If you are Fred's grand niece, perhaps you can answer a question for me, I know a tune called Rosie Finn's Favorite, which I learned from Matt Molloy's playing on a Bothy Band recording. I have heard it said that Rosie was Fred's wife, is this true?
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Finn but Mr Horan played my fiddle many times. Sligo people being able to play 2 things at once. I miss Peter Horan shocking
As good as it gets. Two old school gents givin' it. I always remember Peter Horan in Cawley's hotel every year in Tubber at the Summer School. Always immaculately turned out with a face that a Mafia Don would be jealous of. The quality of his music and his passion for it was beyond awesome.
Peter was an inspiration and a gentleman, who lived for his music! It would be nice to think they are playing together again in a mighty session with some of the other Sligo legends.
How lovely to hear these two playing again! Fred and Peter were a renowned duet until Fred's death in January 1986, but Peter is still going strong on both flute and fiddle. He even flew to America to celebrate his 80th birthday last year.
Mr horan was my friend. Still is. He played my fiddle. I miss him shocking. Coming from a mayo man Sligo is where music began. It started with Michael Coleman and never left. I love you, Mr horan and Mr finn
Sad to hear of Peter being gone ...he was a legend. These men had a great sense of mleody ..even if they were not always the most accurate in their excution ...younger players should be given a greater insight into their playing style ..particulaly it's musicality and sweetness of sound.
The best. Absolutely. The pure drop, the real stuff. No bullshit guitar or bodhran to clutter things up. Doesn't get any better. (That's De Niro and Elvis in the background)
As a young fella lugging a guitar and/or a bodhrán around to the sessions in Tubber or Gurteen, Peter would be the first to invite me in and give me a seat at the table. A pure gentleman as has been said, fantastic musicians, and very welcoming and encouraging of the young musicians, whatever instrument they chose. I was lucky to experience that and to learn how to respect the music as well as the players who carried the tradition.
Great clip. Sad to hear of Peter's passing today. I was lucky enough to play at sessions with him at Charlestown and Feakle. A true gent, a great player. And a big fan of the bodhran, cocusflute! RIP Peter Horan, thanks for the music.
Peter has a great flute sound across the range of his playing ...not harsh but with good presence. Also note the ''non smiling'' embuchure ....see James Galway's lesson on utube for comments!
Lovely music from two great musicians played in the beautiful Sligo style. Remember a session in a pub in Boyle, County Roscommon with these two boys many moons ago.
A many a time my father played with Fred finn my father was one good flute player Eamonn Cullen was his name . He's dead now there's very little recordings of him .He was from cloontia ballymote
There's a famous reel "Fred Finn's Favorite" which I would assume might be a composition of his. Often "favorite" is used because another player loses the real name of a tune. Does anyone know the tune and if it has an original name other than "Fred Finn's Favorite?"
The well known reel "Fred Finn's" (dunno if I've ever seen the "Favorite" tag on there) is definitely not his composition. I've heard that before Finn's name got stuck on it, it was called "Berkshire Heights".
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Fred Finn was my great uncle and sadly missed.
If you are Fred's grand niece, perhaps you can answer a question for me, I know a tune called Rosie Finn's Favorite, which I learned from Matt Molloy's playing on a Bothy Band recording. I have heard it said that Rosie was Fred's wife, is this true?
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Finn but Mr Horan played my fiddle many times. Sligo people being able to play 2 things at once. I miss Peter Horan shocking
Brilliant musicians. Remember seeing the two of them playing in a pub in Boyle, Co Roscommon in the 70's. ♪♫
As good as it gets. Two old school gents givin' it. I always remember Peter Horan in Cawley's hotel every year in Tubber at the Summer School. Always immaculately turned out with a face that a Mafia Don would be jealous of. The quality of his music and his passion for it was beyond awesome.
this is the pure drop brilliant playing. {peter and fred were unique.
A fellow moloney! Eíreann Go Brách!
Played with Peter at the weekend down in Carrig On Bannow. Absolutely savage, still savage after all these years! :)
Peter was an inspiration and a gentleman, who lived for his music!
It would be nice to think they are playing together again in a mighty session with some of the other Sligo legends.
I remember a beautiful night in Boyle and these two boys playing...pure magic..R.I.P. Fred & Peter..
Michael Crowe so what do you think of the road to errogie?
as a Turk, I love traditional Irish music so much!!
Glad I saved this
This is how it's done, fellas!
Two great Musicians who kept the Tradition going when Traditional Music was not appreciated as it is today! RIP Peter Horan & Fred Finn!
Lovely music.
How lovely to hear these two playing again! Fred and Peter were a renowned duet until Fred's death in January 1986, but Peter is still going strong on both flute and fiddle. He even flew to America to celebrate his 80th birthday last year.
