it's commendable to be a Uilleann piper, but I would not even want to try. Aside from the very difficult techniques one must learn, and all the mechanics of the instrument itself, there is also the fact that the reeds must be tooled for each new environment, and the chanter tuned by precise carving. Then, to top it all off the pipes cost about $10.000 for a well made one, and you DO NOT want to get anything less than the best with this instrument.
@apologeticsman Everything you've said is true, though I must say a full set by quality maker would range more from around 3-4k USD. Pipes can surely cost as much as you've mentioned but I for would rather have brass over silver trim, seeing as it doesn't affect the sound!
love this!
roja2129 4 months ago
it's commendable to be a Uilleann piper, but I would not even want to try. Aside from the very difficult techniques one must learn, and all the mechanics of the instrument itself, there is also the fact that the reeds must be tooled for each new environment, and the chanter tuned by precise carving. Then, to top it all off the pipes cost about $10.000 for a well made one, and you DO NOT want to get anything less than the best with this instrument.
apologeticsman 9 months ago
@apologeticsman Everything you've said is true, though I must say a full set by quality maker would range more from around 3-4k USD. Pipes can surely cost as much as you've mentioned but I for would rather have brass over silver trim, seeing as it doesn't affect the sound!
DenverMcHaggis 4 months ago
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is this "the legend spreads" from braveheart? if so can anyone tell me where to find that version but a longer one please. would much apreciate it
woodsfamul 10 months ago
is this "the legend spreads" from braveheart? if so can anyone tell me where to find that version but a longer one please. would much apreciate it
woodsfamul 10 months ago
I love it...
MrJohnered 11 months ago
I'd like to see a video of himself playing the tune "Out on the Ocean".
ireland4lyfe 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this! Besides Paddy, there's Regina Delaney on harp, Chris Murphy on bodhran, and David Surette on cittern.
barbaraghstewart 1 year ago
@barbaraghstewart Thank you, I knew one of the faithful would fill in the blanks!
Steviegottagunn 1 year ago
Do you have any more video from the concert?
ceilicat 1 year ago