he's a great artist... and he's also good at composing tunes! I can play one of his tunes, which is really wonderful... search for the reel called BIRDMAN ;)
the bodhran player is christy moore!! the great christy moore no less and none of ya have clocked it lol, love conor's playing such beauty and passion, nice guy too, been a long time since I played with him in his shop in capel street...
Absolutely gorgeous! Anyone have any idea where to find lyrics for this tune? There's a beautiful song version by Eithne Ni Uillachain (of the Lá Lugh fame) that I've heard.
I know what you mean... I keep seeing Jew's harp appearing with Irish music stuff, and I don't get why... sometimes it sounds OK, but to me it's just somewhat annoying in most cases.
I think it's rather sad that people can't associate any instrument that is new into trad folk music.I am sure that things have been added over the ages, which have enhanced the sound, and this addition sounds almost aboriginal. Let's face it, the Irish were packed off to Oz in their droves, and mostly against their will, so any sounds of Jew's harp or didgeridoo, only go towards the history of a great people, and THAT is what folk is all about.
Two questions: First, is mouth harp common in Irish music? I had never heard one in ITM before.
Second: I've read that both flutes and low whistles can play "between the octaves" but I've never known what that meant. Would the playing from 1:43 to 1:48 be an example of playing between the octaves?
Your first question got me to googling, since I assumed the mouth harp was brought over in the pockets of immigrants and sounded good enough in the Appalachian highlands. :) Turns out the instrument is much older and pretty well globally distributed. Look up Jew's harp in Wiki - a very nice research piece on the history and variations of it. Thanks for raising the question - I learned a lot from it.
As far as the "between the octaves" thing,it really means more of a buzzy reedy tone. What he was doing from 1:43-1:48, was more of a slide up the octave, without changeing the note.... if that makes any sense.
Wow! Another simply gorgeous feature! Yes, as someone else mentioned, a fantastic combination of pieces. The visual of the flute playing really added to the enjoyment of the beautifully played music.
It reminds me of The Parting of Friends/Kerry Reel number on the Chieftain's Celtic Heart album - and just as beautifully played! :)
he's a great artist... and he's also good at composing tunes! I can play one of his tunes, which is really wonderful... search for the reel called BIRDMAN ;)
BlackFolkAndPiano 10 months ago
This guy is much better than many more trumpeted artists.....nice to hear something new!
Lisnageeragh 10 months ago
the bodhran player is christy moore!! the great christy moore no less and none of ya have clocked it lol, love conor's playing such beauty and passion, nice guy too, been a long time since I played with him in his shop in capel street...
markbodhran 1 year ago
@markbodhran Christy is Conors uncle. Beautiful playing.
TrueBlueEG8 3 months ago
Awesome. I do wish I could hear the bodhran, but came to hear the flute anyway. Great stuff.
OakAged72 1 year ago
come on villa
obefiend 1 year ago 5
Conor is such a sensitive soul. I never saw this coming.
Look at the other 2 hanging their heads lolz
allery9 1 year ago
Absolutely gorgeous! Anyone have any idea where to find lyrics for this tune? There's a beautiful song version by Eithne Ni Uillachain (of the Lá Lugh fame) that I've heard.
synchronicitykitty 1 year ago
Brilliant! Great playing.The jews harp goes very well . Always reminds me of para handy and the vital spark!
pipesbillyok 2 years ago 3
i know that kid
calboosh 2 years ago
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jzmilton 2 years ago
Great flute playing! I loved the slow air the best.
Jon
Cochranflutes 3 years ago 2
nice post clarebannerman as always.lovely to listen to this type of ceol.go raimh maith agat.
comhaltas1 3 years ago
Don't know how i feel about that jews harp....
irishflute93 3 years ago
I know what you mean... I keep seeing Jew's harp appearing with Irish music stuff, and I don't get why... sometimes it sounds OK, but to me it's just somewhat annoying in most cases.
JSCWhistler 3 years ago
In this case the Jew's harp is a good, cheap way of adding a drone and a rhythmic pulse. I like it but I suppose that's personal taste.
Quaysidepiper 3 years ago
I think it's rather sad that people can't associate any instrument that is new into trad folk music.I am sure that things have been added over the ages, which have enhanced the sound, and this addition sounds almost aboriginal. Let's face it, the Irish were packed off to Oz in their droves, and mostly against their will, so any sounds of Jew's harp or didgeridoo, only go towards the history of a great people, and THAT is what folk is all about.
folklikeme 3 years ago
nice name conor byrne proper irish name and proper irish music
atraue7 3 years ago
Outstanding and refreshing. Might we have a Molloy apprentice here?
windybaer 3 years ago
You all realize he's like 30 something now, right? He doesn't even play this way anymore. He has a more contemporary sound now.
upkilt 3 years ago
Excellent playing!
Two questions: First, is mouth harp common in Irish music? I had never heard one in ITM before.
Second: I've read that both flutes and low whistles can play "between the octaves" but I've never known what that meant. Would the playing from 1:43 to 1:48 be an example of playing between the octaves?
bdcgm 3 years ago
Your first question got me to googling, since I assumed the mouth harp was brought over in the pockets of immigrants and sounded good enough in the Appalachian highlands. :) Turns out the instrument is much older and pretty well globally distributed. Look up Jew's harp in Wiki - a very nice research piece on the history and variations of it. Thanks for raising the question - I learned a lot from it.
WhiteTiger333 3 years ago
As far as the "between the octaves" thing,it really means more of a buzzy reedy tone. What he was doing from 1:43-1:48, was more of a slide up the octave, without changeing the note.... if that makes any sense.
irishflute93 3 years ago
Love all your videos. Thanks for sharing these with the world. :) In great appreciation,Ruth in Texas.
magaiadancer 3 years ago
Wow! Another simply gorgeous feature! Yes, as someone else mentioned, a fantastic combination of pieces. The visual of the flute playing really added to the enjoyment of the beautifully played music.
It reminds me of The Parting of Friends/Kerry Reel number on the Chieftain's Celtic Heart album - and just as beautifully played! :)
WhiteTiger333 3 years ago
I love how he bends those notes. Thanks for posting.
shankandbrisket 3 years ago
Thanks again for another delightful video, Clarebannerman.
OShaughnessyC 3 years ago
Very nice- the first piece had an element of Our Wedding Day to me. Can't idenify any of the last piece though.
deargciarog 3 years ago
beautifully played.....and i love his fresh face.....so taken away with the music....just lovely
blkvelvetband 3 years ago
Hauntingly beautiful.
Wanderwd 3 years ago
Amazing combination!
yf89 3 years ago