@raymonda100 if you ever have the chance watch lord of the dance all the way through and you may find where i get the "full of himself" vibe from, though you are right i don't know him personally, it's more a fact of opinion on how he presents himself on stage
Speaking as somebody familiar with Irish traditional music, let me say he's certainly no slouch on the flute! Quite impressive, one can see why the great Seamus Tansey praised him.
Flatley is probably the best irish flute player there has ever been his skill is amazing i am also a big fan of Molloy but overall i think for creativity Michael shades it
But he's playing Molloy's version.... or more accurately McGuire's version. But he definitely doesn't play it as well as Molloy - the tone isn't there, nor is his fingering as good - he has to use his lips to achieve the ending. But he is bloody good, even if he is a yank! :D
I don't really know anything about flute music but it sounded like he played it better later on in LOTD Feet of Flames (practice makes perfect lol). Still beautiful music either way though :).
He doesn't just play, the version he does in the Feet of Flames dvd, albeit his facial expressions are manical, is among the best I've heard it and only surpassed on the proper irish pipe instrument.
i freaking agree, his faces are the funniest thing i have ever seen, and i can't watch him play, because i end up laughing to loud to hear anything he plays. I can only listen to him play.
michael flatley is an amazing flute player aswell as a amazing irish dancer. Im happy to say that i play the flute and also irish dance =] and my dance teacher dances with him in celtic tiger.
Anyone know what kind of flute that is, if it has a particular name, or just "advanced Irish Flute D " as it is called on EBay. Send a MSG or post here.
In 95 not sure what he is playing but it looks like a 8 key Rudall & Rose in cocus wood. English mid 1800's. Its similar to one I own. Certainly sounds similar.
Thanks for the Warning. was a bit sceptical, did not look right. found a guy who showed me a site for finding a proper flute dealer, and a good "how to get started thing too!
Two traditional tunes. First in an air called The Cooley. Second tune is a reel called Mason's Apron. He stole alot of this version from Matt Molloy of the Chieftains. Also, Flatley claims to have won the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann, but this has never been proven.
hey there upkilt, im not tryna prove u wrong or watever... but is the first one not called whispering winds that he wrote himself for celtic tiger? and the masons apron is one that matt molloy plays, but i dont think his intensions where to steal.... maybe just his own rendition (i.e changing rythm) in this video? and if someone stole something from me i wouldent play along with them in a duet... as matt does in a video here on youtube.... sorry, just a thought though
Flatley really is given too much credit sometimes. Whispering Winds is the name that was made up for this segment of the show. The air Flatley plays is actually called The Coolin and is a very common tune. You'll see that this was cut from the original Riverdance in 1995 and Celtic Tiger did not come out until 2005. Also, he played this same air in Lord of the Dance. As you may know, Flatley was a nobody b4 he started touring with The Chieftains...cont
It was at this time Molloy was doing his famous solo rendition of Mason's Apron. That is the connection. Some of the turns in this video are identical to Molloy's. Flatley was a student of the eccentric, but well-known Seamus Tansey and this show's in his pulsy type of playing. Matt is a true gentleman and is possibly one of the nicest people you could ever play with or meet. I hope you get that opportunity. I know Matt, and let's just say you don't have to like someone to put on a good show.
Read somewhere that Michael won a major flute competition. Anyone know where it was held? The FOF flute was pretty 'high tech' if I recall. No vid of it on YT, I take it?
Me again. Forgot to mention that Michael won the All-Ireland Dance competition one time: He won the All-Irelands in flute three times. Twice on the wooden (Irish)flute and once on silver.
For all you Flatheads out there (you know who you are), this part of the performance was cut out of the original Riverdance video when it was released in the USA on VHS. I have been waiting over ten years to see this. Thank you BettiBakos and You Tube.
@revacohen not sure you quite got me there love
patchbod 6 days ago
He's quite a Renaissance man. And he's so expressive. He looked at times like he was about to cry.
revacohen 6 days ago
I've heard Michael Flatley can't talk, he can only express himself by dance
patchbod 2 months ago
@patchbod He can talk. He appeared as the host once on "Superstars of Dance," and he's quite dynamic.
revacohen 6 days ago
Fantastic.
