Hello Friends! I am SO excited to share this next part of my bodhrán documentary series, and I really hope you enjoy it! If so, you can hit the thumbs up beneath the video, and maybe even share with a friend who might enjoy it too? A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful contributors to the film who I had the great privilege of meeting during the process of making the documentary.
Thank you so much for this series! I have 2 Brendan Whites and 2 Seamus O’Kanes and it was so moving to see them in action and to fully understand the care and love that went into making my bodhrans. Well done!
Thanks for this series Ruairi. Irishman over in nz, for about 10 years. my dad was a good friend of seamus o Kane and his is the sound I hear when I think Bodhrán. Went to school with eamon from beoga who used to play seamus’s drums. Anyroad, When I went to my first session in Nz about 1 year after moving here, first thing I see sitting on the table is a seamus o Kane Bodhrán. The guy that owns it is now one of my best mates and because of him I play trad guitar (am a bass player by trade). Anyway, auld boy passed away last year and finally met seamus at his funeral. Such a cool customer. So nice to hear him and all the makers talk about their craft. You’ve inspired me to get seamus to make me one and learn it. Keep up the good work man and look forward to getting into some of the tutorials
Awesome! So great to hear all the connections, sounds like you need to get bodhrán'ing - too many signs from the universe! Thanks for the kind words, Ruairi
Another fantstic documentary by Ruairi. Many thanks to him for all his fine work to capture and preserve the history of this beloved instrument. I took Ruairi's on-line Bodhran class and highly recommend it!
Ruairi!!! Absolutely amazing, part 3 it was totally worth the wait! Incredible professionalism from yourself and your team, I will share around. Keep up the excellent work! Can't wait for part 4...
Brendans drums get better and better with age, a testament to his incredible bodhrán making practice. Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. Ruairi
Thank you very much for this wonderful film and your documentary series Ruairi. Here in Germany we have a relatively large bodhrán fan community. Together with Rolf Wagels, I have been organising and teaching the German BodhránWeekend since 2002 and the 45th event will take place in February 2024. I'm already looking forward to more exciting bodhrán films from you! Guido Plüschke
Thank you Guido! SO wonderful to hear about the bodhrán community in German - I lived in Stuttgart for a period and have the most wonderful memories. Thanks for the kind wishes, and all the very best.
I've loved this series so far: seeing the old-fashioned styles of playing and building, which I've realized I prefer to the modern styles. I recently carved a long and stout tipper out of a branch from a neighbor's cherry tree, and I'm thinking I might put a jingle on my drum - a cheap one, but maybe one day I'll be able to get a really good one.
Wonderful! So glad that you are making+ modifying yourself, its very much part of the tradition! Thanks for watching, and delighted you enjoyed, Ruairi
I had the great priviledge of meeting Charlie Byrne way back in the seventies. In total I bought about 10 of his bodhráns. He knewwhat I liked and he sent them over to the netherlands after I sent him the money. So there should be a number of his instruments around here. I still own a great bodrán made by Charlie. I cherish it!
I am greatly enjoying your series on the Irish Bodhrán! The first thing I did after watching the first video in the series was to send a link to my precious granddaughter. I would like to know what breed of goat makes for the best skin. Also, would the skin of a whitetail deer work well? I used to raise goats on my farm, mostly for milking. And I have lots of deer on my farm too., and many species of trees. Do any of the makers tell you what their preferred wood species and characteristics are? This is so exciting to see and hear the makers and their instruments and shops and hear of those who have passed on but have left such a rich legacy! Thank you! You are a treasure, Ruairi Glasheen. And I lilke your horse too. :)
Thanks for the kind words Fred! Glad you enjoyed the films. Makers are mostly using ash and birch for rims, though it really depends on the maker, and each drum is different..As for goats, and cures.. secrets that weren't divulged to me!
I hope you mention the late great Charlie Byrne in this, bodhran maker from Thurles Co Tipperary, a very important man concerning bodhrans, myself, Johnny Ringo, Maurice Tate and Nick Power believe he made some of the best drums out there. Sadly Charlie passed away a while back but his family I do believe continue the business. Edit: I'll take that back, this is mainly about the man himself, was lucky to meet him and play with him sampling one of his drums at the Willie Clancy week in the nineties.
Hello Friends! I am SO excited to share this next part of my bodhrán documentary series, and I really hope you enjoy it! If so, you can hit the thumbs up beneath the video, and maybe even share with a friend who might enjoy it too? A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful contributors to the film who I had the great privilege of meeting during the process of making the documentary.
This is a fascinating series. Thank you so much for preserving the history of this instrument and irish music!
Thank you so much for watching, and for the kind words.
Such a great documentary. Loved it.
Thank you so much for this series! I have 2 Brendan Whites and 2 Seamus O’Kanes and it was so moving to see them in action and to fully understand the care and love that went into making my bodhrans. Well done!
Amazing! So glad to read this - thank you Aaron
So much details, history, anecdotes, research, thoughts about tradition and evolution!!! Thaaaanks so much for your passion and documentary!!!
Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed 🙌
Thanks for this series Ruairi. Irishman over in nz, for about 10 years. my dad was a good friend of seamus o Kane and his is the sound I hear when I think Bodhrán. Went to school with eamon from beoga who used to play seamus’s drums. Anyroad, When I went to my first session in Nz about 1 year after moving here, first thing I see sitting on the table is a seamus o Kane Bodhrán. The guy that owns it is now one of my best mates and because of him I play trad guitar (am a bass player by trade). Anyway, auld boy passed away last year and finally met seamus at his funeral. Such a cool customer. So nice to hear him and all the makers talk about their craft. You’ve inspired me to get seamus to make me one and learn it. Keep up the good work man and look forward to getting into some of the tutorials
Awesome! So great to hear all the connections, sounds like you need to get bodhrán'ing - too many signs from the universe! Thanks for the kind words, Ruairi
This is absolutely awesome 😃👍🏻
Another fantstic documentary by Ruairi. Many thanks to him for all his fine work to capture and preserve the history of this beloved instrument. I took Ruairi's on-line Bodhran class and highly recommend it!
Thanks so much Virginia! So glad you enjoyed!
❤❤❤ Extra, merci beaucoup...🎉🎉🎉...
wow i found this at the right time, Excellent!
I'm glad you did! Thanks for watching 🙏
Really interesting doc, Ruairi. I learnt a lot. Loved all the old footage. Fascinating.
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏
Ruairi!!! Absolutely amazing, part 3 it was totally worth the wait! Incredible professionalism from yourself and your team, I will share around. Keep up the excellent work! Can't wait for part 4...
Ahh, thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed - part four on the way!
Thanks for keeping the Bodhran lit Ruairi!
🙌🙌🙌🙌
Great series thanks much Have a White drum that was made in the ‘80s and it’s a fantastic sounding instrument
Brendans drums get better and better with age, a testament to his incredible bodhrán making practice. Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. Ruairi
thanks ruari
Ruairí I love this series of yours, thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent, Lucia
Thank you so much Lucia, for the kind words, and for watching 🙏
Thank you very much for this wonderful film and your documentary series Ruairi.
Here in Germany we have a relatively large bodhrán fan community. Together with Rolf Wagels, I have been organising and teaching the German BodhránWeekend since 2002 and the 45th event will take place in February 2024.
I'm already looking forward to more exciting bodhrán films from you!
Guido Plüschke
Thank you Guido! SO wonderful to hear about the bodhrán community in German - I lived in Stuttgart for a period and have the most wonderful memories. Thanks for the kind wishes, and all the very best.
Wow - Another wonderful insight into this great instrument thanks Ruairi - so lookin' forward to the next vid !
Thanks so much for watching! Really glad you enjoyed - keep an eye out for the fourth and final part early 2024!
I really like that resophonic fiddle on the wall!
Great series, looking forward to the 4th episode ☺
Thanks James!
Another wonderful episode! 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching! And for the kind words 🙌
This is fascinating. Love the series, an-mhaith ar fad!
Thanks for watching! All the best, Ruairi
I've loved this series so far: seeing the old-fashioned styles of playing and building, which I've realized I prefer to the modern styles. I recently carved a long and stout tipper out of a branch from a neighbor's cherry tree, and I'm thinking I might put a jingle on my drum - a cheap one, but maybe one day I'll be able to get a really good one.
Wonderful! So glad that you are making+ modifying yourself, its very much part of the tradition! Thanks for watching, and delighted you enjoyed, Ruairi
I had the great priviledge of meeting Charlie Byrne way back in the seventies. In total I bought about 10 of his bodhráns. He knewwhat I liked and he sent them over to the netherlands after I sent him the money. So there should be a number of his instruments around here. I still own a great bodrán made by Charlie. I cherish it!
Wonderful to hear it! I hope they are still around and being protected! Thanks for writing
Thanks for this..
I am greatly enjoying your series on the Irish Bodhrán! The first thing I did after watching the first video in the series was to send a link to my precious granddaughter. I would like to know what breed of goat makes for the best skin. Also, would the skin of a whitetail deer work well? I used to raise goats on my farm, mostly for milking. And I have lots of deer on my farm too., and many species of trees. Do any of the makers tell you what their preferred wood species and characteristics are? This is so exciting to see and hear the makers and their instruments and shops and hear of those who have passed on but have left such a rich legacy! Thank you! You are a treasure, Ruairi Glasheen. And I lilke your horse too. :)
Thanks for the kind words Fred! Glad you enjoyed the films. Makers are mostly using ash and birch for rims, though it really depends on the maker, and each drum is different..As for goats, and cures.. secrets that weren't divulged to me!
I hope you mention the late great Charlie Byrne in this, bodhran maker from Thurles Co Tipperary, a very important man concerning bodhrans, myself, Johnny Ringo, Maurice Tate and Nick Power believe he made some of the best drums out there. Sadly Charlie passed away a while back but his family I do believe continue the business.
Edit: I'll take that back, this is mainly about the man himself, was lucky to meet him and play with him sampling one of his drums at the Willie Clancy week in the nineties.
What is the song in the background of this video called? Absolutely love it
This is a recording of a tune called the Gael I arranged for the docs, performed by the very wonderful John Dipper