Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2002 8:47 pm
Hi gang, I'm very new to all this Uilleann craziness, I'm on my journey to discover and purchase my first practice set - wish me luck - you'll probably be hearing more from me;-)
The first time I'd heard the uilleann pipes, I was travelling in Ireland - Galway actually, and one by one, in comes a hoard of musicians carrying a various assortment of instruments. Well, what an experience to hear a blended symphonious chorus of beautiful music. I was hooked - that was in 1990!
Well, I've been a busy lad and I'm finally getting around to sink my fingers into these things. Also when I was in the UK, I picked up a CD by Mark Knopfler "Cal" - a xoundtrack for the movie of the same name. It wasn't until last year when I sought out who plays those beatiful pipes! It was Liam O'Flynn. I've since bought another CD by Liam O'Flynn-"The Given Note" (Tara) ---> it's awesome - I listen to it about 4 times a week at least still after a year.
Wondering if anyone has ever listened to him play in person and if there are any other recordings out there that you might recommend? Also are there any other uillean heros out there in recording land that you would take to your deserted island?
Cheers
tomato@hot-house.net
The first time I'd heard the uilleann pipes, I was travelling in Ireland - Galway actually, and one by one, in comes a hoard of musicians carrying a various assortment of instruments. Well, what an experience to hear a blended symphonious chorus of beautiful music. I was hooked - that was in 1990!
Well, I've been a busy lad and I'm finally getting around to sink my fingers into these things. Also when I was in the UK, I picked up a CD by Mark Knopfler "Cal" - a xoundtrack for the movie of the same name. It wasn't until last year when I sought out who plays those beatiful pipes! It was Liam O'Flynn. I've since bought another CD by Liam O'Flynn-"The Given Note" (Tara) ---> it's awesome - I listen to it about 4 times a week at least still after a year.
Wondering if anyone has ever listened to him play in person and if there are any other recordings out there that you might recommend? Also are there any other uillean heros out there in recording land that you would take to your deserted island?
Cheers
tomato@hot-house.net