Fiddle Music From James Kelly

[breebree5378]

4 peoplee neeeed to likkee go crawl in a hole...andd likee die[ :

[sgtcrab1]

James came to our place in Cheticamp NS and Arthur Muise came by. Talk abouit a session! Paul MacDonald on Guitar.

[melissasuerice]

@capelstreetgal . I've caused some confusion, you are the second person to ask- I'm am neice of James' wife Eve. So I didn't grow up in Ireland, but I did grow up having the privledge of hearing him play music throughout the house when I would visit.

[thissong4you]

Fabulous fiddle playing! A true master. Absolutely brilliant "Foxhunter's Reel." Thanks, Michael.

[patcloonan1931]

James Nice Playing - I think I had a tune with ya A long time ago - GoRaibh Maith agat -Mach Weiter so -slan a baile ---pat

[bruceleeC64]

No less than brilliant one of the true masters

[isabellanakahara]

He is not only a master fiddler, but a master teacher as well... his teaching is uncommonly good...

Great video! When I heard this the first time, I contacted him to take lessons.

[lacylove25]

what a talent!

[edwardberbaum]

A true Master Fiddler !

[legunncat]

I love the Fox Hunter's Reel! I first heard it on Traditional Music of Ireland with Paddy O'Brien and Daithi Sproule many years ago.

[melissasuerice]

James Kelly is my uncle and he's an awesome fiddle player! I don't get a chance to visit him now, because I stay busy with my three small ones, but I have fond memories of when I would get to visit as a child during the summer or on x-mas break, and he would play for me.

[mrsfrodo9]

Hi there,met your uncle in Miltown Malbay in ´97.He stayed in the B&B where i worked and i also got a cd from him, Which was very nice of him.HE´s really nice.

[capelstreetgal]

@melissasuerice Who is your Dad, i was a neighbour in Capel Street. Loved all the Kellys.

[dingoesatemycamera]

@melissasuerice what a delight!

[Seamus616]

Meanmnach. Músclaíonn an cheol seo fíor-mhisneach iontu! Spreagtar an chraic uainn!

[fergansean69r]

legend in irish music ...

[UISTMAN59]

Great video and great notes from the Bannerman, ***** :-)

[Uladach]

Magic Times.

Is that young Michael Hynes next to James?

[cornerhousemusic]

he has an arsenal of perfectly spaced rolls....like coleman. not many people put enough time into their rolls these days. james kelly is a rare exception.

[fiddlefight]

Respect

[IrishDubliner99]

I knew his brother John and his dad back in Dublin many ears ago and listened to many a session . Great to see James doing well . Recall having a long mad weekend in the village of Cross down at the tip of Clare near Loop Head . Many thanks for bringing back pleasant memories.

[breandandoire]

James Kelly, what a legend? Have his 'Melodic Journeys' album and its genius.

You would think there was two fiddles going there at the same time, amazing.

Go raibh maith agat!

[dowhatucan]

brilliant. thanks.

[magaiadancer]

Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong country. Sure, I'm of Scott and Irish heritage, and look it with red hair and blue eyes. And all the names are there, Kelly, McFadin, ect. And yes, I know family history forwards and backwards, County Cork and all the names and dates. But when I hear music like this and I could listen all day. I realize just how much it's in me and it doesn't feel ancestral, it feels right now. Thanks for putting this up. Smiles, Ruth

[awildman2384]

Why not take up Irish fiddle? Shtuff like this inspired me to do exactly that three years ago.

[Custom2212]

go on ye boy ye

[briangroovy]

Go hiontach!

[beanieofidil]

This is music!

[martinmcmutrie]

dear god. I owe you a beer for this one bannerman. Go raibh maith agat.

[mhtodd]

amazing. wonderful tone. i love his solo cd.

thanks for posting this cb

michael

[cortez2002]

best irish fiddle playing on youtube to date

[mikey1646]

i still see him play at a session every week. great player

[Robin3794]

He came to the Friday Harbor Irish Music Camp for 2 years, and i had the honor of learning from him, he's really a great guy and a amazing musician.

this is wonderful

[redhairedlad]

I had the experience of taking a master class from James about 15 years ago at a fiddler's house, Fred Lail. He kicked my ass, and I was ready to quit playing, but it changed my life. I became an authentic-sounding Irish style fiddler.

[tazio2]

I left out young John Kelly ( James' brother) who is a very fine fiddler in his own right !

[tazio2]

Wow!! This guy IS a PURE GENIUS!!!

[clarebannerman]

It's in the blood. His Father was a genius also!

[tazio2]

Yes , manys the time I saw Old John Kelly, Joe Ryan (R.I.P. and sadly missed ), Conor Tully, Sean Casey , Noel Hill etc. all playing together in The 4 Seasons pub at the top of Capel Street.Great Days!

[clarebannerman]

I was probably standing beside you!

[Fishmonger1966]

Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.

[fiddle4u]

What a player And what a head full of tunes

he has - Tunes most just Only -dream- About PLAYING..

Also he has as many versions of the tune he plays ie / - And to what he is

doing Impro's .. - jim

[deathpunchz]

damn i wish i could thrash like that

[ezyrider1581]

i dotn know the first one but the second ones called foxhunters reel

[ralpheym]

I think the 1st tune of the 1st set is Kitty Gone a Milking, the second tune of that set is The Heather Breeze.

[cienpipers]

What's the name of these tunes?

[JMelvil]

Excellent. Thanks!

[comhaltasmad]

Great video.Thanks for posting it.Brilliant musician.

[petraki53]

What a musician, what a style. Pure magic! thanks for posting.