Just listening to a track from the solo album from Paddy Glackin with Donal Lunny accompaning on the radio.It is not the rhythm I prefer. It speeds along at a speed not normal for human beings.There is no gentleness . I stopped everything.. spellbound like a fly to a web. Every note tore into me.. Amazing music. I loved it.
Thats the thing Will.While appreciating his gift I wouldn't have put him in my top 20. Yet , this music affected me wonderfully this evening. It almost was missing nyaah but wasn't . Fiercely powerful! You know the album probably.
For most of the tunes, I prefer Michael O'Domhnaill's backing on "Reprise."
But I really prefer Glackin unaccompanied.
Yes, his style borders on almost too straight, but it isn't, and his phrasing through the bow is pure genius. I like that his music isn't pretentious or flashy, instead always rooted to the tune.
Like most of the best musicians, the closer you listen, the better he gets.
It was amazing at the time . We are talking about the very best musicians here so I would not be disparaging. Personal taste takes over when you are discussing musicians of this calibre.
In full spate, just great, the album that blew my mind (the change into MPS, a pant changing change if there ever was one, showboating for some, pure genius to CD listeners).
Doublin: Jenny's welcome to charlie, the, for me, definitivish version.
Hidden ground: Phase peddle aside, weird but compulsive listening (well back in the day it was)..
Jenny's Welcome - definitely - it's almost like he wrote it.
I've given up on picking a "favourite" fiddler. If I pick Glackin,
then I've relegated Gerry O'Connor, Martin Hayes and Caoimhín
Ó Raghallaigh. And what about Patricia Clarke or the Kane sisters or .....
Hup, you can find YouTube clips of many if not all of them. Jim Eagan did a great cd of Ed Reavy tunes called "At Reavy's House." And Brendan Bulger's cd is called "Music at the House." (Seems to be a theme here.)
Chris Bain leads a Chicago-based band named Bua--top notch music from all members.
George Keith has toured with Robbie O'Connell and Aoife Clancy.
Rosin Dillon did a long stint with Cherish the Ladies, not sure what she's up to now.
I guess if you're going to cite these American fiddlers, I'd better
trot out Ado Barker from Australia. He plays/played with Trouble
in the Kitchen. He's about to release an album with Ruairi McGorman
Ado Barker is a very fine fiddler indeed - I heard him play in Whitby, years ago now, and I thought he was mighty. Probably he's gotten better in the years since!
Every so often he drops in on our local session since this
is his home town. I think he'd rather chat to people than play,
but his playing is somethin' else (I can't use "awesome" any more
cos it's meaningless).
"Chris Bain leads a Chicago-based band named Bua--top notch music from all members."
Not any more. Devin Shepherd's the fiddler now. Speaking of Bua, Sean's older brother Michael is a very nice fiddler, and a friend of the Gavins (and one of Mick's, the father's, first students), Alison Perkins is also very very good.
Then there's the whole crop of fiddlers that recently made it to be finalists in the Sean O'Riada competition, including two other young Americans Armand Aromin and Heather Cole-Mullin.
And these are just some of the great young fiddlers I'm friends with... So there's lots more "often under-appreciated" ones out there!
Once I started playing that tune I noticed some of my pals staying rather tight lipped about sources, wasn't till we got dublin zapped off the vinyl on to mp3 that the penny dropped : )
I can't really do enough with it to justify playing it 4 x through, but I do if I can get away with it.
I don't know Chris Bain at all. I know Sean Gavin fairly well and the other three (current) members of the band a bit.
I just meant to demonstrate that there are loads of under-appreciated (globally anyway) fiddlers and other musicians all over the place. I'm sure everybody knows some good fiddlers that are not known outside of their locale. I mean, I could name another half dozen or so that I'm friends with, too! I just stopped so as not to ramble. I guess the point is that, like big tab said, it's really a matter of taste, at a certain level. I'd be hard pressed to justify picking any of the fiddlers I mentioned (and didn't mention) or other people have mentioned, as "the best", although I definitely have my favourite. But then, I might be biased.
