Hector The Hero - Jenna Reid with Aly Bain

Jenna Reid - fiddle
Aly Bain - fiddle
Phil Cunningham - piano
Jerry Douglas - dobro

[@madpipertn]

Every time I hear this, I imagine myself just rocking gently on the front porch here in the Great smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with a pipe bowl full of my favorite tobacco and a glass of a good 20 yr. Scotch....ahhhh....peace. Seriously, I could listen to this all day.

[@alanscott6836]

Aly Bain on Second Fiddle.......and this is one of the best things you'll ever hear. Haunting and entirely magnificent.

[@maryryan3442]

Ally Bain "second fiddle"....... Whaaat?!!! No, never, Ally!

[@alanscott6836]

By second fiddle we mean playing the supporting fiddle part. This is called 2nd fiddle.

[@johnlegge2556]

The Bass player was tone perfect & spot on contra in tune, pitch, and vibrato; and deserves his name on the label.

[@twowingsstudio]

14 years on, this is still the most beautiful version. Heartfelt thanks!

[@karahan246]

I love this tune, one of my favorite. This particular performance is really good, I think it brings the feelings that composer wanted us to feel

[@stephanietorres5679]

I love this beautiful song. Now I will wish to buy the violin sheet music.

[@karahan246]

@@stephanietorres5679 I learned this tune by ear, so unfortunatly do not have sheets to share with you

[@findmejak1]

This lament was written by James Scott Skinner for Major General Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, KCB, DSO (4 March 1853 - 25 March 1903) born at Rootfield, near Dingwall, in later life he was also know in gaelic as Eachann nan Cath ('Hector of the Battles', Fighting Mac) The son of a crofter and stonemason he was promoted through the ranks of the British Army on merit alone, he was disliked by the ruling classess as he not born a gentleman. There was rumours circulated about Sir Hector forcing him to end his life, by shooting himself in a Paris hotel on 25/03/1903. RIP Sir Hector

[@jamesmacleod6587]

So true the fighting Mac and yet lost in history

[@findmejak1]

+James MacLeod you are so very right

[@ianshiell3597]

depends who's readin the books ma man - he's no' lost and no' forgotten - no' by those who matter - a reminiscence of a time in Danny's Inn when some Austrian green jacket fellies fae the south asked for more Jock music now there was a jock who got their asses out of a hole or two starting wi' several Boer-holes!

[@shoebmd428]

Movie needs to be made.

[@conachcraig]

I fell in love with this lady through her music and then I saw her in Dunkeld Cathedral and was blown away. A wonderful fiddle player and a lovely lady.

[@riojcp]

Jenna Reid with Phil and Aly and Jerry Douglas. What a brilliant combination. A superb rendering of a beautiful and important composition.

[@Trollificusv2]

+riojcp Indeed. A wonderful confluence of talent and soul. I am constantly amazed, though, at how very many "wonderful confluences of talent and soul" include Jerry Douglas. There is a myth that someday he will miss a note, and this will mark the end of the world. This is silly superstition, of course. Jerry Douglas is never going to miss a note.

[@iaintaylor8186]

Beautiful tune very well played by all. This rendition shows the musicians' profound respect for Sir Hector, the music and for each other. Extremely well done and very touching.

[@amc3]

Magical music from a magical country... thanks Jenna...

[@charlesduguid4811]

You will not get a better rendition of this tune than this one!

[@eltodesukane]

too bad so many audio glitches

[@KENAVLOG]

Top ! Merci pour cette interprétation singulière 🤩 Une douce mélodie pour une si belle chanson. Cheers from Bretagne 🇫🇷

[@marcb6735]

Une musique incroyablement émouvante. Une interprétation remarquable, de simplicité et d'émotion, de Jenna Reid et son ensemble. Je bénis cette nuit d'insomnie où j'ai découvert cette mélodie. Merci, merci mille fois..

[@duncanmacgilvray2486]

Beautiful music,thankyou so much for sharing it,wonderful musicians

[@UrFiddlerFriend]

It doesn't get any better then this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ptarmi]

This is the finest piece of music I have seen on KZbin!

[@JerseySandy]

Lament him, ye sons of old Scotia, Ye kinsmen on many a shore; A patriot-warrior, fearless of foe, Has fallen to rise no more

[@thelosthighlander3373]

Saor Alba gu brath

[@jimslaunwhite8890]

Sitting on my front deck in Nova Scotia. Ginger beer, vodka, glass of ice and this hauntingly beautiful music. Pretty nice.

[@findmejak1]

beautiful interpretation of this tune. I have recently learnt this tune at feis rois and our classroom overlooks the monument erected to Sir Hector, adding a wee lump to the throat as we play it

[@danldunham]

Ah beautiful. Jenna Reid and Julie Fowlis were on tour in the U.S. earlier this year. I am amazed by the talent these young ladies possess. Jenna's incredible performance with the fiddle was awesome. She leaves a nice lasting impression, may she fare well in all that she does.

