What a pure rendition... technically perfect: not a single fret buzz, not one arpeggio missed, perfect vocal pitch and words... and artistically: I'm just incredibly moved by this performance. Only one guy and his bouzouki but the whole Ireland is in there...
I’ve listened to this 1000+ times and it gets better every time. RUclips needs to develop a way for us to praise Daiori some more. Brilliant brilliant brilliant mate
I came across this song when I lived in Berlin last Summer 2023.. As a young Irish woman living abroad, It was a gift! The following year I met Daoiri in the Traditional music course I took In Ireland. I told him this that I played his rendition all Summer in Berlin, and Asked if he would please perform "Creggan white hair" for us... A huge gift was received that day to witness this man perform this beautiful song., Go raibh míle an Fear Naofa. Daoiri! What an absolute lovely man.
Daoiri is the only singer I've ever heard who could sneer and sing beautifully at the same time. I love the contempt as he sings about fine motor car. Lovely voice! And I love the Irish bazouki sound, it seems to be strummed like a banjo.
Listened to this obsessively prior to my initial voyage to Ireland from Missouri, USA. Upon landing I spotted a hare and assumed it good luck. What a lucky token it was. The pints were sweet, the whiskey smooth and the company full of craic.
As a hunter myself I found myself rooting for the white hare throughout the song. Tremendous job on this one it's a shame only 4.4 million people experienced excellence
Born in the mountains of North Carolina (USA) our family would rabbit hunt in the winter. There was no greater pleasure than to see our lone Beagle give chase to the rabbit. When I hear "Creggan White Hare" at age 70 it reminds me of my childhood years and the great times of my childhood years. What a beautiful piece of folk music. I never get enough of listening to the "Creggan White Hare". Thank you Daoiri Farrell.
Greetings from Ireland. Glad to hear this song resonates with your own life in NC. Once I'm a bottle or two in, I have to play this song. It's a live performance - a snapshot in time. I don't believe he ever played it better than this, because it is nothing short of masterful. And someone was there to record it. Hallelujah!
Very few musicians can actually bring tears to my eyes, being a musician myself I havent heard such a beautiful sound in a long time. Glad I found this artist.
@@sailingalbatross7642 Literally had to pause the video to write this comment as I just got goosebumps lol. I really wish I could find the studio version of Pat Rainey song Daoiri recorded though. Found out I'm like 8 percent Irish too. Probably why I drink so much whiskey lol. I digress. Wish he could come to America someday!
Nothing takes you down into the lowland underbrush more than this song. I can see the fine motorcar and the long boots and wool jackets of the finely dressed men. Best of luck to the fine white hare.
How on earth does this have negative ratings? Absolutely outrageous. He is one of the most talented Irish musicians I have ever heard and I have messaged him before and he is an absolute gentleman. Absolutely love it man.
There are few folk who wander this rock who can make their talents and trades look effortless. This young man is one of those. I just played this for my old boy and he was just in awe hes been singing folk for decades no professional more so just down the local to bring about a good atmosphere through some storytelling songs such as this one.
I think this is a song in the great Irish tradition; against all odds the underdog wins the day. It speaks to the part of us all that feels how unfair life can be, and how uplifting it is when the little person gets a win.
idk what it is with Irish music, in particular this song... it gives so many emotions, like on one hand it makes me sad and homesick even though I'm not Irish myself, and on the other hand it gives hope, warmth and a feeling of being grateful for what I have
My father is from Creggan and he was a musician. It would have been his 60th birthday last weekend and I'd never heard this version until then... haven't stopped playing it since ❤️👌
@@philiplevins6702 thanks and sorry to hear about your dad. It's great how the music and musical associations (songs they played, music/artists they listened to, etc) can make you feel like they're their again/closer to them. It's a great gift
It's St Patricks day. The pubs are closed. I can't go to Cheltenham cause we're still locked down. My guitar is lying idle and there's no-one to listen anyway. I'm happy 'cause I've just remembered that bottle of Jamesons in the cupboard. Sláinte Daoiri !
