Tam Lin - Glasgow Reel

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Tam-Lin Reel/Glasgow Reel is associated with Davey Arthur who used to play with the Fureys. It is probably based around a traditional melody as the style of flipping between strings is reminiscent of many fiddle tunes.
Having said that, it is a great tune by any standard and so much fun to play.
It gets played a lot in the sessions and sounds great when loads of instruments join in.

[Evangeline]

I am without words. This is wonderful. Because i am a teenager i normally dont listen to Folk music but with this song i discovered my love for folk music.!!!

[john]

I have spent hours trying to find a version even half as good on spotify, it doesn't exist. This is perfect.

[wareewaree]

This is the most beautiful thing that my ears have ever heard

[reaganbottomley]

I'm really not one to loop songs since repetition bores me very easily. HOWEVER, I've been looping this song for the past three hours with almost no pauses and I can't get enough of it!

[kenb.]

Hey, PeakFiddler!
Im an African-American male.
Im 66 years old, and I've just now taken up learning how to fiddle!
Your "Cooley's Reel" video ( and your 2 instructional videos on how to play C. R.) has inspired me to learn how to fiddle!
I know its gonna take me awhile to master C.R.
I've already memorized and can play the first line of C.R., but my timing is off, and needs serious practice🤣.
Once I've learned "Cooley's Reel", "Tam Lin" is next.
Stay tuned!!
~Ken B.

[aliceblankenship.violinist]

Peakfiddler, you are a connection between ancient and modern violin and fiddle playing...I LOVE your sound, rhythm, technique, style and all the beautiful detail you bring to this music. It is a smile I will carry with me all day : )

[TauruZ]

Now that's how you play fiddle!! Makes it come alive!

[graceosborne]

I grew up Irish dancing and this is the best of the best. thank you for keeping the culture alive ❤

[xPICESx]

I love seeing this man playing. It is not only that he is fantastic fiddler. Talent only is not enough. U have got to have equally a beautiful soul to produce such music. There is lots of soul in this performance as well as talent :)

[isaweesaw]

Unapologetically country. Folk music will never disappear with musicians like yourself bringing new energy to it

[NoeFidel]

Peakfiddler, I offer my sincerest gratitude for this most elevating version of yours. You made me literally cry out of joy while dancing to this and I still simply can not get enough!!!

[gillianhowell]

What I love is the steady totally rhythmic tempo. Your. bowing into the phrases gives meaning to the melody. Masterful.

[ericb]

I love this! The Southern American mountain music came out of the Scotch-irish music. I can listen to this all day.

[space_oddyessy]

This one made me cry. You're such a good fiddler. Life is so beautiful, the sounds, the sights I love it.

[kamistormcelestekennedy]

I Listen so often to this the best available Version and it makes me always cry of Joy and sadness...nostalgia Here We Go!!😢🤝☺️🥀🌈🕊️🌊🌬️🐲🫂🌠

[robhennessy]

...stunned and without words to describe how lovely this little song dances around my delighted heart and soul.... thank you 'Peak'....!

[a]

This is by far the best Tam Lin performance I’ve ever heard. Completely love it!!

[douglashope]

Gorgeously played. Full of musical tension, rhythmic anticipation and swing. Nice tempo, allowing (were it session play) other players to assimilate the tune. Guitar nicely in the offbeat, matching Irish dancer's downweighting.

[cergert]

Hypnotic and wonderful!
Greetings from the Basque Country.

[caitlinmaxwell]

I haven't heard this song since watching Irish Dancing shows put on at my elementary school and THIS IS IT. It's the tune!! So well played.