It's great to see that the music history still being played. Here in Ireland, thank goodness, the music has kept going for hundreds of years and we also have schools to learn the old music. Thank you.
One of the things I miss the most from living in Cork for 3 years is the option to go to the Sin é, the Corner house or one of the other pubs with regular live music. So much good stuff!
It's a little different from pizzicato, in that he's holding and picking the violin as if it were a mandolin - I'm sure that changes the sound at least a little bit. Very enjoyable!
I am so glad there are people out there that do this! The music is beautiful and deserves to be preserve, less it to be lost forever! I wish we had 18th century reenactment groups on the west coast of Canada.. I know we have a few living heritage places in Ontario, but not to the degree USA has. One of the very few things I envy of our southern friends.
I bought their album from Mr. Townsends' shop. My 7 and 6 year old adore it and ask for it constantly. It makes us so happy to listen to it, especially with a fire going or outside. Feel the 18th century!
I really like bluegrass because it is derived from traditional Celtic music that had existed in Ireland and Scotland for centuries before. Many of the settlers of the Appalachian region were of Celtic descent, and they slightly modified the music of their forefathers to create bluegrass as we know it today.
Bluegrass is amazing because it’s an actual musical combination of all the different peoples who lived in Appalachia. The instruments themselves sometimes were also fusions of those cultures (like the mountain dulcimer that’s a fusion of the Celtic dulcimer and the African banjo). Blue grass is the musical version of that. Celtic/UK, African, and Indigenous American sounds and instruments. It’s something that is purely American in culture and that’s super cool.
Wonderful! These young gentlemen might want to try contacting a *University Music Library* for Xerox copies of original historical music. Such places house a wide variety of things, both classical and folk, madrigals and symphonies, trios, quartets, and so forth. Songs, operas, - you name it, they'll have what we need. The possibilities in such places are often overwhelming as far as resources are concerned. Priceless resources in that way become low cost in price. Just a thought. ;)
I was fortunate enough to be introduced by a colleague to a university music library when I was in my early 20's. The rest, as they say, is history! :)
How did I only discover this video just now? I have been in love with Townsends for over 2 years, but most importantly I've been a fan of this historic 18th century music for roughly 7 years now. I love they were playing over the hills and far away. The melody seems to be slightly different from the versions I've heard before, which might confirm the point they made about finding the relevant source material.
It's nice to see younger people with this level of care for and interest in history. I remember how much the kids I went to school with hated history. I loved it! There was something about the realization that people were doing things for thousands of years before I was born and so didn't get to see for myself that drove me nuts, and so I wanted to know everything!
They might want to look at Playford's English Dancing Master. It has been around since the 17th century. Also tunes that Scottish fiddler Neil Gow collected. I there is a book with everything he collected or composed. I can't remember the title. Fine work young men!
Casper Mittendorp Komt waarschijnlijk omdat wat overgebleven is van het geschiedenisonderwijs verworden is tot indoctrinatie. We mogen gewoon niet teveel weten wat tegen het officiele verhaal ingaat. Dan gaan we maar twijfelen en vragen stellen.
Casper Mittendorp There are actually many, many reenactment groups here in the Netherlands, going back as far as Celtic and Germanic times. A new mega production movie is almost about to be released which is about the Christianisation of the norrh of the country, Frisia, as seen mostly from the viewpoint of the fight against said Christianisation. I think it really depends on where you look.
Outstanding. This sort of music was probably FAR more widely heard than, say, an orchestral piece that an elite such as Thomas Jefferson may have heard.
These lads should check out a Cape Breton kitchen party, or a Newfoundland pub. They will find new sources for their music. People in both places have been nurturing the OLD stuff, passing it down father to son, uncle to nephew for generations. The women? They were doing the cooking. There are also, apparently, places in New Brunswick that have preserved the OLD OLD music, again by teaching by ear. I wish them good hunting.
Sandra Nelson If you hear the music, you’re invited to the party. The women were cooking up Aunt Martha’s sheep. I’ll be going now, see you sometime on Fiddle’s Green.
Awesome, they're really talented musicians and singers! And it's cool to see young men involved in history preservation. This would be a star attraction at any reenactment festival.
