My top 3 favourite flute players

[Nanohedron]

Steph is quite something! Can someone tell me the name of the last tune in the set?

The Fairy Reel.

[Cubitt]

Steph is quite something! Can someone tell me the name of the last tune in the set?

The Fairy Reel.

Thank you. Gotta learn that. I've heard it before, so it's probably a standard, but I never knew the name.

[bogman]

She's a fantastic player. She also plays the last tune (The Fairy Dance) on her album. Lovely version of an old tune.

[LorenzoFlute]

Just to add a few unmentioned names (I have many others, many have been mentioned already):

Desi Wilkinson
Frankie Gavin
Ciaran Somers

EDIT: Oh wait, Frankie Gavin was mentioned already. Then I'll add:

Fintan Vallely

[Peter Duggan]

Steph is quite something! Can someone tell me the name of the last tune in the set?

The Fairy Reel.

Or, more precisely, Largo's Fairy Dance by Nathaniel Gow (best-known son of Niel).

[ancientfifer]

How about adding to the list:
Shannon Heaton
Liam Kelly (Dervish)
Damien Stenson (Taeda)

[gariwerd]

My top 3 favourite flute players are

1. Mike McGoldrick on flute
2. Mike McGoldrick on low whistle
3. Mike McGoldrick on uilleann pipes

If I could have a fourth it would be Mike McGoldrick on back-up vocals.

[rama]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhW3-chHG4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6eOPJvhOXU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlE3nBiuh3U

[LorenzoFlute]

My top 3 favourite flute players are

1. Mike McGoldrick on flute
2. Mike McGoldrick on low whistle
3. Mike McGoldrick on uilleann pipes

If I could have a fourth it would be Mike McGoldrick on back-up vocals.

Do you ever listen to anyone else? I think it limits your mind (or ears) to have only one favourite. There are so many amazing flute players that are really worth listening and studying.

[Hup]

Mike McGoldrick on mandolin - you forgot that one

[MTGuru]

Do you ever listen to anyone else? I think it limits your mind (or ears) to have only one favourite.

This might be a Spartacus thing:

Kevin Crawford: "I'm Mike McGoldrick!"
Matt Molloy: "I'm Mike McGoldrick!"
Jean-Michel Veillon: "Mike McGoldrick, c'est moi !"

[Jäger]

My top 3 favourite flute players are

1. Mike McGoldrick on flute
2. Mike McGoldrick on low whistle
3. Mike McGoldrick on uilleann pipes

If I could have a fourth it would be Mike McGoldrick on back-up vocals.

Do you ever listen to anyone else? I think it limits your mind (or ears) to have only one favourite. There are so many amazing flute players that are really worth listening and studying.

I was thinking the same thing, but you put it a lot better than I could have. So I'll just agree with this.

[voggy_dog]

My top 3 favourite flute players are

1. Mike McGoldrick on flute
2. Mike McGoldrick on low whistle
3. Mike McGoldrick on uilleann pipes

McGoldrick was the gateway drug to my current Irish Music addiction, but... yeah... there are other artists out there. I wonder who Mr. McGoldrick would put in his top 3?

Grab the current "Wooden Flute Obsession CD's.. Vol I, II, and III" (http://www.worldtrad.org/)and get some exposure. I've only been listening to these in the background at work or in the car.. .but I've heard a lot of great tunes and great players... I'll pick out my favorites when I have time.

You should also check out some of the favorites others have listed here.. I am looking forward to doing so when time permits.

[Cubitt]

When it comes to recordings, I prefer the ensemble as opposed to the soloist. I do love it when Eileen Ivers and Seamus Egan go at it, though. Not what I personally aspire to, but when they are in the player, I tend to keep a jug of coolant nearby, just in case.

Here's a clip for ya. It's long, but well worth it. Make sure you stay long enough to hear "The Gravel Walk."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofKcN1a8ObM