Irish teeth ;)

[@ScharnowskianPlayer]

The only version I've ever seen that comes in any way close to the Dubliners. Chris Thile is some lad.

[@stephengreen3161]

As a Irish man I loved this version 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@rupertps]

an amazing performance, hard to get it out of my head.

[@elgrande4757]

that bass though

[@swaggy1926]

Beautiful rendition gentlemen.

[@artdonovandesign]

It simply does not get any better than this A miraculous performance

[@camdewey2018]

This is a classic song and one I play over and over. Actually heard some old boys in Kinsale at Dalton's Pub sing this song. Well Done.

[@annedarragh6211]

Fabulous singing sound as if they have Irish blood in them..just loved this👏🏻👏🏻

[@151Sharon]

I'm Irish, and all i heard when I was young was Dubliner songs . Yew all sang it beautifully .

[@hollyk9177]

As a Irish person. This is both beautiful and hilarious

[@zacd1419]

As an Irishman you were amazing brother

[@joeylaird77]

How fabulous! What a great tribute ❤️

[@fionnpryor7131]

For me, with the outfits, the setting, and the sound it's like listening to a young Dubliners as if they were the dubliners' sons

[@carloduran2961]

Maybe heaven is living in vivid memory and reenactment.

[@thedustiev1]

One of the best renditions of this I've heard by far...captures the essence of the Dubliners version perfectly

[@frederickglasser5617]

Had never heard this song until this morning. It struck as something worth looking into. The version I heard earlier today was Damien Dempsey. This is a helluva song. And once I learn what it's about, oh, how important it is.

[@carmenlopezb3341]

I´m crazy about this music and the singers are great!!!

[@0248959]

I'm Irish. I loved this.

[@mikeytopaz4601]

+MacKeeper Review As in, "from Ireland, Irish" or simply, "My great grand parents emigrated from Ireland a really long time ago, Irish?"

[@0248959]

Actually from Ireland

[@thewaywardpoet]

I absolutely LOVE this song. It's so beautiful, and the polyphony makes it all the better. Every time I hear it, I get shivers down my spine. SO good!

[@sirfartsalot1328]

Sure wish spotify had this on the app

[@anfear9764]

Beautiful stuff.

[@davidkelly831]

wow lads, super stuff.....

[@eimearomahony3948]

Well done guys !

[@tekken4granted913]

Been watching Marcus Mumford all the time. Definitely a superb performance

[@cormacmccoy1]

Actually one of my favourite versions of this song

[@jgguerin]

I love this song from Brendan thanks to all the other artists including Bob on the Basement Tapes who give it a lash as well as The Punchies they are as irish as the rest of us welcome over here any time

[@thesupergardenbroomgardenb309]

Very impressive

[@jackster1212]

Stellar.

[@ronniejones1623]

Love it good harmony some funny lyrics and different, really cool combo with the 2 groups teaming up..

[@darkraider4742]

Fantastic

[@Megara20]

Ummmm, excuse me, but IS MARCUS SINGING F'N BASS?! 😳😱😍 This was gold, y'all!

[@richardhernandez25]

Showtime is repeating the Movie tribute "Another Day Another Time" from which Marcus Mumford , Oscar Isacc, Punch bros,etc these clips were taken from Tonight Thursday Jan 16 @ 7:00 E - Brilliant!

[@Murph6160]

very respectable job!

[@Mr.Feckless]

Mighty stuff

[@333TommyP]

I couldn’t love this Song any more than I do already. ❤️😊

[@liveuk]

Pure!

[@keithkeane3150]

this is amazing. Im from close to Crumlin where Brendan Behan is from and this is just fookin great

[@welltoucansamatthatgame]

Always glad to hear Noam's singing voice.

[@Chesterton7]

So good.

[@aiseribrahim]

Tear in the eye everytime 😢😊

[@BillyBob-yb5ht]

Very good fair play lads.

[@dylanself9133]

Wow I freakin love this

[@bhtmredrocks]

Thank you again. Going through something here. And you give me hope. ❤

[@deanoBJJ]

As a Dubliner, I think Luke Kelly would accept this, from a yank singing this that has no irish roots, he done it well

[@dc8680]

bloody brilliant

[@carmelitacarlos3515]

Fricken unbelievable......

