Hi, before I get to my question, just wanted to say that I have been a member for a couple months now and though I haven't engaged in any discussions up until this moment, I think the website is terrific and has facilitated me becoming a true ITM fanatic. In any case, I've recently took up the whistle and am looking for great recordings of whistle players. Don't really have much in my musical library and feel it's fairly imperative if I'm ever going to really play this hunk of tin. So, does anyone know of any recordings that prominently feature whistle players? Preferably solo or with little accompianment. And if you can't think of a specific recording, just giving me a few choice names of whistle players would put me well on me way. Thanks.
Joanie Madden NY
Cherish the Ladies NY
Sean Ryan, Galway
Joe Mckenna, Dublin
Seamus Egan, SOLAS
There are more great players, than there are popular recordings.
"The Totally Traditional Tin Whistle" ~ various artists
Submitted on January 26th 2004 by gleann. http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/826
Musicians include: Willie Clancy, Miko and Gussie Russell, Cathal McConnell, John Doonan, Fintan Vallely, Josie mcDermott, Michael Turbidy, Festy Conlon.
Brid O' Donohue is one of the best I have ever heard. Her album is called " Tobar on Ouchais"....she is a fairly simple ( I use that phrase lightly) but a very tastefull whistle player, awesome CD.
Funny how the same names always seem to appear when any newbie makes such a posting on this subject!
Yep, Bergin, Russell, Madden, McKenna, etc. are great, but I'd have to take a rain cheque re. McHale (and it's utterly pointless recommending it since Outlet bit the dust a couple of years ago). The McDermott and 'Totally Tin Whistle' albums are also out of print.
One superb album of whistling is Gavin Whelan's eponymous debut. Then there are the the Lunasa lads and plenty of sublime whistling on Cran's four CDs.
Most of Grey Larsen's recordings feature whistle on about 1/3 to 1/2 of the tracks (the rest is flute):
"Dark of the Moon" and "The Green House" are both good.
His instructional books also include CDs with recordings, and he's got a "Tune Bank" where you can purchase individual recordings with notes and sheet music.
Check your sources ~ the Josie McDermott recording has long been available as a CD... And just this year I know someone who managed to get their hands on the "Totally Tin Whistle" recording. There are also two McHale's with recordings and they have been available too. Besides, you can always chase up an old whistler or fluter who has a copy for a listen and to make your own decision on what you like... The lists given cover a wide range of styles, just to be democratic about it. It is the listen and education of the ears, and personal preferences, that eventually lead you your own way GW. I don't see harm in 'repetition' ~ keeping the spirit of response as fresh as the inquiry. Yeah, some of us are getting a bit long in the tooth, so if you really want a moan, start up a discussion for old farts and compare war wounds...
Personally GW, I can't stand Lunasa, but I don't have a problem with admitting that's a personal and highly biased opinion...but I wouldn't throw water on someone else's fire for that way with things... One can't deny their talents and dexterity...
Thanks everybody for the responses. I just got some Mary Bergin. She's outta control. And I love Micho Russell too. I'll be tracking down the others. Nice thing is there's never a dearth of talent to soak up.
spencer - the kells was the link i was referring to on burke's site. the reason i didnt say it was because brian mccoy is my uncle and i didnt want to sound so biased so i went with larry nugent.
correction: let me correct myself. my previous message seems to say i settled for larry. in fact i meant to say that instead of suggesting "brian mccoy and larry nugent" i left out my uncle until he was mentioned by someone else because i am too biased.
Whistle recordings
Whistle recordings
Hi, before I get to my question, just wanted to say that I have been a member for a couple months now and though I haven't engaged in any discussions up until this moment, I think the website is terrific and has facilitated me becoming a true ITM fanatic. In any case, I've recently took up the whistle and am looking for great recordings of whistle players. Don't really have much in my musical library and feel it's fairly imperative if I'm ever going to really play this hunk of tin. So, does anyone know of any recordings that prominently feature whistle players? Preferably solo or with little accompianment. And if you can't think of a specific recording, just giving me a few choice names of whistle players would put me well on me way. Thanks.
