“Whiskey in the Jar,” a song about a notorious Irish highwayman Patrick Fleming who was hanged in 1650, has become one of Ireland’s most beloved songs, a true rebel air that stirs the passions. “Whiskey in the Jar” became a hit for Irish performers like The Dubliners and Thin Lizzy and has even been covered by Metallica and Grateful Dead, but its origins aren't as widely known as the tune itself. Fleming was no hero. He murdered, robbed, and maimed rich and poor alike, including women and children before being hunted down. He made a legendary escape from his death cell by scrambling up a chimney but was eventually recaptured. In death, he acquired a heroic air and many poems were written about him. Thanks for your reaction. ❤️👍
Actually, who ever arranges - Layne, Geoff or Eli - also does the full initial edit. Layne has commented that no one can know what you want the way you can. So they take that initial control and then pass it along after they've edited it to their version of "perfect." Layne often chooses to record and use multiple drum tracks. And of course, they're doing and editing the video, so...
I love the story telling folk songs, this one is wonderful! Thanx for the reaction guys! They are singing live tonight and tomorrow night in concert with Chicago. Eventually it will be streamed - can't wait!!
Omar has been in at least 4 of their full length videos as well as several minis. I believe he was in Dream On, Superstition, Dragonborn and Carry on Wayward Son
Something that might interest you are two of VoicePlay's latest short videos- their Loop series. Basically, you get to watch them put together all the different layers of vocals and drums in a song, as well as how it sounds once they're all put together. It's an interesting look at one process of arrangement (I say one, because it's not exactly how their full-length songs are arranged), and while they don't go into the engineering aspects, it's still a fascinating peek behind the curtain and I suspect you'd appreciate seeing them.
Dragonborn Comes Skyrim, Carry On My Wayward Son, Dream On, Superstition all have Omar. This is an old Irish tune from the 1600s- we have a highwayman, the innkeeper's daughter (who in some versions is in love with the blacksmith). Our singer is a highwayman, lifted the money, took it home to Molly. Capt Farrell came in and was killed. Our singer now in prison, hung in 1650. Whack for the daddio is looking for a refill on the drink. First heard this 60 yrs ago when my Irish great uncle was drinking whiskey at our bar in the house - whack for my daddio from dad. Also heard it from Peter Paul and Mary, The Clancey Brothers, Tommy Makem. The Charismatic Voice interviewed Layne on how he processes the beatboxing. You might enjoy it. Peter Barber also recently interviewed Layne, again, very interesting. Grew up with Phil Oakes who did lots of ballads and political tales.
This tale is about an Irish highwayman (a thief who steals from travelers) who robs a British military officer (Captain Farrell - not a pharaoh, LOL! ) and is subsequently betrayed by his woman. To fill the story in a bit, after he robs the captain, he counts out the money and then gives it to his wife and/or lover for safekeeping. She promises that she will never deceive him which proves to be false. As the highwayman slumbers after his exploits, Molly puts water into his gunpowder, rendering his pistol ineffective, and sets him up to be captured. The next morning, as the highwayman ventures out again, he is ambushed by Captain Farrell and his footmen. He tries to shoot at them, but his pistol won’t work due to the wet powder. He reaches for his sabre, but the deceitful Molly has already taken it from him. Rendered defenseless, he is captured and taken prisoner.
Great reaction. It's always a treat to listen and watch you. There is a lot of history in this song, all the way back to 1650. The bass track you mention, Thin Lizzy was playing in their version back in the seventies (1972).
Layne mixes his drums before it's sent off to Ed, he is very particular with his beats. Enjoyed the reaction, though if you have CC on it's Captain Farrell. I believe Molly ratted him out to Captain Farrell. I'm always looking forward to your next VoicePlay reaction!!
One of my grandma's favorite songs. There are so many different lyrics, especially as it crossed the pond to America. In some she's Jenny, in some Molly. In some he kills Captain Farrell, in some Jenny/Molly fills his bullets with water. In some he's stuck in prison, in some he beats up the guards and breaks out. It all depended on how much you love the highwayman and want him to have a happy ending and revenge.