Hooligan846 2 months ago
Eat my turds Fenian hoore.
beachhutblues 3 months ago
I think teh piece he plays is called "The coolin". Have it on an Uileann pipes CD
Danny30011980 4 months ago
Wats he playing the skin flute lol
JPereira5784 6 months ago
@synthpathetic Ooops. I'm sorry for my ignorance. Thank you for the information, synthpathetic! :)
Shomazoo 7 months ago
I love the part when the indian guy with some kind of drum kicks in. Anyone knows the name of that instrument?
Shomazoo 7 months ago
@Shomazoo
Bodhran
Said..."Boar Ron"
beachhutblues 3 months ago
@beachhutblues In Southern Ireland they pronounce it "Bow Ron"
thefireaflame 3 months ago
@thefireaflame
I don't know if you'd noticed but Ireland has a north, east, and west, too.
No-one likes a smart-arse mate.
beachhutblues 3 months ago
@beachhutblues I guess ignorance must make you popular then.
thefireaflame 3 months ago
won't deny it he IS an amazing Dancer and now that i've seen this a great flute player but he's still full of himself
QueenofmyUnderworld 10 months ago
@QueenofmyUnderworld yeah, but mostly full of himself :/
bvolcano723 7 months ago
@QueenofmyUnderworld If you do not know him personally, how can you know that he is "full of himself?"
I don't know him but I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with him and I can assure you, he is anything but.
raymonda100 6 months ago
@raymonda100 if you ever have the chance watch lord of the dance all the way through and you may find where i get the "full of himself" vibe from, though you are right i don't know him personally, it's more a fact of opinion on how he presents himself on stage
QueenofmyUnderworld 6 months ago
@QueenofmyUnderworld
Of COURSE he is "full of himself"...and he has right to be..
ALL brilliant performers are arrogant.
THAT is why they ARE who they ARE!
DOH!
Welcome to the real world!
beachhutblues 3 months ago
Being a flute player myself....AMAZING<3
kayyrachellexo 1 year ago
Phrasing??
Lisnageeragh 1 year ago
I know the first (slow) part of this medley to be, "The Coolin." Does anyone else know it by another title? Nice playing, for sure!
Vikingfifer 1 year ago
@Vikingfifer hi, the second tune is the masons apron
tubemycalf 1 year ago
He's absolutely amazing! I love him!
redfuzzynuts 1 year ago
Does anyone know of what kinf of flute Mr Flatley is playing?
OneClickEmma 1 year ago 3
They should have cut some of the choral singing from the original Riverdance video and included this!
raymonda100 1 year ago
Speaking as somebody familiar with Irish traditional music, let me say he's certainly no slouch on the flute! Quite impressive, one can see why the great Seamus Tansey praised him.
LarrySanger 1 year ago
@LarrySanger
i'll let him know you said that if i ever the chance to meet 'em myself. lolz
CelticElfGuardian 11 months ago
As if being a world class dancer and choreographer wasn't enough, this Irish American dude from Chicago also plays the flute.
bookkeeper57 1 year ago 2
no words ..just thank you, thats all
ANNA00732 1 year ago 2
oh gosh, the HAIR!
tabitwin 1 year ago
LOL at the person who said Flatley is better than Molloy
LOL
DJFozter 1 year ago
awesome
supereend666 1 year ago
They shouldn't have cut that out. Thanks for posting!
nighthawk006phoenix 1 year ago
brilliant . . . . .
glorijaxox 2 years ago
Tommy hayes 5*
FrancuzMorales 2 years ago
at 1.44 look at the drum guy goos crazyXDXD
love michael..:D he is awesome
supereend666 2 years ago 8
Awesome! I play the flute and this dude is freakin awesome....
snottyxraygirl 2 years ago
yes, he was born in america, but you can see he was raised to learn all about irish culture, esp dance and music, WOW, WOW, WOW.
wordgrrl71 2 years ago 2
Flatley is probably the best irish flute player there has ever been his skill is amazing i am also a big fan of Molloy but overall i think for creativity Michael shades it
soundmantones 2 years ago
But he's playing Molloy's version.... or more accurately McGuire's version. But he definitely doesn't play it as well as Molloy - the tone isn't there, nor is his fingering as good - he has to use his lips to achieve the ending. But he is bloody good, even if he is a yank! :D
staryoyodude 2 years ago
I don't really know anything about flute music but it sounded like he played it better later on in LOTD Feet of Flames (practice makes perfect lol). Still beautiful music either way though :).
