This Tape - on Tara 4TA 1002/9 was produced in 1984 & is a compilation from two LPs 'The Pure Drop' & The Fox Chase'.
Not being a Piper, I'm not qualified to comment on the playing.
Although, as Seamus was a legend, even in his own life time, I'm sure this is a recording most Pipers will have, or want to have.
Unfortunately there were no sleeve notes with this cassette so I'll leave the comments to those who either know about Piping or who have the original LPs & can quote.
I can tell you a story though, from my 'Busking' days in Dublin. Stop yawning at the back & pay attention!
A piper friend of mine came over from Edinburgh for a few weeks to join me on the street & at the sessions.
While he was over, Seamus was giving a concert nearby & I suggested that my friend went along.
He replied that he didn't like his playing at all, at all.
However, he did change his mind & was utterly blown away by the man & his music & became a huge fan.
Sadly I went to a session instead, that night!
Well, we all make mistakes, don't we?
Seamus Ennis
This Tape - on Tara 4TA 1002/9 was produced in 1984 & is a compilation from two LPs 'The Pure Drop' & The Fox Chase'.
Not being a Piper, I'm not qualified to comment on the playing.
Although, as Seamus was a legend, even in his own life time, I'm sure this is a recording most Pipers will have, or want to have.
Unfortunately there were no sleeve notes with this cassette so I'll leave the comments to those who either know about Piping or who have the original LPs & can quote.
I can tell you a story though, from my 'Busking' days in Dublin. Stop yawning at the back & pay attention!
A piper friend of mine came over from Edinburgh for a few weeks to join me on the street & at the sessions.
While he was over, Seamus was giving a concert nearby & I suggested that my friend went along.
He replied that he didn't like his playing at all, at all.
However, he did change his mind & was utterly blown away by the man & his music & became a huge fan.
Sadly I went to a session instead, that night!
Well, we all make mistakes, don't we?
# Posted on September 28th 2005 by Ptarmigan
There are sleeve notes online at
http://www.taramusic.com/sleevenotes/cd10029.htm
Lesl
# Posted on November 4th 2006 by LH