Re: laying down Layne’s percussion: Look up “How To Create Vocal Percussion featuring Voiceplay - Full Sail University. That’s a short start. Then look at The Charismatic Voice’s Tea Time interview with Layne Stein. That’s about an hour, but very in depth regarding Layne’s process for laying down and editing his percussion. Both interviews include playing examples and seeing his editing software. I will tell you one thing - I don’t think you’ll ever get a library of sounds from Layne. He was asked if he has sounds stocked that he can add in, and he emphatically said no. He always wants the sound to be perfect for that location in that piece of music, so nothing is kept from one session to another. Even though the person that does the arranging for a number does all but the final edit (which is always done by Ed Boyer), Layne does considerable editing on his percussion tracks before he sends them to Geoff or Eli for mixing with the rest of the group. One other thing. Layne knows how much we love to hear him sing. So most of his arrangements recently have him singing at least one featured line. But when Geoff arranges, he rarely has Layne sing, and if he does it’s not featured. He’s just buried in the harmonies. Which is why you didn’t hear anything but group singing from Layne in this one.
Although Geoff does feature Layne singing in the less percussive songs such as I Can't Make You Love Me (which is a less featured song but one of my favorites)
@@hollyryalsgrubb1273 Well, one phrase repeated (and the camera’s not on him for the repeat). Hardly a feature. Could be a reason that video isn’t very popular.
I was told that there are special meanings for some of their lyrics. "Whiskey in the jar" - probably a bottle of whiskey with some still in it. "Whack fol the daddy o" - was said to reference pouring more into his cup (of that whiskey). Like, maybe, one for the road? It's Irish, so, one would have to go back to the 1600s for the vocabulary of the time. I also thought that he was in a type of bar that might have housed women of the night upstairs in separate "chambers". As coincidence had it, they both fancied the same woman. I actually don't know. But, it could make sense.
Hi guys! One of the reasons that some commenters have mentioned that their lyrics seem clearer, might be due to the fact that most (if not all of them) have worked in various Florida theme parks in their early days, so they were used to making the lyrics as clear as possible? Whoever does the arrangement generally does the initial mix (as well as the video edit), then it gets sent to Ed Boyer to work his magic (he mixes for many of the acapella groups including PTX and Home Free), then they shoot the video, generally singing along to the final audio mix rather than lipsyncing, to make it look more authentic (you can see Geoff's larynx move, etc.)..! I only knew the Thin Lizzy version from the 70's - but I like this version too!
Hi guys! I'm one of your ole lady fans who is very familiar with this song. I first heard it by Thin Lizzy, then later Metallica. If you get a chance, check out both of those. It is so amazing that VP covered this, as in the other versions the instruments play a huge part of the song. Thin Lizzy, was a hard rock band from Dublin. Phil Lynott co-founder and amazing bassist. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for your show. I love indy music mostly, and have learned, there is a lot your generation has to offer> PS Chris, how about more covers and you too Matt, drum covers!😘
I have noticed that really good a cappella groups make certain to clearly enunciate the words. Home Free and Voiceplay are really good at that. Bass singers especially have to be careful with completely saying words correctly. The low notes tend to muddle the words.
You saw Omar. on the FIRST VoicePlay reaction you did....Carry On My Wayward Son....He was in Dream On, Dragonborne Comes, Superstition....and some 'shorts'.....Nice Chairs Guys.....saw that segment when you went out to buy them......>^^
Farrel is an Irish name. That means Farrel betrayed his people to be in the British military and either kept the soldiers' pay or was a tax collector which was worst.
@@307Reacts for modern day storytelling you should have a look at Ren, try the Tale of Jenny & Screech, the video is shot live in a single take too. He is completely independent and he likes reactors so if you have any issues just reach out to him and it will get sorted (other reactors have talked about this happening).
I enjoyed your commentary on the story. The dime dropped for me about the jar now having only whiskey. You guys would have fit in nicely in the sixties ( that’s a compliment).
I love when VoicePlay covers storytelling songs. Their arrangements and harmonies tend towards storytelling anyway, so it always comes out strong. I think the response to Oliver Anthony is proof of the lack of political lyrics in our music nowadays. We used to resonate with songs like that across genres but it's just not out there the way it used to be. If I had to buy a house today I'd end up crying often and listening to sad songs a lot, lol. I wish you all the luck with that shitshow, my friend! ❤
There are several variations of this but Molly, Jenny or whichever name they use at any given time betrays the highwayman to the authorities (British Army) some think of Capt Farrell as a generic army tax collector from around 1650
So sorry you felt like you couldn't get tickets for Casper PTX Christmas show tonight. Saw where they had a couple of $69 tickets and a couple of $79 tickets still available. Hope you can react to the concert when it is shown. Fingers crossed RUclips will not be their yucky self.
