So glad to hear and see two young people beautifuly maintaining the uniqueness and diversity of their culture. Long may it be so with all the World's different traditions and cultures.
After watching how you move your left hand on the back of the bodhran, I understand much more how important this is to change the tone of the drum. You make it look so easy. Excellent piper too. I recently purchased a new bodhran and assortment of beaters from a company in Dublin. Able to get a lot more different rhythms and sounds from them. Cheers, Steve.
Thank you for your kind messages and support! I believe the names of the tunes are as follows: "The Promenade" hop jig/ ‘The Dusty Miller’ hop jig/ ‘The Holly Bush’ reel.
That is some smooth bodhran playing very well done. And the piper to, I play the pipes myself and im going to use this video to learn this tunes, he played them perfectly to be used for learning :)
I absolutely love how deeply involved both are in only the music. Cillian is great but the Bodhrán player kept my attention how she felt every upcoming beat. Well done to both.
This year marks my 30th. year of playing the Bodhran. I am self-taught. Learned from books and listening to tapes and CD's. You are the only other person I've ever seen who plays the same way I do using the off-hand to get a variety of different tones to follow/complement the melody. Some other players use a simpler version of this technique, such as the great 'Ringo' McDonough, to great effect; but you are the only other person I've ever seen using a more developed version of it. One major difference is that I play in the older 'Kerry' style using both ends of the tipper, while you play in the Top-end style. Great to see someone else playing like this, Thank you for the video!
Hi Hare deLune Great to hear you are still playing!! listen to Jim Higgins and Martin O'Neil - among others, they are amazing at their tonal-hand! I mostly play Top-End Style too. I just have a different grip but my I do most of my triplets with both ends! Happy Tunes!
I love this. As an ancestor of the Indigenous peoples of North America Navajo,Toas Comanche and Tlaxcala this drum so resonates with me. I am trying to learn how to use your drum! Thank you for the videos!
Have goosebumps from neck to ankles. First time I heard the pipes as a child my face was covered in happy tears. I was so deeply stirred my parents were alarmed. I didn't have the words then (too young) to explain to them.
It is a pleasure to hear both together and I'm mesmerized by the bodhran playing. She is given over to the music, or in a meditation. I 'm glad to know she is listed and not just the piper alone
Thank you Nicolle, PLEASE MORE, pleeeaaaaaaaase ... 🙏 Those two instruments together it's just perfect, and the slight smile on your relaxed face shows that you live and enjoy the music from the inside, more ...
Seeing that a single instrument can be played in so many ways. Wow! I may not know much about both the instruments here, but I really like this very much.
I had to listen 6 or 7 times to it before I was able to write a comment. It ist absolutely stunning what you did there, you interact in a way that becomes hypnotic and pushes one into trance in a few seconds. Never heard something like this. Thank you for sharing!
I love this session!!! It starts out slow and builds. It's so great, she has me taking bodhran lessions from her videos...and of course I love the pipes, whether Highland or Irish.
i can tell when you both close your eyes it just flows! like you actually feel the music :D it's awesome the both of you working together as one!!!!!!i can tell tht you love doing what you do!!!!! please never stop!!!!!! :D
the great highland pipes sound incredibly powerful and nothing raises the hair on the back of your neck like being around a pipe band, however the Uilleann pipes have a gorgeous sound that i think suits the solo player more, at least for certain things
I think it's all personal preference. I was born and reared on the mountains of Mourne, and my grandfather was a fantastic accordionist, and when he and his friends played together, the Uillean pipes felt like they plugged us in directly to the ancestors... the energy they generate in me is simply electrifying, and to me at least, feel like God himself comes to speak with me whenever I hear our magical Irish pipes being played...❤❤❤
In Ireland the Bagpipes were known as Píobaí Choghaidh/War Pipes. In WWI 1500 Bagpipers/Warpipers were killed "going over top" - the majority of them were Scotish who would have called their pipes Highland Pipes. In Ireland the Uilleann Pipes (Elbow Pipes) were non-military.
