Timedance (1981) - Riverdance Prequel

In 1981, RTE commissioned Donal Lunny and Bill Whelan to write a piece of music which would be used as the centrepiece for their presentation of Eurovision in that year. 'Timedance' was performed by Planxty and subsequently released as a single. See: eil.com/shop/mo...
The slides are from from: video.yahoo.com...
because I thought it deserved more than a still picure. Check out the original slideshow with different music.

[@1966cal]

BRILLIANT....!!....the original and not the 90's remake...... many thanks

[@johngill]

true - Donal Lunny is a true stalwart of irish music and a friggin genius. Saw him with the Hearts in Dublin recently. He should be a world-renowned figure in music.

[@bonesalive]

ahh... its been playing in my head for years, and finally found it here. Thanks a million for posting this one Might890 ! Its a seminal work from Bill Whelan, later to become famous for his Eurovision Riverdance compositions, but this work pre-dates the celtic renaissance of the 1990's, showing orchestral sophistication and confidence in the tradition mixed with sophisticated rhythms - the climax is worth waiting for. Living History !

[@MelekBetul]

Absolutely amazing! Ireland is one to places i would like the travel most.

[@silemoloney7571]

Always loved it..

[@djdaraghBCN]

This music blows that of Riverdance out of the water.

[@erikm8372]

Same composer no?

[@boisei0]

wonderfull, thank you mighty890, to post this one

[@Baltizori]

Where could i possibly find the sheet music for this beautiful piece?

[@WildDancer101]

Wait a minute, doesn't the last few seconds of timedance have a melody similar to Butterfly from the Celtic Woman soundtrack?

[@erikm8372]

Many tunes are reminiscent of each other!

[@MrBlindmans]

bonesalive,you having a laugh or what. Just enjoy the music ffs without all that codology youve spouted.