[@murfenator923]

Just beautiful. It made me cry. Perhaps my favorite song.

[@alexandrajames8734]

I just drift away listening to this tune, everything perfect. thank you

[@saniorua4255]

An interview with Aly Bain in Norwegian broadcast many years ago, led me to those sessions. I am lost!

[@Peter-ts6wb]

This comment is so long after the moment but, Jenna , thank you so much. I so admire Aly Bain, but this is moving. Thank you.

[@JaneKelly32]

Wonderful. I can't stop listening!

[@scotjack]

Beautiful, simply beautiful - superb tone.

[@billalbion]

That really is first class playing from the heart by all these exellent musicians. Thank you very much and for posting.

[@KaykayCA]

Simply beautiful.... gorgeous piece of music...

[@fastonthedraw]

Rest in peace...Major General..Sir Hector Macdonald...forever in my thoughts....

[@oaplearning.musicwalsh5843]

beautiful piece of music and so beautifuly played.just love it

[@karenringer5995]

i love this song it fills my heart full of love and yet sadness

[@ZIGYZAGY1]

A gentle beautiful tune beautifully played I love this piece music one of my favourites, thank you for posting and sharing.

[@thomasgreenaway6051]

Beautiful song Amazing story!!!

[@desertwolf9080]

Hector Archibald MacDonald, good ole' "Fighting Mac". Truly worthy of the MacDonald namesake. Rest In Peace.

[@mactcampbell]

Simply beautiful. Well trained yet plays from the heart. Mac Campbell

[@gordonaitken3382]

what a beautiful performance of this lovely tune. I wish I could play and sound like that. just stunning. we occasionally play this in the Saturday class at the reel with Jennifer Wrigley. definitely one of my favourite pieces of music.

[@jwilliam2255]

Stunningly beautiful!

[@ScotsLyon]

simply wonderful

[@katiemcgraw3874]

still brings tears.

[@danh441]

What a bitter-sweet story. And beautiful melody thanks to Jenna Reid.

[@sgdva]

This is music, nothing else to add, a master piece.

[@Deebemc]

Master craftsmen all. This just shows the supremely strong links of music across all borders. Wonderful clip. Tanks for posting.

[@Norberto2024]

Dulce, maravilloso... perfecto.¡¡¡¡¡Gracias!!!!!

[@limbo431]

how beautiful.

[@stevemorris3751]

Absolutely beautiful piece of music and beautiful playing .

[@samstainer7455]

Beautiful playing, the original "Transatlantics" were superb, shame the later series' became over produced and a bit "Jerry Douglas and friends".

[@1earflapping]

Thank you for posting this (and the many other BBC Sessions).

[@stephanietorres5679]

What a lovely song.

[@chantalbernard]

Gosh. . . . this is beautiful - - - -

[@melodyl52]

What a beautiful peaceful performance. Thank you for posting it.

[@mauricecarey2164]

Brilliant. My wife and I heard this tune in the Islay Inn, Glasgow, a couple of weeks ago. What great talent and so haunting

[@exbootneck45414045]

A master at work

[@WHU63]

I love this on bagpipes. Hadn't heard it on violin. That was absolutely beautiful.

[@goldrb6]

LOVE the twin fiddles!!!

[@lapsylla]

Shetland fiddlers…..simply the best 👏👏👏

[@amc3]

Jenna, love the performance....just superb.

[@zephyrquartz]

Exquisite. Aly Bain's genius behind this is apparent.

[@karieYT]

stunning piece of music

[@imacomputerbuddie]

just stunning

[@TimEdeyMusic]

Makes me cry this, Jenna & Aly... sublime, Alba gu brath

[@amc3]

Hector McDonald a crofters son from Dingwall Invernessire. Who was a leader of men who greatly respected him. He died in Paris after shooting himself, due to some stupid so called superiors in the British army spreading some pathetic stories about him. He has a lovely monument on the hill just outside Dingwall in his memory.

[@bernielynch1314]

Beautiful.😥😥😥

[@bonenfant96]

How sweeter can it be ? Expertly done.

[@nifunifa7693]

Una belleza hipnótica, casi dolorosa. Una interpretación que te conmueve por dentro.

[@ElMcMeen1a]

Stunning; perfect.

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

I've played this tune many times on the pipes. Jenna did a smashing job and having Jerry Douglas along just made a good thing even better. Now it's time to learn that one on my dobro. Topadh lei a' Campbell

[@TheHunnyhillbees]

beautiful - thank you

[@cooper28clark]

This wonderful Song takes me back to all the places I was able to explore on my 4 trips to Ireland - remembered forever.