Wild.. Y'all seem to vanish from my feed for a couple of weeks, then I suddenly get four or five notifications in a day😂. Binge watch to catch up. Sending love from your resident Newfie 🍁
Hey guys I know this isn't a dooo video but he just recently put up a 2 hour long compilation of his best omegle clips to say good bye to it after it was recently shut down. I would totally be down to see you react to it and maybe reminisce about the first time you saw some of the highlighted clips. Also relevant to this video, Thin Lizzy and Metallica's versions of this song have been played pretty much to death so this version was very refreshing and quite amazing to listen to.
“Whiskey in the Jar,” a song about a notorious Irish highwayman Patrick Fleming who was hanged in 1650, has become one of Ireland’s most beloved songs, a true rebel air that stirs the passions.
“Whiskey in the Jar” became a hit for Irish performers like The Dubliners and Thin Lizzy and has even been covered by Metallica and Grateful Dead, but its origins aren't as widely known as the tune itself.
Fleming was no hero. He murdered, robbed, and maimed rich and poor alike, including women and children before being hunted down. He made a legendary escape from his death cell by scrambling up a chimney but was eventually recaptured. In death, he acquired a heroic air and many poems were written about him.
Thanks for your reaction. ❤️👍
Well said.
Actually, who ever arranges - Layne, Geoff or Eli - also does the full initial edit. Layne has commented that no one can know what you want the way you can. So they take that initial control and then pass it along after they've edited it to their version of "perfect." Layne often chooses to record and use multiple drum tracks. And of course, they're doing and editing the video, so...
I love the story telling folk songs, this one is wonderful! Thanx for the reaction guys! They are singing live tonight and tomorrow night in concert with Chicago. Eventually it will be streamed - can't wait!!
Omar has been in at least 4 of their full length videos as well as several minis. I believe he was in Dream On, Superstition, Dragonborn and Carry on Wayward Son
Something that might interest you are two of VoicePlay's latest short videos- their Loop series. Basically, you get to watch them put together all the different layers of vocals and drums in a song, as well as how it sounds once they're all put together. It's an interesting look at one process of arrangement (I say one, because it's not exactly how their full-length songs are arranged), and while they don't go into the engineering aspects, it's still a fascinating peek behind the curtain and I suspect you'd appreciate seeing them.
Dragonborn Comes Skyrim, Carry On My Wayward Son, Dream On, Superstition all have Omar. This is an old Irish tune from the 1600s- we have a highwayman, the innkeeper's daughter (who in some versions is in love with the blacksmith). Our singer is a highwayman, lifted the money, took it home to Molly. Capt Farrell came in and was killed. Our singer now in prison, hung in 1650. Whack for the daddio is looking for a refill on the drink. First heard this 60 yrs ago when my Irish great uncle was drinking whiskey at our bar in the house - whack for my daddio from dad. Also heard it from Peter Paul and Mary, The Clancey Brothers, Tommy Makem. The Charismatic Voice interviewed Layne on how he processes the beatboxing. You might enjoy it. Peter Barber also recently interviewed Layne, again, very interesting. Grew up with Phil Oakes who did lots of ballads and political tales.
This tale is about an Irish highwayman (a thief who steals from travelers) who robs a British military officer (Captain Farrell - not a pharaoh, LOL! ) and is subsequently betrayed by his woman.
To fill the story in a bit, after he robs the captain, he counts out the money and then gives it to his wife and/or lover for safekeeping. She promises that she will never deceive him which proves to be false. As the highwayman slumbers after his exploits, Molly puts water into his gunpowder, rendering his pistol ineffective, and sets him up to be captured. The next morning, as the highwayman ventures out again, he is ambushed by Captain Farrell and his footmen. He tries to shoot at them, but his pistol won’t work due to the wet powder. He reaches for his sabre, but the deceitful Molly has already taken it from him. Rendered defenseless, he is captured and taken prisoner.