Absolutely incredible! Nice to see young people who will "carry the torch" of re-enacting and preserving history. I love how you meet all these characters with all these different roles at these re-enactment events. I might have to get myself a suit of clothes and a tricorne and check it out sometime.
What a marvelous video! Thank you for recording this group. And thank you to the Smith brothers for sharing their playing and their knowledge of 18th American music.
Great job, Gentlemen!! I love the different individuals/groups and their talents you bring to this channel, along with your own talents and historical information! Thank you, enjoyed this immensely!! 😃💕
Very cool hobby, especially for kids of their age. It may not be popular with their peers, but when they're older and compare what they were doing to what other kids were doing, they'll be able to hold their heads high.
Good job! FYI, the mandolin is derived from an older instrument, the mandolino, but I agree that it is highly possible not many people had one in the period you represent. I was an Irish dancer, and remember hearing these tunes in competition. Keep up the good work.
Well done Lads I'm an older reenactor myself and it's nice to see that younger people are still getting involved. Your music is wonderful keep it up! If you guys don't have a UA-cam channel you should think seriously about getting one.
I also play 18th-century music, and I am glad to see you three on the Townsends channel. I shared this video to my Facebook page, The Rampant Mandolin. Keep it up.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this! You boys are talented and have an awesome future ahead of you. And thank you Townsend's for letting them tell their story to a very interested and supportive audience! Would love to see more of you guys on the channel.
They're interested, eager, passionate - great qualities for getting into historical performance practise. Now they just need to get proper historical instruments, bows, strings and technique and they're good to go!
They are so talented! I like their discussion on song variants. I know the "romantic" lyrics to Over the Hills and Far Away from Beggars Opera, which has an AAB structure, rather than an ABAB structure, but with the same melody.
This is just awesome. Seeing young people who are into history and not cell phones!! Gives me hope that the future generations will preserve our history. Bravo to their parents who obviously set these young men on a great path.
Marvelously well done! You've discovered a truth about folk music. I play traditional Irish and Celtic songs, and like all folk music, they are so often passed on by ear. Each recipient recalls them a bit differently. We often find one tune with several different titles, or one title to several different tunes. It's all part of the magic of folk tradition. Well done indeed, my lads!
Just bought their CD - I've been trying to find music like this after watching one of Townsends' videos. Glad I came across this video, these young dudes are very talented.
Wow! I love what you guys are doing! It is such a blessing to see other young Americans appreciate our Country and heritage. Thank you for what you do! --Another young patriotic American 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Just came across this video. I'm proud to say that their C.Ds play constantly in my blacksmith shop. It sure sets the right mood. And you'll never meet a kinder family than the Smiths.
What an impressive trio of young lads! Their obvious love of the music of the 1700's and their joy in performing it is so appealing. They are bringing the culture of that day to life in a way that I am sure other young people will really enjoy and will inspire some of those young people to learn more of he music and culture of that time. Kudos to Joshua, Noah and Daniel Smith!
Sons of Liberty CDs can be found here www.townsends.us/collections/cds
Three well spoken young men. Wonderful musicians.
It's great to see that the music history still being played. Here in Ireland, thank goodness, the music has kept going for hundreds of years and we also have schools to learn the old music. Thank you.
One of the things I miss the most from living in Cork for 3 years is the option to go to the Sin é, the Corner house or one of the other pubs with regular live music. So much good stuff!
Jennifer O'Neill that is so awesome!
Jennifer O'Neill It my hearts dream to go to Ireland someday. Where so many of my ancestors are from.
My thoughts exactly. I'm the only one in my area for miles that even listens to this stuff.
I live in the USA and love Irish music!!
I like the sound of the picked violin - it adds an unexpected element that "spices up" the music.
Ace Lightning - called pizzicato.
It's a little different from pizzicato, in that he's holding and picking the violin as if it were a mandolin - I'm sure that changes the sound at least a little bit. Very enjoyable!
Try andrew bird, not colonial by any means but an avant garde violinner!
Oh, I know there are lots of different styles of music to be found!
A spice up much like nutmeg
Fine young men. Talented, handsome, well-spoken & fun!
No cap
I am so glad there are people out there that do this! The music is beautiful and deserves to be preserve, less it to be lost forever! I wish we had 18th century reenactment groups on the west coast of Canada.. I know we have a few living heritage places in Ontario, but not to the degree USA has. One of the very few things I envy of our southern friends.