Sunday 4.22am Coffs Harbour NSW Australia state wide lockdown and this pops into my feed. Salute Jamieson! Best wishes, a potato famine 3rd generation descendant.
I'm learning tenor banjo and discovered Daiori by accident. Absolutely exquisite, full of symbolism and hits you right in the feels. Run free, white hare.
The RUclips algorithm never ceases to amaze me. It feeds me the airport delayed flight vid, and then this. Over 3 million views on a channel that has 5k subscribers and hasn't released a video in 8 years. This has to be the best recording of a folk song I have ever heard, not to mention the best version of this song. Even Farrell's other recordings of the same song don't hold a candle to this one. Something so genuine about it.
I love Irish folk music. It reminds me of our sweet Appalachian folk we have in the States. Same sound, same rhythm, and same topics of life being sung. It’s beautiful stuff
I grew up rabbit hunting in Pennsylvania. Every time I hear this song it reminds me of one Thanksgiving morning my brother and I went hunting with our beagle. I flushed a rabbit and smacked my gun into a tree trying to get a shot off. The dog immediately picked up the trail and the chase was on. The rabbit and the dog were at it for two and a half hours. We never even came close to getting another shot. Finally we had to pull the dog off (because she was never going to quit) and go home for Thanksgiving dinner.
They were well-heeled with their fine motor cars, larders full of food yet chasing the fearful bonny hare for fun for hours. After losing sight of their humanity they also lost the bonny white hare.
Absolutely true. To me it's a perfect example of pathos; this song nearly moves me to tears. My world is much different than his and our backgrounds differ significantly (I'm from Montana, live in Madrid) but I sing songs like this (or say Cat Stevens' Oh Very Young) to my little three-year and 10-month-old daughters because of the joy and other feelings they bring me. I'm glad to see Daoirí getting the recognition that he deserves.
Do you guys know what this song is about ? In Ireland we have a sport called hare coursing , the dog chases the hare and which ever dog gets out in front and turns the hare wins
Doesn't fecking matter, British, Irish, African, Asian we all share the same drive, blood and toil. I'm an Irishman Dublin born and never have left. How dare you ask someone that question? What does it matter? Ye made an arse of yourself.
Anyone who plays knows how hard it is to sing and play and omfg this man doesn't miss step..no fret buzz no arpeggio missed and every single sylible is hit... hats off to you...
Seems I need to hear this once every few days. Brings tears of joy to my eyes for some reason--lovely. Thanks for the gift of your fine playing and voice, Daoiri!
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What a pure rendition... technically perfect: not a single fret buzz, not one arpeggio missed, perfect vocal pitch and words... and artistically: I'm just incredibly moved by this performance. Only one guy and his bouzouki but the whole Ireland is in there...
beautifully said
Jaysus! How good is this?
Tell the truth, its a wonder the good folk haven't put the come hither on him the way he plays
Unreal guitar and lyrics perfection
I agree. Bring ya to tears. So damn perfect ❤
I’ve listened to this 1000+ times and it gets better every time. RUclips needs to develop a way for us to praise Daiori some more. Brilliant brilliant brilliant mate
Watched this quite a few times myself! Cracking stuff.
People can always by Daoiri's music or go to one of his performances. He has his own website and youtube page ( www.youtube.com/@DaoiriFarrell ).
Many times too, Mostly when I'm drunk in the evening, but always smiling and having a good time. I love this song.
I came across this song when I lived in Berlin last Summer 2023.. As a young Irish woman living abroad, It was a gift! The following year I met Daoiri in the Traditional music course I took In Ireland. I told him this that I played his rendition all Summer in Berlin, and Asked if he would please perform "Creggan white hair" for us... A huge gift was received that day to witness this man perform this beautiful song., Go raibh míle an Fear Naofa. Daoiri! What an absolute lovely man.