Funny enough, it's wonderful to my ears, the way the electronic limiting of the recording equipment here, causes the bodhrán to compress the pipes in just such a wonderful way. it's a great "ducking effect" sound, PERFECT for beat-heavy dance music.... Think of the late Martyn Bennett. ❤
my goodness you are both amazing. you really should do more videos together please, this was fantastic and powerful. thanks for introducing me to this instrument. your playing reminds me much of the way indian tabla players can slide or move their hands around the drum to change the tone produced.
Super cool! I love the way that pitch is manipulated on the bodhrán. And the little trill-y bits on the pipes (ex: 0:45) are such a neat way to play the instrument.
I have to admit that I'm a Kevin Conneff fanboy and have had very little interest in top end style. However, your relaxed yet subtle and complex playing is winning me over. So now, I'm learning both styles and I'm using your videos as a guide. You're doing things that I didn't think could be done in top end style! Your playing is extremely tasteful and not over the top like many bodhran players now. Thank you for the inspiration! Aloha from Honolulu!
I come back to listen to this all the time. It’s always as fresh as the first time simply because the groove is so hard.
Thank you so much!
One of the best pipers I have ever heard. 👍👍
That 1st tune is so powerful. Your bodhran playing is really tasteful and tight. So nice to hear trad from the "old school." Lovely
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Agreed, totally inspiring and sets a great example of true musicianship, which is collaborative above all.
You should hear to the Kevin Burke & Michéal Ó Dómnhaill version. Toatally different flavour :)
😢❤❤❤❤😂😢😢
I could listen to this all day!
Thank you for your support Stephanie!
You're both so talented!
So could I! Mesmerizing!
I think I know what you mean.
I listen to ðis all ðe time. One of my favorite vides on YT.
Sounds so good with just the two instruments.
I find that less if generally more and this video proves it.
The way you both get into the music is how Celtic music as made me feel since I was very very young.
heaven on earth, just sublime, I can feel my blood stirring, what a class act.
This is how you keep a culture alive. Thank you, it’s beautiful.
Aontaím leat ansin!💚🇮🇪👍🎶
Just great!!! There's something 'bout irish music that makes me so happy!!!
Had to listen to it twice. Put a big smile on my face both times haha.
Fantastic! Kind of hypnotic.
So glad to hear and see two young people beautifuly maintaining the uniqueness and diversity of their culture. Long may it be so with all the World's different traditions and cultures.
Hear, hear! Thank you Paul for a lovely message.
I've never tried to type "hyeeeee-ooooch!" before - but when you guys kicked up the second tune I had to try!
Very well played!!!
After watching how you move your left hand on the back of the bodhran, I understand much more how important this is to change the tone of the drum. You make it look so easy. Excellent piper too.
I recently purchased a new bodhran and assortment of beaters from a company in Dublin. Able to get a lot more different rhythms and sounds from them.
Cheers,
Steve.
0:54 Drones kick in - fantastic! So is the cranning! gorgeous piping, and wonderful bodhrán, thank you !
Cillian is an AMAZING piper! Great working with him!
I get a body rush when i hear this, so pure, so elemental.
Thank you for your kind messages and support! I believe the names of the tunes are as follows: "The Promenade" hop jig/ ‘The Dusty Miller’ hop jig/ ‘The Holly Bush’ reel.
That is some smooth bodhran playing very well done. And the piper to, I play the pipes myself and im going to use this video to learn this tunes, he played them perfectly to be used for learning :)
Thanks for listening!!
Nicolle Fig A
wherever i look up the Dusty Millers Reel, none of them sound like that song at 0:37
Yea I do irish dancing then lovely music you have there keep on going
Stunning music... breathtaking talents. I literally cannot stop listening.
Exactly how I feel.
😢😢😢😢
I could listen to this all day. Both of you are such talented players. 😍😍
Cant bate Irish trad lol..........
