I only found out quite recently that Vincent Broderick has been resident in the Crumlin/Walkinstown area. I knew he had been living in Dublin for many years, but never knew it was so close to where I'm from.
Does anyone know if he's anywhere during the week or does he keep himself low these days?
Ceili house had a great programme on him a few weeks ago if anyone is interested. Check out the rte website.
It would alright. I've played in a session with him once before in the Comhaltas HQ but never actually talked to him. I was too young to have it cross my mind. He's one guy I'd like to talk to though. His old east Galway style is so inspiring and, indeed, his tunes are top notch.
God, he must be a fair age now. Just get in touch somehow. If I was eighty something I'd be well flattered if some youngster wanted to come and meet me...be even better if it were a girleen....
I had a good old chat with an older fiddle player tonight. He'd played and still plays with the best. Only has time for serious hard core players, in the tradition, no fannying about with world music and reggae and all that sh!te. I imagine Broderick would be the same... so you'd ok, paddy, is my guess.
Vincent & Peter Broderick could not be said to be shy of the world, or stingy because you weren't a "serious hardcore player"... As a matter of the contrary, I'd say that either would grow weary quickly of the "serious hardcore player", at least some species that fall under that heading...
oh, ok then. Nothing wrong with taking your pursuit seriously. But some people take it too seriously and end up being boring. I think that's what you mean, but it was what I intended.
Bless you Key, you know I'd never write you off, and that string of words did surprise me a little... I'm glad you made it clear, now I can start breathing again...
It may not be the case anymore, but Vincent was a regular on weekends, we belonged to the same branch back then. That is also a good place to meet him and start a chat, rather than just showing up on his doorstep. If all goes well you might get invited in for tea. The whole family, as I've met them, are blessed with hospitality...
Hmmm, trouble is I went a lot of different times, but I think Friday may have been the night, at least back then, or was it a Thursday... Ask, don't be shy. The best time is always off season, meaning not now, not during the Summer months...generally speaking...
He's very approachable, but my interactions were in the 70s & 80s, things can change, but not usually the general character of a soul, and as I hope already made clear outside of my waywardness, his is spirit was and I'm sure still is ~ warm and generous... However, the one I pestered most was Peter and his family...
Can anyone direct me to a recording of his tune "The Fields of Aurghim" ? I cannot recall the exact title,sorry. Anyway I have read the music but cannot locate a recording.Thanks.
We're all familiar with Vincent's abilities as a flute player and a gifted composer but few will know of his talent in the field of poetry. This poem by Vincent was published recently in a Comhaltas Treoir magazine. It was inspired by a day out at the Galway races in 1936 when a 16 year old Vincent first met and heard the legendary Doran brothers, John and Felix. Ten years later he met Felix at the Pipers’ Club in Thomas Street and this poem recreates some of the magic of those halycon days.
The Day I Met the Dorans
(By Vincent Broderick)
Last night my thoughts did wander back
To a Summer long ago
The hay was saved, the corn cut
So I was free to go
I called on my old school pals
We set off with smiling faces
Through Loughrea and Oranmore
We arrive at the Galway Races
Tom Dreaper he could win the Plate
But I am not so sure
Maybe Usser or O’Grady
Or our friend, Arthur Moore
The bets are on we now relax
Then I hear a magic sound
The Doran brothers playing pipes
On this very ground
We will play any tune you like
There is no need to rush
That man wants “The Sligo Maid”
That man “The Bird in the Bush”
So the day goes rolling on
The crowd all look for more
Will you please play “The Heather Breeze”
And “The Bucks of Oranmore”
Ten long years have passed and gone
I live in Dublin City Fair
We meet at 14 Thomas Street
And play our tunes up there
One night with Rowsome and the boys
With the great MC, Jim Nolan
Then up the steps into the room
Walked the famous Felix Doran
We played all night till nearly dawn
They came from far and near
At four o’clock I made my way
To my digs outside Rathgar
But memories will linger on
On strange and foreign places
But I’ll never forget the day I met
The Dorans at the races
I learned the Haunted House and another V. Broderick jig this last week, which was the first I had heard of VB. The story recanted to me by the teacher of the tunes was that he was widely revered by the Irish music community, then lost a friend and gave up music in grief for many years. In the meantime, his tunes were being played and shared in his absence. He resurfaced (don't know how long ago) and it appears the music world is a better place for it, IMHO.