I bought their album from Mr. Townsends' shop. My 7 and 6 year old adore it and ask for it constantly. It makes us so happy to listen to it, especially with a fire going or outside. Feel the 18th century!
I really like bluegrass because it is derived from traditional Celtic music that had existed in Ireland and Scotland for centuries before. Many of the settlers of the Appalachian region were of Celtic descent, and they slightly modified the music of their forefathers to create bluegrass as we know it today.
and the blending of african rhythms and instrumentation, and aspects of song structure to create a truly american style of music
It's pretty great, I love living in Appalachia!
I enjoy Celtic music
I love Arcady. Especially Hennessey's Melody
Bluegrass is amazing because it’s an actual musical combination of all the different peoples who lived in Appalachia. The instruments themselves sometimes were also fusions of those cultures (like the mountain dulcimer that’s a fusion of the Celtic dulcimer and the African banjo). Blue grass is the musical version of that. Celtic/UK, African, and Indigenous American sounds and instruments. It’s something that is purely American in culture and that’s super cool.
Wonderful! These young gentlemen might want to try contacting a *University Music Library* for Xerox copies of original historical music. Such places house a wide variety of things, both classical and folk, madrigals and symphonies, trios, quartets, and so forth. Songs, operas, - you name it, they'll have what we need. The possibilities in such places are often overwhelming as far as resources are concerned. Priceless resources in that way become low cost in price. Just a thought. ;)
Rose McGuinn great suggestion Rose!
I was fortunate enough to be introduced by a colleague to a university music library when I was in my early 20's. The rest, as they say, is history!
:)
Noah's twin brother is also 14? What a coincidence! I just had to chuckle at that.
Why didn't he call himself Daniel lmao bless him
How did I only discover this video just now? I have been in love with Townsends for over 2 years, but most importantly I've been a fan of this historic 18th century music for roughly 7 years now. I love they were playing over the hills and far away. The melody seems to be slightly different from the versions I've heard before, which might confirm the point they made about finding the relevant source material.
That was simply delightful. Thanks so much for sharing the talents of these fine young men. Sons of Liberty indeed!
Born and raised in S.Korea yet I have huge interests in American history, especially this era!
It's nice to see younger people with this level of care for and interest in history. I remember how much the kids I went to school with hated history. I loved it! There was something about the realization that people were doing things for thousands of years before I was born and so didn't get to see for myself that drove me nuts, and so I wanted to know everything!
Fantastic, a great way to preserve our American heritage like everything else on this channel
They look more like triplets than twins to be honest
I thought I was the only one! 😂
One pair of their grandparents are apparently cousins, so that tracks.
Wow what a talented group of young men. Play on lads!
I love thier rendition of "over the hills"!
They might want to look at Playford's English Dancing Master. It has been around since the 17th century. Also tunes that Scottish fiddler Neil Gow collected. I there is a book with everything he collected or composed. I can't remember the title.
Fine work young men!
Once again another excellent video adding more dimensions to our history. This is my favorite UA-cam channel. Thank you!
How refreshing seeing young people taking an interest in history, music and traditions. I love your channel. 👏
I love The Sons of Liberty! Thanks for sharing this. Keeping this music alive is great!
A brilliant rendition of O're The Hills.... Sung it many times at Napoleonic events, substituting King George for Queen Anne
Awesome to see youngsters doing reenactment! Here in the Netherlands there isn't as much passion for history, especcialy in the younger generations
Casper Mittendorp It's much the same in Australia too unfortunately. 😕
Casper Mittendorp Komt waarschijnlijk omdat wat overgebleven is van het geschiedenisonderwijs verworden is tot indoctrinatie. We mogen gewoon niet teveel weten wat tegen het officiele verhaal ingaat. Dan gaan we maar twijfelen en vragen stellen.
It's not too common here in the US either, actually. This young men are unique.
Casper Mittendorp There are actually many, many reenactment groups here in the Netherlands, going back as far as Celtic and Germanic times. A new mega production movie is almost about to be released which is about the Christianisation of the norrh of the country, Frisia, as seen mostly from the viewpoint of the fight against said Christianisation. I think it really depends on where you look.
At their age they'd be considered full adults back then.
I can’t believe I missed this one. I thought I had seen them all. This was a wonderful one. So nice to see musicianship in a young group.