Thanks a million! ^_^
I absolutely love how deeply involved both are in only the music. Cillian is great but the Bodhrán player kept my attention how she felt every upcoming beat. Well done to both.
Beautiful playing. The bodhran playing is wonderful. It is subtle and played with grace.
Absolutely jawdropping. I love folk music from all edges of the planet.
This year marks my 30th. year of playing the Bodhran. I am self-taught. Learned from books and listening to tapes and CD's.
You are the only other person I've ever seen who plays the same way I do using the off-hand to get a variety of different tones to follow/complement the melody. Some other players use a simpler version of this technique, such as the great 'Ringo' McDonough, to great effect; but you are the only other person I've ever seen using a more developed version of it.
One major difference is that I play in the older 'Kerry' style using both ends of the tipper, while you play in the Top-end style.
Great to see someone else playing like this, Thank you for the video!
Hi Hare deLune
Great to hear you are still playing!! listen to Jim Higgins and Martin O'Neil - among others, they are amazing at their tonal-hand! I mostly play Top-End Style too. I just have a different grip but my I do most of my triplets with both ends! Happy Tunes!
Thanks for the kind reply. :)
I love this. As an ancestor of the Indigenous peoples of North America Navajo,Toas Comanche and Tlaxcala this drum so resonates with me. I am trying to learn how to use your drum! Thank you for the videos!
Eriq Acosta Thank you for sharing!
Have goosebumps from neck to ankles. First time I heard the pipes as a child my face was covered in happy tears. I was so deeply stirred my parents were alarmed. I didn't have the words then (too young) to explain to them.
The best duet. Please more 😉🙏
Stunning 😊
I am learning both these instruments.
Great stuff
So good... what more do we need?! Wonderful complements to each other...
Brilliant. Straight, clean, simple, complex
very beautiful playing and nice tune as well!
A year on from my last comment I have to say I play this again and again and still get a big kick out of this joyous piece!
It is a pleasure to hear both together and I'm mesmerized by the bodhran playing. She is given over to the music, or in a meditation. I 'm glad to know she is listed and not just the piper alone
Thank you Nicolle, PLEASE MORE, pleeeaaaaaaaase ... 🙏
Those two instruments together it's just perfect, and the slight smile on your relaxed face shows that you live and enjoy the music from the inside, more ...
Seeing that a single instrument can be played in so many ways. Wow! I may not know much about both the instruments here, but I really like this very much.
Thank you shekhar kadam!
Congratulations to you both! Excellent.
I had to listen 6 or 7 times to it before I was able to write a comment. It ist absolutely stunning what you did there, you interact in a way that becomes hypnotic and pushes one into trance in a few seconds. Never heard something like this. Thank you for sharing!
I love this session!!! It starts out slow and builds. It's so great, she has me taking bodhran lessions from her videos...and of course I love the pipes, whether Highland or Irish.
Thank you Rob!!
Superb, the both of you!
Absolutely fantastic.................
Well done. I love this music.
Played this beautiful piece for the umpteenth time and once again it lifted my spirits, bliss!
Absolutely brilliant stuff
Such beautiful playing!
This is like caffeine for the ears I love it 😆
and there's only the two of them .. great sound, love the drone
Fantastic work, Nicole! Hup!
Good stuff. My family left Ireland in the 1700s but I luv this music.
i can tell when you both close your eyes it just flows! like you actually feel the music :D it's awesome the both of you working together as one!!!!!!i can tell tht you love doing what you do!!!!! please never stop!!!!!! :D
Masterclass, just fantastic.
Thanks for listening!
the great highland pipes sound incredibly powerful and nothing raises the hair on the back of your neck like being around a pipe band, however the Uilleann pipes have a gorgeous sound that i think suits the solo player more, at least for certain things
I think it's all personal preference.