Vincent Broderick is a lovely man. Played with him about two years ago. Living in Dublin now but occassionally visits family in Galway. That's how i met him.
You should check out Kilnadeema Comhaltas CD "Flagstone of Memories" they have some of his tunes on it. nice job.
Vincent Broderick
Vincent Broderick
I only found out quite recently that Vincent Broderick has been resident in the Crumlin/Walkinstown area. I knew he had been living in Dublin for many years, but never knew it was so close to where I'm from.
Does anyone know if he's anywhere during the week or does he keep himself low these days?
Ceili house had a great programme on him a few weeks ago if anyone is interested. Check out the rte website.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by PaddyCmusic
Re: Vincent Broderick
God - that'd be cool if you could get some tunes with him. He writes the best tunes ever..
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by bb
Re: Vincent Broderick
It would alright. I've played in a session with him once before in the Comhaltas HQ but never actually talked to him. I was too young to have it cross my mind. He's one guy I'd like to talk to though. His old east Galway style is so inspiring and, indeed, his tunes are top notch.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by PaddyCmusic
Re: Vincent Broderick
God, he must be a fair age now. Just get in touch somehow. If I was eighty something I'd be well flattered if some youngster wanted to come and meet me...be even better if it were a girleen....
I had a good old chat with an older fiddle player tonight. He'd played and still plays with the best. Only has time for serious hard core players, in the tradition, no fannying about with world music and reggae and all that sh!te. I imagine Broderick would be the same... so you'd ok, paddy, is my guess.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Alf Tupper
Re: Vincent Broderick
He is generous with his time and his music...and has other talents too, like his painting and the gift of words...
Don't be shy, but, in the rare case that this fine gentleman tells yuh tuh f-k off, come back and share that with us...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
"I imagine Broderick would be the same..." ~ hardly key...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Vincent Broderick
Vincent & Peter Broderick could not be said to be shy of the world, or stingy because you weren't a "serious hardcore player"... As a matter of the contrary, I'd say that either would grow weary quickly of the "serious hardcore player", at least some species that fall under that heading...
Don't be shy Paddy, Vincent is a charm...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Alas, would that Peter were still with us...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Vincent Broderick
oh, ok then. Nothing wrong with taking your pursuit seriously. But some people take it too seriously and end up being boring. I think that's what you mean, but it was what I intended.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Alf Tupper
Re: Vincent Broderick
....but it WASN'T what I intended...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Alf Tupper
Re: Vincent Broderick
I've played in a session at the Culturlann with Broderick before. You could always ask CCE if they know when he's likely to be around.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by SineadE
Re: Vincent Broderick
Bless you Key, you know I'd never write you off, and that string of words did surprise me a little... I'm glad you made it clear, now I can start breathing again...
It may not be the case anymore, but Vincent was a regular on weekends, we belonged to the same branch back then. That is also a good place to meet him and start a chat, rather than just showing up on his doorstep. If all goes well you might get invited in for tea. The whole family, as I've met them, are blessed with hospitality...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Hmmm, trouble is I went a lot of different times, but I think Friday may have been the night, at least back then, or was it a Thursday...
Ask, don't be shy. The best time is always off season, meaning not now, not during the Summer months...generally speaking...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Vincent Broderick
hhmm interesting comments. I'll see what happens. He might be at this years tionol leo rowsome if previous years are anything to go by.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by PaddyCmusic
Re: Vincent Broderick
He's very approachable, but my interactions were in the 70s & 80s, things can change, but not usually the general character of a soul, and as I hope already made clear outside of my waywardness, his is spirit was and I'm sure still is ~ warm and generous... However, the one I pestered most was Peter and his family...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Vincent Broderick
Can anyone direct me to a recording of his tune "The Fields of Aurghim" ? I cannot recall the exact title,sorry. Anyway I have read the music but cannot locate a recording.Thanks.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Random_notes
^^
^perhaps 'The Gentle Fields . . . ?'