I thought I was the only boy that was interested in the 18th century stuff but when I see this boys I didn't lost hope 😉. Keep up the good work boys!
Outstanding. This sort of music was probably FAR more widely heard than, say, an orchestral piece that an elite such as Thomas Jefferson may have heard.
I can also Imagine Lewis and Clark and his men dancing to this music during their expedition.
These lads should check out a Cape Breton kitchen party, or a Newfoundland pub. They will find new sources for their music. People in both places have been nurturing the OLD stuff, passing it down father to son, uncle to nephew for generations. The women? They were doing the cooking. There are also, apparently, places in New Brunswick that have preserved the OLD OLD music, again by teaching by ear. I wish them good hunting.
Sandra Nelson If you hear the music, you’re invited to the party. The women were cooking up Aunt Martha’s sheep. I’ll be going now, see you sometime on Fiddle’s Green.
Awesome, they're really talented musicians and singers! And it's cool to see young men involved in history preservation. This would be a star attraction at any reenactment festival.
Oh my goodness! That was fantastic! Thank you. What talented young gentlemen!
Well done, lads. Well done indeed! Very fond of the more period vocal construction that you did vs the more modern takes on that song!
fantastic video today! As a person who is involved in music myself I am always happy to see efforts made to conserve historical music!
I saw these guys at Cowpens, SC. Very cool to see them carrying on the tradition.
Absolutely incredible! Nice to see young people who will "carry the torch" of re-enacting and preserving history.
I love how you meet all these characters with all these different roles at these re-enactment events. I might have to get myself a suit of clothes and a tricorne and check it out sometime.
Love this! Great job, guys!
Wonderful video! Excellent music, footage and editing. Great job!
Really cool, nice upload.
Loved this. A big thank you for your historical musical talents.
What a marvelous video! Thank you for recording this group. And thank you to the Smith brothers for sharing their playing and their knowledge of 18th American music.
What a fantastic video! These boys are wonderful, and so unique! May they keep our history alive for years to come! ❤️
I’ve heard a lot of 18-century music, but not much 18th-century America music. This is a very interesting subject.
Love the great content, please keep it up!
I hope those young lads keep up their music. Always good to see more folks continuing the tradition.
Those are some talented young men! Talented musicians that love history, perfect!
Great video! Those fellas are really putting in the work.
SONS OF LIBERTY?!?! THE PATRIOTS?? THE PHILOSOPHERS LEGACY!?!?!?!?! .......You're pretty good!
Shane Norton these kids are too talented for modern music... Must be a vr simulation...
Haven't heard 18th century music in a long time... Must've kept us waiting, huh!?
Such lust for revenge...
Lalilulelo
Outstanding!! Totally enjoyed, thank you for doing what you all do!😊 Thank you again, Jay
These type of videos are so great and something truly special
wow they're young, and incredibly talented especially considering that young age !
Very mature for their age
Great job, Gentlemen!! I love the different individuals/groups and their talents you bring to this channel, along with your own talents and historical information! Thank you, enjoyed this immensely!! 😃💕
warms my heart to see generation z keeping our history alive, it's too easy to get wrapped up in this age of smart phones and social networks
Very cool hobby, especially for kids of their age. It may not be popular with their peers, but when they're older and compare what they were doing to what other kids were doing, they'll be able to hold their heads high.
Good job! FYI, the mandolin is derived from an older instrument, the mandolino, but I agree that it is highly possible not many people had one in the period you represent. I was an Irish dancer, and remember hearing these tunes in competition. Keep up the good work.
I really thank you for the music you sent me takes me back home
Well done Lads I'm an older reenactor myself and it's nice to see that younger people are still getting involved. Your music is wonderful keep it up! If you guys don't have a UA-cam channel you should think seriously about getting one.
When I close my eyes and listen to the music I feel like I’m in that later 18th century to very early 19 century era....👍👍 great song 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Talented playing, tuneful singing and eloquent speaking - what a great combination. Thanks for sharing.
I also play 18th-century music, and I am glad to see you three on the Townsends channel. I shared this video to my Facebook page, The Rampant Mandolin. Keep it up.
