Let's talk Music!

Quanti bei pezzi che vedo!

Ci sono diverse band irlandese che ascolto da anni, in particolare The Cranberries, Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, My Bloody Valentine giusto per citarne qualcuna.

Un giorno mi trovavo sul bus per andare a Glendalough e, tra un pausa e l'altra della guida turistica che raccontava la storia del territorio, sentii questo pezzo alla radio e mi innamorai perdutamente della canzone: Arthur McBride and The Sergeant di Paul Brady. 

La sua melodia mi ha accompagnato per tutto la vacanza!

I wish some of them has traditional Irish instrument like bodhran and concertina.

Not to worry, Murphy! Even contemporary artists have trad elements in their songs. Have you heard of the band Kila by any chance?

Here's an excerpt of them with a bodhran on stage. Do you happen to have favorite trad artists yourself?



Cheers,
Antoine

Hello all :)
hopefully this reach the right people.
If anybody in Germany wants to learn proper Irish-Fiddle-playing to be "prepared" for an Irish session in Co. Clare, Sligo, Cork etc. - please feel free to contact me (mich[at]fiddlemusic.de)
Have a look on my website: www.fiddlemusic.de
I've playing Irish trad music since many years and give workshops around the country.
Kind regards
Mich

Thank you for these amazing recommendations - my Irish music playlist just keeps growing! I've been on a bit of a musical discovery exploration myself and recently discovered the incredible talent of Christy Moore and his folk music. I can't believe it took me this long to come across his work, but better late than never, right? His storytelling through song is just perfect, and the way he weaves together traditional Irish tunes with his own particular style is brill. Some favourites so far include ''Ordinary Man'', ''Viva la Quinta Brigada'' and ''Black Is The Colour''.



Any other Christy Moore fans out there? 

Alex

Lovely flute performance, but the way the bodhran player is positioned makes it look like he is the star of the show.

I'm slowly becoming a fan of Christy Moore. Maybe a little dream can add depth to the performance. Still a great song though.

Just what I wanted to hear.