Mr horan was my friend. Still is. He played my fiddle. I miss him shocking. Coming from a mayo man Sligo is where music began. It started with Michael Coleman and never left. I love you, Mr horan and Mr finn
Just totally full of life. Amazing, amazing music.
great musicians & music enjoyed it
Wonderful playing
First reel is Martin Mulhaire's #9, 2nd is The Music in the Glen 3rd is McFadden's, I believe.
Most helpful, thankyou.
Great musicians playing great music. Thanks for this
to be in a pub listening to this would be grand.
It looks so effortless. Fantastic.
Cream of the crop! These two are TRUE Irishmen! Love it!
I never get tired of this.
Sad to hear of Peter being gone ...he was a legend.
These men had a great sense of mleody ..even if they were not always the most accurate in their excution ...younger players should be given a greater insight into their playing style ..particulaly it's musicality and sweetness of sound.
peter is my grandad. hes da best.
the best
The best. Absolutely. The pure drop, the real stuff.
No bullshit guitar or bodhran to clutter things up.
Doesn't get any better.
(That's De Niro and Elvis in the background)
As a young fella lugging a guitar and/or a bodhrán around to the sessions in Tubber or Gurteen, Peter would be the first to invite me in and give me a seat at the table. A pure gentleman as has been said, fantastic musicians, and very welcoming and encouraging of the young musicians, whatever instrument they chose. I was lucky to experience that and to learn how to respect the music as well as the players who carried the tradition.
Simply the best
Great clip. Sad to hear of Peter's passing today. I was lucky enough to play at sessions with him at Charlestown and Feakle. A true gent, a great player.
And a big fan of the bodhran, cocusflute!
RIP Peter Horan, thanks for the music.
Peter has a great flute sound across the range of his playing ...not harsh but with good presence.
Also note the ''non smiling'' embuchure ....see James Galway's lesson on utube for comments!
fantastic stuff
I keep watching these Irish reel videos and no one seems to wipe the rosin on the violin away. Crazy.
They're all talented though.
Mighty
Lovely music from two great musicians played in the beautiful Sligo style. Remember a session in a pub in Boyle, County Roscommon with these two boys many moons ago.
NIce, lively but unhurried style. Perfect. *****
Oh yeah, the pure drop indeed!
pure trad music lovely playing real irish roscommon is known as flute county
I really enjoy this clip and have learned the first tune, any got any more like this.
Applause
Al pacino and Elvis looking on
😂😂😂
RIP Peter Horan
Found out recently that Fred Finn is my great great uncle.
A many a time my father played with Fred finn my father was one good flute player Eamonn Cullen was his name . He's dead now there's very little recordings of him .He was from cloontia ballymote
If I was a great boxer this is what would be playing when I entered the ring
Jaysus, Peter hasn't aged much in 25 years, has he? Still smoking Sweet Afton and drinking Guinness! Mighty stuff!
Fiddlers don't clean the rosing off. This stuff makes life good!!
Congratulations from across the atlantic. Superb & seemingly effortless.
Name of Tunes Anyone??
good music we were related somehow m y father and him john finan my father was joe finan
@mauricejudge I.m afraid we won't great music then ...as Peter might say ''beautiful music''!
Thanks for posting this.
The other two tunes are 'Music in the Glen' & 'McFadden's'
Great schtuff does anyonehave the name of the 2nd tune I'm guessing Bring down the Lamp is the first tune and can see them coming down with it lovely.
Music in the Glen, Beebe!
The real deal!
Great musicians never again b likes
Third reel is McFaddens favourite
Hup!
Fred Finn is a relative of my wife's Diane Finn (Palser)
Even Elvis dropped in to see the boys in action...
There's a famous reel "Fred Finn's Favorite" which I would assume might be a composition of his. Often "favorite" is used because another player loses the real name of a tune. Does anyone know the tune and if it has an original name other than "Fred Finn's Favorite?"
The well known reel "Fred Finn's" (dunno if I've ever seen the "Favorite" tag on there) is definitely not his composition. I've heard that before Finn's name got stuck on it, it was called "Berkshire Heights".
Anybody knows what's the name of the third reel? Thanks
The third tune is McFadden's Favorite
What is the second reel that is played? Thanks in advance!
I've often wondered how many peeps have lost an eye sittin' next to the fiddler?
Is Peter Horan related to Winnifred Horan of Solas?
I wonder who the TV genius is that put his name as being "Peter Finn"...
Go ndéana Dia trocaire ar a anam.
Little bit of a shlip going into the second reel but everything turned out fine in the end. Lovely clip 5*****