# Posted on August 2nd 2006 by ltrane
Re: Whistle recordings
Mary Bergin will see you right.
# Posted on August 2nd 2006 by Q
Re: Whistle recordings
Joanie Madden NY
Cherish the Ladies NY
Sean Ryan, Galway
Joe Mckenna, Dublin
Seamus Egan, SOLAS
There are more great players, than there are popular recordings.
# Posted on August 2nd 2006 by windybaer
Re: Whistle recordings
All you'll ever need:
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/24
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by Kenny
Re: Whistle recordings
Carmel Gunning - "The Sligo Maid"
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by kkrell
Re: Whistle recordings
Micho Russell
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by kkrell
Re: Whistle recordings
A definite first, followed by some more considerations:
"Darby's Farewell" ~ Josie McDermott
Submitted on March 16th 2002 by Josh Kane.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/130
"Ireland's Whistling Ambassador" ~ Micho Russell
Submitted on May 29th 2003 by whistleman.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/543
"The Limestone Rock" ~ Micho Russell
"The Man From Clare" ~ Micho Russell
ETC...
"Tom McHale: All Ireland Whistling Champion At Boyle" ~ Tom McHale
Submitted on October 6th 2004 by ceolachan.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/1224
"The Totally Traditional Tin Whistle" ~ various artists
Submitted on January 26th 2004 by gleann.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/826
Musicians include: Willie Clancy, Miko and Gussie Russell, Cathal McConnell, John Doonan, Fintan Vallely, Josie mcDermott, Michael Turbidy, Festy Conlon.
"Irish Whistles" ~ various artists
Anything that features a track by Festy Conlon...
"Donncha O'Briain"
Submitted on October 5th 2004 by Jon Kiparsky.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/1222
"Feadoga Stain" ~ Mary Bergin
Submitted on July 20th 2001 by Jeremy.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/24
"Feadoga Stain 2" ~ Mary Bergin
Submitted on March 12th 2002 by bsykes62.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/112
"Tin Whistles" ~ Paddy Moloney And Sean Potts
Submitted on March 12th 2002 by bsykes62.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/113
"Minstrel's Fancy" ~ Sean Ryan
Submitted on December 15th 2003 by whistleman.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/719
"Take The Air" ~ Sean Ryan
Submitted on March 7th 2003 by Redbird.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/470
"The Boys From The Blue Hill" ~ Vinnie Kilduff
Submitted on December 28th 2003 by Greenwiggle.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/732
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
"A Whistle On The Wind" ~ Joanie Madden
Submitted on February 27th 2002 by CaberCeili.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/96
"Song Of The Irish Whistle" ~ Joanie Madden
Submitted on June 18th 2001 by ednarofi.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/21
"Songs Of The Irish Whistle 2" ~ Joanie Madden
Submitted on March 12th 2002 by bsykes62.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/107
"Around St. James' Well" ~ Carmel Gunning
Submitted on November 23rd 2002 by slainte.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/364
"The Lakes Of Sligo" ~ Carmel Gunning
Submitted on November 23rd 2002 by slainte.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/363
"The Sligo Maid" ~ Carmel Gunning
Submitted on February 8th 2005 by slainte.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/1419
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
Brid O' Donohue is one of the best I have ever heard. Her album is called " Tobar on Ouchais"....she is a fairly simple ( I use that phrase lightly) but a very tastefull whistle player, awesome CD.
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by Tom
Re: Whistle recordings
"Tobar an Dúchais" / "The Well of Tradition" ~ Bríd O'Donohue
Submitted on August 3rd 2006 by ceolachan.
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/2129/
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
Get it straight from the good woman herself : www.bridodonohue.com
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by kilfarboy
Re: Whistle recordings
And two more: Brian Hughes and Laurence Nugent
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by TradLad
Re: Whistle recordings
Anything by Michael Dwyer, Finbarr´s brother.
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by murfbox
Re: Whistle recordings
Funny how the same names always seem to appear when any newbie makes such a posting on this subject!
Yep, Bergin, Russell, Madden, McKenna, etc. are great, but I'd have to take a rain cheque re. McHale (and it's utterly pointless recommending it since Outlet bit the dust a couple of years ago). The McDermott and 'Totally Tin Whistle' albums are also out of print.
