seamus ennis, god of uilleann pipes

seamus seen here demonstrating his genius ability to play the most difficult uilleann pipes.
worlds most famous piper

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[splortz]

Strange but true: I first viewed this clip in 2007, I think. It had such an effect on me that I actually moved to Ireland from the US and am now studying uilleann pipes in Dublin. I suppose it's true that if you want what they have, you have to go where they go and do what they do. Thanks, peabodyharris for your single post on youtube that changed my life in a big, big way.

[arfer]

The uilleann pipes are a bewitching thing....I don't think any other instrument stirs up the primal soul like the pipes..I understand your capture.

[Daniel Laidlaw]

I was talking about his drone reeds, still, you're right. He was said to not have touched his drone reeds for years! Probably contributed to the tuning issues. I also heard when they were replaced they were black and grimy, from age and being stained with nicotine. Probably helped how he got his unique drone sound.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think his chanter mounts were also stained with nicotine, as they were much more yellowed than the other mounts.

[Gerry S]

go back to the fizzle chizzle and learn to speak with some balls - ghetto speak is two a penny and anyone can do it - stand up for yourself and learn to be yourself - get back to your game common place american wann be hard on - we are way above you

[Gerry S]

Such is the capture of our small island and why we try to keep it - the ppipes are a testiment to our heart and sing what we can't say - our language isn't understood abroad and as bearla our song won't sound the same - if your heart is true - Ireland is your restplace

[maximilian kailis]

i peeped dis vizzle n' at first i thought dat shiznit was a funky-ass bagpipe. but then i realized dis thug was playin suttin' else. n' hes straight-up pretty phat but i realized dat hes not a god hes playin tha nerdiest instrument eva so i posted dis comment closed tha link n' i gots back on wit mah game

[Joy Horn]

Very cool! I love it's sound over the bag pipe

[The Red Priestess]

Are you implying this instrument is stupid, or?

[emine baert]

Its stuped

[Dayepipes]

The oldest known uilleann "chanter" (melody pipe) double-reed is in S. Australia, plays great and is far older, dates from Moby Dick days, before this pipe was built. Reeds don't vibrate to death, demonstrably not as soon as in 1 or 2 centuries. They warp due to humidity and the mysteries of plant genetics, growth soils and such.

[Dayepipes]

If you're into the technicals, that's not all. The U.P. nearly died out in the 20th century. Good instruments and good reeds were very difficult to find at times except in a few places and with personal connections. It's much better now. I build this instrument and played the Highlands to advanced amateur standards; I feel the piper is much better than parts of his instrument. But listen to Highland records of this era, even top bands had serious problems.

[Andy Conlin]

That is awesome! :) It's inspiring to hear that you were willing to make happen the things in your life that you wanted.