I met gerry a few years ago in Arnhem Netherlands with the Dublin legends. Such a very sweet man who is 100% interested in you. I told that I also play tenor banjo and he gived a lot of advice when he picked up his banjo and we playing together some jigs. Awsome times!
One of the many great things about Gerry O'Connor is that he will get back to you if you drop him an email. The man is beyond brilliant in such a well rounded way. He gives people time and that says so much about his soul
Also chatted with Gerry in British Columbia, Canada, about twenty years ago. I was concerned about his absence from family, but he is apparently about third generation professional musicians, and was accepted as a way of life. Very warm and open. Still enjoy Four men and a Dog.
Actually after watching it again he is turning the pick over 180 degrees. Guess it had a burr on it or something. Someone told me that he uses a .70mm pick and it is amazing how fast he does triplets (and zillion-lets) with a thick pick... :-)
It’s an obvious point, but the fact he can flip the plectrum round between notes shows the complete control he has over the plectrum and his ability to pick. If I tried that the point would probably end up in the wrong direction or I’d drop it!
The only thing I have with gerrys style that I’m not into is the jazzy nature of it, it looks like the person playing is really the only one enjoying, I really prefer it when a player like McKenna sticks to the tune for the tunes sake but playing it like a complete master, because when McKenna does a bit of showboating it’s still feels like it’s part of how the tune should be so the audience who are not more interested in technical ability still enjoy it
I met Gerry at train station and I had the whistle with me and he asked me to play a tune!! To think he was happy to listen to me such nice man!!
I met gerry a few years ago in Arnhem Netherlands with the Dublin legends. Such a very sweet man who is 100% interested in you. I told that I also play tenor banjo and he gived a lot of advice when he picked up his banjo and we playing together some jigs. Awsome times!
Just beautiful
One of the many great things about Gerry O'Connor is that he will get back to you if you drop him an email. The man is beyond brilliant in such a well rounded way. He gives people time and that says so much about his soul
He is all that and more.
Also chatted with Gerry in British Columbia, Canada, about twenty years ago. I was concerned about his absence from family, but he is apparently about third generation professional musicians, and was accepted as a way of life. Very warm and open. Still enjoy Four men and a Dog.
Gerry O'Connor, you play that banjo like a flattop guitar. Just AWESOME!!
Excellent Gerry.
What an amazing banjo player gerry is. I wish he would come to Australia... Please
Gerry is simply quite brilliant
Absolute genius ❤️
Absolutely brilliant…..just love the first reel
Saw him play the other night at a Dublin Legends gig, amazing! He plays a mean fiddle too.
My nephew plays the banjo and he met Gerry recently - He was delighted at meeting his hero.
Gerry reconditioned dad's banjo for me back in the day. New frets, pig skin, and general tune up. Haven't ever played it.
Brilliant thanks for sharing keep up the great work ☘️☘️☘️
Beautiful music.
Beautiful playing can't touch him.
Simply stunning greatest ever to grace a stage
Phenomenal!
This man is a magician 😱
Amazing at full speed, but try it at 75%. You'll just appreciate his artistry more.
Ya, less can be more at times.
Fabulous.
I used to Roadie for Gerry. He is a gent and a very funny & warm gentleman
Apart from me he is good.. love to meet him
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If mass was like this in the states, I'd go more often.
Mary Manahan If mass was like this here in Ireland I might go more often
If mass was entertainment I'd quit going. That's for Protestants.
Its not mass .
Brilliant! He is a master musician and having met him and taken a few lessons, a great guy too. Anyone know who the bodhran player is?
I guess it is Gerry's son Fiach.
he is playing medium pace the mail train to belfast he usually plays so fast like a machine
Im sure if there is such thing as a GOD it might enjoy this mans skills,
Yes my son , I hear all things and know all things , I have had a quiet word with your guardian angel to keep an eye on you
At 19 seconds into the video, Gerry spins the pick, or plectrum, around 180 degrees. Wonder why he did that?
probably just because he can, bit like a drummer spinning a stick between beats.
Makes sense....
Actually after watching it again he is turning the pick over 180 degrees. Guess it had a burr on it or something. Someone told me that he uses a .70mm pick and it is amazing how fast he does triplets (and zillion-lets) with a thick pick... :-)
It’s an obvious point, but the fact he can flip the plectrum round between notes shows the complete control he has over the plectrum and his ability to pick. If I tried that the point would probably end up in the wrong direction or I’d drop it!
I'd do the same thing too!! LOL!
Brilliant... does anybody know who the guitarist is?
Tony Byrne
@@IxibealOxna thanks 👍
Many triplet tremolos
He looks like George Harrison.
The only thing I have with gerrys style that I’m not into is the jazzy nature of it, it looks like the person playing is really the only one enjoying, I really prefer it when a player like McKenna sticks to the tune for the tunes sake but playing it like a complete master, because when McKenna does a bit of showboating it’s still feels like it’s part of how the tune should be so the audience who are not more interested in technical ability still enjoy it
I think I can see a halo around his head.......