I first learned that tune from an old fiddler called Ned McCrink when I was a very young child in the 1950's in Ireland. He called it the Heather Breeze and he played fiddle in the old style by tucking it below his shoulder and not under his chin. I guess he passed it on to me the way music was handed down before written music was invented and now we can pass it on over youtube. When my day is done someone somewhere will be listening to the heather breeze.
i listen to Barney more than anyone else. it was great to meet and chat with him in Hamburg last december. what a great guy. it made my day. many thanks.
The 2nd tune is The Boyne Hunt (O'Neill's Dance Music of Ireland Nº 514)
PaulMagnussen 1 year ago
Just a genius .is it a differnt piece that comes in around 1:40 or the same tune ??
fergwaggle 1 year ago
love barney the best bajo player I ever heard
benny266698 2 years ago
You right...the best Banjo player in the world,I love that man ! Cant stop listening to his music !
pleuni101 2 years ago 2
I first learned that tune from an old fiddler called Ned McCrink when I was a very young child in the 1950's in Ireland. He called it the Heather Breeze and he played fiddle in the old style by tucking it below his shoulder and not under his chin. I guess he passed it on to me the way music was handed down before written music was invented and now we can pass it on over youtube. When my day is done someone somewhere will be listening to the heather breeze.
OliverKieran 2 years ago 2
I do dubliner85 is the KING
kieran1970 3 years ago 2
great stuff from Barney. best banjo player in the world.
killiekentman 3 years ago
I could listen to Barney all day.
HaulAwayJoe 4 years ago 2
i listen to Barney more than anyone else. it was great to meet and chat with him in Hamburg last december. what a great guy. it made my day. many thanks.
killiekentman 3 years ago 2