Had the pleasure of meeting him. Unbelievably friendly, very kind. We haven‘t heard of him or „The Chieftains“ but barkeeper told us everything. It was probably one of the best evenings or experiences I‘ve ever had.
What a gift Mr. Molloy has been to the region and world. Welcoming pub, beautiful uplifting music, and decades of good music on recordings as well. Visited in June of 2011. Would love to go back to Ireland, luxuriate in listening and playing a bit at sessions too.
We had the honor to meet him at his pub, very friendly and nice man, although we just learnt about the Chieftains and him a few minutes earlier. Just wonderful.
A beautiful flute player . I enjoyed hearing his vibrato on the slow air . So expressive and Such good traditional technique . Total inspiration and an excellent example for us flutists ! ☘️👌🏻😊
One of the greatest , if not the greatest...great trad technique and great wisdom on choosing a flute..flutes are like a suit of clothes ..buy what suits and what you like. I think the old Rudall/Rose flute or Rudall /Carte were the best although I had a lovely Boosey and Hawkes simple system instrument many moons ago.
Thank you for sharing this. It's really nice to hear him playing in a casual environment, unamplified, with no backing, to be able to really hear his tone, breathing, and phrasing, and to watch his fingerwork and ornaments. What a legend. I also used to know his son Peter quite well - a brilliant player and a fantastic guy who get's one heck of a sound out of the first flute Olwell made for them.
Omg I was looking for a tune and found this gem! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing and dang right it must have been such an amazing experience to interview him!
Note the emphasis on tone and sound ...many of the older flutes had a charm about them in terms of tone colour and balance if yo worked them that seems harder to match on some of the newer(louder?) models ...any views??
Best flute player I have ever heard. He adds his own distinct sound, it's absolutely beautiful.
Had the pleasure of meeting him. Unbelievably friendly, very kind. We haven‘t heard of him or „The Chieftains“ but barkeeper told us everything. It was probably one of the best evenings or experiences I‘ve ever had.
I love the way this man plays this music... :)
Simply Fabulous! Bravo!
What a gift Mr. Molloy has been to the region and world. Welcoming pub, beautiful uplifting music, and decades of good music on recordings as well. Visited in June of 2011. Would love to go back to Ireland, luxuriate in listening and playing a bit at sessions too.
We had the honor to meet him at his pub, very friendly and nice man, although we just learnt about the Chieftains and him a few minutes earlier. Just wonderful.
A beautiful flute player . I enjoyed hearing his vibrato on the slow air . So expressive and Such good traditional technique . Total inspiration and an excellent example for us flutists ! ☘️👌🏻😊
Lisa Flute lovely post, tis right what you say
One of the greatest , if not the greatest...great trad technique and great wisdom on choosing a flute..flutes are like a suit of clothes ..buy what suits and what you like. I think the old Rudall/Rose flute or Rudall /Carte were the best although I had a lovely Boosey and Hawkes simple system instrument many moons ago.
Mother, Matt you're a legend
pure joy and excellence.
Matt's the master
Thank you for sharing this. It's really nice to hear him playing in a casual environment, unamplified, with no backing, to be able to really hear his tone, breathing, and phrasing, and to watch his fingerwork and ornaments. What a legend. I also used to know his son Peter quite well - a brilliant player and a fantastic guy who get's one heck of a sound out of the first flute Olwell made for them.
Great music for a carracastle guy.Love your music
Christopher Laughlin dya play yourself Christopher?
I do.
Christopher Laughlin ya
My favourite player.
Fabulous player lovely style great tunes love it
Mastery. A joy to behold.
An-álainn!! Have been there a cupla times. Met his son, Peter also phenomenal flutist.
Now I want to see his son play the old one. Wow what a great story
Omg I was looking for a tune and found this gem! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing and dang right it must have been such an amazing experience to interview him!
The photo on the wall is Jim Morrison having a pint
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely version of Stór mo chroí in the middle of that Mattie
I agree Christopher Laughlin. No compression EQ or reverb, just the draiocht. He's a master and a gentleman.
Agreed again...the best place to play and be heard is in an almost empty pub room with plenty of wood surround...
Tis a great post alright xxxx
Theres a place in Ireland, tunes ,
Hobans bar round the corner in Westport is mighty fine
Unbelievable!
Note the emphasis on tone and sound ...many of the older flutes had a charm about them in terms of tone colour and balance if yo worked them that seems harder to match on some of the newer(louder?) models ...any views??
Geniustastic Master!😽
Beautiful air towards the end there. Anyone know what it is? I'm guessing A Stor Mo Croi?
yes it is
Up Mayo from Brian Cavanagh Loughrea Co Galway
Matt... If you don't play it, can I have your Hammy??? Pour a Guinness down before you send it. I'll give you $1000 for it.
What's the last tune he plays here - the jig?
The Pride of Rockchapel. It was recorded by Paddy Killoran when he visited Ireland in the early sixties.
Thank you.
You are welcome
Funny how worldwide people pay good coin to hear Matt play and in this pub it's like they are ignoring his playing and carrying on.
rich montagna
Its his pub , in westport co.maigh eo, theres a fine place for music,drink n talk
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