Practicing An Tarbh Breac Dearg - Gaelic harp ceol mor

This is the pibroch, 'The Red Speckled Bull', played on a replica of the medieval Scottish Queen Mary clarsach. It's not a proper performance, I have only been playing this tune for a couple of days. The tune is attributed to the early 18th century harper, piper and fiddler, Raghnall MacAilein Òig, aka Ronald MacDonald of Morar (1662 - 1741). More details on my blog at http://earlyclarsach.blogspot.com/2012/01/tarbh-breac-dearg.html

Category:

Music

Tags:

• pibroch
• clarsach
• Gaelic
• Clàrsach

[ebmcclam]

What a great rendition. I am a piper myself, and this is one of my favorite piobaireachds. It is wonderful to get to hear an interpretation on a different instrument like this.

[simonmchadwick]

@ebmcclam Thanks for your comment, great to hear a piper's view on this.

[Hildegard71]

Lovely tune! I realy like your wire, what kind is it?

[simonmchadwick]

@Hildegard71 Glad you like it Hildegard. This harp has brass wire in the treble (extra hard-drawn), sterling silver in the mid-range and 18 carat gold in the bass.

[dorveillepeg]

Beautiful song! I love the pacing.

[simonmchadwick]

@dorveillepeg Thanks Peg, glad you like it!

[Gealach74]

Great job  Simon!!!

[harpjet11]

beautiful, tender music. He must have been loved a lot, to get such a tribute. The music speaks for itself. Thank you!