How great to see young people interested in the history of this country. They played wonderfully. Keep it up.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this! You boys are talented and have an awesome future ahead of you. And thank you Townsend's for letting them tell their story to a very interested and supportive audience! Would love to see more of you guys on the channel.
these boys are awesome
Awesome to see young folks interesting in the history of our country and the music that inspired it.
Music (like food and cooking) is such an excellent conduit of history. What a wonderful and talented group!
Very good, thanks for finding these young men
Bravo young men! Excellent playing and singing.Thank for preserving the music of our past.
Wow they sound awesome!! Would definitely download thier music. Thanks Tow sends for promoting and encouraging 18th Century talents and culture!
I fell in love with “Over the Hills...” watching Sharpe years ago, but it’s so great to hear the original version. Fabulous time machine, thank you!
Thank you for this interview! I love when young people take an interest in history.
They're interested, eager, passionate - great qualities for getting into historical performance practise. Now they just need to get proper historical instruments, bows, strings and technique and they're good to go!
I just made a rather long comment mentioning that very subject! :)
over the hills and far away is one of my favorite songs- but there are so many versions and I hadn't heard this one before!
They are so talented! I like their discussion on song variants. I know the "romantic" lyrics to Over the Hills and Far Away from Beggars Opera, which has an AAB structure, rather than an ABAB structure, but with the same melody.
These young men are amazing!!! They are the ones who should be given recognition to in our music world. They are very talented!!!!
This is super cool to see as a fellow violin player. I hope they're still playing!
FABULOUS!!! A talented family act like the Watersons or the Carter Family. I love folk music. Keep on rocking!!!
they're really good!
Thank you for sharing the talented music of these young men.
Love your channel.
Fabulous, thank you!!! It's awesome to see people your age with a passion for music and history.
Now THAT was Awesome Jon...so good to see young people interested in preserving American history. Thanks for sharing!
This is just awesome. Seeing young people who are into history and not cell phones!! Gives me hope that the future generations will preserve our history. Bravo to their parents who obviously set these young men on a great path.
You guys are awesome! Much appreciation coming to you guys from Las Vegas, NV
Play some more!
Marvelously well done! You've discovered a truth about folk music. I play traditional Irish and Celtic songs, and like all folk music, they are so often passed on by ear. Each recipient recalls them a bit differently. We often find one tune with several different titles, or one title to several different tunes. It's all part of the magic of folk tradition. Well done indeed, my lads!
Omg they're adorable! What a talented trio - well-spoken and knowledgeable, great sound too!! Greetings from Malta!😊
Over the hills & far away used for a program about the years of Waterloo starring Sean Bean. Beautiful piece.
Very talented and great musicians. Keep it up guys!
Just bought their CD - I've been trying to find music like this after watching one of Townsends' videos. Glad I came across this video, these young dudes are very talented.
Wow! I love what you guys are doing! It is such a blessing to see other young Americans appreciate our Country and heritage. Thank you for what you do! --Another young patriotic American 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Very cool. I love hearing the music and seeing people recreate what once was. You've got an awesome group going on there!
Wonderful, wonderful, wondrrful!! Thank you so much!
I really gotta hand to those kids. I wish them the best of luck in their endeavors. I thank you as well John, for showing everyone these guys' talent!
Just came across this video. I'm proud to say that their C.Ds play constantly in my blacksmith shop. It sure sets the right mood. And you'll never meet a kinder family than the Smiths.
Very cool!!! Lots of fun!!! You men are very talented!!! Keep the spirit of 76' alive...and keep up the great work!!!
Wonderful video, It is so nice to see the passion for history in these young men!
This is beautiful. No other words for it. Just beautiful.
Wow that was awesome! Thank you young men!
What an impressive trio of young lads! Their obvious love of the music of the 1700's and their joy in performing it is so appealing. They are bringing the culture of that day to life in a way that I am sure other young people will really enjoy and will inspire some of those young people to learn more of he music and culture of that time. Kudos to Joshua, Noah and Daniel Smith!
Very talented, and also so well spoken! These young men are very impressive. Thank you, guys, for keeping our history alive!
It's lovely to see teenagers engaged in reenacting and historical pursuits, and they're so good at it! Kudos to these young men.
These young men are awesome. Redefining cool👍👍👍
This is a nice video and I love their passion. The instruments aren’t quite historically accurate, but it’s not a big deal. The music is enjoyable.