The band has kept up the mix of traditional Irish or Scottish songs and self-written tracks, though the self-written tracks have progressively become less and less folky. The band's influences are wide and varied, but obviously heavily influenced by Celtic rock bands like the Pogues, the Waterboys and Great Big Sea. Recent albums also see a clear influence from Gothic rock music. Having enjoyed growing success in and around Germany, the band reached 1000 played concerts in 2004 (the only band member to play them all is bass player Rainer Schulz), which was celebrated with a concert at Castle Hoheneck. This concert was filmed and released on two DVDs: Celebrate! and Jubilate! The concert saw participation from former band members and other guest musicians. Main lyric and music writer Peter Pathos has left the band in summer 2006 and was replaced by Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara. A live DVD Folk's not dead was released to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary in 2010
Members:
Ralf 'Albi' Albers - Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki
Tobi Heindl (Tobias Anton Heindl) - Violin, Vocals (since 2000)
Rainer Schulz - Bass
Stefan Klug - Accordion, bodhrán (since 1991)
Frank Jooss - Drums, percussion (since 2001)
Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara - Guitar, vocals (since 2006)
Former members:
Dr. Robert Oppel (1990 - 1991) - Violin
Eric Obst (1990 - 1995) - Drums
Wolfram Kellner (1995 - 2000) -Drums
Tobias Rempe (1991 - 1995) - Violin
Tobias Schäfer (1995 - 2000) - Violin
Peter Pathos (Peter Müller) (1990 - 2006) - Guitar, whistle, mandola
Discography:
Fiddler’s Green (1992)
Black Sheep (1993)
King Shepherd (1995)
Make Up Your Mind (1996)
On and On (1997)
Spin Around (1998)
Stagebox (1999) (Live)
Another Sky (2000)
Folk Raider (2002)
Nu Folk (2003)
Celebrate! (2005) (Live)
Celebrate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Jubilate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Drive Me Mad! (2007)
Sports Day at Killaloe (2009)
Folk's not dead DVD (2010) (Live)
Wall of Folk (2011)
Winners and Boozers (2013)
Fiddlers Green II
Fiddler's Green Lyrics
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Shinin' like a lover's face
Where no one does you any harm
But keep the baby safe and warm
It's not my crazy fantasy
But part of my reality
This night will never be a day
Tonight we go to Fiddler's Green
The fairest place I've ever seen
On cloud nine we have a ball
Tonight we're gonna have it all
We wet our whistles all night long
And sing this crazy rotten song
The lyrics to Fiddler's Green's song "Fiddler's Green" describe a place of refuge and safety, where no one does you harm and babies are kept safe and warm. The singer acknowledges that this place may seem like a crazy fantasy, but insists that it is part of their reality. It is a place of celebration and revelry, where one can let loose and have a good time without any worries.
The title of the song, "Fiddler's Green," is a reference to an old nautical legend about a sailor's afterlife. According to the legend, if a sailor died at sea, he would go to a place called Fiddler's Green, where there was always music and dancing and the drinks were always flowing. The place described in the song is similar to this idea of Fiddler's Green, as it is a place of joy and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
In my green heaven there's a place
Describing a place in his mind that is peaceful and perfect
Shinin' like a lover's face
The place is beautiful and radiant
Where no one does you any harm
There is no danger or threat in this place
But keep the baby safe and warm
A place of safety and security, where even a baby can be protected
It's not my crazy fantasy
This place is not a figment of his imagination
But part of my reality
This place is real to him, even if only in his mind
And if I could have my way
If he had the power to make things happen, he would choose to be in this place
This night will never be a day
He doesn't want the feeling of being in this place to end
Tonight we go to Fiddler's Green
He is looking forward to experiencing this magical place
The fairest place I've ever seen
To him, this place is incredibly beautiful and perfect
On cloud nine we have a ball
He will be truly happy and carefree in this place
Tonight we're gonna have it all
Everything he wants is available in this place
We wet our whistles all night long
He will be drinking and enjoying himself without any consequences or regret
And sing this crazy rotten song
He can be himself and do things that he enjoys without judgment or criticism
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