My Grandfather was a Blacksmith and so am I ... for such an ancient craft it is surprising there are not more songs in the English folk song book - unlike the sailors shanty's. Thanks for this.
Wonderful stuff! Have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the majestic Andy on many occasions since 79, most lately at the Fleadh last year when he did this with Donal Lunny, LiamO'Flynn and Paddy Glacken - You know there are millions out there who do not know what they are missing.
@odarochka i was so bummed i missed that. AND i missed him again in brooklyn this year as well. i really have to make it a priority... this guy is my musical hero.
I love this song by Andy! I started building a mandolin to learn this up! Hahaha A great, or the best cover version for me, is a Brazilian version of the band Lunan with Ana Cargon singing in Curtiba's forests!
Thank you Andy.
Welcome to Gladstone Queensland Australia::::))) Love it:::))
One of the finest musicians on the planet!
Wow! What a find! Thank you!!
One of my video's,your welcome
My Grandfather was a Blacksmith and so am I ... for such an ancient craft it is surprising there are not more songs in the English folk song book - unlike the sailors shanty's. Thanks for this.
One of the oldest songs in Andy´s repertoire and still a joy to hear it. I love "The Blacksmith"...
WOW !
He's doing it again :-)
My favourite song of his time with Planxty!
Just absolutely fantastic.
honored to witness greatness like this!!!
Andy is the man
Even when he is on his own he can sound like an orchestra!
Was joy to see Andy play in New Jersey this Fall..
Thanks for this!!
Wonderful stuff! Have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the majestic Andy on many occasions since 79, most lately at the Fleadh last year when he did this with Donal Lunny, LiamO'Flynn and Paddy Glacken - You know there are millions out there who do not know what they are missing.
seen him last night in whelans. what a class gig
Absolutely brilliant. As expected from Andy.
This deserves 6 or 7 stars
Saw and of course heard him in Berkeley, CA last year. He played this on what looked like a guitar-shaped bazuki. Just astonishing, what a virtuoso!!!
+John Sheridan Yes, it's a Guitar Bodied Bouzouki (or Gazouki) made by Stefan Sobell I believe.
the song that started all. Thanks Steve Cooney
@odarochka i was so bummed i missed that. AND i missed him again in brooklyn this year as well. i really have to make it a priority... this guy is my musical hero.
love the driving instrumental interlude at 3.20, soo powerful
Absolutely brilliant recording Simmo! The performance is pretty good too ;-)
beautiful
Magnificent!!
King among men
spectacular!!
pretty amazing !
i agree...his voice is better here than on the planxty dvd version
Sheer talent
LIFE and BLOOD
of
PLANXTY
The voice of Ireland
Going to see him tonight
I love this song by Andy! I started building a mandolin to learn this up! Hahaha A great, or the best cover version for me, is a Brazilian version of the band Lunan with Ana Cargon singing in Curtiba's forests!
Anyone can play fast on a mando. Nobody can make one sound this good...
Is his bouzouki tuned GDAD in this?
+rogermars I think this is a Mandola but yes, I believe the tuning is GDAD
I think it is tuned DAEA - with the capo, the 'open' strings are AEBE.
Michael Tsarion brought me here
belle maîtrise, et pas de concession !
fuckin crackin
@wiccaman27 andy isn't dead
@wiccaman27 Eejit.