It’s such an awesomely detailed song! It’s a shame great songwriting like this doesn’t happen anymore! This was awesome!
@@307Reacts Totally agreed. Where's the storytelling in today's stuff? 🙄
Hey guys! Great reaction as usual. I always enjoy your extra info that you give. VoicePlay is awesome! Thanks for the reaction!
Omar is the younger brother of EJ Cardona of Voctave. EJ has recorded with VoicePlay, also.
The Irish tell stories like no one else. 🔥
Great reaction. Enjoyed the sidebars.
VoicePlay will be on stage singing with Chicago this Friday & Saturday, November 17 &18 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Great reaction. It's always a treat to listen and watch you. There is a lot of history in this song, all the way back to 1650.
The bass track you mention, Thin Lizzy was playing in their version back in the seventies (1972).
I just love the tangents ya'll pursue.
Layne mixes his drums before it's sent off to Ed, he is very particular with his beats. Enjoyed the reaction, though if you have CC on it's Captain Farrell. I believe Molly ratted him out to Captain Farrell. I'm always looking forward to your next VoicePlay reaction!!
One of my grandma's favorite songs. There are so many different lyrics, especially as it crossed the pond to America. In some she's Jenny, in some Molly. In some he kills Captain Farrell, in some Jenny/Molly fills his bullets with water. In some he's stuck in prison, in some he beats up the guards and breaks out. It all depended on how much you love the highwayman and want him to have a happy ending and revenge.
Re: laying down Layne’s percussion:
Look up “How To Create Vocal Percussion featuring Voiceplay - Full Sail University. That’s a short start. Then look at The Charismatic Voice’s Tea Time interview with Layne Stein. That’s about an hour, but very in depth regarding Layne’s process for laying down and editing his percussion. Both interviews include playing examples and seeing his editing software.
I will tell you one thing - I don’t think you’ll ever get a library of sounds from Layne. He was asked if he has sounds stocked that he can add in, and he emphatically said no. He always wants the sound to be perfect for that location in that piece of music, so nothing is kept from one session to another.
Even though the person that does the arranging for a number does all but the final edit (which is always done by Ed Boyer), Layne does considerable editing on his percussion tracks before he sends them to Geoff or Eli for mixing with the rest of the group.
One other thing. Layne knows how much we love to hear him sing. So most of his arrangements recently have him singing at least one featured line. But when Geoff arranges, he rarely has Layne sing, and if he does it’s not featured. He’s just buried in the harmonies. Which is why you didn’t hear anything but group singing from Layne in this one.
Although Geoff does feature Layne singing in the less percussive songs such as I Can't Make You Love Me (which is a less featured song but one of my favorites)
@@hollyryalsgrubb1273 Well, one phrase repeated (and the camera’s not on him for the repeat). Hardly a feature. Could be a reason that video isn’t very popular.
I was told that there are special meanings for some of their lyrics. "Whiskey in the jar" - probably a bottle of whiskey with some still in it. "Whack fol the daddy o" - was said to reference pouring more into his cup (of that whiskey). Like, maybe, one for the road? It's Irish, so, one would have to go back to the 1600s for the vocabulary of the time. I also thought that he was in a type of bar that might have housed women of the night upstairs in separate "chambers". As coincidence had it, they both fancied the same woman. I actually don't know. But, it could make sense.
this is now my favourite version of this song although it took me a couple of listens to get there ❤🏴
Lane did an interview where he described the entire process of how they put a project together from arrangement to sending out for the final mix.
Hi guys! One of the reasons that some commenters have mentioned that their lyrics seem clearer, might be due to the fact that most (if not all of them) have worked in various Florida theme parks in their early days, so they were used to making the lyrics as clear as possible? Whoever does the arrangement generally does the initial mix (as well as the video edit), then it gets sent to Ed Boyer to work his magic (he mixes for many of the acapella groups including PTX and Home Free), then they shoot the video, generally singing along to the final audio mix rather than lipsyncing, to make it look more authentic (you can see Geoff's larynx move, etc.)..! I only knew the Thin Lizzy version from the 70's - but I like this version too!
