Ed Harris - The Rights of Man

I believe this tune is classified as a hornpipe and it has been popular in both Scotland and Ireland, though it is believed to be Irish in origin. "The Northumbrian composer and fiddler James Hill (who was born in Scotland) is sometimes credited as having composed the tune, apparently on the strength of one assignation to him in an older collection; it remains doubtful he is the author. Tom Paine's (1737-1809) book, The Rights of Man, was written to refute Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, and sold a phenomenal (for the time) 200,000 copies in England while causing a furor for its support of the revolution. Paine was burned in effigy on English village greens, and his book was consigned to the flames." - Fiddler's Companion

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[alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Ed, great interpretation of this lovely song my dear friend ... very enjoyable listening ! 👍👍BIG like 8
All the best ... Fons.

[peterflute]

I love playing this tune years ago its a great tune, well done Ed 🙏🙏🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪☘☘☘☘

[sylviefinzy]

So Nice, you are wonderful, you seems to love so much music!

[icibir]

Wonderful! Congratulations! Loved it and shared the video with my friends! 🥰

[andreakittredge]

How Wonderful Ed! I love it! You’re so talented ❤️

[RobBarclayMusic]

That was really fantastic Ed! All the best to you my friend!🎷🎷

[daviddiehl]

Would you please stop making it look so easy Ed!!!😂😂😂 Absolutely beautiful as always! Love listening and watching you play!!💯 What video editing program do you use, if I may ask?