Dennis Ryan's/The Butterfly

So I had something of a bummer afternoon - I had to go to the dentist for a filling. An adventurous spirit, I decided to try playing the whistle with one-half of my mouth completely numb. So, if I look a bit funny in the video, have no fear: I did not have a stroke. I just wanted to see what it would be like playing "without feeling"!

The first tune is this month's selection at www.whistlethis.com I posted a version of the Butterfly yesterday but, since they are going to be considered as set on WhistleThis, I thought to record them together.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Slip
• Jigs
• Tin
• Whistle
• Jesuit
• Irish
• Music
• Celtic
• Dance
• Feis

[RyanDunsSJ]

I often suggest beginners use Generation Nickel-plated D tin whistles. Surely one could buy an expensive whistle, but if you're unable/unwilling to make a big investment, these $10.00 beauties are really quite fine.

[RyanDunsSJ]

I use iMovie's program and just add a touch of reverb. I have to edit the videos (there is construction outside of my window) and the editing process leaves the sound flat, necessitating a bit of a touch-up!

I'm glad to hear that the instructional videos are helping. If there is any way for me to improve them, please don't hesitate to make suggestions.

[sheilamaclean]

Thanks father, if you ever give up your day job, I suggest you'd go far with that whistle, its in your soul.

[BlackFolkAndPiano]

@RyanDunsSJ I still don't understand how to add reverb with iMovie... could you please explain??

thanks..

PS: your the playing is always great and you know :)

[frithar]

Let's see-- the Monks made a Gregorian Chant album that went to #1...

Why don't you get some of your fellows together for an Irish Folk Tunes album? LOL :D

I'll be first in line to buy!!

[AICXCNIKAO]

Pretty good for someone with a half frozen face lol. Hats off to ya :o)

[philomena1980]

really nice,this is what youtube is for hihi

[r34p3r07]

hey ryan, its been a while,, how have you been? i posted a video response to this.. few mistakes here and there but i managed to get through it.. hope you like it mate

[4nt1c1t1zen0ne]

You really make a good use of sound waves :D

[sharonvideo]

haha... nice echo effect

[FeisGirl]

Very nice :)

[josefgiven]

Dennis Ryan's, AKA The Cock and the Hen