One superb album of whistling is Gavin Whelan's eponymous debut. Then there are the the Lunasa lads and plenty of sublime whistling on Cran's four CDs.
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Whistle recordings
Larry Nugent:
http://thesession.org/recordings/display/86
http://thesession.org/recordings/display/159
http://thesession.org/recordings/display/178
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by Brendan
Re: Whistle recordings
Gavin Whelan is a fine whistler. And I would agree big time with Lawrence Nugent - truly amazing style.
And to hear what you can do with a Susato then Sean Ryan from tipperary is yer man.
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by breandan
Re: Whistle recordings
Most of Grey Larsen's recordings feature whistle on about 1/3 to 1/2 of the tracks (the rest is flute):
"Dark of the Moon" and "The Green House" are both good.
His instructional books also include CDs with recordings, and he's got a "Tune Bank" where you can purchase individual recordings with notes and sheet music.
www.greylarsen.com
-Brett
* Sorry if that sounded like an infomercial!
# Posted on August 3rd 2006 by bretton
Re: Whistle recordings
Check your sources ~ the Josie McDermott recording has long been available as a CD... And just this year I know someone who managed to get their hands on the "Totally Tin Whistle" recording. There are also two McHale's with recordings and they have been available too. Besides, you can always chase up an old whistler or fluter who has a copy for a listen and to make your own decision on what you like... The lists given cover a wide range of styles, just to be democratic about it. It is the listen and education of the ears, and personal preferences, that eventually lead you your own way GW. I don't see harm in 'repetition' ~ keeping the spirit of response as fresh as the inquiry. Yeah, some of us are getting a bit long in the tooth, so if you really want a moan, start up a discussion for old farts and compare war wounds...
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ceolachan
http://www.bridodonohue.com/
Chiff & Fipple ~ another good resource to check...
http://chiffandfipple.com/
Chiff & Fipple Forum ~ subject: Lawrence Nugent
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=25414
http://www.greylarsen.com/
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ceolachan
Personally GW, I can't stand Lunasa, but I don't have a problem with admitting that's a personal and highly biased opinion...but I wouldn't throw water on someone else's fire for that way with things... One can't deny their talents and dexterity...
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
Thanks everybody for the responses. I just got some Mary Bergin. She's outta control. And I love Micho Russell too. I'll be tracking down the others. Nice thing is there's never a dearth of talent to soak up.
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ltrane
Re: Whistle recordings
jf you want a quick listen to some good whistle players, go to http://www.burkewhistles.com and let the music player load.
laurence nugent is great. i've not bought any of his recordings yet, but i have recently played at with him at sessions and i'll never forget it.
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by daiv
Re: Whistle recordings
Burke makes nice whistles too...
Excuse my rattiness with GW ~ Lunasa are extremely talented musicians... I shouldn't have taken my ire out on his recommendation...
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
Am I the only one who doesn't like Lúnasa and all the other trendy trad types?
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by frisbee
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/10832 ~
# Posted on August 4th 2006 by ceolachan
Re: Whistle recordings
For some great playing in an expanded traditional style.
Cormac Breatnach
http://www.emusic.com/artist/10561/10561860.html
It's all good and aways will be.
# Posted on August 12th 2006 by red_tiger
Re: Whistle recordings
Great question for a beginner like me. Thanks to everybody for names and tunes.
Boogie
# Posted on August 15th 2006 by boogie
Re: Whistle recordings
I dont have any fancy links but check out
The Kells, they're the reason i bought a whistle
# Posted on August 20th 2006 by Spencer, Pipes
Re: Whistle recordings
spencer - the kells was the link i was referring to on burke's site. the reason i didnt say it was because brian mccoy is my uncle and i didnt want to sound so biased so i went with larry nugent.
# Posted on August 28th 2006 by daiv
Re: Whistle recordings
correction: let me correct myself. my previous message seems to say i settled for larry. in fact i meant to say that instead of suggesting "brian mccoy and larry nugent" i left out my uncle until he was mentioned by someone else because i am too biased.
# Posted on August 30th 2006 by daiv