Anyone have the link to the video of Paddy Glackin reminiscing about the fiddlers and places he remembers from his youth? As I recall he is standing on a bridge during the interview...someone posted it previously.
Nico, I don't think it *can* be a matter of "best." Just lots of great players, each with their own magic they bring to the music. Of course it's down to taste, what else could it be?
Aye, some of us must have a favourite fiddler, otherwise we'd be in a world of trouble.
It's a matter of taste at all levels, though I suppose Will's mega-thread which essentially seems to be an argument over whether there's a more objective measure of "crap music," kind of deals with how -- or if -- we can separate our own bias and presuppositions from music we hear. Except with more insults.
Well in my case, my favourite fiddler has earned that title, and then some. Although I might add, it's really a matter of favourite musician, rather than just "fiddler"...
Paddy Glackin
Paddy Glackin
Just listening to a track from the solo album from Paddy Glackin with Donal Lunny accompaning on the radio.It is not the rhythm I prefer. It speeds along at a speed not normal for human beings.There is no gentleness . I stopped everything.. spellbound like a fly to a web. Every note tore into me.. Amazing music. I loved it.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
We have something we can agree on.
If I have a favorite fiddler, it would be Paddy Glackin.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
Thats the thing Will.While appreciating his gift I wouldn't have put him in my top 20. Yet , this music affected me wonderfully this evening. It almost was missing nyaah but wasn't . Fiercely powerful! You know the album probably.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
What radio station are you listening to?
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by leoj
Re: Paddy Glackin
Paula Carrolls show on Clare Fm.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
"In Full Spate."
For most of the tunes, I prefer Michael O'Domhnaill's backing on "Reprise."
But I really prefer Glackin unaccompanied.
Yes, his style borders on almost too straight, but it isn't, and his phrasing through the bow is pure genius. I like that his music isn't pretentious or flashy, instead always rooted to the tune.
Like most of the best musicians, the closer you listen, the better he gets.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
Once again Will I cant agree. The Glackin/O'Domhnaill album is folkie whereas Lunny sets him on fire.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
Well, what do you think of Doublin' then?
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
Heh, "folkie."
O'Domhnaill is rolling in his grave right now.
Horses for courses. I don't hear "folkie" in Michael's playing there at all.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
I always found " Hidden Ground " light years ahead of its time and my fav
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by bazouki dave
Re: Paddy Glackin
It was amazing at the time . We are talking about the very best musicians here so I would not be disparaging. Personal taste takes over when you are discussing musicians of this calibre.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
Dave,, It was a great experiment. The late Jolyen Jackson was an interesting accompanist. Didn't work for me but the fiddle playing was class.
# Posted on March 16th 2011 by big_tab
Re: Paddy Glackin
In full spate, just great, the album that blew my mind (the change into MPS, a pant changing change if there ever was one, showboating for some, pure genius to CD listeners).
Doublin: Jenny's welcome to charlie, the, for me, definitivish version.
Hidden ground: Phase peddle aside, weird but compulsive listening (well back in the day it was)..
Aaaaahh, it's the making up I like : )
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Solidmahog
Re: Paddy Glackin
Jenny's Welcome - definitely - it's almost like he wrote it.
I've given up on picking a "favourite" fiddler. If I pick Glackin,
then I've relegated Gerry O'Connor, Martin Hayes and Caoimhín
Ó Raghallaigh. And what about Patricia Clarke or the Kane sisters or .....
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Hup
Re: Paddy Glackin
... Siobhan Peoples or Tommy Peoples?
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Hup
Re: Paddy Glackin
Agreed, Hup.
I can listen to Paddy Glackin for hours, and Brid Harper too, but that doesn't write off all the other splendid fiddlers.
Lately I've been not hearing much from Shane MacAleer and Jesse Smith....
A crop of today's often under-appreciated players:
Rosin Dillon
Mac Darra O'Raghallaigh
Chris Bain
Brendan Bulger
George Keith
Jim Eagan
Cleek Shrey
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
Wow -- never heard of some of them -- that's something to look
forward to!!
