THE HIGH KINGS

[toastedtoast415]

I know why this song sounds familiar, the Drop Kick Murphy's did it. I like this version much better.

[ThatOneCoolBro]

What is the guy on the left whispering at 3:37?

"Where once we watched the free birds"?

[Procrastimaster]

@ThatOneCoolBro I didn't see any whispering at that moment, but that part of the chorus does go "Low lie the fields of Athenry, where once we watched the small, free birds fly..."

[ThatOneCoolBro]

@Procrastimaster Oh sorry, I meant 4:37. He definitely says something.

[Procrastimaster]

@ThatOneCoolBro Ah, I see now. I didn't notice that before...yeah, it sounds like he's repeating part of that line--"yeah, where once we watched the free birds fly," or something like that. Maybe he was just trying to keep their energy up for their big finish. If you watch the guy on the right with the guitar, it looks like he's doing something similar, trying to really get into that last chorus. :)

[rmm413c]

@ThatOneCoolBro It's common to put interjections between the lines of the chorus in this song. They usually go: ...the small free birds fly [interjection: "Oh, baby, watch the free birds fly"], our love was on the wing ["Sinn Fein"], we had dreams and songs to sing ["the I.R.A."].

Watch the Dubliners version of this song from the 1990s with Paddy Reilly singing the lead (it's up on YouTube) and you'll hear the audience sing these things between the lines of the chorus.

[witkola]

Erin go bragh!

[hcf381]

what song are they singing? its not the field of glory.

[FreyjaVSLoki]

@hcf381 Fields of Athenry



[Christian1Beadles]

That was a great song!!!! U guys were really in tune!!!!!

[ajones104]

ther were good in armagh to.

[VelvetGirl92]

there goin to be playin in Armagh for free on Saturday

[JerseyHyde]

fucking perfect! the change in voices is jus amazing finbarr puts a whjole different feeling to the song. talk about hittin the g spot, and im a dude

[1953chevybelair]

First time ive heard The High Kings very nice song. Cheers

[bondie45]

All round the fields of ainfield road, were once we watched the king kenny play,we had highway on the wing ,we had dreams and songs to sing..

[lochness1118]

This has to be the best version of this song I have ever heard. I love it.

[allergymonk]

Seriously!! Gives me goosebumps!

[kyringo76]

The High Kings are loved in Oregon USA

[WinterSoulfire]

I've just been introduced to this band via this specific video. They are now officially loved in Minnesota!

[kiplynn4]

they are very loved in Greensboro, NC!!!!

[hannahlmatt]

@kiplynn4 and a neighboring city, Winston Salem

[fifthdaughter]

The High Kings are also loved here in the USA!! They sound fantastic!

[jcswilly]

The High Kings are loved in Ohio, USA!

[13mse]

WOW!! This is one of my favorite songs and I have heard it by numerous artists and I must say these guys top them all!! Thank-you High Kings for sharing your wonderful sound!

[TYRFAN1]

The High Kings are loved in Copenhagen, Denmark

[sbagirl21]

Does anybody kno where I can get the download of this song by them?

[Rebeechka]

The High Kings are loved in Colorado, USA

[blededreckssau]

The High Kings are loved Austria :D

[rwh32463]

The Kings are loved in Wilmington, Delaware, USA

[rwh32463]

The KINS are Lovedin Wilmington, Delaware, USA

[Aiselinn]

The High Kings are loved in Washington!! by...a native american family lol yay!

[ModernFrench]

The High Kings are loved in France! :p

[tray2022]

they are loved in new york by the whoel irish race

[pauljcrowley]

Love the High Kings, but need some new material!

[SuzyS85]

Here in The Netherlands we have much love for the High Kings too!

[armyboy2k8]

i live in manchester, in the u.k and i love these songs i love maries wedding adn rocky road to dublin as well. check them out serious. amazing and so talented... love the irish.

[alliepayton]

florida loves thk!

[hannigan06]

The High Kings are loved in Maine.

[lovedeliberate]

Yes they are! I adore those boys!

[dermotokellylynch]

they are loved here in NY as well!

[hikergirl03]

We love the High Kings in Vermont!

[jalyssa007]

we love them in texas to!!!!

[DEATHMAJOR]

I live in Colorado in U.S.A, And nobody has any idea who the High Kings are, which makes me very sad, Because I love them.

[jkdfighter2006]

I know who they are, discovered them by accident half a year ago. I live in Missouri, there is still hope for the High Kings here in the US

[YawpingStance]

Hey, I live in the US, too! And I love the High Kings!

[Gwanvy]

Oh, the same situation! But I live in Russia. And only one my friend know about this wonderful group((( That's why I'm sitting and listening them alon.