Ashfer2 2 years ago
OK, so he plays the floute too???...isn´t he amazing???
Silviatube2006 2 years ago 32
@Silviatube2006
He's actually rated world class on his flute. Dancer, musician and an incredible choreographer.
shaldana 1 year ago
@Silviatube2006
He doesn't just play, the version he does in the Feet of Flames dvd, albeit his facial expressions are manical, is among the best I've heard it and only surpassed on the proper irish pipe instrument.
mickthewack 11 months ago
@mickthewack
i freaking agree, his faces are the funniest thing i have ever seen, and i can't watch him play, because i end up laughing to loud to hear anything he plays. I can only listen to him play.
CelticElfGuardian 11 months ago
@Silviatube2006 ahah yes, is there no end to his talents!?
Hen9207 7 months ago
Ok, that's the masons apron. :) Great tune!
cienpipers 2 years ago 2
What's the name of the tune in 1:00?
cienpipers 2 years ago
Caraio! A bicha esculacha mesmo! Toca muito! Pena que o visual não é dos melhores...
ferj2001 2 years ago
WOW. I had no idea Flatley could play flute! This is freakin' awesome!
Too bad they cut this out of the U.S. broadcast. :(
datalal624 2 years ago 3
Wow I had no idea that Flatley did this song anywhere else but Feet of Flames in 1998! AWESOME!
Quesal 2 years ago
omg omg i love it! it's awesome <3
Gureishia 2 years ago
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fla1990 2 years ago
phenomenal
EssieStarshine 3 years ago 3
Der Vokuhila muss aber oft atmen.
Franticuli 3 years ago
OMG the drummer man is on my bodhran tutorial video!!!!
wickedrocketelvispel 3 years ago 2
Michael Flately introduced Irish Music to the entire world and Celtic woman is keeping it in the spotlights. :>)
Blogengezer 3 years ago 3
@Blogengezer don't forget celtic thunder! they got it going too!!!
CelticElfGuardian 11 months ago
Great!
CeltBardachd 3 years ago 3
This is lovely, he plays this for his nan I think.
strictlygal 3 years ago
I never understood why this was cut out of the American video.
Wafaloo 3 years ago 2
Heheh he looks sweet the man on the drum-thing:D Nice done by MF, And is to find on the old Riverdance dvd;)
whothefuckisjose 3 years ago 2
Where, on which DVD, can I find this exceptional performance ???? Thanks a ton !!!
alectje 3 years ago
michael flatley is an amazing flute player aswell as a amazing irish dancer. Im happy to say that i play the flute and also irish dance =] and my dance teacher dances with him in celtic tiger.
xxcorkgalxx16 3 years ago
oh God I wish I could play like that... and I'd like to have such a wooden flute too actually^^
Seloinja 3 years ago
Super :-)
Libro6 3 years ago
"Whispering Winds..." dammit Flatley its he Coulin air followed by the Mason's Apron!
Lochbesda16 3 years ago
this makes me proud to be irish ,,
johnfinbarburke 3 years ago 2
I love the expressions in his eyes!
Beautiful flute playing...best there is!
Eleanor
madcath452 3 years ago
Anyone know what kind of flute that is, if it has a particular name, or just "advanced Irish Flute D " as it is called on EBay. Send a MSG or post here.
Thank you
The Classical Flutist
MadMaulkin 3 years ago
In 95 not sure what he is playing but it looks like a 8 key Rudall & Rose in cocus wood. English mid 1800's. Its similar to one I own. Certainly sounds similar.
aanvil 3 years ago 2
Never even consider buying one of those "advanced Irish Flute D", it's absolute crap. No such thing as an "advanced instrument"
JSCWhistler 3 years ago
Thanks for the Warning. was a bit sceptical, did not look right. found a guy who showed me a site for finding a proper flute dealer, and a good "how to get started thing too!