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Hup
Re: Paddy Glackin
Hup, you can find YouTube clips of many if not all of them. Jim Eagan did a great cd of Ed Reavy tunes called "At Reavy's House." And Brendan Bulger's cd is called "Music at the House." (Seems to be a theme here.)
Chris Bain leads a Chicago-based band named Bua--top notch music from all members.
George Keith has toured with Robbie O'Connell and Aoife Clancy.
Rosin Dillon did a long stint with Cherish the Ladies, not sure what she's up to now.
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
I guess if you're going to cite these American fiddlers, I'd better
trot out Ado Barker from Australia. He plays/played with Trouble
in the Kitchen. He's about to release an album with Ruairi McGorman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fOMpbbOwEo
http://www.myspace.com/adobarker (several tunes linked here)
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Hup
Re: Paddy Glackin
Ado Barker is a very fine fiddler indeed - I heard him play in Whitby, years ago now, and I thought he was mighty. Probably he's gotten better in the years since!
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Jim Younger
Re: Paddy Glackin
Every so often he drops in on our local session since this
is his home town. I think he'd rather chat to people than play,
but his playing is somethin' else (I can't use "awesome" any more
cos it's meaningless).
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Hup
Re: Paddy Glackin
"Chris Bain leads a Chicago-based band named Bua--top notch music from all members."
Not any more. Devin Shepherd's the fiddler now. Speaking of Bua, Sean's older brother Michael is a very nice fiddler, and a friend of the Gavins (and one of Mick's, the father's, first students), Alison Perkins is also very very good.
Then there's the whole crop of fiddlers that recently made it to be finalists in the Sean O'Riada competition, including two other young Americans Armand Aromin and Heather Cole-Mullin.
And these are just some of the great young fiddlers I'm friends with... So there's lots more "often under-appreciated" ones out there!
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Nico
Re: Paddy Glackin
"Doublin: Jenny's welcome to charlie, the, for me, definitivish version."
Agreed! Love that track!
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by FiferFiddler
Re: Paddy Glackin
"Agreed! Love that track!" FiferFiddler
Once I started playing that tune I noticed some of my pals staying rather tight lipped about sources, wasn't till we got dublin zapped off the vinyl on to mp3 that the penny dropped : )
I can't really do enough with it to justify playing it 4 x through, but I do if I can get away with it.
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Solidmahog
Re: Paddy Glackin
My list wasn't just US fiddlers...Roisin is from Belfast and Mac Darra is from Co. Meath.
yep, Ado is great fun to listen to.
Nico, do you know what Chris Bain is up to now? I hope he's still charging ahead with the fiddle?
# Posted on March 17th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
I don't know Chris Bain at all. I know Sean Gavin fairly well and the other three (current) members of the band a bit.
I just meant to demonstrate that there are loads of under-appreciated (globally anyway) fiddlers and other musicians all over the place. I'm sure everybody knows some good fiddlers that are not known outside of their locale. I mean, I could name another half dozen or so that I'm friends with, too! I just stopped so as not to ramble. I guess the point is that, like big tab said, it's really a matter of taste, at a certain level. I'd be hard pressed to justify picking any of the fiddlers I mentioned (and didn't mention) or other people have mentioned, as "the best", although I definitely have my favourite. But then, I might be biased.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Nico
Re: Paddy Glackin
Anyone have the link to the video of Paddy Glackin reminiscing about the fiddlers and places he remembers from his youth? As I recall he is standing on a bridge during the interview...someone posted it previously.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by leoj
Re: Paddy Glackin
Nico, I don't think it *can* be a matter of "best." Just lots of great players, each with their own magic they bring to the music. Of course it's down to taste, what else could it be?
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Paddy Glackin
Aye, some of us must have a favourite fiddler, otherwise we'd be in a world of trouble.
It's a matter of taste at all levels, though I suppose Will's mega-thread which essentially seems to be an argument over whether there's a more objective measure of "crap music," kind of deals with how -- or if -- we can separate our own bias and presuppositions from music we hear. Except with more insults.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by DrSilverSpear
Re: Paddy Glackin
Well in my case, my favourite fiddler has earned that title, and then some. Although I might add, it's really a matter of favourite musician, rather than just "fiddler"...
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Nico