How awesome😊
The way he sings ‘Pedigree Greyhounds,’ superb.
Power and control. Such a strong voice!
Also my favorite part!
Agreed even at the start he already has you hooked! Superbly performed and sung!
I like "fine motorcars"
Daoiri is the only singer I've ever heard who could sneer and sing beautifully at the same time. I love the contempt as he sings about fine motor car. Lovely voice! And I love the Irish bazouki sound, it seems to be strummed like a banjo.
Listened to this obsessively prior to my initial voyage to Ireland from Missouri, USA. Upon landing I spotted a hare and assumed it good luck. What a lucky token it was. The pints were sweet, the whiskey smooth and the company full of craic.
As a hunter myself I found myself rooting for the white hare throughout the song. Tremendous job on this one it's a shame only 4.4 million people experienced excellence
Born in the mountains of North Carolina (USA) our family would rabbit hunt in the winter. There was no greater pleasure than to see our lone Beagle give chase to the rabbit. When I hear "Creggan White Hare" at age 70 it reminds me of my childhood years and the great times of my childhood years. What a beautiful piece of folk music. I never get enough of listening to the "Creggan White Hare". Thank you Daoiri Farrell.
Thanks for sharing your story.
This comment should be part of the song
Thank you kindly Colin.
Greetings from Ireland. Glad to hear this song resonates with your own life in NC. Once I'm a bottle or two in, I have to play this song. It's a live performance - a snapshot in time. I don't believe he ever played it better than this, because it is nothing short of masterful. And someone was there to record it. Hallelujah!
Thanks for sharing your story
Very few musicians can actually bring tears to my eyes, being a musician myself I havent heard such a beautiful sound in a long time. Glad I found this artist.
Glad it wasn't just me, every now and then a song just resonates. Goosebumps and damp eyes
@Michel Almonte your right no one gives a fuck
he's got quite a voice
Try this one. Guaranteed you'll need tissues.
m.ruclips.net/video/eFx7K4Isylo/видео.html
@@sailingalbatross7642 Literally had to pause the video to write this comment as I just got goosebumps lol. I really wish I could find the studio version of Pat Rainey song Daoiri recorded though. Found out I'm like 8 percent Irish too. Probably why I drink so much whiskey lol. I digress. Wish he could come to America someday!
Nothing takes you down into the lowland underbrush more than this song. I can see the fine motorcar and the long boots and wool jackets of the finely dressed men. Best of luck to the fine white hare.
I am so proud to be Irish. When I hear amazing music like this, I wish everyone else could be part of the club.
@@annekebouma1996 you are more than welcome family!
This is incredible. A superb performance right up their with Paul Brady's version of Arthur McBride.
Quite right.
Both beautiful and extremely creative renditions . ❤
How on earth does this have negative ratings? Absolutely outrageous. He is one of the most talented Irish musicians I have ever heard and I have messaged him before and he is an absolute gentleman. Absolutely love it man.
One of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. I can’t stop listening to it. This is a world heritage tune. Should be saved for all future generations
A work of art, a museum piece of music
That's the best voice I've heard so far in folk music. Thank God for youtube without which I'd never come across this great singer.
Agreed! truly fantastic. Check out Mairtin de Coghain as well, from Cork. He's fantastic ruclips.net/video/pAb6yzq7xMc/видео.html
If so Listen to matthew byrne or the dardanelles ;)
Ronnie Drew is my favorite for folk; completely different sound, but it was just perfect.
he is good but the best? Luke Kelly. Paul Brady. Andy Irvine..have a think about it
He's a little short of Andy Irvine, but very excellent.
There are few folk who wander this rock who can make their talents and trades look effortless. This young man is one of those.
I just played this for my old boy and he was just in awe hes been singing folk for decades no professional more so just down the local to bring about a good atmosphere through some storytelling songs such as this one.
I've listened to this song a thousand times and I'll listen to it thousands of times more.
nearly a decade later and still a legend, that's how you know he's one of the best...
Reminiscent of the amazing songs we were privileged to hear during the great Gaelic folk revival of the 1970's.
We'll never see the likes again.
Bruh i almost cry to this song about a rabbit every night fr fr no cap
“She jumped over the greyhounds” makes me shake and cry with emotion!!! This is real music!!!
So bhlasta!!!!
I think this is a song in the great Irish tradition; against all odds the underdog wins the day.
It speaks to the part of us all that feels how unfair life can be, and how uplifting it is when the little person gets a win.
still a classic in 2024👌
idk what it is with Irish music, in particular this song... it gives so many emotions, like on one hand it makes me sad and homesick even though I'm not Irish myself, and on the other hand it gives hope, warmth and a feeling of being grateful for what I have
It makes me wanna shoot people
@@judgementday-ep7yg You're listening to the wrong kind then lol. We got over all that a few years ago now. I haven't shot anyone for ages.
Music is our soul.
You're as Irish as you feel. The oldest book about Ireland is the Book of Invasions.
@@mcgrudo Dates from the 11th century. A book such as The Cathac dates from 650 AD or so.
I swear… this is one of my favorite songs of all time.
My father is from Creggan and he was a musician. It would have been his 60th birthday last weekend and I'd never heard this version until then... haven't stopped playing it since ❤️👌
sorry for your loss Steve...lost my Da 3 years back...an Ardee man and a musical man at heart (and he could dance like a man 20 yeas his junior)
@@philiplevins6702 thanks and sorry to hear about your dad.
It's great how the music and musical associations (songs they played, music/artists they listened to, etc) can make you feel like they're their again/closer to them. It's a great gift
Sending well wishes to you and your pa
Where you have tabs, chords and lyrics found?
They held live hare coursing near Ballymena and it had the largest wild population in the county.
I just cry out of awe, fear, wonder and joy every time I listen to this!
Why fear?
Afraid the hare would get goosed
@@Ricky_Baldyfor the hare ❤️
I listened to this song literally 30 times tonight
Possibly the best version I’ve heard.
man this guy should be way more famous
It's St Patricks day. The pubs are closed. I can't go to Cheltenham cause we're still locked down. My guitar is lying idle and there's no-one to listen anyway. I'm happy 'cause I've just remembered that bottle of Jamesons in the cupboard. Sláinte Daoiri !
Sunday 4.22am Coffs Harbour NSW Australia state wide lockdown and this pops into my feed. Salute Jamieson! Best wishes, a potato famine 3rd generation descendant.
Dittoistic
Ever think by Cheltenham not going ahead a few horses lived another day?
Bogside born and bread!! 💪🇮🇪💯
@@jpmurphy4114 ... and if there had never been hare coursing we'd have nothing to sing about Cathy. Bless you.
So many years and still the best ever video showing the power of bouzouki in Irish music.
I'm learning tenor banjo and discovered Daiori by accident. Absolutely exquisite, full of symbolism and hits you right in the feels. Run free, white hare.
I visit this every so often, pace, timing, tone and vocals are always amazing!
The RUclips algorithm never ceases to amaze me. It feeds me the airport delayed flight vid, and then this. Over 3 million views on a channel that has 5k subscribers and hasn't released a video in 8 years.
This has to be the best recording of a folk song I have ever heard, not to mention the best version of this song. Even Farrell's other recordings of the same song don't hold a candle to this one. Something so genuine about it.
I listen over and over. So wonderful. Need to see this man live. Come to nova Scotia!!!
Heard this randomly on Radio 4. This guy craps on what passes for music these days. The real deal. Loved it.
Just the same her. What a find.
There's a lot to be said for a guy just sitting with his guitar belting out a good tune.
I love Irish folk music. It reminds me of our sweet Appalachian folk we have in the States. Same sound, same rhythm, and same topics of life being sung. It’s beautiful stuff
That's where it came from
Because it was the Paddy's that brought it there. All American folk is heavily based on the Irish roots. Google the forgotten slaves.
Masterclass in every aspect. Thank God for Irish music and this talented and musically educated man. - From a German
Ffs whoever pressed the unlike button to this great singer and song haven't a clue about Traditional music. Daoiri......you're just deadly!
probably the best perfomance i ve ever seen
God I love Daoiri''s rendition, he's a national treasure for Ireland!
I’m pretty sure this song is slowly treating my depression. It’s just so soothing to listen to
Been there mate. "This too shall pass" - that kept me hanging in there. And it did. God bless.
@@thebeanymac very kind of you, thank you
I hope you are doing alright, be safe man.
@@GroggyFive59180 kind of you as well. Thank you
Just keep thinking of the white hare and her great escape.
The best tun ever it was play at my uncle funeral love it❤
One of the best Irish songs I've ever heard
I’ve always been into American folk, John Denver, cat stevens, etc but there is something incredibly beautiful about Irish folk
Lad it’s an Irish song
had the pleasure of seeing daori live a few times and meeting him. highly recommend anyone who has the chance to get tickets and see him live
One of the best songs ever written
What a voice. Steps easily into the shoes of the many great folk singers that have preceded him. Ireland's new star.
Tis. a good 'un.
I grew up rabbit hunting in Pennsylvania. Every time I hear this song it reminds me of one Thanksgiving morning my brother and I went hunting with our beagle. I flushed a rabbit and smacked my gun into a tree trying to get a shot off. The dog immediately picked up the trail and the chase was on. The rabbit and the dog were at it for two and a half hours. We never even came close to getting another shot. Finally we had to pull the dog off (because she was never going to quit) and go home for Thanksgiving dinner.
How's it going great so g my uncle has a restaurant in Marcel lake called fáilte in pennylsvina
What was the dog doing to the rabbit? Kissing it
They were well-heeled with their fine motor cars, larders full of food yet chasing the fearful bonny hare for fun for hours. After losing sight of their humanity they also lost the bonny white hare.
He sing this song better than anyone else what amazing voice
what sort of joyless SOB would give this a thumbs down?! so beautiful.
Playing this on repeat for weeks & still not sick of it....Eire Abu
You know, as a fellow traveling musician, I would like to say this man is officially killing it at the height of our craft. This is high art.
Absolutely true. To me it's a perfect example of pathos; this song nearly moves me to tears. My world is much different than his and our backgrounds differ significantly (I'm from Montana, live in Madrid) but I sing songs like this (or say Cat Stevens' Oh Very Young) to my little three-year and 10-month-old daughters because of the joy and other feelings they bring me. I'm glad to see Daoirí getting the recognition that he deserves.
Agreed. High art.
Do you guys know what this song is about ? In Ireland we have a sport called hare coursing , the dog chases the hare and which ever dog gets out in front and turns the hare wins
P carey it is about shape shifters
How is it even possible that someone did not like this?
Might be the best vocals I have heard this year so far, wow his voice is magical.
It gets right to the soul. Thank you, I love Irish music, it's very melodic and thought-provoking. Regards from Russia.
Hope you're doing alright man. Death to Tyrants.
God bless Russia. First nation to recognise Ireland's struggle for independence.
@@tristanuaceithearnaigh7660 now she stands the last great nation to protect the family
@@tomasoceallaigh3205 Whatever the hell that means.
@@tomasoceallaigh3205 you clown
Unbelievable version of a brilliant, under-rated Irish song. Tip off the hat, Daoiri.
I don't know if the song is under-rated, but I love it. I tip my hat, too.
Are you Irish hughes
Doesn't fecking matter, British, Irish, African, Asian we all share the same drive, blood and toil. I'm an Irishman Dublin born and never have left. How dare you ask someone that question? What does it matter? Ye made an arse of yourself.
@@dixsynormas3891 if you live there for a while moron your now irish we claim you!. I know this.... born there. No China Town.
What a seriously great singer !!
cant stop listening this song what a work of art
It is. I'm irish and late to the party.... but soooo good eh? I bet you native Africans would even say "hmmmmmm..... sounds irish this!" 😊
I've being listening to this for years now. Never get bored. If they play a song at my funeral, this is what I would want.
I only heard this, at my Aunties funeral 💕
This is fucking incredible, what a powerful voice, so fucking tuneful- back with the bouzouki, sweet as anything ive heard in a long while.
Hats off and pint mugs raised to the Greeks for their wonderful contribution to Irish trad....the humble and resonant bouzouki!!
Always find these songs too late. At least I finally found this one. Unbelievable vocals.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Never too late!
Doesn't matter how many times I listen to this my heart races. Fills me with hope. I might just listen to it one more time 🍻
If I had a radio station, this would be the very first song I'd play.
makes me proud to be irish when i hear songs like that
MASTERPEICE...blew my irish mind. take a bow pal.
Anyone who plays knows how hard it is to sing and play and omfg this man doesn't miss step..no fret buzz no arpeggio missed and every single sylible is hit... hats off to you...
April 2024 and still listening 😁. Amazing song
This guy is a genius....beautiful talent....beautiful talent.- - I'd pay to see this guy play.
You're making me cry in a good way.
Seems I need to hear this once every few days. Brings tears of joy to my eyes for some reason--lovely. Thanks for the gift of your fine playing and voice, Daoiri!
I get the same thing. Also felt the need to buy a Bouzouki and learn this song.
Yes, there's something very special about his singing, his playing and the song.
I've heard him sing it with Four Winds. He builds it very subtly every time.
same :) love it
Same ...Just amazing!
If heavens got a pub, this is what I’ll expect to hear should I be so fortunate as to be given access. Truly mesmerizing.
I 'm so glad he gave up being an electrician to be what he is today.
A fine musician of the Irish tradition
Just amazing... Many thanks from Sweden
Flattened by the beauty of this, the voice, song and Bouzouki playing
God bless you all, This music is pure tonic.
this man has touched my soul...mid 50's with a few drams ...happy days...peace, brothers and sisters
As a Celtic musician of 30 years, this is my first time hearing this tune! Wonderful!! ❤😊
This is pure class.. what a Great voice
Still listening in 2022 and still loving it. Always proud to be Irish but more when you hear stuff like this!!
This is my lockdown anthem. If you could bottle Irish folk music this is it
Tears of joy, mate.
defo the best kept secret, great voice, for the folk music.
Just beautiful.
What an amazing voice
Listened to this countless times...how good is this .
He’s living every second of this song...
Irish people playing. It happens a lot
The mose beautiful song I've ever clapped ears upon. Astounding. X.x.x.x.x.x
This is just simply beautiful. I don't even know why I'm cryin
Can’t stop watching this.. it’s just incredible
Unbelievable. There is literally no flaw in this rendition!
Also the Spiderman T-Shirt is gas.
@DaoiriFarell you made my night,thanks.
My go to video when I’m feeling down!!!
Save the Sperrins!!
know, and come back to this for years... phew, man ❤! still deep touched how wonderful this masterpiece is! cheers daoiri, hope ya doin' well 😘
Go the hare! I know a man's gotta eat, but I'm siding with the hare! Go Girl!
Aye that!
Great this is my favorite by Deoiri
Cant believe ive been without this song for 7 years. Just beautiful 😍
He made that look effortless! But I’m exhausted…the storytelling and playing and poetry. 🥵 Just brilliant.
Beautiful. Great voice. Simple. Direct. Engaging. Clearly I live in the wrong part of this world and want to move toward the makers of such music.
wunderschöne und großartige, du bist Musik!!!!!!!