I was born and reared on the mountains of Mourne, and my grandfather was a fantastic accordionist, and when he and his friends played together, the Uillean pipes felt like they plugged us in directly to the ancestors...
the energy they generate in me is simply electrifying, and to me at least, feel like God himself comes to speak with me whenever I hear our magical Irish pipes being played...❤❤❤
In Ireland the Bagpipes were known as Píobaí Choghaidh/War Pipes. In WWI 1500 Bagpipers/Warpipers were killed "going over top" - the majority of them were Scotish who would have called their pipes Highland Pipes. In Ireland the Uilleann Pipes (Elbow Pipes) were non-military.
Love the music and drumming! Thank you for these videos Nicolle.
Wonderful! Thank you for this amazing music!
Funny enough, it's wonderful to my ears, the way the electronic limiting of the recording equipment here, causes the bodhrán to compress the pipes in just such a wonderful way. it's a great "ducking effect" sound, PERFECT for beat-heavy dance music.... Think of the late Martyn Bennett. ❤
Yes Martyn Bennett definitely comes to mind listen to these tunes!
This is fabulous! I'm tapping my feet along with ya!
Both are very talented, sounds great together.
Ordering a basic Bodhran. Your vids will be so handy! Thank you.
Beautifully rendered, the Irish way!!
She's obviously not Irish though.
@@folksurvival racist much?
@@mikemurphy8714 Just fact.
This was a lovely treat!
Thank you ^_^
Thanks for inspiring me to take up the uilleann pipes myself:::)) CHEER's, happy days
They are locked in!
What a a great wee sesh 🍀💚👍
I agree!
my goodness you are both amazing. you really should do more videos together please, this was fantastic and powerful. thanks for introducing me to this instrument. your playing reminds me much of the way indian tabla players can slide or move their hands around the drum to change the tone produced.
great playing both i used to play Bodhran a fair bit years back been picking it up lately bit of a homecoming for me. good luck with your journey.
Super cool! I love the way that pitch is manipulated on the bodhrán. And the little trill-y bits on the pipes (ex: 0:45) are such a neat way to play the instrument.
Thank you for your support!!
brilliant music
I still return to this wonderful piece time and time again. It sounds even better through an iPad (the smartphone didn’t really do it justice)
I wish there was more from this session!
Outstanding!
11/10 for sound and appearance!!!..
Oh my GOD !! o.o I LOVE IT!! Excellent players and the music is just wonderful!!!
The base notes on the bodhran on the intro sound great!....well played!
Thank you Mark!!
Goosebumps and tears- you are awesome guys!
Gosh this is beautiful.
Thanks for showing your left hand! The most important side in my view :)
Loved it, thanks guys
Really awesome! Well done!
you guys are AMAZING!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful
Beautiful, I really enjoyed this video!
Thank you Simon!
So elegant!
You 2's are deadly!
Beautiful sound
That's a really nice Holly Bush rendition!
WOW!! Love it!
Lovely. Makes me want to go home.....
I have to admit that I'm a Kevin Conneff fanboy and have had very little interest in top end style. However, your relaxed yet subtle and complex playing is winning me over. So now, I'm learning both styles and I'm using your videos as a guide. You're doing things that I didn't think could be done in top end style! Your playing is extremely tasteful and not over the top like many bodhran players now. Thank you for the inspiration!
Aloha from Honolulu!
Wow, thank you! Keep rocking!
A fine tune 😁❤️🎶👍
Love this!!!
Was soll man sagen!? Einfach Super toll!
Vielen Dank!
POWER! - the show of concentration is Heavenly!
Finally some tasteful bodhran playing that understands and respects the melody instrument and plays under it, not over it.
Amazing!
great stuff!!!
IMPRESSIVE !
Awesome, love it 😎😎😎
This is very good.
Unbelievable that!
Brilliant .!!
Freaking 'Uh-maze-ing'! That's all I can say! Kudos, kudos, and more kudos!
Thanks so much!!
Awesome thanks for this ✌🏼