I saw them live when I was like 12 in my hometown in Québec and got all their autographs :D They are such nice and inspired people. I only recently rediscovered their CD hidden in my cupboard the other day. Glad they could be part of my childhood memories. <3
While there is no question that Donnel Leahy is an awesomely talented fiddler, this is NOT played in the proper Cape Breton style! He completely deviates from the proper rhythm patterns, accents, and embellishes with American, Old Time tags & flourishes rather than sticking to the traditional Cape Breton style of "ornamentation".
I couldn't find the sheet music so I had to learn by ear. It took me about month to learn but I still can't do all the trills that he does, This guy is a god. Say them in winnipeg a few years back
I saw them live when they played at the Crane School of Music. Not only is he absolutely amazing, but he' quite humble as well. The whole family is very nice.
F me hard that devil's dream at the end was feckin awesome.
brewcrewfan31 1 month ago
I wonder why he doesn't just play the fiddle of gold he won from the devil?
drummin65turbo 6 months ago 3
Fantastic! Donnell is the best violinist in the universe
fritz8498 8 months ago 2
I freaked out when I heard him pizzicato, because I didn't see him move his hand to pluck the string...the I realized he did it with his left hand...
Can anyone tell me what kind of violin he has?
BehindTheProscenium 8 months ago
great!! do you know the exact name of the first strathspey?
jackthefiddler 8 months ago
@BehindTheProscenium Left-hand pizz is so hard - I had loads of it in my grade exam and it took me ages to get it right!
And sorry, I don't know. Just had to comment on that lol.
MJLongman 2 months ago
I saw them live when I was like 12 in my hometown in Québec and got all their autographs :D They are such nice and inspired people. I only recently rediscovered their CD hidden in my cupboard the other day. Glad they could be part of my childhood memories. <3
Isingforlyrics 9 months ago
I love the lack of sheet music!! how they can all just play together as one!! :)
AnyBodyWannaPeanut 10 months ago
While there is no question that Donnel Leahy is an awesomely talented fiddler, this is NOT played in the proper Cape Breton style! He completely deviates from the proper rhythm patterns, accents, and embellishes with American, Old Time tags & flourishes rather than sticking to the traditional Cape Breton style of "ornamentation".
Still a great performance tho! ; )
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Fiddlinjosie 1 year ago
Can GEICO help you save money on car insurance? Does Leahy play a very mean fiddle?!
[Watches Leahy as he implodes his fiddle from the sheer awesomeness of his skill...]
strifecaecus 1 year ago
makes me want to dance... :)
joseacoca 1 year ago
I couldn't find the sheet music so I had to learn by ear. It took me about month to learn but I still can't do all the trills that he does, This guy is a god. Say them in winnipeg a few years back
mindspring20 1 year ago
Holy crap. That's more than just practice. That's talent, beyond talent.
I can only hope to be half as good as this someday.
teerah003 1 year ago
So great!! Thanks for posting all of these wonderful Leahy vids.
bignewf 2 years ago
Anyone know the names of these songs?
fiddlingurl 2 years ago
Shetland Reels
Captain Campbell
Calam Breugach
The Old King George
Kings (aka King George IV)
Shetland Island Welcome
High Road to Linton
Devil's Dream
morigue 2 years ago 7
Thanks so much :)
fiddlingurl 2 years ago
Heading Home At Christmas and arrive Dec 16th. -28th If anyone hears there will be a preformce for Christmas..? Please, Let me know!
Cheers
michaelpatrick45 2 years ago
I believe they will be playing in Ottawa, Dec 18 2009. I think it's at the NAC.
susy00888 2 years ago
One of the Best Preformers of Our time and I sure Hope we get to see more of them In Ontario and Back down Home!
Good Luck at Brock University!
michaelpatrick45 2 years ago
i live in the leahy's home town and proud of it
Nirad007 2 years ago 2
Just saw them last weekend - and they are still just as amazing!
NycterisA 2 years ago
I wish I could see them I live in Ohio.
sunclov 2 years ago 6
I saw them live when they played at the Crane School of Music. Not only is he absolutely amazing, but he' quite humble as well. The whole family is very nice.
ryantaussig 2 years ago 2
Yea, he's freaking dominant. He's gotta be one of Canada's best musicians. No glitz. No BS. Just full tilt awesome.
indiefan23 2 years ago 4
he also can play the fastest i know of
Nirad007 2 years ago
son unos grosos que vengan a Argentina POR FAVOR LOS AMO!!!! ARIADNA SANTO TOME ,SANTA FE, ARGENTINA.
fabielraza 2 years ago
I've seen them live, quite astounding their level of talent. Their kids performed as well and were just as good (for their age of course)
Hof135 2 years ago
This video is amazing.
AlComandante 3 years ago
Donell is known as The Mad Fiddler, I was able to see him live in concert. He is really wild with the fiddle
RTPye117 3 years ago
that has got to be the most amazing display of violin playing I have ever seen... Donell is so awesome in his awesomeness
gen77c 3 years ago 2
All right, way to go. Okay leahy
rubiotwirls 3 years ago