Hi guys! I'm one of your ole lady fans who is very familiar with this song. I first heard it by Thin Lizzy, then later Metallica. If you get a chance, check out both of those. It is so amazing that VP covered this, as in the other versions the instruments play a huge part of the song. Thin Lizzy, was a hard rock band from Dublin. Phil Lynott co-founder and amazing bassist. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for your show. I love indy music mostly, and have learned, there is a lot your generation has to offer> PS Chris, how about more covers and you too Matt, drum covers!😘
If you haven’t, you need to watch Tennessee Whiskey by VoicePlay
Great reaction as always. I enjoyed hearing your take on this one. 🙂
I have noticed that really good a cappella groups make certain to clearly enunciate the words. Home Free and Voiceplay are really good at that. Bass singers especially have to be careful with completely saying words correctly. The low notes tend to muddle the words.
You saw Omar. on the FIRST VoicePlay reaction you did....Carry On My Wayward Son....He was in Dream On, Dragonborne Comes, Superstition....and some 'shorts'.....Nice Chairs Guys.....saw that segment when you went out to buy them......>^^
Farrel is an Irish name. That means Farrel betrayed his people to be in the British military and either kept the soldiers' pay or was a tax collector which was worst.
Pretty sure he is a highwayman, stole the money, brought it home, she steals it , and on top of that turns him in to the Captain.
Also love your look on Voiceplay.
We appreciate you watching and interacting! It’s too bad great songwriting like this has gone by the wayside, this song is awesome!
@@307Reacts for modern day storytelling you should have a look at Ren, try the Tale of Jenny & Screech, the video is shot live in a single take too. He is completely independent and he likes reactors so if you have any issues just reach out to him and it will get sorted (other reactors have talked about this happening).
I enjoyed your commentary on the story. The dime dropped for me about the jar now having only whiskey. You guys would have fit in nicely in the sixties ( that’s a compliment).
I love when VoicePlay covers storytelling songs. Their arrangements and harmonies tend towards storytelling anyway, so it always comes out strong.
I think the response to Oliver Anthony is proof of the lack of political lyrics in our music nowadays. We used to resonate with songs like that across genres but it's just not out there the way it used to be.
If I had to buy a house today I'd end up crying often and listening to sad songs a lot, lol. I wish you all the luck with that shitshow, my friend! ❤
great commentary
There are several variations of this but Molly, Jenny or whichever name they use at any given time betrays the highwayman to the authorities (British Army) some think of Capt Farrell as a generic army tax collector from around 1650
Jenny is the original name. You can tell because "made a pretty penny" rhymes/scans much better with "brought it home to Jenny"
LOL I love it "Jake Breaks" *chuckle . yes just yes #NotificationGang
Voiceplay did a video that shows a little bit of them arranging a song..... Voiceplay Loop 1.
It's really interesting.
Please react to it.
If they wait a little longer, the Loop 2 will be available to add to the reaction. Same process, but different order.
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I've seen it on Patreon. It's really good. Just like all their videos.
So sorry you felt like you couldn't get tickets for Casper PTX Christmas show tonight. Saw where they had a couple of $69 tickets and a couple of $79 tickets still available. Hope you can react to the concert when it is shown. Fingers crossed RUclips will not be their yucky self.
Wild.. Y'all seem to vanish from my feed for a couple of weeks, then I suddenly get four or five notifications in a day😂. Binge watch to catch up. Sending love from your resident Newfie 🍁
Always nice to see you Andie!!
Hey guys I know this isn't a dooo video but he just recently put up a 2 hour long compilation of his best omegle clips to say good bye to it after it was recently shut down.
I would totally be down to see you react to it and maybe reminisce about the first time you saw some of the highlighted clips.
Also relevant to this video, Thin Lizzy and Metallica's versions of this song have been played pretty much to death so this version was very refreshing and quite amazing to listen to.
As much as I love Voiceplay, I prefer either Celtic Thunder or Metallica's version better. The song is an Irish folk song, Love your reactions
I was actually debating pointing them toward Celtic Thunder’s version!
TOM CHOCRANE did life is a highway
"The devil take that woman" is referring to him wishing the devil would take her to Hell. So a historical way of saying, "To Hell with her!"
This is originally done by Metallica. You should listen to their version and comp[are. I like Metallica but I like this version better.