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Random_notes
Re: Vincent Broderick
Check this link for a very recent recording of Vincent from the 'Céilí House' show - http://www.rte.ie/radio1/ceilihouse/1177834.html.
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Vincent Broderick
We're all familiar with Vincent's abilities as a flute player and a gifted composer but few will know of his talent in the field of poetry. This poem by Vincent was published recently in a Comhaltas Treoir magazine. It was inspired by a day out at the Galway races in 1936 when a 16 year old Vincent first met and heard the legendary Doran brothers, John and Felix. Ten years later he met Felix at the Pipers’ Club in Thomas Street and this poem recreates some of the magic of those halycon days.
The Day I Met the Dorans
(By Vincent Broderick)
Last night my thoughts did wander back
To a Summer long ago
The hay was saved, the corn cut
So I was free to go
I called on my old school pals
We set off with smiling faces
Through Loughrea and Oranmore
We arrive at the Galway Races
Tom Dreaper he could win the Plate
But I am not so sure
Maybe Usser or O’Grady
Or our friend, Arthur Moore
The bets are on we now relax
Then I hear a magic sound
The Doran brothers playing pipes
On this very ground
We will play any tune you like
There is no need to rush
That man wants “The Sligo Maid”
That man “The Bird in the Bush”
So the day goes rolling on
The crowd all look for more
Will you please play “The Heather Breeze”
And “The Bucks of Oranmore”
Ten long years have passed and gone
I live in Dublin City Fair
We meet at 14 Thomas Street
And play our tunes up there
One night with Rowsome and the boys
With the great MC, Jim Nolan
Then up the steps into the room
Walked the famous Felix Doran
We played all night till nearly dawn
They came from far and near
At four o’clock I made my way
To my digs outside Rathgar
But memories will linger on
On strange and foreign places
But I’ll never forget the day I met
The Dorans at the races
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: Vincent Broderick
"~ like his painting and the gift of words..."
Thanks Bannerman, nice to read that again...
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: Vincent Broderick
i cant belive the love ye have for young brodreick tis lovely...paddy carhty was out of the same pot.....
clarenbridge men always watched ye
and love ye
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by bud an asal
Re: Vincent Broderick
tis this week too
play the humors of tulla for the visitors
or the road to tulla...up cave
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by bud an asal
Re: Vincent Broderick
he is a legend ,..........V B,,...THANKS AMACHEEEEEN FOR THE HAUNTED HOUSE......god be with ye all
mary lyons taught me ........as tynagh,,,.......such a lady......x
# Posted on July 27th 2008 by bud an asal
Re: Vincent Broderick
True Paddy Carty was from the same pot as was
Tony Molloy,Ambrose Maloney and a host of other
east Galway/Ballinakill players
God Bless them all.
# Posted on July 28th 2008 by gooseinthenettles
Re: Vincent Broderick
I learned the Haunted House and another V. Broderick jig this last week, which was the first I had heard of VB. The story recanted to me by the teacher of the tunes was that he was widely revered by the Irish music community, then lost a friend and gave up music in grief for many years. In the meantime, his tunes were being played and shared in his absence. He resurfaced (don't know how long ago) and it appears the music world is a better place for it, IMHO.
# Posted on July 28th 2008 by daddae
Re: Vincent Broderick
Vincent Broderick is a lovely man. Played with him about two years ago. Living in Dublin now but occassionally visits family in Galway. That's how i met him.
You should check out Kilnadeema Comhaltas CD "Flagstone of Memories" they have some of his tunes on it. nice job.
# Posted on July 29th 2008 by ceolgal