Many thanks to all you have helped me out
MadMaulkin 3 years ago
sick yo
6mdh 4 years ago 2
Two traditional tunes. First in an air called The Cooley. Second tune is a reel called Mason's Apron. He stole alot of this version from Matt Molloy of the Chieftains. Also, Flatley claims to have won the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann, but this has never been proven.
upkilt 4 years ago
Excuse me, first tune is The Coolin.
upkilt 4 years ago
hey there upkilt, im not tryna prove u wrong or watever... but is the first one not called whispering winds that he wrote himself for celtic tiger? and the masons apron is one that matt molloy plays, but i dont think his intensions where to steal.... maybe just his own rendition (i.e changing rythm) in this video? and if someone stole something from me i wouldent play along with them in a duet... as matt does in a video here on youtube.... sorry, just a thought though
r34p3r07 4 years ago
Flatley really is given too much credit sometimes. Whispering Winds is the name that was made up for this segment of the show. The air Flatley plays is actually called The Coolin and is a very common tune. You'll see that this was cut from the original Riverdance in 1995 and Celtic Tiger did not come out until 2005. Also, he played this same air in Lord of the Dance. As you may know, Flatley was a nobody b4 he started touring with The Chieftains...cont
upkilt 4 years ago
It was at this time Molloy was doing his famous solo rendition of Mason's Apron. That is the connection. Some of the turns in this video are identical to Molloy's. Flatley was a student of the eccentric, but well-known Seamus Tansey and this show's in his pulsy type of playing. Matt is a true gentleman and is possibly one of the nicest people you could ever play with or meet. I hope you get that opportunity. I know Matt, and let's just say you don't have to like someone to put on a good show.
upkilt 4 years ago
no problem mate.. thanks.. id love to meet him
r34p3r07 4 years ago
Well said upkilt...i saw this and thought the same thing.
irishflute93 3 years ago
don't be so negative, let the genius be!
Muggleman12 3 years ago 3
Read somewhere that Michael won a major flute competition. Anyone know where it was held? The FOF flute was pretty 'high tech' if I recall. No vid of it on YT, I take it?
Blogengezer 4 years ago
i really love this this song its so haunting
gerarddaniel 4 years ago 3
@gerarddaniel
lolz, wait until you hear lothlorien or listen to the rain by evanesence. It'll give you shivers.
CelticElfGuardian 11 months ago
Really Original... me also i have waiting for years just to see this big performance... Incredible
ve100 4 years ago
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Me again. Forgot to mention that Michael won the All-Ireland Dance competition one time: He won the All-Irelands in flute three times. Twice on the wooden (Irish)flute and once on silver.
skiploading 4 years ago 2
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This is not spam - it is true.
skiploading 4 years ago 2
I don't understand why you were spammed on Michael Flatley's award.
Unklebillybob 4 years ago 3
For all you Flatheads out there (you know who you are), this part of the performance was cut out of the original Riverdance video when it was released in the USA on VHS. I have been waiting over ten years to see this. Thank you BettiBakos and You Tube.
skiploading 4 years ago 23
@skiploading REALLY cause it's on my VHS copy and I watch it ALL the time that's weird...
XtinaMimiLover14 11 months ago
it sounds so peaceful...i could listen to it everyday
milkybar100 4 years ago 3
sucha lovley piece...i would love to see him play it live
milkybar100 4 years ago 2
Very poor performance indeed. MUCH better in FOF.
garysumpter 4 years ago
absolutely wonderful
daylerussell2007 4 years ago
Same Flute music as in Feet of Flames
wiiman1230 4 years ago
Just the first part is the same. He plays it better in Feet of Flames. More emotion.
raymonda100 4 years ago 2
a must see for all flatley fans
most of us just see flatley dancing and this is really extraordinary
it shows another side of him
Beatleschick1 4 years ago
beautiful. it moved me:)
musicgurlellie 4 years ago
so sensitive and exciting
Lordofheroes 4 years ago