Marcus is a real virtuoso. In the early 40's I played banjo in a céilí band. I became known as "the Sphinx" - because my face remained immobile and and blank. My defence was that if a guy is playing "The girl who broke my heart" or "the Flogging Reel" he or she is seldom as busy as this. However, a handsome and talented young man like Marcus can afford to flash the odd grin at least. Bal ó Dhia ar do chuid cheoil, a Mharchuis!.
This is so good that it should be illegal! Stunning! Thanks for posting these amazing videos! And to think that some misguided person did not award this video 5 stars! It has to be some jealous rival !! (<:
LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND! :)
Dectheboner 1 month ago
Marcus is a real virtuoso. In the early 40's I played banjo in a céilí band. I became known as "the Sphinx" - because my face remained immobile and and blank. My defence was that if a guy is playing "The girl who broke my heart" or "the Flogging Reel" he or she is seldom as busy as this. However, a handsome and talented young man like Marcus can afford to flash the odd grin at least. Bal ó Dhia ar do chuid cheoil, a Mharchuis!.
sharkeynick1 5 months ago
also I know the first tune as the Jolly Clamdigger. (as well as the Blackthorn Stick)
lovely variations
cheers
Petr
petrfiddle 1 year ago
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petrfiddle 1 year ago
the second tune sounds like Ed Reavy's Never Was Piping so Gay
great playing.
Petr
petrfiddle 1 year ago
great stuff marcus
thebreeker 1 year ago
c'mon marcus make a cd.....class stuff.
irishbanjo 2 years ago
peh nice four strings
TheLordocoke 2 years ago
Mighty stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
baldiepaul 2 years ago
Mighty playing,myself and Marcus had many a battle at the fleadhs at times!
yotanka72 2 years ago
Which he won.....
cateym 2 years ago
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clareenoyster 2 years ago
Go on, Murt.
upkilt 2 years ago
This is MARCUS not Murt!
cateym 2 years ago
Right. Was thinking of Murt Ryan whom he plays with.
upkilt 2 years ago
This is so good that it should be illegal! Stunning! Thanks for posting these amazing videos! And to think that some misguided person did not award this video 5 stars! It has to be some jealous rival !! (<:
Mandolin1944 2 years ago 2
Excellent banjo tone! Thanks.
rare1oh 2 years ago
Class stuff Marcus! My favourite banjo player! Ah the 2nd one is Paddy Fahys as far as I no. Its sometimes played as a h`pipe.
xxfiddlexxchickxx 2 years ago
Yeah, the second one is def Paddy Fahy's.
upkilt 2 years ago
id say tom him self is the best banjo player and theres alot more names to put with that but dont get me wrong his stile of playing is brilliant
thebullandrews 2 years ago
Marcus is the best banjo player in Ireland, full stop.
cateym 2 years ago 6
Yep number one all the way. The others don't hold a candle to him.
cateym 2 years ago
Lovely Stuff...
BANJAXBANJO 2 years ago
simply the best banjo player in ireland.
irishbanjo 2 years ago