[@johnhealy4233]

Scottish tune and Scottish fiddlers.

[@margaretbaker9259]

Thank you! Beautiful!

[@imjunipernow]

I heard Caroline Goulding's version on the radio last night. Just love the song so much!

[@amc3]

Dochas was such a great and brilliant apprenticeship...xxx...thanks Jenna.

[@karenringer5995]

Beautiful ❤️

[@SineadMcNally]

One of the most beautiful pieces. Up there with Inisheer and Mná na hÉireann... ❤️

[@lindaguerrero3256]

James Scott Skinner was a musical genius.

[@graham1281]

I had tears in my eyes, that was sooooo beautiful

[@boscad]

Well - REAL nicely played IMO - love it ! TY players all ! :)

[@machairflower]

Saw Jenna Reid preform at An Lanntair in Stornoway just about 2 years ago to this day. Gave a fine performance that night, something I expect is the norm with her.

[@halbarbour7805]

One of the truly great tunes, I've also heard on the Pipes as well as the fiddle. The Scottish Celtic rock band Wolfstone does an amazing rendition of this.

[@Pineappolis]

Only 9 years late but they really, really do.

[@pastore0506]

Beautifully played!

[@stradkat]

Maybe your gran's fiddle somehow ended up in my shop and I refurbished it for a young person to play. It's what I do to those wonderful old fiddles. And BTW, it's never too old to start playing. I'm in mid-60s and after 2 years of fiddle lessons, I'm playing in jam sessions and open mic events. It's great fun playing with other musicians. Always learning.

[@cherecoen822]

Gorgeous

[@dowhatucan]

i likes a good harmony.doesnie come much better an is. many thanks.

[@davytheravy]

Wonderful ......

[@lescot2000]

Great playing ....bravo

[@LochMeikle]

Good news for all fans is the release of the DVD "Transatlantic Sessions: Series 3" bringing together the best of Nashville, Ireland and Scotland to perform what has been called "the greatest backporch shows ever". All of the six half-hour programmes from the BBC/RTÉ TV series are included, recorded in a beautiful old converted farm steading in the Perthshire Highlands.

[@THE00DUKE]

Brilliant Series, had to buy it :)

[@johncrabtree1193]

💙 it

[@gen65743]

very natural and comfortable playing. Skillfully played with flair and from the heart. Does what music is supposed to do "tell a story and evoke emotion."

[@MrMagusperde]

Well played Phil!!!

[@TheDelacato]

Go h-álainn ar fad. Go raibh míle maith agat. 🙏

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

This part of a series of TV presentations Jerry Douglas organized. The premise was bringing American and British Isles trad players together. There is a DVD set with all the episodes. Wish I could remember the name of the series.

[@garybrindle6715]

The Transatlantic sessions..the baby of Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, sadly the BBC refused to continue the series.

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Yeah, from the East side it was Aly and John. From over here it was Jerry Douglas and Pat McGrath. Pat was touring with Maura O'Connell in and around that time. Pat, Pat Flynn, Jerry Douglas, Altan, Bela Fleck and a dozen other players were being cross pollinated a ton. The Yank players were being exposed to trad B.I. sessions while the Celt players were playing alot of bluegrass and acoustic country/blues in jams around Nashville. Being around it was really an exciting time, musically for me. The live version of Aly and John doing HTH on a collection of songs from the Green Linnet samplers is my favorite. It's where I also discovered Music For A Found Harmonium wasn't just backdrop for a car commercial. lol

[@lolayluis3847]

que cosa más bonita..............

[@flatfluters]

Beautiful👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@ddjay1363]

Lovely

[@conlaochmccleoud281]

Aye aye indeed.

[@kirstyhill1493]

im playing this in a competition in november so im learning it at the moment, i dont learn using sheet music and only by ear really so its so much easier to hear someone play it rather than space out looking at the sheet music 😅

[@arjantjeee]

Means you're a born folk musician :)

[@kirstyhill1493]

Arjan h. hence why i live in scotland lol

[@charlesduguid4811]

@@kirstyhill1493 how did you get on with the tune in the competition?

[@scottishshooey]

A great tune with such a sad story behind it ,very nice lyrics to tune although I have to admit I have never heard it sung yet.

[@maryryan3442]

Listen to North Sea Gas sing this. Wow!

[@931461]

muy bonita la musica

[@MrMagusperde]

Met Aly after a concert - with that pianist bloke....Phil something???! Jenna lovely playing too... great ensemble.

[@maryryan3442]

PHIL CUNNINGHAM, PHIL CUNNINGHAM, Phil Cunningham!!!!!!

[@sgtcrab1]

Jerry Douglas found his roots!

[@dulcimerdanpei]

Andria Beaton from Cape Breton does a nice job singing and playing this tune.

[@fionnmaccumhail76]

Per Mare Per Terras Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald.