Best version of the Foxchase was by the Chieftains. Not fashionable to say this but it`s true. I saw them perform this in 1974 in Roscommon with just one mike. They took it really fast and the crowd loved it. Leo Rowsone`s version is also great. The slow air in the middle is majestic. Mickey Dunne does a very good version here. By the way, the fox has won the battle. There are more foxes than ever in Ireland. Vive Reynard!!!
Sorry to be so picky but the Foxhunter is the name of a reel. The name of this old tune is the Foxchase as you can hear the chase, the hounds killing the Fox,etc.etc. Each portion of the tune tells a story. It's not too cool to play it now as most people in Ireland are now anti Foxhunting from the cruelty aspect.
Madrina rua, ta dana!
ballockybill 10 months ago
A pleasure to the ears! Well done, Dunne!
snahomish 1 year ago
my goodness!!!!!...this is truly special!!!...i got goosebumps!!!!!..to hear this playing is magical!!..thank you!
omly85 1 year ago
Nothing like the Darby O'Gill jig, is it?
XML1138 2 years ago
I much prefer the Darby O'Gill version.
9aspengold5 2 years ago
Mickey your a legend. You deserve all the succes in the world.
Tommy G
eistigi1 3 years ago 11
Fair Dues Mikey, glad to see you on Utube. You played at my wedding in CastleConnell with Joe Noonan in 1983 - 25 years ago.
David Larkin
LARARECORDS 3 years ago
Best version of the Foxchase was by the Chieftains. Not fashionable to say this but it`s true. I saw them perform this in 1974 in Roscommon with just one mike. They took it really fast and the crowd loved it. Leo Rowsone`s version is also great. The slow air in the middle is majestic. Mickey Dunne does a very good version here. By the way, the fox has won the battle. There are more foxes than ever in Ireland. Vive Reynard!!!
naychud 3 years ago
you no nothin you bollox
stevie064 1 year ago
Great piping from a great piper playing a great set of tunes! An old version of this first turned me onto this instrument.
Damascene2 3 years ago
Are they speaking German?
donaldTfox 3 years ago
That sounds right, I've changed the title to match. Thanks Michael!
pk1225 3 years ago
Hey... does this guy ever not talk before he plays?
metaph0ra 3 years ago
Yes
BiddyDee 3 years ago
Sorry to be so picky but the Foxhunter is the name of a reel. The name of this old tune is the Foxchase as you can hear the chase, the hounds killing the Fox,etc.etc. Each portion of the tune tells a story. It's not too cool to play it now as most people in Ireland are now anti Foxhunting from the cruelty aspect.
clarebannerman 3 years ago
The first time I ever heard this tune was from the playing of the great Leo Rowsome.
clarebannerman 3 years ago
Very nice piece!!!
wildstick 4 years ago