[@raprockmosh21]

Woah woah come back Avetts!

[@dianescotter8089]

Voices.. ❤️

[@danielmalachi8793]

For me The Clancy Brothers version is the definitive one.. Raw, political and heartfelt.

[@alleyoop9099]

Love that song!

[@daviddavis6171]

I love that,except for Thile,I cannot disguise the part. True Harmony and Humour. beautiful!

[@fergusburke2074]

Great ole Irish tune

[@stephenw5711]

Solid effort 100%

[@niallpower3788]

Thanks

[@MrShayhannon]

Great job lads luke and ronny would be proud

[@nifelsmyth9044]

Great job from the irish

[@blakelysherrod4686]

Unbelievable.

[@honedtoperfection]

Magnificent version of a Behan classic!

[@pauric7765]

Good stuff lads

[@annemorganti9444]

Superb

[@kareneastman9695]

What a sad song.😞I love it.:-):-(:-O😀😲

[@jakeo1209]

I heard this song in the movie Inside Llewyn Davis and the guys that sang it looked funny in those sweaters. But this song is actually quite beautiful.

[@danny100ization]

this is a dna Irish song,,,,well done the lads,,

[@95johndeering]

Are they?

[@danny100ization]

the song is Irish,did you not read my quote,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@dRealNayon]

marcus trying not to laugh lol 😂

[@koborkutya7338]

So funny Mumford looking at his toes - guess to avoid bursting out laughing looking at the lead singer...

[@profolactic]

"I don't want to hear nobody like Dominic Behan, man."

[@kevinmulcahy9138]

Not too shabby lads, - I will be magnanimous and suggest it is intended as a tribute to the unparalleled Luke Kelly and the Dubliners.

[@jimhowe2624]

It absolutely was.

[@lifeofpablo7634]

Someone else watching this in 2020?

[@anabeltucker9669]

CHILLLS

[@glorigirl1313]

Just Punch Brothers for the 2nd time on Saturday and almost died. They are beyond perfect.

[@JamesPelle]

La faccia di Marcus al minuto 2:34 è impagabile!

[@danny100ization]

fucin class ,ree raw,,f,t,q,

[@melorafoy7109]

You have to give them credit for wanting to do it. Great covwr.

[@xstargirlsarahx]

What is this!? No other man than Luke Kelly can sing this!

[@tomobrien7921]

Hear The Old Triangle being sung in BRENDAN BEHAN'S WOMEN @ Pentameters Theatre, Hampstead NW3 from Thurs 3rd July - Sun 20th July. 8pm Tue - Sat...5pm Sun.

[@cheryltipton9328]

I want to see this show so bad !!!! If anyone knows where I could see it other than show time B

[@adamkeenan5707]

If you like this you'll love the Luke Kelly/Dubliner version.

[@dannynolan6841]

he should of mentioned the great "luke kelly" then id love this

[@ripleysghost]

like a damn organ.

[@davidmclennan2300]

I am going to correct myself. I believe that Punch Brothers version is more like the version sung by The High Kings. Either way, The Punch Brothers do a great rendition.

[@Y3MINEM]

Royolll RoyAaaal

[@devonbrandl9355]

the gods spoke on this day when the tallahassi bunch crunched and punched. and to think it was all one big hunch. I WILL PROCEED. these guys are realy really cool like i was thinking about how cool they are and it was really awesome. so anyway the story of the olf triangle is about a half man half panda bear who struggled to get the proper nutrients and women from the forest so he said "funk this ish hole forest, im heading for the city streets." so he started walking there and realized im a loser so he turned around. he was then attecked by the villagers who saw his doofy ass coming. his body was never found but it is said that the villagers dumped his body in the royal canal where little tommy usedd to go swimming you know the place down by the docks. yeah that place. just think about it. SHOUT out to the 6 you know what this is.

[@betsytaylor9929]

+Devon Brandl Awesome mate