[CoolCausImIrish]

@DEATHMAJOR

I live in Ireland and everybody knows this song because we learn it in School and nost people know the High Kings though I went to see them live in Dublin and the majority of the audience were over 30 on average I'd say.

[irishpride9999]

@DEATHMAJOR There's more people that love Celtic Folk music in America than you think.

[allergymonk]

@DEATHMAJOR Go Colorado! Yeah not too much hype about them here, but I for one love them!

[shadowgirl43421]

I don't know why, but whenever I look at Brian, I think: "That's Damian McGinty from Cektic Thunder in 15 years." Just the way they act. And especially in Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore, I see it. Anyone else?

[buckinghamstrolley]

I love Darren. Very handsome.

[AngusOnkel]

When are they coming to Denmark ?

[1qaud]

when are they coming to sc

[annecheetham1]

Really want to see these guys. Where are they on in England?

[shadowgirl43421]

I love Brian's face at 0:54

[MiaIsTheMoon]

I love Brian's face in general.

[shadowgirl43421]

Ohhh, man. That got me laughing. Thank you, and yes, I'm right with you there.

[MiaIsTheMoon]

Hahahah, who isn't?

[TheFantasally]

The ones who like Darren better. They are both cutem but Darren has that bit extra

[MiaIsTheMoon]

Haha, yeah they're both cute. I love all of them.

[wolfbrother2501]

why have i never heard these guy's

[fiero1g2am]

they harmonize sooo well. I really want to see them in concert. I hope I can some time soon.

[shadowgirl43421]

Anyone know how old all of the guys are?

:)

[lauramca91]

They are all in their 30s. I think Finbarr (on guitar) is like 39, so is the main singer in this, Martin. Brian (2nd from left is like 35) i would say Darren is probably about 35 too. hope it helps! ;)

[shadowgirl43421]

Thank you! :]

[Candyswan]

I would really like to sing with these guys next to a camp fire on a summer night :)

[shadowgirl43421]

I know what you mean. They look like they have fun together, not to mention THEY SOUND AWESOME! :D

[MiaIsTheMoon]

Ha, totally. Especially this song.

And then maybe Martin would pull out his little flute thing he always seems to have in his back pocket.

[UnoSemper]

I love these guys. Saw them in NYC.

[irishrover08]

These guys rock! I saw them in Chas. SC and they were awesome! Martin and Finbarr could have worked on their people skills, but Darren and Brian could carry a conversation like no other! This song is completely Ireland and if you listen and really get then meaning and tune of the song, then you truly get the Irish.

[oleandhawthes]

Saw them in The Olympia in November.

Don't mean to repeat whats already said, and its just another opinion, but Darren is by far and away the main man in the group.

His solo song on the night was the best recieved. I love this video!!

[staged69]

I have both the High Kings and Celtic Thunder CDs/DVDs- The Celtic Thunder guys are talented too, but many of their songs are NOT Celtic- High Kings are the real deal! I can see myself sitting in a pub enjoying a pint of Guinness with the High Kings singing!

[villagehottie]

I wouldn't mind warming him up! I think he's gorgeous. Great group

[fidelmaines]

Short, Tall, whatever. Darren's the best of this bunch by a mile! They are all good but he has that something extra. Seems to have achieved much more too.

[L4ncel]

wow

[ladyofthewood]

yay *clap* *clap* *clap* They are amazing. I got tingles and thats a good sign that means their fantastic singers. :D Darren looks cold, poor guy. Us short people get cold faster than tall people. He isn't that short though he is probably taller than me. lol. Im 5'3 and a quarter.

[JrotChick]

...i'm not even 5'0"...and i'm done growing...

[ladyofthewood]

wow,ok. I was talking about darren but wow. I thought I was short well do you get cold fast? I know I do.

[JrotChick]

VERY fast yeah...I'm notorious for looking like Randy from A Christmas Story, when he can't put his arms down. that's how much i wrap up sometimes.

[ladyofthewood]

lol

[Bridge1612]

thank you for sharing! these lads are so talented!

[Caz57]

I love the CD and DVD, but there is nothing quite like the HK live, their live show has it all. Thanks for this, just 4 talented lads with finely tuned voices that blend perfectly together, a guitar, a bango and one microphone. Perfect, what more do you want? Hurry up and get to England boys!

[wlftone]

I've seen the commerically produced videos of the High Kings and while I appreciate their incredible talent, this was my favorite. Just the lads, simple acoustic guitar, and solid harmonies. They can hold their own in any setting.

Thanks for the post!

[JoshuaD43]

@wlftone I feel the same, its more like the old videos of the Dubliners, more of the good stuff.